2023 Women in Construction: Leen Hariri, Patriquin Architects

What tips or advice would you offer to other women who are considering entering the AEC industry? 

I advise fellow women in the AEC industry to always remember the critical role we can play in changing the world whether it is by thriving as working women or in fighting climate change as architects, engineers or contractors. Claim your spot as a leader or active member of any team you are in, and define your goals and work persistently towards it. The challenges we face are more reason for us to push forward. I think it is a great time to be in our industry and we should always be prepared for any opportunity that might come our way, or even create it for ourselves.