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2017 Women in Building Services: Julia Lindh, MKDA
October 17, 2017
How do you play your strengths to your advantage in your career?
I make sure my clients know they are my priority. This has led to long-term relationships. It’s not about winning the job, getting it done and moving on. I want to foster a long-term relationship so I am the…
2017 Women in Building Services: Sara Rubenstein, Continental Ventures
October 17, 2017
How do you play your strengths to your advantage in your career?
I am very passionate about what I do, and I think that comes across readily. That passion and excitement helps motivate my team. I also flex to other people’s strengths and weaknesses to build the best possible team and to drive performance. Because I love what I do…
2017 Women in Building Services: Jennifer Anna Pazdon, Cast Connex
October 17, 2017
How have you navigated obstacles to achieve success in your career?
I see a lot of potential in the AEC industry, particularly in NYC where progress happens at lightening pace, to become a real positive leader in the future of how our cities operate and how people live. Not only are projects more complex…
2017 Women in Building Services: Megan Guy, Simone Development Companies
October 17, 2017
What trends are you seeing so far this year?
In healthcare, changing demographics such as aging Baby Boomers and a move away from urban centers to the surrounding suburbs, combined with continued consolidation within the healthcare industry, continues to drive new…
2017 Women in Building Services: Laura Reddy, NuZine
October 17, 2017
How have you navigated obstacles to achieve success in your career?
I think part of overcoming obstacles is viewing them as positive challenges and challenges are a great way to learn; something I hope I never stop doing! When faced with a challenge, I generally…
2017 Women in Building Services: Nancy Erardi, NYCAN Builders LLC
October 17, 2017
How have you navigated obstacles to achieve success in your career?
The first step in navigating obstacles is identifying them. Every project has obstacles. Once you recognize the hurdle, you plan and navigate the resources to overcome them quickly and efficiently. Never…
2017 Women in Building Services: Nancy Colella, NYS Sustainable Corp.
October 17, 2017
What do you do for fun?
Fun, wow that is a great question. My idea of doing something fun is entertaining, laughing, listening to great music with a great bottle of Moscato and talking with my family about the silly youthful stories we all shared in. Certainly, my friends, which are…
2017 Women in Building Services: Barbara Kavovit, Evergreen Construction
October 17, 2017
How do you play your strengths to your advantage in your career?
Well in the words of Maya Angelou, sometimes “life’s a bitch. You’ve got to go out and kick ass.” And of course, never take “no” for an answer which means one of my strengths is being persistent. If you think you are…
2017 Women in Building Services: Jaclyn Peranteau, Prime Engineering, PC
October 17, 2017
How have you navigated obstacles to achieve success in your career?
In a word, preparation. I feel that the more preparation that I can do for a meeting, new client introduction, hearing, or networking event, the more successful the outcome. This way, I can easily…
2017 Women in Building Services: Caren Maio, Nestio
October 17, 2017
How have you navigated obstacles to achieve success in your career?
It really depends on the obstacle at hand, but I think keeping perspective has always served me. I’ve always tried to see things as they are – not better, not worse. I’ve learned to…
2017 Women in Building Services: Kate Goodman, ATCO
October 17, 2017
How do you play your strengths to your advantage in your career?
As I have assumed more responsibility over the 20 years that I have been at ATCO, I have relied on my strength as a manager to nurture our various divisions. So much of what I do revolves around…
2017 Women in Building Services: Connie Racanelli, Con Rac Construction Group, LLC
October 17, 2017
How have you navigated obstacles to achieve success in your career?
I have navigated obstacles by staying patient and utilizing knowledge from family and other resources to obtain information to solve problems. In working in real estate law and construction, I have come across many personalities and…
2017 Women in Building Services: Patricia Simone, Simone Management Group
October 17, 2017
How have you navigated obstacles to achieve success in your career?
As a female minority in a male-dominated industry, I found further confidence through obtaining my Master’s Degree in Real Estate Development at the NYU Shack Institute of Real Estate and would recommend it to any young person that is dedicated to growth in the industry. I also never…