Spotlights

2024 Women in Construction: Cynthia Fels Price, MdeAS

What is your favorite building in New York? My favorite building in NYC is the abandoned City Hall Station at the end of the 6 train line - the vaulted ceilings and skylights are a hidden treat that you don’t expect.

2024 Women in Construction: Elizabeth Frankel, Frankel Connect

What is one of the most exciting developments or innovations impacting the AEC industry right now? One of the most exciting developments impacting the AEC industry right now is the widespread adoption of Building Information Modeling (BIM). BIM is a digital

2024 Women in Construction: Hanneke Talbot, TRITEC Real Estate Company

What is your favorite building in New York? I am in awe of the change we brought to the Village of Lindenhurst with our development and building of The Wel. Long-time locals and newcomers can experience the joy of living and working in a refreshed Village

2024 Women in Construction: Zoe Grossman Beinhorn, Bright Power, Inc.

What recent project, accomplishment or award are you most proud of? The recent project I am most proud of is the 2050 Grand Concourse project. It’s a transformative LEED Platinum building aimed at revitalizing the Bronx community through sustainable,

2024 Women in Construction: Sandra Torsney, JT Magen

What is your favorite building in New York? One Vanderbilt is one of my favorites. Working on multiple projects there has been transformative. The collaborative atmosphere and diverse professionals I encounter daily make it an inspiring workplace.

2024 Women in Construction: Melora Chang, GAMCO Corporation

What do you like best about being a woman in the AEC industry? In the AEC industry, being a woman offers an opportunity to bring diverse perspectives to the table. These fresh viewpoints often lead to innovative solutions for the challenges we face.

2024 Women in Construction: Barbara Durante, Grassi

What do you like best about being a woman in the AEC industry? Through my involvement on the board of Professional Women in Construction-NYC and as a construction advisor, I enjoy working with companies and their employees to develop skills to grow their businesses.

2024 Women in Construction: Karen Regan, W.J. Regan & Company, LLC

What do you like best about being a woman in the AEC industry? I enjoy the AEC industry overall because of the daily challenges that are overcome. I am able to build and see the amazing transformation of NYC spaces and the talented people I encounter and get to work with every day. 

2024 Women in Construction: Ramya Jangamakote,Mojo Stumer Associates

What do you like best about being a woman in the AEC industry? What I appreciate most about being a woman in the AEC industry is witnessing the positive shift in recognition and equality. It’s refreshing to experience equal opportunities as an immigrant

2024 Women in Construction: Shanne Acevedo, Outsource Consultants, Inc.

What recent project, accomplishment or award are you most proud of? I am proud of all my projects because with each one I have been able to make my clients happy during the process. Recently, the projects that I have been most proud of included closing out and obtaining the Final Certificate of Occupancy