What is one piece of advice or perspective you would share with women beginning their careers in the construction industry?One piece of advice for women starting in construction: no question is silly. School teaches
What do you wish more women knew about the opportunities available in the construction industry today?Although the construction industry has traditionally been male-dominant, it is now changing with the rapid
What emerging challenge or opportunity do you see shaping the construction industry in the next few years, and how are you preparing for it?Over the next few years, the construction industry will be shaped by advancing
What is one piece of advice or perspective you would share with women beginning their careers in the construction industry?Don’t shrink yourself to fit into a room. Find or help create spaces that allow you to grow
What do you wish more women knew about the opportunities available in the construction industry today?Many people still picture construction as purely physical, manual labor, but the industry offers a wide
Manhattan, NY MNLA, the award-winning landscape architecture firm, has elevated Alexis Gagné, Dan Yannaccone, Johanna Phelps, and Martha Desbiens to the role of principal. This progression marks a milestone in MNLA’s ongoing evolution by reflecting the firm’s commitment to cultivating a collaborative, values-driven practice and advancing the next generation of design leadership.
East Harlem, NY Heritage Affordable Communities (HAC) has completed the acquisition of the Finite Cluster, a 130-unit affordable housing portfolio comprising 12 pre-war walk-up buildings. The acquisition ensures the long-term preservation of affordability for residents while reinforcing HAC’s commitment
What current or recently completed project, accomplishment or initiative are you most excited about, and why does it matter for your team, clients or community?I oversee our diversity program regarding trade
What emerging challenge or opportunity do you see shaping the construction industry in the next few years, and how are you preparing for it?The new mayor in NYC and constant changes federally affect real estate
Manhattan, NY Tishman Speyer has been selected to provide management services at the Hippodrome, the 21-story tower at 1120 Ave. of the Americas in Midtown. As part of the assignment, ElevatedNY, the four-floor coworking and move-in-ready office concept at the Hippodrome,
What inspired you to start your firm and how has your vision evolved as the company has grown? As project architect on the Lipstick Building for Philip Johnson and John Burgee, I was the youngest person and the only woman to do a skyscraper from start to finish in the firm – and we delivered the building on time and on budget, while I was managing a team of eleven men.
What current or recently completed project, accomplishment or initiative are you most excited about, and why does it matter for your team, clients or community?Our team recently completed Buildings 4,
What emerging challenge or opportunity do you see shaping the construction industry in the next few years, and how are you preparing for it?A major opportunity shaping the construction industry is the growing use of AI.
Manhattan, NY Atlas Capital Group, a full-service real estate investment, development, and management firm, acquired 250 East Houston St., a recently renovated, Class A multifamily property located in the East Village.
What is one piece of advice or perspective you would share with women beginning their careers in the construction industry?Be bold and trust the value you bring. Early in your career, it’s easy to underestimate
North Brunswick, NJ Commercial real estate services firm Levin Management Corporation (LMC) is opening 2026 with continued growth in its third-party management platform, expanding a longtime client relationship
What current or recently completed project, accomplishment or initiative are you most excited about, and why does it matter for your team, clients or community?I’ve been involved with The Crossings at Brick Church Station
Farmingville, NY According to Frederick Braun III, chairman of the Town of Brookhaven Industrial Development Agency (IDA), the IDA has closed on a package of economic development benefits
Brooklyn, NY JEMB Realty has commenced the recapitalization and refinancing of One Willoughby Sq., its 35-story, 500,000 s/f Class A office tower, with a $125 million loan from Deutsche Bank.
Manhattan, NY Bluefish has established its first permanent headquarters at 315 Park Ave. South, Columbia Property Trust’s Midtown South office building. The leading AI marketing platform for Fortune 500 companies, Bluefish moved into 17,050 s/f of prebuilt space