Spotlights

2023 Women in Construction: Rosario Montero, Affordable Housing and Services Collaborative

What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? I helped complete the investment cycle for a downtown office property that was bought many years ago for about $9 million, managed profitably each year, and sold during the pandemic for $43.5 million.

2023 Women in Construction: Maggie Driscoll, CM&B

Within your firm, who has helped you succeed within the industry? How have they helped you? I have been fortunate enough to have been paired up with project executives at my company who have not only taken the time to train and educate me but have also trusted me to take on more

2023 Women in Construction: Stacey Vega, Connolly Brothers, Inc.

What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? In addition to my work at Connolly Brothers, I am chairperson of the membership committee for ISPE’s Boston chapter, the largest professional association in N.E.

2023 Women in Construction: Anita Sandberg, Gorman Richardson Lewis Architects

What tips or advice would you offer to other women who are considering entering the construction industry? Women bring their own perspectives to their work, curiosity, sharing ideas, support and problem solving. This field will be positively impacted by these attributes differently

2023 Women in Construction: Heather Cobb, Gorman Richardson Lewis Architects

What tips or advice would you offer to other women who are considering entering the construction industry? The construction industry has evolved over the last few years becoming more inclusive from the trades to construction teams.

2023 Women in Construction: Dina Soliman, Gorman Richardson Lewis Architects

What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? The most notable project I have worked on recently is the renovation of Christa McAuliffe Center at the Framingham State University. The project is currently under construction.

2023 Women in Construction: Lee Sullivan, Lion’s Head Cost Consultants, Inc.

What made you interested in seeking a career in the AEC industry? As a child, I built towers with wooden blocks and LEGOs. I made dams of mossy rocks to test water power in the brook. My grandmother fed my curiosity, pointing out mansard roofs and the difference

2023 Women in Construction: Jennifer Taranto, Structure Tone (STO Building Group)

How are you involved in community organizations and/or charities? I feel strongly about sustainability, and that giving back to my community is essential. In 2007 I partnered with others to create Built Environment Plus, the local green building non-profit, and I’m currently board chair.

2023 Women in Construction: Rachel Wiley, CM&B

What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? The Dana Hall Classroom Building Project in Wellesley, MA, is one of my most notable projects in the last 12 months.

2023 Women in Construction: Carrie Medeiros, DPR Construction

What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? Seven months ago I stepped out of my comfort zone and after 5 years in the industry I made the move in my career path to choose a company whose values aligned to my own.