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2023 Women in Construction: Lisa Berardinelli, Hanover Crossing
March 31, 2023
How are you involved in community organizations and/or charities? Since 1971, the Hanover Mall, which is now transformed into Hanover Crossing, has been a vibrant part of the community. Over the years Hanover Mall has supported many community activities and causes, and employed hundreds of local residents.
2023 Women in Construction: Septima Maclaurin, Commodore Builders
March 31, 2023
What tips or advice would you offer to other women who are considering entering the construction industry? Be curious. Talk to construction experts and find out what they like and don’t like about their jobs. Check in with yourself - what’s your reaction to what they say?
2023 Women in Construction: Jennifer Shea, Patriquin Architects
March 31, 2023
What tips or advice would you offer to other women who are considering entering the AEC industry? Just do it. Kick any fear and uncertainty out the door and display the utmost confidence in your abilities. Grit and determination will lead you as far as you let it.
2023 Women in Construction: Yordanos Tesfaye, Shawmut Design and Construction
March 31, 2023
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? My most notable project over the last year was the renovation of Boston City Hall Plaza, which celebrated its reopening last November.
2023 Women in Construction: Regina Olivieri, Shawmut Design and Construction
March 31, 2023
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? Receiving an award from the city of Boston for my exceptional dedication and contribution to the construction industry was a highlight when reflecting on the past year.
2023 Women in Construction: Jayne Goethe, Amenta Emma Architects
March 31, 2023
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? I am currently completing documents for the renovation of a large lecture hall at MIT. The built-in constraints of renovations always intrigue me as a designer because there is already so much to react
2023 Women in Construction: Sarah Irving, Shawmut Design and Construction
March 31, 2023
What tips or advice would you offer to other women who are considering entering the construction industry? Entering the construction industry can feel like you are breaking into the boys club, but don’t let that intimidate you.
2023 Women in Construction: Shelby Long, Seyon Management LLC
March 31, 2023
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? My greatest professional achievement has been joining the Seyon Management construction management team. We are a close group, all from varying backgrounds and durations within the industry, allowing for a unique & collaborative approach to the variety of projects we manage and boutique services we provide to our clients.
2023 Women in Construction: Emily Thibeault, Garland Building Company
March 31, 2023
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? My greatest professional achievement in the last 12 months was having our Brightcove project featured as the September project of the month. Seeing the photographs I took along with the article I wrote published was a wonderful feeling.
2023 Women in Construction: Hannah Richardson, Amenta Emma Architects
March 31, 2023
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? My interest in design started when my dad introduced me to the world of construction at a young age. He encouraged me to be creative and pursue a career I was truly passionate about.
2023 Women in Construction: Brittney Ginivan, Garland Building Company
March 31, 2023
What made you interested in seeking a career in the AEC industry? It started with home improvement shows when I was younger. It looked fun. As I got older and had to think more seriously beyond the fun part of my future, I thought interior design would be a good option as a college major.
2023 Women in Construction: Miris Fernandes, Metro Walls
March 31, 2023
What made you interested in seeking a career in the AEC industry? As an occupational safety and health professional for the past 20 years, I’ve had a vast variety of opportunities in different industries but the heavy-duty industries such as petroleum
2023 Women in Construction: Farah Murphy, Groom Construction Co., Inc.
March 31, 2023
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? Returning to a career in the construction industry after spending 10 years home with my kids. My most notable project since returning is Walando Homes.
2023 Women in Construction: Kasey Tardif, Metro Walls
March 31, 2023
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? My most notable project would have to be the project I’m currently working on, Ashlar Park, which is a residential development in Quincy, MA which consists of new construction
2023 Women in Construction: Christy Nolan, Groom Construction Co., Inc.
March 31, 2023
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? I am currently working on Walando Homes, an affordable housing project in Boston. Phase two of this project is projected to wrap up in the next six months and will result in 26 housing units. Phase one delivered 23 housing units.
2023 Women in Construction: Jenny Sack, Dacon Corporation
March 31, 2023
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? I’m fairly new to my management role. I received positive feedback from two young, former employees. I believe everyone should be challenged and that they need a leader, sometimes a mentor, but not a boss. It was reassuring that this philosophy works.
2023 Women in Construction: Taylor Prime, Metro Walls
March 31, 2023
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? Since I have joined Metro Walls in October of 2021, I have had the opportunity to play a large role in the marketing, planning and execution of a few major business changes
2023 Women in Construction: Jennifer Luoni, Dacon Corporation
March 31, 2023
What made you interested in seeking a career in the AEC industry? Growing up I always loved art and wanted to find a way to make a career out of it but knew it needed to be practical. With a family that owned an HVAC/plumbing business, and a father that built the two houses we lived in with his own two hands, I naturally gravitated towards architecture.
2023 Women in Construction: Jessica Bourassa, Metro Walls
March 31, 2023
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? Working in people operations, more historically known as human resources, there are MANY different branches to learn and grow but for me most notable in the last 12 months, I obtained my Certified Plan Sponsor Professional (CPSP) certification. It is a credential program designed to attest to current employers
2023 Women in Construction: Bridget Cooke, Dacon Corporation
March 31, 2023
What made you interested in seeking a career in the AEC industry? My dad was an engineer growing up, and I had always been interested in design and pursuing something in a creative field. He encouraged me to consider a career in architecture, where there would be a good amount of job opportunities and room for career growth.