2023 Women in Construction: Kasey Tardif, Metro Walls

What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? My most notable project would have to be the project I’m currently working on, Ashlar Park, which is a residential development in Quincy, MA which consists of new construction as well as an adaptive reuse renovation of a historic administrative building to keep the history and beauty of its roots. 

What made you interested in seeking a career in the AEC industry? My dad has been doing drywall and construction my entire life. Growing up, he would bring me with him to side jobs and I was always fascinated by the work and would help out where I could, and that’s when I knew this was a career path I was interested in. 

What tips or advice would you offer to other women who are considering entering the construction industry? Be willing to put in the hard work to prove yourself, that goes with any kind of job. Always stand up for yourself because being in the field can be intimidating but realizing that you belong there just as much as everyone else is important. And lastly, don’t let the hard days deter you because everyone has them no matter if you are a woman or a man.