Category: Spotlight Content

What do you wish more women knew about the opportunities available in the construction industry today? There are so many different opportunities in the industry. From working in the office to being out in the field. There is always a new project and you are learning new things every day.

Holliston, MA A leading electrical contractor throughout New England and the Southeast for nearly five decades, Wayne J. Griffin Electric, Inc. (Griffin Electric) understands that its success would not be possible without its people.

Project or accomplishment you’re most excited about: Passive House principles have been used abroad for years and are becoming more common in new construction here in Massachusetts. What’s especially exciting now is

Emerging challenge or opportunity ahead: Of course, the first thing that comes to mind is AI. While construction hasn’t adopted it as quickly as some other industries, that also means there’s a lot of

Advice for women starting their careers: You don’t need to be an expert to start. In construction, you learn as you go; your team (and Google) will help you navigate challenges as they arise. All you truly need to begin is

Project or accomplishment you’re most excited about: My team and I are currently designing a new animal hospital for the greater Boston area. As an avid animal lover with a dog of my own, I know that taking a pet to

Advice for women starting their careers: Take advantage of networking opportunities as much as possible. Join professional societies and participate in industry events and seminars at the local chapter level and beyond. The

Emerging challenge or opportunity ahead: Emerging technology is playing a key role in shaping how a project evolves from design through construction. As with any advancement, there is always a price to pay. In this case,

Project or accomplishment you’re most excited about: I am especially proud of the work I have been leading in elevator modernizations and building infrastructure upgrades for public housing and municipal facilities

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 of the accomplishments I’m most proud of this past year was helping champion Vantage Builders’ 25th anniversary. It’s an impressive milestone that highlighted our people, the impactful projects we’ve delivered since day one, and our clients.

What emerging challenge or opportunity do you see shaping the construction industry in the next few years, and how are you preparing for it? One of the biggest forces shaping the construction industry right now and one that will only accelerate in the coming years, is the rapid expansion of technology in every phase of a project.

What emerging challenge or opportunity do you see shaping the construction industry in the next few years, and how are you preparing for it? One of the emerging opportunities shaping the industry is the rapid integration of technology and sustainability into how projects are planned and delivered.