NAWIC + BIG-Building Intelligence Group – Together We Rise

Welcome to the NAWIC + BIG-Building Intelligence Group – Together We Rise event! Join us on Mon Mar 03 2025 at 4:00 pm at Dunwoody College of Technology for an event filled with networking, learning, and inspiration. This event is a great opportunity to connect with industry professionals, gain valuable insights into the construction and building intelligence fields, and elevate your career to new heights. Don't miss out on this exciting event where we rise together!

Info: Moderator: As the Director of Business Development at Boldt, Robbie combines client-focused hospitality with private real estate development experience. Her roles as a NAWIC member and President of the Building Intelligence Group (BIG) set her apart.

Robbie’s journey is driven by passion and a desire to make an impact. Through her involvement with NAWIC and BIG, she gains valuable insights and networks that enhance her work at Boldt.

With over 20 years of experience, Robbie has successfully led teams, excelling in multi-site operations management, sales, marketing, and client relationships. Her clear strategic vision aims to optimize Boldt’s construction services across various sectors.

Info: Amanda Edwards is a Director of Sales at Paladin Technologies, with 18 years of experience in driving revenue growth, building strong client relationships, and developing effective retention strategies. Amanda is passionate about people and leading high-performing teams, focused on cultivating long-term partnerships and implementing innovative sales solutions. With a deep understanding of market dynamics and client needs, Amanda is committed to ensuring both client satisfaction and business success. Amanda has been actively involved in the Minnesota ASIS Chapter throughout her career and has served as Board President, Board VP, and Women in Security Leadership Event Co-Chair.

Info: Brittany Jaramillo has over 11 years of experience in HVAC and plumbing design, construction oversight, and building automation systems primarily for airport facilities. She has worked on airport terminals, offices, maintenance garage spaces, as well as non-airport work in labs and data centers to name a few. She has experience with sustainable HVAC design for air distribution and central plants, evaluating energy efficiencies and end of life replacements. Her work with plumbing systems ranges from restroom remodels to outside life stations. She has experience with complex phasing on projects where the facility needs to remain operational 24/7. With each system she has worked on, she has had heavy involvement in the controls side and how it should operate, connect to the IT network, and the graphics on the building management system.

Info: Claire Rung works at CEE as Commercial Construction Outreach Specialist for the SCALE (Smart Controls Accelerating Lighting Efficiency) Initiative. Claire's responsibilities include engaging and building relationships with market stakeholders to accelerate luminaire-level lighting control systems adoption in the commercial construction market. She previously worked in the University of Minnesota's Office for Supplier Diversity, helping small and disadvantaged architects, constructors, and engineers integrate into the U of MN's supply chain and grow their business.
Claire holds a BA in Communication Studies from Western Kentucky University, where she translated a passion for forging business relationships inspired from her grandfather, a small business owner, into a profession. She is involved with the American Institute of Architecture's Minnesota Design Team, the Economic Development Association of Minnesota's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee, and NAWIC Sustainability Cmte.

Info: Monique Lindquist is a Senior Controls Engineer at Prime Data Centers with over 20 years of experience in building automation, energy management, and system design. She specializes in energy-efficient engineering and integrated automation, focusing on creating design standards for data center projects that align with company and tenant goals.
With extensive experience in both retrofit and new construction projects across the U.S., Monique has led initiatives to optimize energy usage and sustainability. She works closely with operations teams to improve system usability and long-term maintenance.
Monique holds a Bachelor’s in Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics from the University of Minnesota and is certified in Tridium Niagara N4. Passionate about sustainability and operational excellence, she continues to drive innovations in automation design to enhance energy efficiency and resiliency in critical infrastructure.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Dunwoody College of Technology, 818 Dunwoody Blvd, Minneapolis, United States