Spotlights

2022 Women in Construction: Elizabeth Merzigian, Sustainability Manager at Peabody Properties

Starting out in the construction business, who or what empowered you? At Peabody Properties, Mark Dubos (director of facilities – energy management and sustainability) and Mark Regan (director of facilities) were both incredibly patient

2022 Women in Construction: Brittany McGue, 2nd Year Apprentice at LAN-TEL Communications Inc.

Starting out in the construction business, who or what empowered you? I found myself at a point in my life where I needed to think about my future, about supporting myself and future family. I have family and friends in all different trades

2022 Women in Construction: Christina Guarnotta, Permitting Manager at Garland Building Company

When you’re not busy, what is your go to book or podcast to help you unwind? I love to read, I’m constantly downloading new books to my tablet, but sometimes I will re-read a Stephen King novel,

2022 Women in Construction: Colleen Nguyen, 3rd Year Apprentice at LAN-TEL Communications Inc.

Within your firm, who has helped you succeed within the industry? How have they helped you? My forman, who I have worked with for most of my apprenticeship, has helped me to succeed within the industry. He is very knowledgeable of our trade and never fails to teach me new things

2022 Women in Construction: Melissa Spiga, Lead Interior Designer at CHK Architects

What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? The completion of Larsen & Toubro Infotech’s new space in the Phoenix building. Planning for such a unique building was challenging,

2022 Women in Construction: Beth Pearcy, AIA, CPHC, LEED AP BD+C, Architect at Amenta Emma Architects

Within your firm, who has helped you succeed within the industry? How have they helped you? I’ve had so many amazing mentors during my career but one that continues to stand out for me is the president of the AIA

2022 Women in Construction: Kelly Johnson Interior Designer Amenta Emma Architects

What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? Our team recently completed a full renovation of a corporate office space local to our Hartford office.

2022 Women in Construction: Lee Sullivan, President at Lion’s Head Cost Consulting, Inc.

What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? Last year, even in the midst of the pandemic, I was proud to expand my company’s client base, which lead to a successful and profitable year for Lion’s Head

2022 Women in Construction: Jess Baccari, Project Manager at Siena Construction

What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? A notable project that we’re “building” at Siena is a new Training Excellence and Mentorship Program (TEAMS)

2022 Women in Construction: Jessica Cross, Project Designer, Associate at Margulies Perruzzi

Within your firm, who has helped you succeed within the industry? How have they helped you? I was very fortunate to join Margulies Perruzzi (MP) at the very beginning of my career and to work with two great project managers.