Why the A/E/C Industry? You are a part of something bigger than yourself. You walk out on to a job site and you feel so little but know that small piece – with the pieces others bring together – make amazing projects possible.
The first Annual BWiC Awards luncheon was held on March 6th at the Seaport Hotel, Lighthouse Ballroom, celebrating the most exemplary women in construction who demonstrated leadership, generosity, innovation, and unwavering commitment to their career, colleagues and industry!
In 1998, Jennifer started her own real estate development and project management services firm, Pinck & Co., which provides nonprofits, institutional clients, and public entities with planning, design, construction management, and development consulting services.
In October 2014 Jane spearheaded the effort to be certified as a Women Business Enterprise by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Kaplan Construction has since ranked annually as a Top 100 Women-Led Business in Massachusetts by The Commonwealth Institute and a Best Place to Work
Carli demonstrates many positive attributes – conscientiousness, initiative, collaborative spirit, a client-first philosophy, and ambitions to benefit the greater good – which are needed to succeed in the construction industry and serve as an example for developing great female leaders.
BWiC Tradeswoman of the Year: I-Leika McLean, Local 1421 Building Wreckers Union
Nominated by Danielle Skilling of Gilbaine Building Comp...
Why the A/E/C Industry? I wanted to be a part of the evolving building landscape in the city, as well as the opportunity to work on iconic and sustainable buildings.
Why the A/E/C Industry? I went to school to be an engineer because I loved math and science. Which allowed me to find a career in the A/E/C industry. I chose this industry because I loved the concept of putting pen to paper then being able to go to the buildings to see my work being built.
Advice/Keys to Success: Never stop learning from everyone around you. Don’t be afraid to ask questions. Build relationships with as many people in the industry as you can. The construction industry in Boston is a very small community.
Why the A/E/C Industry? As a kid I always dreamt of becoming a famous architect! Unfortunately, while completing my undergraduate degree I realized that being a designer wasn’t necessarily my thing. I enjoyed architecture/engineering so much though that I was determined to stay within the industry.
