2022 Women in Construction: Rebecca Kinal, AKRF, Inc.

Starting out in the construction business, who or what empowered you?
AKRF provides its environmental engineers with project management experience early in our careers, with the independence to learn on the job and put our own imprint on

2022 Women in Construction: Taylor Steucke, Holt Construction

Starting out in the construction business, who or what empowered you?
In the beginning I was most empowered by the other women I saw around me. Their commanding presence, intelligence, and support was inspiring. Construction I think is

2022 Women in Construction: Christine Erath, Neureise Group Inc.

What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months?
The notable project for Neureise Group in the past 12 months is a reception desk for a major investment firm. Our team created a beautiful reception desk

2022 Women in Construction: AnaTracey Hawkins, CNY

Who within your own firm has helped you succeed within the construction industry?
The owners of CNY, Ken Colao, Steve Colao, and Dennis Prude. My role is very much that of an intrapreneur. Ken, Steve, and Dennis have

2022 Women in Construction: Ruth Yung, EFY Sales, LLC

Why should women consider a career in construction?
There are enormous opportunities for women in the construction industry, from learning a trade to financing a project, from beginning to end, from bottom to top.

2022 Women in Construction: Kim Machado, Holt Construction

Why should women consider a career in construction?
Construction has always been a heavily male dominated industry, but I think we’re finally starting to see a big change. When people think of

2022 Women in Construction: Elaria Turton, KOW Building Consultants

What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months?
This month marks a year since I entered this field and joined my company. So, for me, everything that I’ve learned so far has been a big achievement. I have been

2022 Women in Construction: Crystal Lin, LERA Consulting Structural Engineers

What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months?
The 10-story, 230,000 s/f new NYC Public Health Laboratory project was unveiled last year. Lucky enough, I’ve been involved in the entire design phase at LERA from the

2022 Women in Construction: Andrea Mignone, Rose Associates

Why should women consider a career in construction?
There are lots of opportunities for growth that you can pursue if you work hard and keep your eyes open. It’s also an industry that draws

2022 Women in Construction: Nicole Jacobson, M/E Engineering, P.C.

What advice would you offer to other women getting into the construction industry?
Be confident…but not overconfident. Your confidence in your