2023 Women in Construction: Andrea Rizzo, Commodore Builders

What made you interested in seeking a career in the AEC industry? My academic background is in engineering and economics, which was the perfect foundation for construction management. It meshed my love of working with a variety of people, with the problem-solving

2023 Women in Construction: Jesslie Ramos, NEI General Contracting

What made you interested in seeking a career in the AEC industry? Initially, I was just an 18-year-old high school graduate looking for a job but after 11 years of experience and education in this industry, I’ve developed a deep appreciation for the vital role construction plays in shaping our world.

2023 Women in Construction: Jessica Morrissey, NEI General Contracting

What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? My greatest professional achievement in the last 12 months has been the opportunities I have had to teach young women about the career potential in the industry and serve as a mentor to future leaders.

2023 Women in Construction: Katelyn Desmarais, Helical Drilling

What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? This past year, I started grad school pursuing a master of science in civil engineering with a focus in geotechnical engineering and will be graduating in December of this year.

2023 Women in Construction: Carolyn Sicard, NEI General Contracting

What made you interested in seeking a career in the AEC industry? I got started in the industry because of my dad who was an associate professor at Wentworth. After my freshman year of college, I applied for different co-op positions within the civil engineering department.

2023 Women in Construction: Ashley George, NEI General Contracting

What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? In the last 12 months, I have been working alongside my team to kick off a 179-unit renovation project. During the first phase of renovation, we uncovered a number of unforeseen conditions that required a great deal of collaboration to solve.

2023 Women in Construction: Danielle Camporini, NEI General Contracting

What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? Almost exactly 12 months ago I decided to make the jump from architecture to construction. It was an intimidating change to make, but I’m so happy I did.

2023 Women in Construction: Grace Costa-Oliver, NEI General Contracting

What made you interested in seeking a career in the AEC industry? I fell into the industry while working for my family’s landscaping company. I later landed a position with a general contractor as an APM. This is where my passion for construction really grew.

2023 Women in Construction: Wendy Cross, Haynes Group, Inc.

What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? Working on the Arcadian Hotel and Airport Rd. project were both rewarding and intensive learning experiences. Both these projects had many different aspects,

Company of the Month: Women at Wayne J. Griffin Electric, Inc.: Powering the pathway to potential

Holliston, MA As a leading electrical subcontractor throughout New England and the Southeast with more than four decades of experience, Wayne J. Griffin Electric, Inc. (Griffin Electric) is a firm believer that the continued success of the company and the future of the industry as a whole relies heavily on the cultivation of highly skilled electrical craft workers.