Spotlights

2025 Women in Construction: Heather Seymour, Commodore Builders

What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community? My greatest achievement isn’t just one project but being part of many successful builds and incredible teams at Commodore Builders.

2025 Women in Construction: Stephanie Swartz, Shawmut Design and 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’m most proud of building long-term client relationships, including my current client Lesley University.

2025 Women in Construction: Vivian Low, DiNisco Design

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 that really stands out for me is the Sgt. Jordan Shay Memorial Lower Elementary School (or Shay Memorial Elementary School) in Amesbury, Mass.

2025 Women in Construction: Theresa Hazelrigg, Alpine Environmental

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 the abatement industry, we are often removing environmental hazards so others can rebuild. So, I am proud to be a part of any historical restoration where we remove hazards to preserve, not replace.

2025 Women in Construction: Jana Licata, Corderman & Company, Inc.

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 consider working in the construction industry in the United States my top accomplishment. I never imagined that one day I would move to Massachusetts and work in my field in Boston, as I’m just a girl born in the countryside of Brazil.

2025 Women in Construction: Vanda De Sousa Silva, E Alves Cleaning 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? I’m most proud of the work I do rather than a single project. Every project is unique, and each company has different goals and visions. My role is to focus on all projects and identify opportunities that bring value to our company.

2025 Women in Construction: Katrina Hubacz, Cranshaw 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? One of the most time-consuming parts of my job used to be organizing and tracking project documents. From drawings and specs to warranty information, we’d maintain massive binders of printouts.

2025 Women in Construction: Tracy Strong, Chapman Construction/Design

What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community? Last year, I successfully managed the complex $6 million renovation of a dedicated large animal treatment space, complete with a CT scan, examination room, and animal holding areas.

2025 Women in Construction: Frances Rubino, Elkus Manfredi Architects

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 have led Elkus Manfredi’s Quality Control/Quality Assurance group since 2022, a responsibility that enables me to help lead project teams through codes and detailing

2025 Women in Construction: Briana Whynott, Colantonio Inc.

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 achievement I am most proud of is working alongside our vice president, Chris Powers, to lead the transition from in-house data management to a cloud-based system. Adopting new technologies always presents challenges,