Meet Carly Beecroft

Acres is celebrating 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 by highlighting the contributions of the wonderful women that make up our team!

Get to know Carly Beecroft, an Estimator who took her interest and family roots in construction and turned it into a rewarding career.

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧?

I have always been fascinated and interested with the construction and design of buildings. I have several family members that are in the construction industry and I knew I wanted to be involved somehow. Being a part of a project from the design phase and seeing results from your work is very rewarding.

𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫.

I started with Acres almost two years ago as a Project Coordinator and moved into the estimating role a few months ago. As an estimator, I prepare proposal and tender submissions for all general contracting work. These submissions include company and project team information, methodologies, and most importantly – pricing. I source materials and subcontractors for different scopes of work and estimate labour for self-performed tasks.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐝𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲?

Develop confidence in yourself and don’t be afraid to share your ideas. Don’t hesitate to give an idea to your team, it might just be what the team needs.

Never be afraid to ask questions! Also, keep up on your mental and physical health. Really taking care of yourself has both health and career benefits.  

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐝 𝐨𝐟?

Graduating from university and getting a job in the construction industry, closing out my first project, and winning my first tender bid.