5 minutes with … Ellie Jenkins at Akerlof

2023-01-26T07:00:00

The consultancy director on her work developing the Value Toolkit, making good ideas work at scale, the problem with tall buildings and a love of Welsh beaches

Why did you choose construction as a career?

Contractors were some of the first organisations to have sustainability and social impact teams. I had been working in corporate social responsibility, so it was a natural entry point.

When done well, construction can transform people’s lives and enhance, rather than deplete, the natural environment. The scale of positive impact, particularly for society, is a key reason why I work in the sector.

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