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the Specialist Reporting Team's Mary Lloyd

Both sexes want more women in construction and a more family friendly workplace

Despite being qualified to operate a range of heavy equipment and having almost two decades of experience, when Samantha Fratus walks on to a site, builders are often surprised by what they see.

The slight-framed, 36-year-old — who goes by "Sam" instead of "Samantha" when applying for jobs — stands out in the male-dominated construction industry. 

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