Spotlights
2025 Women in Construction: Christina Jocelyn, Power Connect Electric Corp.
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 Columbia University Manhattanville Campus Large Square renovation. This project involved installing high-end2025 Women in Construction: Jessica Gomes, EA, Grassi
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.
2025 Women in Construction: Clare Cunningham, Conceptcsi
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.
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...2025 Women in Construction: Kristen D’Aquino, Reidy Contracting Group
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: Nancy Erardi, NYCAN Builders
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: Melisa Yepes-Schaefer, Goldman Copeland
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: June Perino, Holt Construction
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: Aislinn McGuire, The Contractors’ Assoc. of Greater NY
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: Maria Serey-Roman, Plaza Construction LLC
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