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2026 Women in Construction: Kristin Hawkins, Pickard Chilton
February 27, 2026
What is one piece of advice or perspective you would share with women beginning their careers in the construction industry? Confidence is powerful and contagious. My advice is to be as prepared as you can possibly be and have the ability to think on your feet,
2026 Women in Construction: Alexis Mangan, The Whiting-Turner Contracting Co.
February 27, 2026
What is one piece of advice or perspective you would share with women beginning their careers in the construction industry? Choose to take up space, and feel confident that your voice, your ideas, and your leadership belong here.
2026 Women in Construction: Mackenzie Blalock, Margulies Perruzzi
February 27, 2026
What current or recently completed project, accomplishment or initiative are you most excited about, and why does it matter for your team, clients or community? I am proud of stepping into a marketing leadership role while our marketing director was on maternity leave.
2026 Women in Construction: Katarina Edlund, Elkus Manfredi Architects
February 27, 2026
What current or recently completed project, accomplishment or initiative are you most excited about, and why does it matter for your team, clients or community? I had the opportunity to work from start to finish on Lyrik Back Bay, which opened in 2025 and spans the MassPike in downtown Boston.
2026 Women in Construction: Sheri Green, South Shore Habitat for Humanity
February 27, 2026
What current or recently completed project, accomplishment or initiative are you most excited about, and why does it matter for your team, clients or community? It has been a great year for South Shore Habitat with so many projects completed. I think the one that has brought the most pride was the recently completed duplex in Cohasset.
2026 Women in Construction: Francesca Farrell, BW Kennedy & Co.
February 27, 2026
What is one piece of advice or perspective you would share with women beginning their careers in the construction industry? One piece of advice I would offer is this: ask questions – no matter how obvious or even absurd they may seem.
2026 Women in Construction: Laura Ceurvels, Haynes
February 27, 2026
What current or recently completed project, accomplishment or initiative are you most excited about, and why does it matter for your team, clients or community? I am most excited about the recently completed renovation of the Grieco Ford auto dealership, which included expanding the service drive, adding a new car delivery area, renovating the showroom, and creating additional office space
2026 Women in Construction: Tatiana Davies, Haynes
February 27, 2026
What do you wish more women knew about the opportunities available in the construction industry today? There is space for you in this industry. Construction today offers real opportunity for growth, leadership, financial stability, and meaningful impact in the communities we build.
2026 Women in Construction: Madison Chaialee, Resource Options, Inc.
February 27, 2026
What do you wish more women knew about the opportunities available in the construction industry today? I see the opportunities in construction every day working in recruiting at Resource Options, and they’re growing.
2026 Women in Construction: Kim Vierheilig, STV
February 27, 2026
What do you wish more women knew about the opportunities available in the construction industry today? I wish more women knew how many exciting and impactful opportunities exist in construction today.
2026 Women in Construction: Debra Cotnoir, Pariseault Builders
February 27, 2026
What do you wish more women knew about the opportunities available in the construction industry today? The construction industry offers a diverse range of opportunities that many women may not be aware of in what has been a male-dominated industry.
2026 Women in Construction: Susan Israel, Climate Creatives
February 27, 2026
What current or recently completed project, accomplishment or initiative are you most excited about, and why does it matter for your team, clients or community? I’m most excited about a Rising Waters sculpture we designed for Braintree, MA as public outreach of a coastal restoration project.
2026 Women in Construction: Mariah Gaudreau, Tecta America New England
February 27, 2026
What do you wish more women knew about the opportunities available in the construction industry today? This industry is different from any other I have ever worked in. Hard work and diligence are recognized and valued in such a straightforward way.
2026 Women in Construction: Ginine Parrino, Chamberlain Companies
February 27, 2026
What do you wish more women knew about the opportunities available in the construction industry today? Being a Woman in Construction has become widely accepted. The AEC industry has so many career options from office roles to field support. There is always room for growth and skill development.
2026 Women in Construction: Shelley Donaghey, Metropolitan Cabinets & Countertops
February 27, 2026
What do you wish more women knew about the opportunities available in the construction industry today? Women can have a different perspective on projects that can offer a unique view to keep it on track and solve problems.
2026 Women in Construction: Lia Politakis, Bergmeyer
February 27, 2026
What emerging challenge or opportunity do you see shaping the construction industry in the next few years, and how are you preparing for it? Everyone is talking about AI and technological advancement.
Check out the New England Real Estate Journal's 2026 Women in Construction Spotlight!
February 27, 2026
The New England Real Estate Journal is proud to present our annual Women in Construction Spotlight, celebrating the women and women-owned firms shaping the A/E/C community across New England.
2026 Women in Construction: Stephanie Lafontaine, RMF Engineering
February 27, 2026
What current or recently completed project, accomplishment or initiative are you most excited about, and why does it matter for your team, clients or community? I am looking forward to the upcoming completion of the Harvard South Campus Drive Graduate Student Housing Building in Boston, a capstone to the work RMF has conducted across campus.
2026 Women in Construction: Ashley Risbara, M&R Development
February 27, 2026
What emerging challenge or opportunity do you see shaping the construction industry in the next few years, and how are you preparing for it? The most pressing challenge facing the construction industry is workforce decline. In Maine alone, construction employment declined by 1.4%, intensifying an already critical housing shortage.
2026 Women in Construction: Lindsey Peterson Black, Hinckley Allen
February 27, 2026
What emerging challenge or opportunity do you see shaping the construction industry in the next few years, and how are you preparing for it? AI is rapidly reshaping the construction industry, from contract drafting and project management to design, risk management, and safety oversight.