International Women’s Month is an opportunity to recognize professionals who are shaping the future of the construction and engineering industries. Women are bringing new perspectives to technical roles, leadership, and innovation, across the built environment.
At Façade Access Solutions, Laura Peinado represents this growing movement of women helping modernize construction through digital transformation. She closely works with teams across multiple countries as Digitalization Manager for the EMEAI region, to strengthen digital processes, improve operational efficiency, and support data driven decision making across the organization.
Her work demonstrates how digital leadership plays an important role in advancing construction technology, improving collaboration, and enabling smarter ways of working in complex engineering environments.
Before joining Façade Access Solutions, Laura developed her career in business and strategy consulting within the IT sector. Her work focused on change management, digital transformation, and operational improvement initiatives in complex organizations.
This experience provided a strong foundation for navigating the challenges of large scale transformation. Today, she applies these skills within the construction and façade access industry, where digital tools play an increasingly important role in supporting engineering teams, improving workflows, and strengthening project performance.
Laura was drawn to Façade Access Solutions because of the company’s culture and its focus on expertise, collaboration, and innovation across global teams.
Digital transformation is rapidly influencing how construction companies operate. Through her role, Laura works intently with colleagues across regions to help implement systems that improve efficiency and enable better decision making.
In this conversation, she shares insights into her career journey, what motivates her work, and how digitalization is shaping the future of the construction industry.
“I’m the Digitalization Manager for the EMEAI region at Façade Access Solutions, after leading the same role in the NAM region for several years.
What drew me to Façade Access Solutions, as part of the Alimak Group, was the opportunity to work in a culture that truly values expertise and encourages ideas. I’m proud to work with a team that drives impact, innovation, sustainability, and collaboration across the organization.”
“Before joining Façade Access Solutions, I built my experience in business and strategy consulting within the IT sector, working on change management, digital transformation, and operational improvement initiatives in complex environments.”
“I love the challenge and diversity of my work. No two projects are ever the same, and I enjoy delivering solutions that are both technically complex and highly practical, while improving ways of working and driving tangible impact across the business.
Working with talented colleagues across different countries is also rewarding, as everyone brings unique knowledge and fresh perspectives that keep me constantly learning.”
“In the year ahead, I look forward to supporting the team in delivering high quality solutions, enhancing efficiency, driving innovation, and strengthening data driven decision making to create measurable impact across the business.”
“Outside of work, I enjoy fitness, traveling, being outdoors, and spending time with family and friends. It’s a great way to recharge and keep a balanced perspective.”
As construction continues to evolve through digital technology and engineering innovation, professionals like Laura Peinado emphasize the important role women play in shaping the industry’s future.
At Façade Access Solutions, diverse expertise and new perspectives help drive innovation across global teams. Women in construction are contributing not only through engineering and project management but also through technology, strategy, and digital transformation.
Façade Access Solutions continues to support professionals who are passionate about advancing the built environment through engineering expertise and digital innovation.
For those interested in contributing to the future of construction, the company offers opportunities to collaborate with international teams and work on projects that support safer and more efficient buildings around the world.
Discover how you can be part of a team that is advancing façade access technology while supporting the growth of women in construction and engineering.