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2022 Women in Construction: Karen Kelly, Syska Hennessy Group, Inc.
March 22, 2022
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months?
I think my greatest professional achievement during this past year has been to maintain personal connections with co-workers and professional colleagues while working remotely, and
2022 Women in Construction: Merry Barrieres, Equity Environmental Engineering, LLC
March 22, 2022
Why should women consider a career in construction?
The construction industry offers women a wide range of career options. In addition to the building trades, women can design construction projects; examine
2022 Women in Construction: Amy Jarvis, Spacesmith
March 22, 2022
Why should women consider a career in construction?
Women, men, and everyone should consider a career in construction because there are so many places to find a fit for your skills and your passions.
2022 Women in Construction: Helen Herrick, MBH Architects
March 22, 2022
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months?
I am thrilled that the new Bucherer (formerly Tourneau) flagship store opened on 57th and Madison last fall. We had a great team from our New York and California offices and
2022 Women in Construction: Taylor Steucke, Holt Construction
March 22, 2022
Starting out in the construction business, who or what empowered you?
In the beginning I was most empowered by the other women I saw around me. Their commanding presence, intelligence, and support was inspiring. Construction I think is
2022 Women in Construction: Kim Machado, Holt Construction
March 22, 2022
Why should women consider a career in construction?
Construction has always been a heavily male dominated industry, but I think we’re finally starting to see a big change. When people think of
2022 Women in Construction: Andrea Mignone, Rose Associates
March 22, 2022
Why should women consider a career in construction?
There are lots of opportunities for growth that you can pursue if you work hard and keep your eyes open. It’s also an industry that draws
2022 Women in Construction: Theodora Diamantis, Skanska USA Building
March 22, 2022
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months?
As Skanska’s cultural and higher education sector lead for Metro New York, I’ve served key clients within the healthcare and life sciences sectors. Over the last 12 months,
2022 Women in Construction: Sasa McCabe, CTA Architects P.C.
March 22, 2022
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months?
The past year brought new challenges with “The Great Resignation.” CTA Architects doesn’t typically have a high turnover rate but we were not
2022 Women in Construction: Ericka Keller, Brisa Builders Corp.
March 22, 2022
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months?
Ebenezer Plaza is a three-phased project—comprising of 523 units of affordable housing, 40,000 s/f of community facility and 25,000 s/f of commercial/retail, we
2022 Women in Construction: Stacey Dackson, Structure Tone
March 22, 2022
What advice would you offer to other women getting into the construction industry?
The advice for women getting into the construction industry is: Be clear in your communication; know your worth; have the courage of your
2022 Women in Construction: Katie Hamel, Aurora Contractors, Inc.
March 22, 2022
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months?
My greatest professional achievement this year would be my current role as lead estimator on Aurora’s largest project to date. As the only female lead estimator at
2022 Women in Construction: Nelya Sachakova, RKTB Architects
March 22, 2022
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months?
In Jamaica, Queens, construction is about to start on a 3-K school facility that stands out among the projects I’ve worked on in the last year or so. The RKTB team has designed an
2022 Women in Construction: Andrea Steele, Andrea Steele Architecture
March 22, 2022
What advice would you offer to other women getting into the architecture/construction industry?
You cannot think of the built building as your deferred fulfillment, or the recognition that may follow as your validation. You must enjoy the
2022 Women in Construction: Antonia Walker, Body Lawson Associates Architects and Planners
March 22, 2022
Starting out in the architecture/construction business, who empowered you?
My first job was in the employ of the on-site architect and construction administrator working on the south side of Ellis Island, at the former hospital facility for
2022 Women in Construction: Ella Seacrest, Shawmut Design and Construction
March 22, 2022
Why should women consider a career in construction?
Opportunities in the construction industry are endless and it makes so much sense to encourage both men and women to enter the field. Projects in construction continue to
2022 Women in Construction: Lisa Levine, Shawmut Design and Construction
March 22, 2022
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months?
The last 12 months have continued to be a challenge for everyone, but in my opinion the construction world has had it especially tough with
2022 Women in Construction: Ilva Godo, Shawmut Design and Construction
March 22, 2022
Why should women consider a career in construction?
There is a variety of careers in construction outside
2022 Women in Construction: Hannah Gerard, Shawmut Design and Construction
March 22, 2022
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months?
In 2021, I turned over a private residence in New York City. The project included custom millwork throughout, a custom staircase, several walkable skylights and
2022 Women in Construction: Jordan Crouse, Lendlease
March 22, 2022
What advice would you offer to other women getting into the construction industry?
There is a divide between supers and PMs and I implore all in the industry—not just women—to try to ignore that divide as best they