Spotlights
2023 Women in Construction: Oni Lloyd, Urbahn Architects
In the past year, what project or accomplishment are you most proud of? Serving as Urbahn’s architectural site representative, I recently completed a three-year project in Queens, NY: the $46.5 million, three-story PS 131Q addition in Queens, NY. It was extremely rewarding to witness the reactions2023 Women in Construction: Jessica Pfaff, Taylor the Builders
What was a pivotal point in your career? Being promoted from an administrative role to a project manager /estimator. I love what I do, even when I was in an administrative role. When I was promoted, I would say this was a pivotal point in my career for I went from taking direction to now providing direction.
2023 Women in Construction: Neeti Patel, Scully Construction LLC
In the past year, what project or accomplishment are you most proud of? As a project manager the most defining moments in your career are during times of problem solving and risk mitigation. Over the past several years the construction industry has dealt with many challenges, from pandemic operations,2023 Women in Construction: Jillian Coffey, Taylor the Builders
In the past year, what project or accomplishment are you most proud of? I recently completed a women’s rehabilitation facility in Newark, NY with Catholic Charities Family and Community Service and DASNY. The project was four additions and to renovate the existing facility.
2023 Women in Construction: Jailyn Correa, Andromeda Access Group
Why should women consider a career in construction? Within the last two decades women have made enormous strides in the evolution of the construction industry. Women are now recognized as being equal to their male peers, in any facet of this formerly male dominated industry. Modern progressive2023 Women in Construction: Megan Miller, Taylor the Builders
In the past year, what project or accomplishment are you most proud of? Gannett Building Renovations. The Gannett Building is a historic landmark in Rochester. Seeing the history be uncovered as we are demoing out the building is amazing- from ink lines to old newspapers and stairs that lead to nowhere.
2023 Women in Construction: Grace Kolb, AKF
In the past year, what project or accomplishment are you most proud of? In the last year I am most proud of successfully writing, publishing, and presenting a technical article at the national ASHRAE conference. The process was long, and sometimes intensive, but I’m so proud of myself and my co-authors for putting2023 Women in Construction: Jennifer Luu, Alan Margolin & Associates (AMAA)
How can AEC companies recruit more women? One of the best methods to recruit more women into AEC companies is by exposing students and postgraduates to the industry using strong brand awareness efforts. Hosting events and panels at universities, as well as attending career fairs,2023 Women in Construction: Siobhan McNamara, LPS Direct
In the past year, what project or accomplishment are you most proud of? LPS recently completed a mid-sized but substantial construction project for Safelite, a glass repair chain company with more than 7,100 locations across the country. This project marked the first time LPS headed up a construction project of this kind,2023 Women in Construction: Jayne Penepent, Empire Commercial Construction
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? The historical redevelopment of The Cannery in Fairport, NY into a thriving mixed-use commercial plaza, including its numerous retail buildouts completed by Empire Commercial Construction.