Yvonne Pengilly
An experienced construction specialist with a demonstrated history of working in the construction industry for 38 years has been to the Forest & Wood Products Australia Board. Brisbane-based Yvonne Pengilly was elected at the FWPA’s online AGM and Stephen Dadd, Katie Fowden and Craig Taylor were all reappointed to the board. Source: Timberbiz
Ms Pengilly holds a Bachelor of Technology (Engineering) and has worked within the construction industry including roles as board member, assistant commissioner, managing director, regional manager, project manager, design manager and contracts administrator across project areas of trade contracting, client-side project management, principal contractor, developer and government.
During her career, she has worked with in all facets of the industry from family operated businesses to Tier 1 builders, and significant developers delivering high end resort developments and apartments.
Ms Pengilly is a registered open builder in Queensland and has held board positions with two state regulatory authorities in Queensland, along with being Chair of the Building Regulators Forum supporting the Building Ministers forum to respond to the Building Confidence Report recommendations.
She was awarded Master Builders Qld (MBQ) State Woman in Construction 2013 and used this platform to found Women in Construction FNQ, which successfully promotes engagement with engineers, architects and builders in Far North Queensland through educational events.
“Having Yvonne on board will provide many benefits to the company and to the industry as a whole. Her knowledge and expertise will be invaluable,” FWPA Chairman Craig Taylor said.
