2022 Women in Construction: Kenne Shepherd, Kenne Shepherd Interior Design Architecture PLLC

Starting out in the construction business, who or what empowered you?
As a young architect, my passion for design and developing a mastery of my profession drove me to excel. It was far more important than being mentored by

2022 Women in Construction: Nancy Erardi, NYCAN Builders

What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months?
My greatest achievement over the past 12 months was the finalization and announcement of my JV for special projects as well as winning exciting projects that are not set to begin

2022 Women in Construction: Irene Yim, Mark Design Studios Architecture, PC

What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months?
We completed the historical restoration of Lawrence Middle School, which was commissioned by the federal Public Works Administration as part of the

Economic development and strategic planning - by Stacey Duncan

As important as it is for economic development organizations to be the driver of new development, it is equally as important to pump the brakes and take stock in not only the

New York City property tax assessments - by Peter Blond

The January 18^th release of the 2022/23 New York City real estate tax assessment roll provided property owners with a new-found layer of

A construction attorney discusses avoiding supply chain nightmares - by C. Jaye Berger

As an attorney who handles construction matters, a lot of people ask me about how to avoid issues with the supply chain and completion. Some of it has to

Build Back Better and the real estate industry - by Sandy Klein

After months of negotiations in November 2021 the “Build Back Better” Plan passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a narrow vote of 220-213. The $2 billion

Concerning 1031 exchanges: What should owners expect in 2022? - by Mike Packman

Last September, owners of appreciated investment properties and those of us in the commercial real estate industry, collectively exhaled when the proposal to

New York’s “6th borough,” South Florida, is going through a modern-day renaissance - by Michael Zysman

It is very difficult today to discuss New York real estate without discussing South Florida. Historically, South Florida has been an area where many New Yorkers have owned

Incorporating natural methods into our buildings - by Bill Gati

It’s a new year, a new President, a new governor, and a new mayor, and we can expect a lot of changes in the city as it pertains to architecture and