Starting an Architectural Firm from Nothing, Part 1

I’d like to introduce everyone to our latest guest blogger, Juhee Lee-Hartford. I met Juhee over 25 years ago when we worked together on the Bridgemarket project with Hardy Holzman Pfeiffer Associates. It was immediately clear that Juhee was a talented designer who would go far in the industry. Just a few years after we … More Starting an Architectural Firm from Nothing, Part 1

Job Interviewing 101

Written by Kari Nystrom, PE, LEED AP BD+C, CPHC, Principal I’ve been interviewing prospective employees for many years — both entry level job seekers as well as more experienced candidates. Often it’s fun; sometimes uncomfortable. When both interviewer and interviewee are prepared and share the same goals, it can (and should) be a meaningful experience for both … More Job Interviewing 101

Women Uplift Women

2022 Building Design + Construction: Women in Design + Construction Conference In September, I represented Altieri at the Building Design + Construction: Women in Design + Construction conference. This is the first time Altieri has attended a conference focused on women in the industry and it certainly won’t be the last! Women from all sectors … More Women Uplift Women

Mentoring Matters! A Conversation with Crystal.

wom(en)gineer recently sat down with Crystal Salazar, Electrical Engineer, to talk about being a woman engineer early in her career. Crystal joined Altieri 3 years ago after graduating from Fairfield University – the only woman electrical engineer in her class. Today, she designs electrical systems for a variety of project types including The Obama Presidential Center … More Mentoring Matters! A Conversation with Crystal.

Speak Up!! Advice from a high school scholarship recipient.

Maggie Mannella, future electrical engineer, graduated summa cum laude from Norwalk High School in Connecticut on June 17, 2022. She is the inaugural recipient of The John L. Altieri Memorial Scholarship and we are excited to put the spotlight on her today – International Women in Engineering Day 2022! In a recent interview for our … More Speak Up!! Advice from a high school scholarship recipient.