2024 Women in Construction: Francesca Farrell, BW Kennedy & Co.

Who or what inspired you to join the AEC industry? I joined the construction industry because I wanted a hands-on job where I could physically see the progress of a project and participate in it from beginning through completion. Through my college experience, I decided that I preferred working as part of a team rather than focusing solely

2024 Women in Construction: Brittney Wilson, Amenta Emma Architects

What has been the driving force behind your success in the AEC industry? As a designer specializing in housing, my success derives from my passion to create equitable and sustainable living spaces and the invaluable mentorship I’ve experienced throughout my career. Mentorship stands as the core of my success.

2024 Women in Construction: Stephanie Cavanagh, Contractors Risk Management

What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? My greatest achievements this past year have been earning my Certified Safety Professional (CSP) credentials and having had the opportunity to create stronger relationships with our clients.

2024 Women in Construction: Joy M. Ortiz-Colón, Amenta Emma Architects

What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? Growing up in Puerto Rico, I fell in love with the Spanish-Colonial style architecture that has stood the test of time, historical battles, and weather. The fact that many of these structures are still standing

2024 Women in Construction: Debra Seay Associate, Amenta Emma Architects

What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months?  In 2022, I was awarded Hartford Business Journal’s Top 25 Women in Business Awards. It was such an honor to receive this award and be recognized as a female architectural leader in the Hartford area.

2024 Women in Construction: Rachel Evans, Commodore Builders

What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? I’m currently working on the new Veterans’ Home in Holyoke, a joint venture with Commodore Builders and Walsh Brothers. The new 350,000 s/f facility will replace the existing long-term care facility and will feature 234 long-term care beds.

2024 Women in Construction: Rachel Lanzafame, Bergmeyer

What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months?  Last year, our team completed a complex and transformative $40 million phased renovation and addition at the Lowry Center at the College of Wooster. Lowry Center is a student center and dining hall that every student on campus visits

2024 Women in Construction: Holly Vaillancourt, Existing Conditions

Who or what inspired you to join the AEC industry? Holding a degree in architecture and having over 20 years of professional experience in the field, coupled with a decade of expertise in 3D laser scanning and Building Information Modeling (BIM), my background combines extensive professional experience

2024 Women in Construction: Samantha Webb, Commodore Builders

What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? As builders, we have an opportunity to be a part of something much bigger than ourselves that will make lasting impacts on our communities. Each project presents new opportunities and challenges

2024 Women in Construction: Samira Da Silva, Bridgeline Exteriors

What has been the driving force behind your success in the AEC industry? There is no greater motivation than when you walk around the city and admire the beautiful buildings that you and your co-workers have contributed to. The challenges we faced during the project were all worth it in the end.