Category: Spotlight Content

2025 Women in Construction: Francesca Farrell, BW Kennedy & Co.

2025 Women in Construction: Francesca Farrell, BW Kennedy & Co.

February 28, 2025
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 project in my career that I am most proud of is a campus improvement job. This job included bringing the building entrances up to code,
2025 Women in Construction: Emily Doherty, BW Kennedy & Co.

2025 Women in Construction: Emily Doherty, BW Kennedy & Co.

February 28, 2025
What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community? In 2024, I was entrusted with the role of project manager for a project where the initial manager took an extended leave during a significant portion of the project.
2025 Women in Construction: Gabriella DiRino, Bowdoin Construction

2025 Women in Construction: Gabriella DiRino, Bowdoin Construction

February 28, 2025
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? While not new, I believe BIM will be integral to the industry as it continues to develop and become more accessible.
2025 Women in Construction: Alyson Sovie, Cummings Properties

2025 Women in Construction: Alyson Sovie, Cummings Properties

February 28, 2025
What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community? 48 Dunham Rd. in Beverly, was my first experience leading a development from concept to completion.
2025 Women in Construction: Anne Sequeira, Kaplan Construction

2025 Women in Construction: Anne Sequeira, Kaplan Construction

February 28, 2025
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 worked on a bid proposal for the National Mall Turf Restoration and Irrigation project in Washington, D.C. and personally delivered it to the National Park Service’s Denver Service Center. After the project was awarded,
2025 Women in Construction: Nicole Harrison, Erland Construction

2025 Women in Construction: Nicole Harrison, Erland Construction

February 28, 2025
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? The future of construction is bursting with innovation, and I’m thrilled to be part of it!
2025 Women in Construction: Ginine Parrino, The Chamberlain Companies

2025 Women in Construction: Ginine Parrino, The Chamberlain Companies

February 28, 2025
What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community? There are not too many professions that impact your community for your entire career, but construction is certainly one of them. I started out as a senior project buyer in custom architectural millwork where i was the buyer on some amazing projects.
2025 Women in Construction: Maureen White, Vantage Builders

2025 Women in Construction: Maureen White, Vantage Builders

February 28, 2025
What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community? Vantage Builders recently broke ground on a project for Melmark New England, that will create a live/learn/work campus for adults with autism and developmental disabilities.
2025 Women in Construction: BJ Whennen, CM&B

2025 Women in Construction: BJ Whennen, CM&B

February 28, 2025
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 had the privilege of working on large-scale commercial construction projects overseas. One particularly notable project in Cotai, Macau, was nearly $5 billion
2025 Women in Construction: Stacey Stares, Suffolk

2025 Women in Construction: Stacey Stares, Suffolk

February 28, 2025
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? Artificial intelligence and robotics are helping enhance efficiency in the building process. Robotics, in particular, are being used to create precise layouts and help identify and resolve design issues before construction begins.
2025 Women in Construction: Andrea Gonzalez, DC Beane and Associates Construction Co.

2025 Women in Construction: Andrea Gonzalez, DC Beane and Associates Construction Co.

February 28, 2025
What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community? In 2021, I worked as a resident engineer on a project that brought water to an indigenous community in remote Colombia.
2025 Women in Construction: Heather Seymour, Commodore Builders

2025 Women in Construction: Heather Seymour, Commodore Builders

February 28, 2025
What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community? My greatest achievement isn’t just one project but being part of many successful builds and incredible teams at Commodore Builders.