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2025 Women in Construction: Hannah Gerard, Shawmut Design and Construction
February 25, 2025
What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community? I’m most proud of the work my team and I did on the renovations at The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York in Midtown. This fast-paced and complex project involved transforming 209 guest rooms and suites
2025 Women in Construction: Hannah Galarneau, The United Group of Companies Inc.
February 25, 2025
What trends or innovations do you believe will shape the future of your field, and how are you positioning yourself (or your firm) to be at the forefront? AI technology is set to revolutionize the construction and development fields by driving efficiency, reducing costs, and enhancing safety. Trends like AI-powered project management, predictive analytics for maintenance,
2025 Women in Construction: Victoria Ponce de Leon, P.E., TYLin International
February 25, 2025
What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community? The Whitney Museum of American Art was the first time I worked on a sophisticated architectural design as part of a very large team. I collaborated with the architect on two feature stairs: one hung like a chandelier as a focal point of the galleries in the heart of the building.
2025 Women in Construction: Jeanine Wilson, CM&B
February 25, 2025
What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community? Becoming a project executive at CM&B marks a major milestone in my career. This role has deepened my involvement in client relations and sharpened my ability to lead projects from inception.
2025 Women in Construction: Lilya Melnikova, PE, Alan Margolin & Associates
February 25, 2025
What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community? It’s hard to choose just one project I’m most proud of, as each one has been special in its own way. From designing a 20,000 s/f home with a cantilevered pool offering ocean views to renovating a 180-year-old church into a local restaurant, each project has challenged me creatively and technically.
2025 Women in Construction: Elif Kucukdilli, Wendel
February 25, 2025
What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community? The Queensboro Correctional Facility Chiller replacement was one of my most challenging projects, but also one that I feel the most accomplished due to my growth in skills.
2025 Women in Construction: Jessica Gross, Montroy Architecture
February 25, 2025
What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community? Montroy Architecture’s repeat client, Capital Properties, has entrusted me with leading the design and project management of over 100 workplace projects at 111-115 Bdwy.
2025 Women in Construction: Maria Serey-Roman, Plaza Construction LLC
February 25, 2025
What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community? One of my greatest achievements has been working with a talented group of estimators. The teamwork and energy during lump sum bidding months is exhilarating, and a testament to our company’s dedication to building jobs we’re proud of. As I transitioned to project management
2025 Women in Construction: Aislinn McGuire, The Contractors’ Assoc. of Greater NY
February 25, 2025
What trends or innovations do you believe will shape the future of your field, and how are you positioning yourself (or your firm) to be at the forefront? The Contractors’ Association of Greater New York (CAGNY), is excited about innovations in project delivery, particularly the growth of public-private partnerships
2025 Women in Construction: June Perino, Holt Construction
February 25, 2025
What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community? One project I take great pride in is the Delta One Lounge at JFK Terminal 4. I led financial tracking and change management, coordinating with project managers, superintendents, accountants, trade partners, and clients.
2025 Women in Construction:
Cristen Colantoni, HLW
February 25, 2025
What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community? One of the achievements I am most proud of is HLW’s 2024 recertification of The International Living Future Institute’s Just 2.0 Label, which reflects our
2025 Women in Construction: Melisa Yepes-Schaefer, Goldman Copeland
February 25, 2025
What trends or innovations do you believe will shape the future of your field, and how are you positioning yourself (or your firm) to be at the forefront? Energy-efficiency and sustainability will increasingly shape the future of construction and engineering, as buildings account for 39% of global energy-related carbon emissions.
2025 Women in Construction: Nancy Erardi, NYCAN Builders
February 25, 2025
Who or what has inspired you most in your career, and what advice would you share with the next generation of women entering the A/E/C industry?>My dad was my biggest inspiration. He cemented my work ethic in me and taught me that hard work will pay off. I do and would always give the same advice to anyone that he gave to me.
2025 Women in Construction: Kristen D’Aquino, Reidy Contracting Group
February 25, 2025
What trends or innovations do you believe will shape the future of your field, and how are you positioning yourself (or your firm) to be at the forefront? Technology is transforming the way we work, and at RCG, we’re always looking for ways to stay ahead. Over the past year, we’ve introduced new tools that make communication more seamless, training more accessible
2025 Women in Construction: Melissa Hoereth, Assoc. AIA, H2M architects + engineers
February 25, 2025
What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community? I take great pride in my work on the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) Bay View Houses Boiler Plant. The original building was an eyesore to the community, so we designed a second-floor addition
2025 Women in Construction:
Jaimee Nardiello, Zetlin & De Chiara LLP
February 25, 2025
What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community? I am proud to dedicate my time to the construction community as chair of the diversity & inclusion committee for the ABA Forum on Construction Law, in which I previously served as a former member
2025 Women in Construction: Clare Cunningham, Conceptcsi
February 25, 2025
What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community? Data-driven decision making: The future of finance in construction will be shaped by AI and data analytics, enabling smarter decisions, risk management, and trend forecasting.
2025 Women in Construction: Jessica Gomes, EA, Grassi
February 25, 2025
What trends or innovations do you believe will shape the future of your field, and how are you positioning yourself (or your firm) to be at the forefront? AI and other streamlined programs that help automate processes allow us to act more as consultants for our clients rather than compliance. We will continue to provide compliance services; however, with more automated features, our focus shifts from compliance to consulting to offer more opportunities to our clients.
Perlman of Largo Real Estate secures a $4.35 million refinance of a self-storage facility
February 25, 2025
Fort Collins, CO Ned Perlman, vice president of upstate originations at Largo Real Estate Advisors, Inc., successfully secured a permanent first mortgage to refinance a self-storage facility. The loan was provided by one of Largo’s correspondent
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