Spotlights
2024 Women in Construction: Ashley Keller, Claris Design Build
Who or what inspired you to join the AEC industry? I have always had a high appreciation for architecture, but it was not until a professor encouraged me to get involved in ASHRAE and to take courses in HVAC design that I found a way to bridge my engineering knowledge to the AEC industry.2024 Women in Construction: Hannah Hirsch, JDL Corporate Interiors, Inc.
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? When I first joined JDL in February 2023, I worked as a PC on a 120,000 s/f lab renovation in Waltham, Mass. This was a multi-phase project, which included intense planning and coordination. The project was a uniquely intricate interiors job,2024 Women in Construction: Sara Littlefield, Chapman Construction/Design
What has been the driving force behind your success in the AEC industry? My ability and willingness to constantly learn from those around me, no matter their title or role. Success in this industry is a team effort, and I wouldn’t be where I am without the support and knowledge of my peers.2024 Women in Construction: Alexis Smith Hamdan, McCormack Suny LLC
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? I was involved in a precedent setting decision wherein I helped defeat a $125 million whistleblower case against my client, a ready-mix producer. While I have handled many other construction related cases, this case was special because during this years’ long battle,Company of the Month: Women at Griffin Electric - Paving the way
Holliston, MA For many young people entering the workforce, navigating the pathway to a successful career can be overwhelming. Finding the balance to achieve personal and professional goals can sometimes be difficult. Wayne J. Griffin Electric, Inc. (Griffin Electric), a leading electrical subcontractor throughout New England and the Southeast for over 45 years2024 Women in Construction: Elizabeth Spath, Cushman & Wakefield
What has been the driving force behind your success in the AEC industry? The passion to be challenged and the reward for providing innovative solutions to our clients. In the AEC industry, the projects we work on are varied and each has its own complexities and unknowns.
2024 Women in Construction: Jillianne Freitas, Acella Construction Corporation
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? I believe that my most significant accomplishment in my profession is the creation of a strong network of relationships that allows me to continuously improve my work. By actively seeking feedback from subcontractors and architects
2024 Women in Construction: Lisa Chirillo, Viking Construction Inc.
What has been the driving force behind your success in the AEC industry? My journey in construction began over 20 years ago. It was a time when the majority of women assumed administrative roles within the industry. Since then, the construction industry has evolved as more and more organizations welcome the value