Category: Spotlight Content

2025 Women in Construction: Julie Pimentel, Acella Construction Corp.

2025 Women in Construction: Julie Pimentel, Acella Construction Corp.

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? Having a multifaceted and cross-trained team. Having two or three university degrees is certainly valuable, but having real world skills
2025 Women in Construction: Jordan Biggar, DPR Construction

2025 Women in Construction: Jordan Biggar, DPR 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 recently had the opportunity to lead DPR’s preconstruction team in developing a GMP for a confidential pharmaceutical client’s new headquarters.
2025 Women in Construction: Katy Tassmer, Columbia

2025 Women in Construction: Katy Tassmer, Columbia

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? Five years ago, my colleagues and I embarked on a brand refresh. It was a comprehensive and invaluable process that involved identifying
2025 Women in Construction: Vera Juul, Margulies Perruzzi

2025 Women in Construction: Vera Juul, Margulies Perruzzi

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? In the Northeast, a growing demand for diverse project delivery types is emerging. Design-Build and Public-Private Partnership
2025 Women in Construction: Nina Hollien, Aura Insulators

2025 Women in Construction: Nina Hollien, Aura Insulators

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 would say the achievement that I am most proud of is my WBE certification. As the owner of a 100% woman owned business in the mechanical insulation industry,
2025 Women in Construction: Kylie Harrigan, Kylie Harrigan Photography

2025 Women in Construction: Kylie Harrigan, Kylie Harrigan Photography

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 am very proud of my decision to start my own freelance business. I have always been very shy and struggled with imposter syndrome. I’ve questioned every decision I have ever made and putting myself out in front of people whether it be for networking or client relations has always paralyzed me.
2025 Women in Construction: Rhona Dias, B.C. Tent & Awning Co., Inc.

2025 Women in Construction: Rhona Dias, B.C. Tent & Awning Co., Inc.

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 was first hired as a receptionist, but I’ve worked my way up at BC Tent & Awning to be the general manager. During this time,
2025 Women in Construction: Tracy Marquis, AIA, Marquis Architecture, LLC

2025 Women in Construction: Tracy Marquis, AIA, Marquis Architecture, LLC

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 am currently working on a feasibility study for renovation to the 1749 Courthouse in Plymouth, MA. This building was the seat of the colonial government for many years,
2025 Women in Construction: Danielle Justo, Esq., Rich May, P.C.

2025 Women in Construction: Danielle Justo, Esq., Rich May, P.C.

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 was elected the first female equity shareholder at Rich May, P.C., a 30-attorney business law firm, since its founding in 1937. I started both the DEI and women’s initiatives within the firm
2025 Women in Construction: Alexandra Gordon Briggs, Hinckley Allen

2025 Women in Construction: Alexandra Gordon Briggs, Hinckley Allen

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? AI is undeniably shaping the future of construction law, particularly in contract drafting and project management.
2025 Women in Construction: Ann Marie Polaneczky, Flock Construction Inc.

2025 Women in Construction: Ann Marie Polaneczky, Flock Construction Inc.

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 is starting a successful commercial general contracting company. The competition is fierce, risk is massive, and the work can be grueling,
2025 Women in Construction: Dawn Meeker, CBIZ

2025 Women in Construction: Dawn Meeker, CBIZ

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 am proud to have helped lead the expansion of our practice at one of the largest accounting and advisory firms in the U.S., starting the Client Accounting and Advisory Group in 2017.