Category: Spotlight Content

2022 Women in Construction: Patricia Haftek, New York Concrete Washout Systems

2022 Women in Construction: Patricia Haftek, New York Concrete Washout Systems

March 22, 2022
What advice would you offer to other women getting into the construction industry? The first thing that I’d recommend is to start by having confidence in yourself and don’t be afraid to take initiative. This can take
2022 Women in Construction: Pamela Cozzi, NYCAN Builders

2022 Women in Construction: Pamela Cozzi, NYCAN Builders

March 22, 2022
Why should women consider a career in construction? Why not?! Typically, women have great organizational skills, which is an advantage, and who doesn’t love seeing something go from a blank
2022 Women in Construction: Amy Patel, FXCollaborative

2022 Women in Construction: Amy Patel, FXCollaborative

March 22, 2022
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? I’ve had the privilege of managing a lot of great projects and leading very talented teams in the last 12 months. Even throughout the challenges we’ve been
2022 Women in Construction: Theresa Ranzie, NYCAN Builders

2022 Women in Construction: Theresa Ranzie, NYCAN Builders

March 22, 2022
What advice would you offer to other women getting into the construction industry? Breathe, focus and design your own path to greatness. There is no limit to the amount of knowledge you will learn each day. You are in an amazing industry with
2022 Women in Construction: Kenne Shepherd, Kenne Shepherd Interior Design Architecture PLLC

2022 Women in Construction: Kenne Shepherd, Kenne Shepherd Interior Design Architecture PLLC

March 22, 2022
Starting out in the construction business, who or what empowered you? As a young architect, my passion for design and developing a mastery of my profession drove me to excel. It was far more important than being mentored by
2022 Women in Construction: Nancy Erardi, NYCAN Builders

2022 Women in Construction: Nancy Erardi, NYCAN Builders

March 22, 2022
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? My greatest achievement over the past 12 months was the finalization and announcement of my JV for special projects as well as winning exciting projects that are not set to begin
2022 Women in Construction: Irene Yim, Mark Design Studios Architecture, PC

2022 Women in Construction: Irene Yim, Mark Design Studios Architecture, PC

March 22, 2022
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? We completed the historical restoration of Lawrence Middle School, which was commissioned by the federal Public Works Administration as part of the
Economic development and strategic planning - by Stacey Duncan

Economic development and strategic planning - by Stacey Duncan

February 22, 2022
As important as it is for economic development organizations to be the driver of new development, it is equally as important to pump the brakes and take stock in not only the
New York City property tax assessments - by Peter Blond

New York City property tax assessments - by Peter Blond

February 22, 2022
The January 18th release of the 2022/23 New York City real estate tax assessment roll provided property owners with a new-found layer of
A construction attorney discusses avoiding supply chain nightmares - by C. Jaye Berger

A construction attorney discusses avoiding supply chain nightmares - by C. Jaye Berger

February 22, 2022
As an attorney who handles construction matters, a lot of people ask me about how to avoid issues with the supply chain and completion. Some of it has to
Build Back Better and the real estate industry - by Sandy Klein

Build Back Better and the real estate industry - by Sandy Klein

February 22, 2022
After months of negotiations in November 2021 the “Build Back Better” Plan passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a narrow vote of 220-213. The $2 billion
Concerning 1031 exchanges:  What should owners expect in 2022? - by Mike Packman

Concerning 1031 exchanges: What should owners expect in 2022? - by Mike Packman

February 22, 2022
Last September, owners of appreciated investment properties and those of us in the commercial real estate industry, collectively exhaled when the proposal to