Spotlights

2022 Women in Construction: Akshita Renduchintala, Assistant Project Manager at Bowdoin Construction Corp.

Starting out in the construction business, who or what empowered you? Early in my career, I worked under the tutelage of Jose Pocasangre, a construction industry professional with more than 30 years’ experience.

2022 Women in Construction: Jo Ann Michaels, Senior Project Manager at Viking Construction

Starting out in the construction business, who or what empowered you? Starting out in the construction business at a time when very few women were accepted as project managers, I was empowered by the challenge of breaking into this industry.

2022 Women in Construction: Jennifer Martel, PLA, ASLA, Associate at Copley Wolff Design Group

What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? I was instrumental in winning and kicking-off the Springfield Court Square Public Realm Master Plan project in downtown Springfield, MA.

2022 Women in Construction: Allison Desbonnet, Landscape Designer at Copley Wolff Design Group

When you’re not busy, what is your go to book or podcast to help you unwind? Short story anthologies are my media peacemakers when I need a screen break. Mary Oliver’s ‘Upstream’ is getting worn in quickly

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