Spotlights
2023 Women in Construction: Claudia Rocca, Jewett Construction
What tips or advice would you offer to other women who are considering entering the construction industry? Follow your heart, take on a career that makes you feel good, the journey is exciting! Construction can be rewarding & successful, “If you think you’re too small to make a difference,2023 Women in Construction: Lynn Palmer, Jewett Construction
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? My greatest professional accomplishment this past year was being awarded The President’s Award at Jewett Construction. I was honored and it was truly one of the best experiences2023 Women in Construction: Molly Messina, Jewett Construction
What tips or advice would you offer to other women who are considering entering the construction industry? If you’re looking for a career that offers personal and professional growth, the chance to make a meaningful impact on the world, and the opportunity to work2023 Women in Construction: Paula Rowley, Jewett Construction
What tips or advice would you offer to other women who are considering entering the construction industry? My advice to women is to not let the stereotypical statement, “constructions is a man’s world,” shy you away from the following your dreams.2023 Women in Construction: Allie Silva, Vantage Builders
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? My most notable project over the last 12 months was planning and coordinating the Fore20 Classic, Vantage’s first golf tournament.
2023 Women in Construction: Cindy Cruz-Murphy, W.T. Kenney Co, Inc.
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? I am so proud to be part of a company that encourages professional growth and in a position that constantly challenges me. As a member of W.T. Kenney’s executive team,2023 Women in Construction: Melanie Smith, Vantage Builders
What made you interested in seeking a career in the AEC industry? One of my personal heroes, and the person who I most credit with getting me interested in the construction industry, is my grandfather. He was a carpenter by both trade and hobby.
2023 Women in Construction: Abigail Parrilla, The Arc of the South Shore
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? In January we cut the ribbon on the first home of our smart home initiative. The $1 million-renovation project updated and modernized the five-bedroom dwelling by incorporating smart home technology2023 Women in Construction: Karine Turcotte, The Norfolk Companies
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? I have been a multifamily estimator for 18 years. My greatest professional achievement was building up the estimating department at The Norfolk Companies.