Norris Design celebrates Women in Construction Week 2024

Happy Women in Construction Week! All women at Norris Design are women in construction and we’re proud to have 30% more women in our company than the national average. Check out what some of our ladies have to say about why this week is important and what being a woman in construction means to them in their careers.

“I grew up in a family that was always building things, and I joined in from a young age — whether it was building a barn or creating furniture for my dollhouse. I always enjoyed figuring out how things fit together, and I love helping turn our ideas into reality.”
— Brandi Rice, Principal, Frisco

“I’ve always wanted to make my mark on the world — I remember going out on site the first time and seeing pavement that had been installed exactly as I had graded it! Placemaking starts at the details — the feel of a bench, the sound of bubbling water, and the smell of the trees — all the sensory experiences people have in a space were once lines in CAD and brought together, checked for quality, and installed by people in construction.”
— Emily Larkin, Associate, Dallas

“Working in the construction industry allows me to be a part of creating spaces for our greater community. I take pride in nurturing the relationships built along the way through every facet of a project, from contractor to supplier to developer, and seeing the built product become another valued element of our everyday lives.”
— LeeAnn Roessler, Project Manager

“Collaborating with a diverse group of people to take a vision and turn it into a place for people to enjoy is my favorite part of this industry. I get to help the world grow EVERY DAY whether it’s by participating in a design charette, creating construction documents or being on a construction site — it certainly makes for a fulfilling and fun career!”
— Amy Peron, Senior Associate

“I love helping the vision come together! Construction is creation all on its own. It is a time to be flexible and work collaboratively as needed to get to the best solution.”
— Megan Testin, Principal