CI Names ‘Champions of Change’

East Hartford, CT – The Construction Institute of East Hartford, Conn. recently announced its 2023 Champions of Change awardees. Each year, the Construction Institute honors one woman and one man within the AEC/O industry for their contributions as role models who mentor and support women and others in the industry and whose personal dedication improves the industry.

This year’s awardees are Francis (Frank) X. Hayes, president of BOND Building Construction, and Lisa Clauson, director of strategic partnerships at the North Atlantic States Carpenters Labor Management Program, Central and Western MA.

Hayes has over 30 years of expertise in the construction industry. He is being recognized for his exceptional leadership, management skills, and track record of successful project delivery, and for playing a pivotal role in spearheading various strategic initiatives, including developing the people strategies, expansion plans, and cutting-edge technology platforms that have been instrumental in driving BOND Building’s growth and success. Hayes says he is passionate about gender diversity in the workplace and has been an active proponent of initiatives promoting women’s inclusion and advancement in construction.