Spotlights

2025 Women in Construction: Erin Benken, QA+M Architecture

What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community? I am most proud of the housing projects that rethink what affordable housing should be by putting an emphasis on creating buildings that don’t look like traditional low-income housing.

2025 Women in Construction: Kris Dargenio, QA+M Architecture

What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community? I am super proud of the Plainville PumpkinFest, an annual event that I, and a group of friends began (on a whim) a decade ago.

2025 Women in Construction: Stasha Greenalch, BW Kennedy & Co.

What trends or innovations do you believe will shape the future of your field, and how are you positioning yourself (or your firm) to be at the forefront? The growth of life sciences and advanced manufacturing is reshaping the AEC industry, emphasizing sustainability, adaptability, and efficiency.

2025 Women in Construction: Elen Zurabyan, Northstar Project & Real Estate Services

What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community? Throughout my career, I have had the great privilege of working on outstanding projects with incredible people.

2025 Women in Construction: Francesca Farrell, BW Kennedy & Co.

What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community? One project in my career that I am most proud of is a campus improvement job. This job included bringing the building entrances up to code,

2025 Women in Construction: Emily Doherty, BW Kennedy & Co.

What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community? In 2024, I was entrusted with the role of project manager for a project where the initial manager took an extended leave during a significant portion of the project.

2025 Women in Construction: Gabriella DiRino, Bowdoin Construction

What trends or innovations do you believe will shape the future of your field, and how are you positioning yourself (or your firm) to be at the forefront? While not new, I believe BIM will be integral to the industry as it continues to develop and become more accessible.

2025 Women in Construction: Alyson Sovie, Cummings Properties

What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community? 48 Dunham Rd. in Beverly, was my first experience leading a development from concept to completion.

2025 Women in Construction: Anne Sequeira, Kaplan Construction

What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community? I worked on a bid proposal for the National Mall Turf Restoration and Irrigation project in Washington, D.C. and personally delivered it to the National Park Service’s Denver Service Center. After the project was awarded,

2025 Women in Construction: Nicole Harrison, Erland Construction

What trends or innovations do you believe will shape the future of your field, and how are you positioning yourself (or your firm) to be at the forefront? The future of construction is bursting with innovation, and I’m thrilled to be part of it!