Spotlights
2023 Women in Construction: Jodie Ratner, Erland Construction
What made you interested in seeking a career in the AEC industry? >Getting into construction was a happy accident! With a degree in finance, I originally had a career in sales, selling condos for a developer in South Beach, Florida.
2023 Women in Construction: Haley Sabino, Erland Construction
What made you interested in seeking a career in the AEC industry? Growing up in a family that owned a construction company, I was always on the jobsites with my dad and papa; they took me everywhere with them. I had the opportunity to witness all the stages that go into spec homes and commercial buildings, such as foundations, framing, tile, finishes, etc.
2023 Women in Construction: Tammy Zerbe, Catalyst Construction Services, LLC
What made you interested in seeking a career in the AEC industry? Early in my career I found myself intrigued with the concept of working in an industry which was predominately male. Right from the start I enjoyed the diversity of the construction environment.
2023 Women in Construction: Caitlin Space, Noonan Brothers Painting
What made you interested in seeking a career in the AEC industry? My interest in the AEC industry started at a very young age but it was ultimately my 9th grade math teacher, Mrs. Kinney, that helped guide me into this field by recommending I take an architectural drafting course.
2023 Women in Construction: Nicole Sessa, NV5
What made you interested in seeking a career in the AEC industry? When it was time for me to start my high school career, the town I lived in provided me with two options: Traditional high school or a vocational school.
2023 Women in Construction: Diana Deng, CIL
What made you interested in seeking a career in the AEC industry? I love the tangibility of the field. For me, coming from a background in housing policy, it is immensely satisfying to be able to physically see the projects I work on and see the progress of the build from building permit to certificate of occupancy.
2023 Women in Construction: Melissa McGeown, CIL
What made you interested in seeking a career in the AEC industry? As a child, I would often watch my dad who worked as a carpenter. Seeing the creation of a product in front of my eyes was extremely exciting.
2023 Women in Construction: Caroline Clark, Bohler
What made you interested in seeking a career in the AEC industry? I have always enjoyed art, design, and thinking outside the box. As I got older, I developed an interest in learning how things worked and problem-solving.