Spotlights
2023 Women in Construction: Flaviane Richard, Dacon Corporation
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? Every project is exciting and challenging in its own way. However, the most notable project I helped on last year was the Edwards Vacuum facility. It was 135,000 s/f headquarters for semiconductor research and development.
2023 Women in Construction: Ashely Brown, Timberline Construction Corporation
What tips or advice would you offer to other women who are considering entering the construction industry? Working in the construction industry will provide challenges and roadblocks throughout your career.2023 Women in Construction: Bridget Cooke, Dacon Corporation
What made you interested in seeking a career in the AEC industry? My dad was an engineer growing up, and I had always been interested in design and pursuing something in a creative field. He encouraged me to consider a career in architecture, where there would be a good amount of job opportunities and room for career growth.
2023 Women in Construction: Jessica Bourassa, Metro Walls
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? Working in people operations, more historically known as human resources, there are MANY different branches to learn and grow but for me most notable in the last 12 months, I obtained my Certified Plan Sponsor Professional (CPSP) certification. It is a credential program designed to attest to current employers2023 Women in Construction: Jennifer Luoni, Dacon Corporation
What made you interested in seeking a career in the AEC industry? Growing up I always loved art and wanted to find a way to make a career out of it but knew it needed to be practical. With a family that owned an HVAC/plumbing business, and a father that built the two houses we lived in with his own two hands, I naturally gravitated towards architecture.
2023 Women in Construction: Taylor Prime, Metro Walls
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? Since I have joined Metro Walls in October of 2021, I have had the opportunity to play a large role in the marketing, planning and execution of a few major business changes2023 Women in Construction: Jenny Sack, Dacon Corporation
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? I’m fairly new to my management role. I received positive feedback from two young, former employees. I believe everyone should be challenged and that they need a leader, sometimes a mentor, but not a boss. It was reassuring that this philosophy works.
2023 Women in Construction: Christy Nolan, Groom Construction Co., Inc.
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? I am currently working on Walando Homes, an affordable housing project in Boston. Phase two of this project is projected to wrap up in the next six months and will result in 26 housing units. Phase one delivered 23 housing units.
2023 Women in Construction: Kasey Tardif, Metro Walls
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? My most notable project would have to be the project I’m currently working on, Ashlar Park, which is a residential development in Quincy, MA which consists of new construction2023 Women in Construction: Farah Murphy, Groom Construction Co., Inc.
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? Returning to a career in the construction industry after spending 10 years home with my kids. My most notable project since returning is Walando Homes.