Spotlights
2024 Women in Construction: Kelly Blair, JDL Corporate Interiors, Inc.
What are your goals for the future? My goals for the future are to continue to grow within JDL Corporate Interiors and take on more responsibility as a woman in a leadership role. I hope to pave the way, not only at JDL but within the AEC industry, for younger women who aspire to be project managers.2024 Women in Construction: Christina Lally, JDL Corporate Interiors, Inc.
Who or what inspired you to join the AEC industry? The inspiration for me to join the AEC industry stemmed from my dad. His nearly 24-year tenure at Cresa Boston intrigued me. Our dinner table conversations often revolved around his career, projects and insights. His connections are what paved the way for me to enter the industry, eventually finding my home at JDL Corporate Interiors.2024 Women in Construction: Magda Jankowska, Claris Design Build
What has been the driving force behind your success in the AEC industry? I think that my attention to detail and need to know how things go together is the driving force behind my success. I see a building and think of it as a series of puzzles that must fit neatly together. During the design phase, I think a well-designed space should not only be aesthetically pleasing2024 Women in Construction: Eduarda Romeiro-Alves, E Alves Cleaning Service Inc.
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? There have been numerous professional achievements to consider just one. We showcase them through our website, social media, or newsletter to reflect on these successes for insights into areas of excellence and opportunities for growth.2024 Women in Construction: Ashley Keller, Claris Design Build
Who or what inspired you to join the AEC industry? I have always had a high appreciation for architecture, but it was not until a professor encouraged me to get involved in ASHRAE and to take courses in HVAC design that I found a way to bridge my engineering knowledge to the AEC industry.2024 Women in Construction: Hannah Hirsch, JDL Corporate Interiors, Inc.
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? When I first joined JDL in February 2023, I worked as a PC on a 120,000 s/f lab renovation in Waltham, Mass. This was a multi-phase project, which included intense planning and coordination. The project was a uniquely intricate interiors job,2024 Women in Construction: Sara Littlefield, Chapman Construction/Design
What has been the driving force behind your success in the AEC industry? My ability and willingness to constantly learn from those around me, no matter their title or role. Success in this industry is a team effort, and I wouldn’t be where I am without the support and knowledge of my peers.2024 Women in Construction: Alexis Smith Hamdan, McCormack Suny LLC
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? I was involved in a precedent setting decision wherein I helped defeat a $125 million whistleblower case against my client, a ready-mix producer. While I have handled many other construction related cases, this case was special because during this years’ long battle,Company of the Month: Women at Griffin Electric - Paving the way
Holliston, MA For many young people entering the workforce, navigating the pathway to a successful career can be overwhelming. Finding the balance to achieve personal and professional goals can sometimes be difficult. Wayne J. Griffin Electric, Inc. (Griffin Electric), a leading electrical subcontractor throughout New England and the Southeast for over 45 years2024 Women in Construction: Elizabeth Spath, Cushman & Wakefield
What has been the driving force behind your success in the AEC industry? The passion to be challenged and the reward for providing innovative solutions to our clients. In the AEC industry, the projects we work on are varied and each has its own complexities and unknowns.