Industry Insights Research Director, Dodge Data & Analytics, Dodge Construction Network

Donna Laquidara-Carr, PhD, LEED AP, is Industry Insights Research Director with Dodge Construction Network, where she provides editorial direction to the SmartMarket Report Series, covering diverse topics such as world green building trends, business value of BIM, diversity, equity and inclusion in the design and construction industry, the drive toward healthier buildings, building a safety culture, and lean construction.

In her role as Research Director, Laquidara-Carr is actively engaged in all aspects of the research process, from survey development to data analysis to authoring reports based on the data.

Laquidara-Carr’s insights on these topics have been published in numerous industry publications, and she regularly conducts webinars and speaks about this research at events for organizations, including the AIA National Conference, Greenbuild, CMAA National Convention, AGC National Convention, Lean Congress, and many others.

Previously, Laquidara-Carr was responsible for policy and training for the editorial division of the Dodge Reports. She earned her PhD from Tulane University, MA from Boston University, and BA from Middlebury College.