Category: Spotlight Content
2026 Women in Construction: Jenna Rahkonen, Iron-Lift LLC
February 27, 2026
What inspired you to start your firm and how has your vision evolved as the company has grown? Iron-Lift started from a simple idea: Do complex lifting and steel work the right way – safely, transparently, and with
2026 Women in Construction: Lily Gustafson, Timberline Construction Corp.
February 27, 2026
What current or recently completed project, accomplishment or initiative are you most excited about, and why does it matter for your team, clients or community? I’ve seen that construction is not defined by stereotypes but by opportunity, growth, and leadership.
2026 Women in Construction: Caroline Petrovick, AMCON
February 27, 2026
Advice for women starting their careers: I encourage women beginning their careers to be intentional about finding mentors and advocates. Ask questions and seek feedback (which is hard!). Construction is built on relationships
2026 Women in Construction: Farah Murphy, JJ Welch
February 27, 2026
What current or recently completed project, accomplishment or initiative are you most excited about, and why does it matter for your team, clients or community? I was the project manager for Elephantine Bakery, a cafe run by a local husband and wife team, in the
2026 Women in Construction: Liz Mason, Green Leaf Construction
February 27, 2026
What current or recently completed project, accomplishment or initiative are you most excited about, and why does it matter for your team, clients or community? The initiative I am most excited about is my new role as director of preconstruction at Green Leaf
2026 Women in Construction: Paula Balcius, Fulcrum Associates, LLC
February 27, 2026
What do you wish more women knew about the opportunities available in the construction industry today? Construction doesn’t lack opportunity for women – it lacks awareness of where the power sits. Project
2026 Women in Construction: Bianca Santos, Callahan Construction Managers
February 27, 2026
What do you wish more women knew about the opportunities available in the construction industry today? It is not as scary as it looks. In a predominantly male field, I see more and more women, with the trade partners and GC side.
2026 Women in Construction: Izabela Kennedy, SV Design Architecture + Interiors
February 27, 2026
What is one piece of advice or perspective you would share with women beginning their careers in the construction industry? In architecture, I encourage everyone to seek firms where they can experience the full spectrum of the
2026 Women in Construction: Amanda Plourde, NCIDQ IIDA, Timberline Construction Corp.
February 27, 2026
What do you wish more women knew about the opportunities available in the construction industry today? Many people underestimate the range of interior design roles in construction. Beyond furniture and finishes, interior designers coordinate with MEP systems, detail materials, resolve clashes, and collaborate directly with trades on site.
2026 Women in Construction: Rochelle Conroy, Auburn Construction
February 27, 2026
What current or recently completed project, accomplishment or initiative are you most excited about, and why does it matter for your team, clients or community? One recently completed project I’m most excited about is the expansive exterior and interior renovation for Holy Cross
2026 Women in Construction: Petra Leone Steriti, AMCON
February 27, 2026
Advice for women starting their careers: Find an experienced business woman as a mentor and work (not necessarily in the same company) with her over a year or two, even longer if that’s possible. She doesn’t
2026 Women in Construction: Melissa Baldwin, NEI General Contracting
February 27, 2026
Advice for women starting their careers: Don’t be intimidated by the fact that construction is still predominantly male. The opportunities for women in this industry continue to grow each year, and that momentum
 (1).gif)
Trending Stories
Quick Hits
