Spotlights
2025 Women in Construction: Tracy Strong, Chapman Construction/Design
What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community? Last year, I successfully managed the complex $6 million renovation of a dedicated large animal treatment space, complete with a CT scan, examination room, and animal holding areas.2025 Women in Construction: Frances Rubino, Elkus Manfredi Architects
What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community? I have led Elkus Manfredi’s Quality Control/Quality Assurance group since 2022, a responsibility that enables me to help lead project teams through codes and detailing2025 Women in Construction: Briana Whynott, Colantonio Inc.
What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community? One achievement I am most proud of is working alongside our vice president, Chris Powers, to lead the transition from in-house data management to a cloud-based system. Adopting new technologies always presents challenges,2025 Women in Construction: April Noyes, Pariseault Builders
What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community? Charitable work has shaped me and serves as a guiding principle in my professional life. I volunteer with organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, Rosie’s House, and Ronald McDonald House.2025 Women in Construction: Melissa Field, Fulcrum Associates, LLC
What trends or innovations do you believe will shape the future of your field, and how are you positioning yourself (or your firm) to be at the forefront? I believe virtual reality training will have a profound impact on emerging professionals across all industries, not just in construction management.2025 Women in Construction: Corinne Disenhof, Sanborn, Head & Associates, Inc.
What trends or innovations do you believe will shape the future of your field, and how are you positioning yourself (or your firm) to be at the forefront? Advances in data collection and processing technologies are driving innovation throughout our field. Many traditional methodologies
2025 Women in Construction: Anastasie Duffaut, Callahan Construction Managers
What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community? I was proud to lead a community initiative transforming a women’s shelter via beautification and reorganization. The facility lost its welcoming atmosphere
2025 Women in Construction: Leigh Macedo, Sanborn, Head & Associates, Inc.
What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community? I am most proud of the culmination of projects completed over my career in aggregate. Whether providing geotechnical consulting for the development of a 34-acre warehouse
2025 Women in Construction: Jennifer Hocherman, AIA, SV Design
What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community? The Glen T. MacLeod Cape Ann YMCA was a transformative project for me, my team, the YMCA membership and the greater community. Our team was lucky to work with such a fantastic client
2025 Women in Construction: Susan Shelby, FSMPS, CPSM, ABCP, Rhino PR
What trends or innovations do you believe will shape the future of your field, and how are you positioning yourself (or your firm) to be at the forefront? It is increasingly difficult to stand out in today’s crowded marketplace and to find the best way to reach your target audience with compelling content.
