My engineering design background made for an easy transition to the construction sector and I made a career change to curtain walling design with a contract role at SLW. Interesting business. I had a fast introduction to all manner of products from curtain walling to doors to panels and a view of the riskier side of the industry. The business owners had sold SLW to city investors but it failed after eighteen months. Fortunately, I had already left for a more secure employer in HWA where I remained for five years.