Spotlights
2023 Women in Construction: Deborah Danik, Nitsch Engineering
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? We’re currently in the final phase of construction for the Boston Housing Authority’s Orient Heights redevelopment project in East Boston, which is replacing 331 affordable housing units.
2023 Women in Construction: Jennifer Johnson, Nitsch Engineering
How are you involved in community organizations and/or charities? I enjoy my involvement in several organizations across the AEC industry, including the watershed management committee for NEWEA (New England Water Environment Association), the water resources committee for EBC (Environmental Business Council), and the advocacy committee for the North and South River Watershed Association, my local watershed group.
2023 Women in Construction: Sophie Haddock, TFMoran, Inc.
What made you interested in seeking a career in the AEC industry? I was drawn to the landscape architecture field because of my upbringing and passion for nature. As a child, I spent a lot of time playing outside and learning from the natural world. In high school, I undertook a project exploring the benefits2023 Women in Construction: Jillianne Tripp, Acella Construction Corp.
What made you interested in seeking a career in the AEC industry? I have always been the kind of person who never wants to feel like they have stopped learning and growing. When you work in the AEC industry, there are constant challenges that arise, and it is always changing.
2023 Women in Construction: Chassidy Bermudez, C.E. Floyd Company
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? When I began my career journey, I never pictured myself in an office. I imagined working in the field with my hands, which is what I did in my last position. However, working in the field was not compatible with my school schedule, and the cold weather hits you a little differently2023 Women in Construction: Sharon Feintuck, Arcadis DPS Group
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? My greatest achievement in the last 12 months has been jumping feet-first into my role of procurement manager at Arcadis DPS Group – a new position in a new industry.
2023 Women in Construction: Elizabeth Flaherty, Arcadis DPS Group
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? The past 12 months have been challenging and fulfilling. I have been lead on procuring large-scale equipment on a fast-track schedule for a large-scale manufacturing facility expansion.
2023 Women in Construction: Mariel Nowack, C.E. Floyd Company
What made you interested in seeking a career in the AEC industry? I have always been drawn to architecture and the built environment, so joining the AEC industry was an easy choice for me. What wasn’t as easy was choosing from the endless roles there are in the industry.2023 Women in Construction: Shivani Gupta, Arcadis DPS Group
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? Recently I was promoted to senior commissioning, qualification, and validation (CQV) engineer and project lead, and as such I have been managing a multi-million-dollar project for a long-time client.