Spotlights
2023 Women in Construction: Jennifer Robitaille, Windover Construction
How are you involved in community organizations and/or charities? Working in the community has always been important to me! Over the past nine years I have had the pleasure of connecting Windover and our trade partners with a local organization called Wellspring House2023 Women in Construction: Maureen Rystrom, J. Calnan & Associates
What tips or advice would you offer to other women who are considering entering the construction industry? I would give women getting into the industry the same advice I would give to anyone coming into it. In this industry, it’s all about relationships.
2023 Women in Construction: Megan Kukal-Sabourin, J. Calnan & Associates
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? Without a doubt, the most notable project of my career has been the ground-up development at 245 Fifth Ave. in Waltham, which the team will be delivering later this year for Anchor Line.
2023 Women in Construction: Emily Rothschild, NeighborWorks Housing Solutions
What made you interested in seeking a career in the AEC industry? I entered the AEC industry 36 years ago wanting to make a concrete difference for people who were struggling economically. As a young community advocate, I was trying to help people on the verge of homelessness2023 Women in Construction: Luiza Mills, Interstate Electrical Services Corp.
What tips or advice would you offer to other women who are considering entering the construction industry? Women continue to be empowered with career choices today, and a career in the trades offers vast opportunities.
2023 Women in Construction: Meghan Hennessey, Windover Construction
What made you interested in seeking a career in the AEC industry? What drew me to general construction, as opposed to a specialty, is the variety of systems, conditions, and client needs we come across on each project. No two projects are the same – each has its own unique challenges2023 Women in Construction: Molly Gates, J. Calnan Associates
What tips or advice would you offer to other women who are considering entering the construction industry? The best tool in your bag is confidence. Be confident in yourself, in your decisions, and in your ability to do the best job possible.
2023 Women in Construction: Susan Knack-Brown, Simpson Gumpertz & Heger
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? We are nearing the completion of a $100 million restoration of The Mother Church at The First Church of Christ Scientist (TFCCS) in Boston. I began working at TFCCS in 2004 as a junior project manager conducting initial assessments.2023 Women in Construction: Laureen Poulakis, Brennan Consulting Inc.
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? It’s been a continued period of growth for Brennan Consulting, one of Boston’s youngest WBE firms. The past few years saw considerable advancements in market sectors, client base, and an already robust portfolio to include many of the region’s top performers.
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