Spotlights
2023 Women in Construction: Mariela Abreu, DBI Projects, LLC
In the past year, what project or accomplishment are you most proud of? Amongst the completion of many successful projects, what I am most proud of is the growth and strength of our team. As we grow, our team continues to uphold the values of our company and elevate the standards of our work.2023 Women in Construction: Janice Narowski, Consigli Construction Co.
In the past year, what project or accomplishment are you most proud of? Last year I completed construction of a pharmaceutical manufacturing clean room space, and within three months of turnover, the client was going for lab certification to start production.2023 Women in Construction: Jessica Gomes, Grassi Advisors & Accountants
In the past year, what project or accomplishment are you most proud of? The accomplishment I am most proud of is obtaining my Enrolled Agent (EA) license, the highest credential issued by the IRS. I challenged myself to pass the exam and obtain the certification before the busy tax season began, and I reached that goal.
2023 Women in Construction: Meredith Christian, Consigli Construction Co.
In the past year, what project or accomplishment are you most proud of? In the past year, I have been most proud of watching my current team come together and the learning curve that happened with our project. We are currently working on occupational therapy housing units at Bellevue Hospital,2023 Women in Construction: April Intrabartola, Eastman Cooke & Associates
What was a pivotal point in your career? My most pivotal point work-wise was launching Eastman Cooke & Associates in 2009 with business partner Peter Morandi! At the time, I was a special education teacher working with students on the autism spectrum.
2023 Women in Construction: Ella Paolillo, Spector Companies
In the past year, what project or accomplishment are you most proud of? Starting my career at Spector! I’ve grown immensely within the company as an interior designer and have had the opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects, including assisting top financial firms2023 Women in Construction: Melissa Slavin, Bohler
Which professional associations or organizations would you recommend to women who are starting out in the AEC industry? I highly recommend joining your local Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) chapter. For six years now, I have been a proud member of CREWNY, and currently, as the Communications Chair, I serve on the Board of Directors.
2023 Women in Construction: Maggie Desmond, JRM Construction Management
In the past year, what project or accomplishment are you most proud of? In the past year, my responsibilities have shifted from directly building projects to building teams. Using my experience of managing teams as an architect and overall building experience, I am helping develop others as construction managers.2023 Women in Construction: Ragin Pace, Bohler
How can AEC companies recruit more women? Organizations that champion the education of young women provide valuable opportunities for companies to contribute and volunteer. One such organization that Bohler highly recommends is Girls Inc.