"I’ve always attempted to be my most unapologetic self. At times, that can mean being more empathic than my male counterparts. I take pride in having a good feel for when to talk, when to ask questions and, most importantly, when to listen." - Carol Meharry today’s dynamic world, the concept of leadership is continuously evolving. While traditional leadership models have often been male-dominated, there is a growing recognition of the unique strengths and perspectives that women bring to these roles. This series aims to explore how women can become more effective leaders by authentically embracing their femininity and innate strengths, rather than conforming to traditional male leadership styles. In this series, we are talking to successful women leaders, coaches, authors, and experts who can provide insights and personal stories on how embracing their inherent feminine qualities has enhanced their leadership abilities. As part of this series, we had the pleasure of interviewing Carol Meharry.
DALLAS, TEXAS – [August 13, 2024] – Schweiger Construction (SC), a woman-owned business, specializing in mission-critical construction and maintenance services for 135 years is proud to announce the successful completion of a significant renovation project at the Aaron Family Jewish Community Center of Dallas (Aaron Family JCC). The project involved renovating the existing fitness center to a newly designed space in the facility, enhancing the community center’s offerings and improving user experience. The primary challenge of the project was executing construction in an active community facility. This required meticulous planning and execution to ensure safety and minimal disruption to the center’s daily activities, which SC implemented. They worked closely with the center’s management to maintain accessibility and security for all patrons and staff throughout the renovation period. “The Aaron Family JCC serves as a vital place for community activities and we understood the importance of keeping the center operational during this transition,” said Carol Meharry, CEO of Schweiger Construction. “Our team’s commitment to safety and precision allowed us to complete the project efficiently while maintaining the highest construction quality standards.”
In the intricate world of data center construction, the success of a project relies upon the collaboration among architects, engineers, IT specialists, and construction professionals. With advancing technologies and increasing data demands, collaboration across all parties is crucial for achieving seamless integration and optimal performance in data center construction. The requirements for data centers have evolved significantly in recent years, demanding a more coordinated and cohesive approach among the specialized teams involved in data center construction. Stakeholders that operate independently can often lead to inefficiencies, conflicts, and suboptimal outcomes. As technology evolves and demands for data center reliability and efficiency increase, the need for purposeful collaboration becomes apparent.  The processes for designing and building data centers are undergoing a redesign, as traditional methods give way to more agile, cost-effective approaches. Today’s data center owners can’t afford faulty integration systems, delays caused by supply chain issues, or breakdowns in communication across the entire project team. To meet this need for speed, many owners are moving to a design-build game plan that emphasizes agile collaboration among all the parties involved – architects, engineers, IT specialists, and construction professionals. This helps the entire team respond to unexpected challenges efficiently.
