2025 Women in Construction: Jennifer Hocherman, AIA, SV Design

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: Susan Shelby, FSMPS, CPSM, ABCP, Rhino PR

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: Julie Pimentel, Acella Construction Corp.

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: Jordan Biggar, DPR Construction

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: Katy Tassmer, Columbia

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: Vera Juul, Margulies Perruzzi

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: Nina Hollien, Aura Insulators

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: Kylie Harrigan, Kylie Harrigan Photography

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: Rhona Dias, B.C. Tent & Awning Co., Inc.

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: Tracy Marquis, AIA, Marquis Architecture, LLC

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,