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Making sure good deeds go unpunished - by Patricia Harris
June 22, 2021
During the last year, the focus on racial and economic inequality issues has led many design professional firms to initiate or increase the contributions of their people, resources and
COA 200 E 34th LLC opens sales gallery for 17 residence Eastlight
June 22, 2021
New York, NY Developer COA 200 E 34th LLC celebrated the opening of a sales gallery for its new project, Eastlight. Located in Kips Bay and boasting its
ULI New York names 2021 finalists for Awards for Excellence in Development Gala
June 22, 2021
New York, NY The Urban Land Institute New York has named the 2021 finalists for this year’s annual Awards for Excellence in Development Gala.
Executive of the Month: Alen Gershkovich of Inspiron Management breaks the mold of a traditional “...
June 22, 2021
New York, NY An owner’s representative serves as a development and project manager. This role requires a specific skillset, a
Construction industry is bullish on New York City’s post-pandemic growth - by Andrew Pearl
June 22, 2021
As New York City begins its reopening phase from the more than a year-long economic shutdown caused by the pandemic, Swinerton, as well as other
Construction begins for $53 million affordable housing project: 62 Main; developer is Wilder Balter ...
June 22, 2021
Tarrytown, NY Governor Andrew Cuomo celebrated the start of construction on 62 Main, a $53 million affordable housing development in Westchester County.
Syska Hennessy welcomes Nowak
June 22, 2021
New York, NY The global engineering firm Syska Hennessy has appointed Rich Nowak national director of business development and associate vice president.
EW Howell Construction Group completes two senior living projects for Sunrise Senior Living
June 22, 2021
Huntington Station, NY EW Howell Construction Group, one of the region’s leading education, retail, cultural, government and
2021 Women in Building Services: Jennifer Zhao, Shawmut Design and Construction
June 22, 2021
What did you want to be when you grew up?
I wanted to be a detective who had MacGyver and MythBusters traits. I was really into mystery novels and TV shows and found solving
2021 Women in Building Services: Katy Flammia, Spacesmith LLP
June 22, 2021
Who was/is your mentor and how did s/he influence/help you in your career?
I have never had just one in particular. I would say the Boston Women Principals Roundtable, part of the Boston AIA chapter was and still is a
2021 Women in Building Services: Amy Swift, EverGreene Architectural Arts
June 22, 2021
How do you contribute to your community or profession?
I am a big advocate of building better pathways for women to get involved in the trades. Representation is important. I’m very petite, and when I was
2021 Women in Building Services: Chris Giovannetti, Stantec
June 22, 2021
What did you want to be when you grew up?
After discovering at the age of 10 that I would not make it as a professional ballerina, I became fascinated with bridges. I convinced my 5th grade
2021 Women in Building Services: Niurka Valera, McAlpine Contracting
June 22, 2021
In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
Of my recent projects, I am most proud of The Lois, a $70 million, 250-unit ground-up multi-family development at 350 Clarkson Ave. in
2021 Women in Building Services: Kristen Fortino, OnePoint Real Estate Group
June 22, 2021
In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?
I’m most proud of launching my company in January 2021. It was an incredibly overwhelming and exciting process especially coming out of quarantine the
2021 Women in Building Services: Slavica Nikolic, Ronnette Riley Architect
June 22, 2021
What led you to your current profession?
I entered the field of architecture at the age of 19 (college) and I never left it. I was curious about many different aspects of the
2021 Women in Building Services: Yumi Moriwaki, Ronnette Riley Architect
June 22, 2021
What led you to your current profession?
As an undergraduate I was very interested in history and philosophy where my research thesis culminated in a study of how the history of
2021 Women in Building Services: Dawn Curto, Rose Property Management Group
June 22, 2021
What did you want to be when you grew up?
A teacher or a cruise director (looked so exciting on the Love Boat!)
2021 Women in Building Services: Tamera Talbert, CTA Architects, P.C.
June 22, 2021
What led you to your current profession?
Even though dance was my first love, I did have a lot of interest in the arts, architecture and photography growing up. I am proud to be
2021 Women in Building Services: Ámbar Margarida, Spacesmith LLP
June 22, 2021
What did you want to be when you grew up?
I’ve wanted to be an interior designer since I was 12 years old. I’d finally moved into my own room and got to redesign it.
2021 Women in Building Services: Gabriela Lachapel, Shawmut Design and Construction
June 22, 2021
What led you to your current profession?
In college I spent time in Costa Rica and Honduras working on infrastructure projects to support local economic development initiatives. These