Drenka established Construction Assignments in 2006 and is sole owner and Managing Director of the company. She is a civil engineer with over 20 years’ experience in the property and construction industry. Drenka gained extensive experience in project management working in roles including Project Engineer with AMP Property Investments and Construction Manager with Accor Hotels. Drenka’s industry niche is the cost effective design and construction of hotels. She has been responsible for the design and construction of 18 new hotels in the last 16 years. Construction Assignments represent developers and investors. Most recently, they delivered the Rydges Sydney Airport and the revitalisation of the iconic Hydro Majestic Resort. Drenka has received awards including NAWIC, CB Richard Ellis Businesswoman of the Year, 2011, UTS 2011 Alumni Award, Faculty of Engineering and IT for her exceptional business leadership in a traditionally male dominated industry. Drenka is current Chair of the Property Council of Australia's Hotel Property Committee for 2015/2016. In 2014, she established the UTS Women in Engineering companion initiative ‘one of the guys’ where she serves as an accessible and inspirational mentor for young engineering students.