"There’s never a dull moment on this project," says Alfredo Valdez, President of American Safety Group, Inc. (ASG). His firm helps to ensure that workplaces are safe and healthful for all employees. On a project as dynamic as the APM, that requires one important element: communication. "The way we communicate information on a project of this size is always a challenge," Alfredo explains. "Getting the right information out to the field and properly implementing it daily takes tremendous effort." In addition to the usual health and safety protocols for a major construction project, the ASG team also had to adapt to constantly updating COVID-19 guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Fortunately, Alfredo knows how to make the most from changing plans.

Because FKTP JV's tunneling work takes place primarily underground, hidden from view, it can be difficult for the public to know exactly what is happening with the Project. That's where Arellano Associates comes in. Founded in 1994 by Genoveva Arellano, the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) certified firm provides public outreach and communications support for public sector projects. They work with FKTP JV to raise awareness about traffic closures in the area and generally how construction work will impact the community.

Robert Brown is a veteran of the United States Naval Construction Force, also known as the Navy Seabees. After his service, Robert started his own business by taking out a loan and purchasing a used oil truck. Now he is the President and Owner of DBE-certified Broco Oil, which currently has 53 employees and has expanded his single truck into a fleet of 30 trucks and service vehicles.

Although Debra Caminiti is a native of New York, she has lived in Boston for almost 30 years now. She studied civil engineering in college and worked as a structural engineer after graduation, but quickly found a passion for construction management instead. As a construction manager, she has had the opportunity to work on many large and challenging projects at high profile locations such as the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center and Logan International Airport.

Vicki started her own company, Chapman Construction Group, Inc. (CCG) , in 2002, and Sue Chapman joined as CEO in 2009. Sue served in the United States Army Reserve from 1984 through 1992 as a medical specialist, including a deployment to Honduras where she provided medical aid to villagers who would walk for miles to receive treatment. She worked for a medical device manufacturing company prior to joining CCG, specializing in research, manufacturing, and quality control.

What began as a small towing company in 1973 has grown into a fleet of specialized vehicles transporting oversized and heavy equipment. Ferreira's Towing & Recovery has decades of experience on major projects and its operations include the deployment of lowbed, landoll and beam trailers. The firm was certified as a Disadvantaged and Women Business Enterprise (DBE and WBE) in 2005 by the Massachusetts Unified Certification Program (Mass UCP).

Retirement isn't for everyone. It certainly wasn't right for Lee Albright.

After a 30 year career, Lee walked away from the reinforcing steel business and headed off into retirement. Two years later, she was bored. So she called her longtime friend and former colleague Rich Rabay with a proposition. They should start a company of their own together. Lee didn't want to retire; she wanted to be her own boss.

LA Steel Services opened its doors in March, 2015, and Lee has no regrets about coming back to work. "I love the business and loved it ever since I got into it," she says.