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2025 Women in Construction: Dawn Meeker, CBIZ
February 28, 2025
What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community? I am proud to have helped lead the expansion of our practice at one of the largest accounting and advisory firms in the U.S., starting the Client Accounting and Advisory Group in 2017.
2025 Women in Construction: Ann Marie Polaneczky, Flock Construction Inc.
February 28, 2025
What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community? My greatest achievement is starting a successful commercial general contracting company. The competition is fierce, risk is massive, and the work can be grueling,
2025 Women in Construction: Alexandra Gordon Briggs, Hinckley Allen
February 28, 2025
What trends or innovations do you believe will shape the future of your field, and how are you positioning yourself (or your firm) to be at the forefront? AI is undeniably shaping the future of construction law, particularly in contract drafting and project management.
2025 Women in Construction: Danielle Justo, Esq., Rich May, P.C.
February 28, 2025
What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community? I was elected the first female equity shareholder at Rich May, P.C., a 30-attorney business law firm, since its founding in 1937. I started both the DEI and women’s initiatives within the firm
2025 Women in Construction: Tracy Marquis, AIA, Marquis Architecture, LLC
February 28, 2025
What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community? I am currently working on a feasibility study for renovation to the 1749 Courthouse in Plymouth, MA. This building was the seat of the colonial government for many years,
2025 Women in Construction: Rhona Dias, B.C. Tent & Awning Co., Inc.
February 28, 2025
What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community? I was first hired as a receptionist, but I’ve worked my way up at BC Tent & Awning to be the general manager. During this time,
2025 Women in Construction: Kylie Harrigan, Kylie Harrigan Photography
February 28, 2025
What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community? I am very proud of my decision to start my own freelance business. I have always been very shy and struggled with imposter syndrome. I’ve questioned every decision I have ever made and putting myself out in front of people whether it be for networking or client relations has always paralyzed me.
2025 Women in Construction: Nina Hollien, Aura Insulators
February 28, 2025
What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community? I would say the achievement that I am most proud of is my WBE certification. As the owner of a 100% woman owned business in the mechanical insulation industry,
2025 Women in Construction: Vera Juul, Margulies Perruzzi
February 28, 2025
What trends or innovations do you believe will shape the future of your field, and how are you positioning yourself (or your firm) to be at the forefront? In the Northeast, a growing demand for diverse project delivery types is emerging. Design-Build and Public-Private Partnership
2025 Women in Construction: Katy Tassmer, Columbia
February 28, 2025
What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community? Five years ago, my colleagues and I embarked on a brand refresh. It was a comprehensive and invaluable process that involved identifying
2025 Women in Construction: Jordan Biggar, DPR Construction
February 28, 2025
What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community? I recently had the opportunity to lead DPR’s preconstruction team in developing a GMP for a confidential pharmaceutical client’s new headquarters.
2025 Women in Construction: Julie Pimentel, Acella Construction Corp.
February 28, 2025
What trends or innovations do you believe will shape the future of your field, and how are you positioning yourself (or your firm) to be at the forefront? Having a multifaceted and cross-trained team. Having two or three university degrees is certainly valuable, but having real world skills
2025 Women in Construction: Susan Shelby, FSMPS, CPSM, ABCP, Rhino PR
February 28, 2025
What trends or innovations do you believe will shape the future of your field, and how are you positioning yourself (or your firm) to be at the forefront? It is increasingly difficult to stand out in today’s crowded marketplace and to find the best way to reach your target audience with compelling content.
2025 Women in Construction: Jennifer Hocherman, AIA, SV Design
February 28, 2025
What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community? The Glen T. MacLeod Cape Ann YMCA was a transformative project for me, my team, the YMCA membership and the greater community. Our team was lucky to work with such a fantastic client
2025 Women in Construction: Leigh Macedo, Sanborn, Head & Associates, Inc.
February 28, 2025
What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community? I am most proud of the culmination of projects completed over my career in aggregate. Whether providing geotechnical consulting for the development of a 34-acre warehouse
2025 Women in Construction: Anastasie Duffaut, Callahan Construction Managers
February 28, 2025
What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community? I was proud to lead a community initiative transforming a women’s shelter via beautification and reorganization. The facility lost its welcoming atmosphere
2025 Women in Construction: Corinne Disenhof, Sanborn, Head & Associates, Inc.
February 28, 2025
What trends or innovations do you believe will shape the future of your field, and how are you positioning yourself (or your firm) to be at the forefront? Advances in data collection and processing technologies are driving innovation throughout our field. Many traditional methodologies
2025 Women in Construction: Melissa Field, Fulcrum Associates, LLC
February 28, 2025
What trends or innovations do you believe will shape the future of your field, and how are you positioning yourself (or your firm) to be at the forefront? I believe virtual reality training will have a profound impact on emerging professionals across all industries, not just in construction management.
2025 Women in Construction: April Noyes, Pariseault Builders
February 28, 2025
What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community? Charitable work has shaped me and serves as a guiding principle in my professional life. I volunteer with organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, Rosie’s House, and Ronald McDonald House.
2025 Women in Construction: Briana Whynott, Colantonio Inc.
February 28, 2025
What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community? One achievement I am most proud of is working alongside our vice president, Chris Powers, to lead the transition from in-house data management to a cloud-based system. Adopting new technologies always presents challenges,