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What do you wish more women knew about the opportunities available in the construction industry today?Construction is not only heavy-lifting work — it offers opportunities in leadership, engineering, project management, estimating, finance, and technology. In my career, I’ve had many different roles, from project management to estimating to operations.

Founded in 2000, Schroder & Strom has built an unparalleled reputation and a team of 10 attorneys with well over 150 years of combined expertise in the area of real estate tax law.

As commercial real estate markets grow more complex, organizations increasingly require strategic guidance before pursuing a transaction. RM Friedland’s Consulting Service provides data-driven advisory support to clients navigating planning, feasibility, and long-term real estate decisions in advance of execution.

Merritt Environmental Consulting Corp. (MECC) was established in June of 2009 after being part of a larger engineering firm for almost 20 years. The focus of the company is to assist lending institutions, attorneys, real estate investors, and property owners with environmental concerns. Today, MECC has offices in New York, Florida, and Vermont and has grown into a regional consulting firm serving clients along the East Coast.

Raise the Roof Logistics is a project management company specializing in roof lifting projects through an affiliation with LIFTEX Roof Lifting. LIFTEX raises an existing roof in any commercial building to create taller clear heights that meet modern building requirements.

or more than 70 years, Cancos Tile & Stone has remained one of New York’s most trusted leaders in premium tile, stone, and fabrication solutions, supporting commercial developers, architects, designers, and builders with materials that elevate projects and stand the test of time. With 12 sophisticated showrooms across the region, Cancos continues to set the standard for design-forward, high-performance surfacing in 2026.

I’ve been blessed to sit at the helm of a very sales-driven commercial mortgage company for the last 26 years. Over that time, we’ve built a deep bench of loyal clients, many who’ve evolved

NYREJ’s Year in Review  is Out Now! Explore our Year in Review Spotlight, featuring exclusive Q&As with leading commercial real estate professionals. Gain insight into the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping New York's commercial real estate landscape.  

What transaction, project, or key moment best reflected the direction of the New York CRE market this year? The tariffs and 2025 New York City mayoral election both had a lot of fear about the future in the

What accomplishment, milestone, project or transaction stood out for you or your firm in 2025? Seeing our first two Halo installations rise on New York streets was a defining moment for us - we are clearly

What accomplishment, milestone, project or transaction stood out for you or your firm in 2025? December 2025 is The Berman Group’s 20th anniversary and I am so proud of our team

What transaction, project, or key moment best reflected the direction of the New York CRE market this year? The SL Green purchase of Park Ave. Tower was the clearest sign of where New York CRE is heading. Seeing a major investor step in with confidence showed the market has stabilized and that strong, well-located assets are leading the recovery.