Spotlights

2021 Women in Building Services: Allie Papp, Montroy DeMarco Architecture, Montroy Andersen DeMarco

In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?

The project I am most proud of is the ongoing reorganization of a global fragrance and flavors research company’s laboratories and

2021 Women in Building Services: Jaimie Patton, SWBR

What did you want to be when you grew up?

Astronomer and astronaut.

2021 Women in Building Services: Karolina Castro, Metropolis Group Inc.

What led you to your current profession?

After a victorious high school and collegiate athletic career, I decided to proceed in anything that stayed in tune with

2021 Women in Building Services: Cassidy O’Brien, SWBR

What did you want to be when you grew up?

I always knew I wanted to work in a profession involving the built environment. My success in math and science courses coupled with

2021 Women in Building Services: Xia Li, LERA Consulting Structural Engineers

What did you want to be when you grew up?

I wanted to be an architect in high school but I was drawn more to engineering in

2021 Women in Building Services: Lysa Russo, KOW Building Consultants

In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?

I recently completed the construction of a day care center in Wantagh, N.Y. The project was different than others that I have previously worked on

2021 Women in Building Services: Leia Sims, KOW Building Consultants

What trends will dominate your industry in the coming months?

NYC is taking action to reduce climate impacts of the building industry. The Climate Mobilization Act includes LL97 which is imposing limits

2021 Women in Building Services: Carmel Pratt, Bright Power

What led you to your current profession? Marriage of my passions for the built environment and conserving our natural environment. In...

2021 Women in Building Services: Zoe Grossman, Bright Power

What led you to your current profession?

A passion to incorporate sustainability into the built environment in a way that positively impacts the residents of the community as well as the natural environment.

2021 Women in Building Services: Jeannine Altavilla Cooper, Bright Power

What did you want to be when you grew up?

I wanted to be a lot of things growing up but did not anticipate where I have ended up in the energy field! The top two contenders for