Spotlights
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 detailing2025 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,2025 Women in Construction: April Noyes, Pariseault 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? Charitable work has shaped me and serves as a guiding principle in my professional life. I volunteer with organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, Rosie’s House, and Ronald McDonald House.2025 Women in Construction: Melissa Field, Fulcrum Associates, LLC
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? I believe virtual reality training will have a profound impact on emerging professionals across all industries, not just in construction management.2025 Women in Construction: Corinne Disenhof, Sanborn, Head & Associates, Inc.
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? Advances in data collection and processing technologies are driving innovation throughout our field. Many traditional methodologies
2025 Women in Construction: Anastasie Duffaut, Callahan Construction Managers
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 was proud to lead a community initiative transforming a women’s shelter via beautification and reorganization. The facility lost its welcoming atmosphere
