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2023 Women in Construction: Joy Lexian Liaw, Mark Design Studios Architecture, P.C.
March 28, 2023
In the past year, what project or accomplishment are you most proud of? In 2022, Nino’s Beach, a waterfront restaurant in Manorhaven that I managed opened after years of delay due to COVID and material shortages. We felt a great sense of accomplishment since it was a structurally challenging site as it is built on existing timber piers.
2023 Women in Construction: Marisa Morgillo, Marisa Rose Marketing, LLC
March 28, 2023
Which professional associations or organizations would you recommend to women who are starting out in the AEC industry? I would absolutely recommend becoming involved in both Long Island Builders Institute (LIBI) and Long Island Real Estate Group (LIREG). These organizations offer a great platform
2023 Women in Construction: Celia Dick, AMA Group
March 28, 2023
What is your favorite building in New York? For me, I go back and forth between the Guggenheim and the Zaha Hadid buildings, but I ultimately appreciate the latter more. The Architect, Zaha, was an outlier in the field for many reasons. Individually, she stood out as an outlier in her field. Her building designs broke away from the typical linear structures with her wonderful curves and softened the approach.
2023 Women in Construction: Dana Zichlin, Consigli Construction Co.
March 28, 2023
In the past year, what project or accomplishment are you most proud of? The past year has brought several milestones and accomplishments, but the one I’m most proud of is wrapping up three-plus
2023 Women in Construction: Gabrielle Marino, SWBR
March 28, 2023
In the past year, what project or accomplishment are you most proud of? Last year I had my most challenging project finally complete construction. There were material and labor shortages throughout all
2023 Women in Construction: Alyssa Fitzpatrick, AMA Group
March 28, 2023
What was a pivotal point in your career? Early into my career, I wanted more challenges and the chance to learn different, more technical mechanical systems. As a result, I was assigned as project
2023 Women in Construction: Saranya Kanagarai, Consigli Construction Co.
March 28, 2023
In the past year, what project or accomplishment are you most proud of? In the past year, the project I am most proud of is the Bronx High School of Science The Stanley Manne ‘52 Science Institute. The whole intent of this project was to create a research building for students to continue
2023 Women in Construction: Lauren Kennedy, Shawmut Design and Construction
March 28, 2023
How can AEC companies recruit more women? Companies can recruit more women by retaining and promoting their current female staff. Nothing shows that you value women and their contributions more than
2023 Women in Construction: Mary Mahany, Shawmut Design and Construction
March 28, 2023
What was a pivotal point in your career? A pivotal moment in my career was when I got married and had my son, as it made me realize the importance of boundaries. I’ve found that in order to bring your best self to work every day, it is essential to have healthy work-life integration.
2023 Women in Construction: Carly Press, Shawmut Design and Construction
March 28, 2023
In the past year, what project or accomplishment are you most proud of? In the past year, I’ve had the opportunity to work on a unique and special project for Shawmut—our new office on Madison Ave. It is always so exciting to see project plans come to fruition and see the space
2023 Women in Construction: Puja Doni, Shawmut Design and Construction
March 28, 2023
In the past year, what project or accomplishment are you most proud of? I am proud of how much I have grown in my career recently. Part of this is because I’ve had the opportunity to work on some of the largest and complex projects in New York. Working on these projects has allowed me to
2023 Women in Construction: Valerie Resnick, Urban Atelier Group
March 28, 2023
What was a pivotal point in your career? Five years into my career, I asked for my first promotion. Before that, I had not received a promotion as part of my annual evaluation period, so I scheduled a meeting with the chief operations officer and pitched my case. At the time, it felt intimidating,
2023 Women in Construction: Victoria Wieslander, Skanska USA Building, Inc.
March 28, 2023
In the past year, what project or accomplishment are you most proud of? I was diagnosed with breast cancer in October 2021 and immediately started treatment in November. At the time I was overseeing the demolition of three existing buildings on the Harlem Hospital campus to make way for
2023 Women in Construction: Danielle Cuni, Outsource Consultants, Inc.
March 28, 2023
What advice would you offer to other women getting into the construction industry? Advice I would offer to other women entering the construction industry is that it will most definitely challenge your emotional strength at times. It can be a high stress and tough field to be in as a woman
2023 Women in Construction: Lisa Andrzejewski, Robinson & Cole LLP
March 28, 2023
What was a pivotal point in your career? Like many lawyers who practice in this area, when asked why I became a construction attorney, my honest answer is I “fell into it”. After three and a half years of practice, and not knowing anything different, I decided to make a move by joining
2023 Women in Construction: Rekha Auguste-Nelson, Consigli Construction Co.
March 28, 2023
What was a pivotal point in your career? Back in 2020, I was a member of an all-female construction management team for a project in Wooster. Initially, we were renovating the Central Massachusetts YWCA. Once COVID-19 hit, the project converted into a childcare center for emergency workers.
2023 Women in Construction: Kathy Chan, STUDIO V Design + Planning
March 28, 2023
In the past year, what project or accomplishment are you most proud of? During this past year, we hit a milestone in our studio – we have the same number of female staff as male staff, and with interns this winter, we have more women in our studio. I am thrilled with the increased number of
2023 Women in Construction: Krystle Bryan, Urban Atelier Group
March 28, 2023
Which professional associations or organizations would you recommend to women who are starting out in the AEC industry? As a graduate student, I was involved with the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC). I encourage all women to get involved in organizations with local and national
2023 Women in Construction: Amy Mason Safranec, Ayzo Ridge Design
March 28, 2023
In the past year, what project or accomplishment are you most proud of? I have been approved for every sign variance presentation in front of planning & zoning boards. Which professional associations or organizations would you recommend to women who are starting out in the AEC industry?
2023 Women in Construction: Bernadette Amarosa, L+M Development Partners
March 28, 2023
In the past year, what project or accomplishment are you most proud of? The project I am most proud of this year would definitely be my current project, Bronx Point, located in the South Bronx. I grew up in this neighborhood so it’s humbling to come full circle and give back to my community