Category: Spotlights
2024 Women in Construction: Cassie Norton, ARCO National Construction | New England
March 29, 2024
Who or what inspired you to join the AEC industry? I have always been fascinated by how something is built and the process that goes along with it. Taking an idea from concept to completion—particularly in design/build—is exciting to me. Realizing the scope
2024 Women in Construction: Carolyn Sicard, NEI General Contracting
March 29, 2024
What is your favorite / most beneficial part of Women in Construction week? This year’s Women in Construction Week holds special significance for my family as my husband, Jean, and I are proud parents of two daughters who are pursuing careers in the construction
2024 Women in Construction: Shanice Marshall, NEI General Contracting
March 29, 2024
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? One of my most notable projects in the last 12 months was overseeing Bartlett Building A in Roxbury – an affordable-housing project that is playing a pivotal role in
2024 Women in Construction: Gigi Khoury, NEI General Contracting
March 29, 2024
What has been the driving force behind your success in the AEC industry? My key to success in the industry is resilience. I’ve eliminated excuses, relying instead on strong work ethic and quality output to speak for themselves. Challenges are inevitable, and I
2024 Women in Construction: Danielle Camporini, NEI General Contracting
March 29, 2024
Who or what inspired you to join the AEC industry? My childhood love for designing buildings led me to the AEC industry. While I initially focused on design, I soon wanted the hands-on experience of turning ideas into reality. This shift allowed me to see
2024 Women in Construction: Jessica Morrissey, NEI General Contracting
March 29, 2024
What has been the driving force behind your success in the AEC industry? My success in the AEC industry boils down to perseverance and a genuine smile. Staying positive not only breaks the ice but also helps in fostering relationships. This optimistic approach
2024 Women in Construction: Christine Kennedy, Shawmut Design and Construction
March 29, 2024
Who or what inspired you to join the AEC industry? In high school, I didn’t know what I wanted to do, but then I found mechanical drawing and loved it. My teacher agreed to let me pursue an independent study in architecture my senior year – and from there, I
2024 Women in Construction: Amy Benoit, W.T. Kenney Co., Inc.
March 29, 2024
What has been the driving force behind your success in the AEC industry? No doubt, maintaining relationships. The principles that guide me go something like this: 1. Choose your company wisely and make sure they can deliver. If they can’t, it’s time to move on.
2024 Women in Construction: Nicole Colovos, Groom Construction Company, Inc.
March 29, 2024
What are your goals for the future? As a young woman in the construction industry, my goal for the future is to continue building my career by gaining more experience in pre-construction planning and project management. In the near future, I see myself applying for graduate level
2024 Women in Construction: Nicole Barbeau, Groom Construction Company, Inc.
March 29, 2024
Who or what inspired you to join the AEC industry? I grew up around construction. I have vivid memories of taking trips to Boston Sand and Gravel, lumber yards, and supply houses with my father as child. In addition to other jobs he had, my father worked at a construction
2024 Women in Construction: Lisa Puffer, Groom Construction Company, Inc.
March 29, 2024
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? In all honesty, it was giving back to the next generation in our field by mentoring two young adults on what an estimator in construction does and the process. It is personally
2024 Women in Construction: Keihly Moore, Studio G Architects
March 29, 2024
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? E+ Highland, an energy positive project in Roxbury’s Highland Park, is a project I am greatly proud of. We received the Equity and Inclusion Award at Built Environment
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