Spotlights

2024 Women in Construction: Kaylee Pingree, Jewett Construction Co.

What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? I am very excited and proud to have been on the Team Nissan renovation we did in Manchester, NH. This project wasn’t big in scope, but the amount of woman on the project

2024 Women in Construction: Molly Gates, J. Calnan & Associates

Who or what inspired you to join the AEC industry? While working in Boston as an engineer, I witnessed the renovations of my firm’s office space unfold before me. Getting to know the superintendent throughout the renovation solidified my fascination with the construction

2024 Women in Construction: Megan Kukal-Sabourin, J. Calnan & Associates

What has been the driving force behind your success in the AEC industry? Finding the right company to work for with a team that provides the support you need to have successful projects, trust in your capabilities, and pushes you to do your best. I’m very lucky to

2024 Women in Construction: Paula Rowley, Jewett Construction Co.

What has been the driving force behind your success in the AEC industry? My role as office manager at Jewett Construction Co. allows me to see firsthand the partnership of women in a male-dominated industry. It is pure joy to see my female colleagues hold the same position

2024 Women in Construction: Juliann Shadan, Tecta America NE and WeatherGuard

Who or what inspired you to join the AEC industry? The construction industry is a team effort, and I enjoy working with a group of diverse people with varied skillsets. I joined the industry in 2016 with the goal of working with those who take pride in their work and

2024 Women in Construction: Cassie Norton, ARCO National Construction | New England

Who or what inspired you to join the AEC industry? I have always been fascinated by how something is built and the process that goes along with it. Taking an idea from concept to completion—particularly in design/build—is exciting to me. Realizing the scope

2024 Women in Construction: Carolyn Sicard, NEI General Contracting

What is your favorite / most beneficial part of Women in Construction week? This year’s Women in Construction Week holds special significance for my family as my husband, Jean, and I are proud parents of two daughters who are pursuing careers in the construction

2024 Women in Construction: Shanice Marshall, NEI General Contracting

What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? One of my most notable projects in the last 12 months was overseeing Bartlett Building A in Roxbury – an affordable-housing project that is playing a pivotal role in

2024 Women in Construction: Gigi Khoury, NEI General Contracting

What has been the driving force behind your success in the AEC industry? My key to success in the industry is resilience. I’ve eliminated excuses, relying instead on strong work ethic and quality output to speak for themselves. Challenges are inevitable, and I

2024 Women in Construction: Danielle Camporini, NEI General Contracting

Who or what inspired you to join the AEC industry? My childhood love for designing buildings led me to the AEC industry. While I initially focused on design, I soon wanted the hands-on experience of turning ideas into reality. This shift allowed me to see