Spotlights
2025 Women in Construction: Farrah Désir, Creative Form Development, LLC
What inspired you to start your firm, and how has your vision evolved over the years?In 2014, I founded Creative Form Development (CFD) due to my passion for both architecture and construction. Having worked on both2025 Women in Construction: Jaclyn Peranteau, Key Civil Engineering, P.C.
What’s one project or accomplishment that has defined your firm’s growth and success? What impact did it have on your team or the community?At Key Civil, it’s not just one project that sets us apart — it’s how we manage every project.2025 Women in Construction: Siena Falino, Urban Atelier Group
What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community?The project I am most proud of is my current project at 335 8th Ave., Manhattan. I am proud of this project because my team2025 Women in Construction: Christina Jocelyn, Power Connect Electric Corp.
What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community?I’m most proud of the Columbia University Manhattanville Campus Large Square renovation. This project involved installing high-end2025 Women in Construction: Jessica Gomes, EA, Grassi
What trends or innovations do you believe will shape the future of your field, and how are you positioning yourself (or your firm) to be at the forefront? AI and other streamlined programs that help automate processes allow us to act more as consultants for our clients rather than compliance. We will continue to provide compliance services; however, with more automated features, our focus shifts from compliance to consulting to offer more opportunities to our clients.
2025 Women in Construction: Clare Cunningham, Conceptcsi
What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community? Data-driven decision making: The future of finance in construction will be shaped by AI and data analytics, enabling smarter decisions, risk management, and trend forecasting.
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What trends or innovations do you believe will shape the future of your field, and how are you positioning yourself (or your firm) to be at the forefront? Technology is transforming the way we work, and at RCG, we’re always looking for ways to stay ahead. Over the past year, we’ve introduced new tools that make communication more seamless, training more accessible
2025 Women in Construction: Nancy Erardi, NYCAN Builders
Who or what has inspired you most in your career, and what advice would you share with the next generation of women entering the A/E/C industry?>My dad was my biggest inspiration. He cemented my work ethic in me and taught me that hard work will pay off. I do and would always give the same advice to anyone that he gave to me.
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