My Story
“Let me tell you about this time when I fell in love… About one of those romances that sweeps you off your feet. This was 20 years ago and I had become obsessed – something I had never thought about suddenly became something I couldn’t stop thinking about. From the very first day we met, I started imagining our future together. I’d fallen in love… with Construction! After the honeymoon was over, I realised something: that relationship was quite unbalanced, and as it turns out – construction did not always love me back. I was making endless concessions to try and make it work, but sometimes I felt like I was the only one really making the effort.
I knew that for this to work, something had to change. Construction had to change.
From that day, I was determined to work towards making a change in our industry. Then it all happened fast. I started my own construction company Urban Core, to make a difference, to make a change in the culture of our industry, to make it more approachable, more transparent, more sustainable, just more! I want the construction industry to become a welcoming place for both men and women, a safe and happy place – for everyone, and the industry. Because it needs it.”
Dominique Gill,
Managing Director
Over two decades ago, Dominique Gill fell in love—not with a person (though don’t tell my husband), but with construction. From the very first moment, she was swept away by the possibilities and began envisioning a future in the industry. But like many love stories, the reality wasn’t always ideal. The relationship felt one-sided, with Dominique constantly making compromises in an industry that often felt resistant to change.
Determined to make a difference, she founded Urban Core—a construction company built on the belief that the industry can be better. Her mission is to create a more inclusive, transparent, and sustainable construction culture. One that’s welcoming to both men and women, safe for all, and driven by purpose. Because the industry doesn’t just need change—it deserves it.
“I wasn’t handed a seat at the table, I built my own. Now I show others how to do the same.”
– Dominique Gill