2022 Women in Construction: Antonia Walker, Body Lawson Associates Architects and Planners

Starting out in the architecture/construction business, who empowered you?
My first job was in the employ of the on-site architect and construction administrator working on the south side of Ellis Island, at the former hospital facility for

2022 Women in Construction: Ella Seacrest, Shawmut Design and Construction

Why should women consider a career in construction?
Opportunities in the construction industry are endless and it makes so much sense to encourage both men and women to enter the field. Projects in construction continue to

2022 Women in Construction: Patricia Polenz, Lightpath

Who within your own firm has helped you succeed within the construction industry?
Our engineers!! Their expertise gave me a very different perspective about building infrastructure. From basement meet me rooms, to roof and riser rights, and

2022 Women in Construction: Lisa Levine, Shawmut Design and Construction

What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months?
The last 12 months have continued to be a challenge for everyone, but in my opinion the construction world has had it especially tough with

2022 Women in Construction: Christella Xu, Elite Builders and Management

Starting out in the construction business, who or what empowered you?
I feel empowered when I’m in control, and making positive decisions based on my vision—my story—and I believe real empowerment comes when I

2022 Women in Construction: Hannah Gerard, Shawmut Design and Construction

What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months?
In 2021, I turned over a private residence in New York City. The project included custom millwork throughout, a custom staircase, several walkable skylights and

2022 Women in Construction: Ilva Godo, Shawmut Design and Construction

Why should women consider a career in construction?
There is a variety of careers in construction outside

New York Real Estate Journal presents 2022 Women in Construction Spotlight

New York, NY The New York Real Estate Journal published its annual Women in Construction Spotlight.

2022 Women in Construction: Diana Chang, Tempco Glass Fabrication

What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months?
Coordinated a 40,000 s/f job in Carle Place, N.Y. We love when we are able to be a part of the process from the beginning stages of the project to help the

2022 Women in Construction: Jordan Crouse, Lendlease

What advice would you offer to other women getting into the construction industry?
There is a divide between supers and PMs and I implore all in the industry—not just women—to try to ignore that divide as best they