Spotlights
2023 Women in Construction: Jessica Bourassa, Metro Walls
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? Working in people operations, more historically known as human resources, there are MANY different branches to learn and grow but for me most notable in the last 12 months, I obtained my Certified Plan Sponsor Professional (CPSP) certification. It is a credential program designed to attest to current employers2023 Women in Construction: Jennifer Luoni, Dacon Corporation
What made you interested in seeking a career in the AEC industry? Growing up I always loved art and wanted to find a way to make a career out of it but knew it needed to be practical. With a family that owned an HVAC/plumbing business, and a father that built the two houses we lived in with his own two hands, I naturally gravitated towards architecture.
2023 Women in Construction: Taylor Prime, Metro Walls
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? Since I have joined Metro Walls in October of 2021, I have had the opportunity to play a large role in the marketing, planning and execution of a few major business changes2023 Women in Construction: Jenny Sack, Dacon Corporation
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? I’m fairly new to my management role. I received positive feedback from two young, former employees. I believe everyone should be challenged and that they need a leader, sometimes a mentor, but not a boss. It was reassuring that this philosophy works.
2023 Women in Construction: Christy Nolan, Groom Construction Co., Inc.
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? I am currently working on Walando Homes, an affordable housing project in Boston. Phase two of this project is projected to wrap up in the next six months and will result in 26 housing units. Phase one delivered 23 housing units.
2023 Women in Construction: Kasey Tardif, Metro Walls
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? My most notable project would have to be the project I’m currently working on, Ashlar Park, which is a residential development in Quincy, MA which consists of new construction2023 Women in Construction: Farah Murphy, Groom Construction Co., Inc.
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? Returning to a career in the construction industry after spending 10 years home with my kids. My most notable project since returning is Walando Homes.
2023 Women in Construction: Miris Fernandes, Metro Walls
What made you interested in seeking a career in the AEC industry? As an occupational safety and health professional for the past 20 years, I’ve had a vast variety of opportunities in different industries but the heavy-duty industries such as petroleum2023 Women in Construction: Brittney Ginivan, Garland Building Company
What made you interested in seeking a career in the AEC industry? It started with home improvement shows when I was younger. It looked fun. As I got older and had to think more seriously beyond the fun part of my future, I thought interior design would be a good option as a college major.
