Spotlights
2021 Women in Building Services: Nancy Colella, NYS Sustainable Corp.
What did you want to be when you grew up?My desire was in the arts as my father was a painter and I began my career as a designer. A creative discipline is a profound benefit to
2021 Women in Building Services: Chris Giovannetti, Stantec
What did you want to be when you grew up?After discovering at the age of 10 that I would not make it as a professional ballerina, I became fascinated with bridges. I convinced my 5th grade
2021 Women in Building Services: Daniela Siu, BBS Architects, Landscape Architects and Engineers PC
What did you want to be when you grew up?My path to engineering began at a young age with my interest sparked by my father (also an engineer), who
2021 Women in Building Services: Sami Groff, Meltzer, Lippe, Goldstein & Breitstone, LLP
What did you want to be when you grew up?Growing up I always thought I wanted to be a veterinarian. I loved nature and the idea of treating and healing animals. However, my grandfather was a
2021 Women in Building Services: Niurka Valera, McAlpine Contracting
In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?Of my recent projects, I am most proud of The Lois, a $70 million, 250-unit ground-up multi-family development at 350 Clarkson Ave. in
2021 Women in Building Services: Lili Wang, BBS Architects, Landscape Architects and Engineers PC
What did you want to be when you grew up?When I was young, I dreamed of being a doctor.
2021 Women in Building Services: Kristen Fortino, OnePoint Real Estate Group
In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?I’m most proud of launching my company in January 2021. It was an incredibly overwhelming and exciting process especially coming out of quarantine the