Women in Construction Week 2026: Looking Back and Leading Forward at Bright Power
Women in Construction Week (WIC Week) offers a moment every year to celebrate the women shaping our industry. This year’s national WIC Week theme is “Level Up. Build Strong.” led by the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC), emphasizing safety, industry trends, equity, leadership, and elevating women’s voices across construction workplaces.
At Bright Power, these themes align closely with our mission and the work our teams carry out every day. As we honor WIC Week 2026, we’re taking time not just to look forward, but to reflect on and recognize the accomplishments of our team during the last year. This “look back” allows us to spotlight a few of our team members whose leadership, creativity, and persistence help drive progress across our projects and communities.
A Look Back: Bright Power Women Leading the Industry in 2025
In 2025, Bright Power women were recognized not only internally, but across the industry. Their leadership was featured in major publications, conference stages, and national organizations dedicated to advancing women in the built environment.
Here are just a few highlights of the accomplishments you can explore:
- Multi-Housing News featured Andrea Mancino’s journey of a woman in construction rising from intern to CEO, underscoring the leadership pathways available to women in our field.
👉 https://www.multihousingnews.com/from-intern-to-ceo-the-journey-of-a-woman-in-construction/
- Emily Durso was profiled in the New York Real Estate Journal as part of the 2025 Women in Construction series, highlighting her impact on project excellence at Bright Power.
👉 https://nyrej.com/2025-women-in-construction-emily-durso-bright-power
- Eliza Gregory completed a unique audit of a manufacturing facility, highlighting Bright Power’s capabilities in complex industrial energy assessments.
- Emily Tagaris was included in an editorial feature celebrating the contributions of women to energy efficiency, sustainability, and leadership.
👉 https://mydigitalpublication.com/publication/?i=853529&p=50&view=issueViewer
- Hiromi Tabei and Emily Durso contributed to national conversations about passive building standards and high‑performance construction, including participating in guidance updates through PHIUS.
👉 https://www.phius.org/deep-dive-phius-2024-standard-update
- Alice Zhang and Danielle Mullan advanced Bright Power’s work on NYCHA Electrification Studies, bringing critical insights into decarbonization pathways, resident comfort needs, and building‑wide electrification feasibility.
- Andrea Mancino was also highlighted by Professional Builder for “paving the way for women in green building,” showcasing her national influence on sustainable construction.
👉 https://www.probuilder.com/events/women-in-residential-construction/article/55272516/andrea-mancino-paves-the-way-for-women-in-green-building
These features reflect just a portion of the expertise and innovation that Bright Power women contributed in 2025—and each one demonstrates how they’re shaping the future of our industry.
As we continue through 2026, Bright Power remains dedicated to elevating the voices and expertise of women across our organization. Their leadership makes our work stronger, our projects more resilient, and our mission more achievable.
