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In 2025, the women of Erland Construction came together to celebrate Women in Construction Week by visiting two active projects led by female leaders within the firm— an experience that has become a meaningful tradition rooted in connection, mentorship, and shared pride in the work we do.
The group first toured the EMD Serono Visitor Experience and Bourne Lab projects, led by Project Manager Atiya Rahim, followed by a visit to the Benjamin Franklin Building at Hancock Village, overseen by Senior Project Manager Mary Leahy. Both projects showcased the complexity, coordination, and thoughtful execution required to deliver high-quality spaces, particularly within active and
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Women of Erland touring in-progress projects at EMD Serono |
highly visible environments. Walking the jobsites together offered a firsthand look at the planning, teamwork, and leadership behind each effort, while also creating space for conversation, learning, and mutual support.
These tours are about more than the buildings themselves. They provide an opportunity to recognize the people behind the work, celebrate professional accomplishments, and reinforce a sense of community among Erland’ s women across roles, experience levels, and career paths. The shared experience of being onsite, asking questions, and learning from one another continues to be both energizing and inspiring for those who participate.
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Women of Erland celebrating WIC Week
Looking ahead to 2026, Erland is proud to continue this tradition with planned visits to Atiya’ s One Tech project and Mary’ s New Student Residence Halls project at Tufts University— projects that also benefit from the active involvement of Safety Officer Laurie Webber. As the firm prepares to mark its 50th year in business in 2027, these moments of connection reflect Erland’ s ongoing commitment to mentorship, leadership development, and fostering an inclusive culture where everyone’ s contributions are valued.
Through these annual Women in Construction Week site visits, Erland celebrates not only the progress of its projects but also the strength, expertise, and collaboration of the women helping to build them today and into the future.
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Women of Erland visiting the close to completed Benjamin Franklin Building |