Category: Spotlight Content

2023 Women in Construction: Irene Capizzi, Enviroscience Consultants

2023 Women in Construction: Irene Capizzi, Enviroscience Consultants

March 28, 2023
Why should women consider a career in construction? The real question is why shouldn’t women consider a career in construction. The true measure of succeeding in our industry is communication, planning, dedication and execution of an idea. From the building of a family
2023 Women in Construction: Ann Rolland, FXCollaborative Architects LLP

2023 Women in Construction: Ann Rolland, FXCollaborative Architects LLP

March 28, 2023
In the past year, what project or accomplishment are you most proud of? Developing a manifesto for our resource library that helps FXCollaborative architects and designers make better informed decisions. We look at materials through three lenses: Sustainability and Climate Change;
2023 Women in Construction: Nancy Erardi, NYCAN Builders

2023 Women in Construction: Nancy Erardi, NYCAN Builders

March 28, 2023
What was a pivotal point in your career? The most pivotal point in my career was when I started my company. It was a matter of months after starting that I regretted not starting sooner! Now seven plus years later and the business is thriving as we continue to consistently develop and expand.
2023 Women in Construction: Sabrina Leung, Crystal Window & Door Systems

2023 Women in Construction: Sabrina Leung, Crystal Window & Door Systems

March 28, 2023
In the past year, what project or accomplishment are you most proud of? I’m most proud that my team at Crystal has developed, tested, and now has available for the AEC marketplace a new window wall system. Many years in development, the Crystal window wall is easier to install, and a competitively
2023 Women in Construction: Meraj Nasir, The Falcon Group

2023 Women in Construction: Meraj Nasir, The Falcon Group

March 28, 2023
What advice would you offer to other women getting into the construction industry? The one piece of advice I would offer women getting into the construction industry is to stay confident and take up space. Working in a male dominated field can sometimes get intimidating. There might be instances
2023 Women in Construction: Tarshia Champagne, Argo Real Estate

2023 Women in Construction: Tarshia Champagne, Argo Real Estate

March 28, 2023
In the past year, what project or accomplishment are you most proud of? Despite the myriad challenges associated with any F.I.S.P./Local Law 11 project, the façade work we are doing at a large prewar co-op on West 101st St., concurrently includes a separate roof replacement,
2023 Women in Construction: Isil Akgul, Cooper Robertson

2023 Women in Construction: Isil Akgul, Cooper Robertson

March 28, 2023
How can AEC companies recruit more women? Companies need to be intentional and proactive in their efforts to recruit and retain women from diverse backgrounds. Recruitment is at the end of a pipeline that starts with high school education, mentorships, and internships. Companies should be present
2023 Women in Construction: Nandar Godoy-Dinneen, PJCArchitecture

2023 Women in Construction: Nandar Godoy-Dinneen, PJCArchitecture

March 28, 2023
What was a pivotal point in your career? In 2006 I moved from Ecuador to New York to pursue my master’s degree. What I thought was going to be a two-year adventure turned into a whole new life. After 16 years of living in New York, I’m still awestruck and giddy to wake up in the greatest city in
2023 Women in Construction: Frances Graham, Newmark

2023 Women in Construction: Frances Graham, Newmark

March 28, 2023
In the past year, what project or accomplishment are you most proud of? Our relocation of the Central Park Conservancy (CPC) to its new space on Fifth Ave. was a monumental transition. The firm occupied 14 E 60th St. as their ‘home base’ for the past 30 years and it
2023 Women in Construction: Olga Vinogradova, Troutman Pepper

2023 Women in Construction: Olga Vinogradova, Troutman Pepper

March 28, 2023
Which professional associations or organizations would you recommend to women who are starting out in the AEC industry? The Professional Women in Construction (PWC) is a great organization for women who are starting out in the AEC industry. PWC has an incredible mentorship program that pairs a
2023 Women in Construction: Rose Williams, Unispace

2023 Women in Construction: Rose Williams, Unispace

March 28, 2023
In the past year, what project or accomplishment are you most proud of? As a part of Unispace’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) and wellbeing initiatives, I have been instrumental in building out a strategy to expand the company’s supplier base to include
2023 Women in Construction: Marissa Dionne Mead, Svigals + Partners

2023 Women in Construction: Marissa Dionne Mead, Svigals + Partners

March 28, 2023
Which professional associations or organizations would you recommend to women who are starting out in the AEC industry? I absolutely encourage participation in industry-specific organizations like AIA and NOMA. These organizations offer so many ways to network, grow leadership skills, and contribute