2023 Women in Construction: Kylie Williams, Colantonio Inc.

What tips or advice would you offer to other women who are considering entering the construction industry? I love this question because there are so many wonderful things about construction and about being a woman in it. Historically, it was seen as a “man’s business”, and some of the old guard still feel this way.

2023 Women in Construction: Leah Stanton, Weston & Sampson

What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? I love solving our clients’ most complicated water treatment projects, and the one I’m most proud of is the recent upgrade to the Peabody water treatment plant.

2023 Women in Construction: Brittany Danikas, Weston & Sampson

What made you interested in seeking a career in the AEC industry? I became interested in the AEC industry because I felt I needed a change and felt that my background in legal, ethics, and compliance could translate to the AEC industry. Beginning as an administrative assistant, I used my skills and combined them with the new information I was being taught.

2023 Women in Construction: Courtney Sullivan, Weston & Sampson

What made you interested in seeking a career in the AEC industry? I grew up in construction. My dad owns and operates a residential construction company. He takes pride in his craft and is the hardest working person I know. Although our jobs are different, he is the epitome of leading by example.

2023 Women in Construction: Carolyn Richardi, Weston & Sampson

What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? My greatest professional achievement would be managing my different roles within the company while continuing to grow. I started two years ago with my Grade 4 Wastewater Operator license.

2023 Women in Construction: Marianna Coombs, Weston & Sampson

What made you interested in seeking a career in the AEC industry? I’ve always been interested in math and science, and I knew as a kid that whatever career path I chose would include those subjects.

2023 Women in Construction: Lee McLaughlin, Weston & Sampson

What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? I would say my greatest professional achievement is reaching OSHA VPP Star Status at Naval Air Station Jacksonville (JAX) from my days with the U.S. Navy.

2023 Women in Construction: Jodie Ratner, Erland Construction

What made you interested in seeking a career in the AEC industry? >Getting into construction was a happy accident! With a degree in finance, I originally had a career in sales, selling condos for a developer in South Beach, Florida.

2023 Women in Construction: Haley Sabino, Erland Construction

What made you interested in seeking a career in the AEC industry? Growing up in a family that owned a construction company, I was always on the jobsites with my dad and papa; they took me everywhere with them. I had the opportunity to witness all the stages that go into spec homes and commercial buildings, such as foundations, framing, tile, finishes, etc.

2023 Women in Construction: Tammy Zerbe, Catalyst Construction Services, LLC

What made you interested in seeking a career in the AEC industry? Early in my career I found myself intrigued with the concept of working in an industry which was predominately male. Right from the start I enjoyed the diversity of the construction environment.