2023 Year in Review: Ege Ozcan, Jafri Capital

What was your greatest professional accomplishment or most notable project, deal, or transaction in 2023? Assuming the lead role in acquisitions for Jafri Capital stands out as my most significant professional achievement. Spearheading the assessment of CRE investment

2023 Year in Review: Donal McIntyre, Wesbuilt Construction Managers

What person, project, transaction, or market trend had the greatest impact on your industry this year? We have continued to develop our VDC/BIM process named COLLAB by Wesbuilt. It now incorporates a new feature, the Facilities Asset Model (FAM), a fully immersive digital twin of completed projects with all submittals digitally embedded and linked to each element within the 3D scan of completed spaces.

2023 Year in Review: Sean Cronin, Cronin & Cronin Law Firm

What person, project, transaction, or market trend had the greatest impact on your industry this year? High interest rates, sustained inflation, and increased costs for goods and services have created an environment where owners must reduce their expenses to operate.

2023 Year in Review: Nina Roket, Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP

What person, project, transaction, or market trend had the greatest impact on your industry this year? Rise in interest rates and continued low office use have had a strong impact. I hear the worst of inflation is behind us, which should give the Fed a reason to pause interest rate hikes.

2023 Year in Review: John Barrett, RM Friedland

What was your greatest professional accomplishment or most notable project, deal, or transaction in 2023? We have been working for several years on a development site of 20 acres in Westchester County. We brought 15+ well qualified offers to the seller. All were for high-end residential development.

2023 Year in Review: David Scotto, RM Friedland

What person, project, transaction, or market trend had the greatest impact on your industry this year? The resurgence of food, fitness and entertainment uses have positively impacted our market. These uses were most impacted by COVID, and seeing them expanding and backfilling space is a win. 

2023 Year in Review: Scott Yanuck, Laurel Environmental Geosciences, D.P.C.

What was your greatest professional accomplishment or most notable project, deal, or transaction in 2023? In 2023 we finished work on our largest project to date. This mixed-use development in Long Island City encompassed a site across six lots that was excavated to 30 ft. below grade to allow for a basement and parking garage

2023 Year in Review: Barry Sunshine, Armanino LLP

What person, project, transaction, or market trend had the greatest impact on your industry this year? The CPA profession is undergoing a rapid transformation so we can provide our clients with expertise and services beyond the normal income tax compliance and financial reporting.

2023 Year in Review: Jeff Hendler, Logical Buildings

What person, project, transaction, or market trend had the greatest impact on your industry this year? Decarbonization, electrification, and Local Law 97 (LL97) significantly shaped our industry. The increased focus on the energy transition in built environment in NYC underscored the urgent need for building-level efficiency

2023 Year in Review: Donald Gelestino, Champion Elevator Corp.

What person, project, transaction, or market trend had the greatest impact on your industry this year? The rapid adoption of smart elevator technologies significantly impacted our industry this year. These systems are revolutionizing urban vertical transportation, enhancing both efficiency and safety.