Category: Spotlight Content

2021 Women in Building Services: Christine Barshtak, Finaly General Contracting Corp.

2021 Women in Building Services: Christine Barshtak, Finaly General Contracting Corp.

June 22, 2021
What did you want to be when you grew up?

A writer.

2021 Women in Building Services: Nancy Colella, NYS Sustainable Corp.

2021 Women in Building Services: Nancy Colella, NYS Sustainable Corp.

June 22, 2021
What did you want to be when you grew up?

My desire was in the arts as my father was a painter and I began my career as a designer. A creative discipline is a profound benefit to

2021 Women in Building Services: Chris Giovannetti, Stantec

2021 Women in Building Services: Chris Giovannetti, Stantec

June 22, 2021
What did you want to be when you grew up?

After discovering at the age of 10 that I would not make it as a professional ballerina, I became fascinated with bridges. I convinced my 5th grade

2021 Women in Building Services: Daniela Siu, BBS Architects, Landscape Architects and Engineers PC

2021 Women in Building Services: Daniela Siu, BBS Architects, Landscape Architects and Engineers PC

June 22, 2021
What did you want to be when you grew up?

My path to engineering began at a young age with my interest sparked by my father (also an engineer), who

2021 Women in Building Services: Sami Groff, Meltzer, Lippe, Goldstein & Breitstone, LLP

2021 Women in Building Services: Sami Groff, Meltzer, Lippe, Goldstein & Breitstone, LLP

June 22, 2021
What did you want to be when you grew up?

Growing up I always thought I wanted to be a veterinarian. I loved nature and the idea of treating and healing animals. However, my grandfather was a

2021 Women in Building Services: Niurka Valera, McAlpine Contracting

2021 Women in Building Services: Niurka Valera, McAlpine Contracting

June 22, 2021
In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?

Of my recent projects, I am most proud of The Lois, a $70 million, 250-unit ground-up multi-family development at 350 Clarkson Ave. in

2021 Women in Building Services: Lili Wang, BBS Architects, Landscape Architects and Engineers PC

2021 Women in Building Services: Lili Wang, BBS Architects, Landscape Architects and Engineers PC

June 22, 2021
What did you want to be when you grew up?

When I was young, I dreamed of being a doctor.

2021 Women in Building Services: Kristen Fortino, OnePoint Real Estate Group

2021 Women in Building Services: Kristen Fortino, OnePoint Real Estate Group

June 22, 2021
In the past year, what project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of?

I’m most proud of launching my company in January 2021. It was an incredibly overwhelming and exciting process especially coming out of quarantine the

Bricks & Mortar, 2021 – What are we designing? Part 3 - by Tom Bailey and Sean Phelan

Bricks & Mortar, 2021 – What are we designing? Part 3 - by Tom Bailey and Sean Phelan

June 1, 2021
With a reported 66% of shoppers already going to Amazon and online sites first before purchasing, retail futurist Doug Stephens predicted in a recent RetailDive interview that,
2021 Ones to Watch: Maia Butterfield, Alan Margolin & Associates

2021 Ones to Watch: Maia Butterfield, Alan Margolin & Associates

April 20, 2021
How do you keep your team motivated despite conflicts and obstacles? If I were asked this question 12 months ago, I’d likely have a different answer. NYC has faced some of the biggest challenges and obstacles our team has seen due to COVID-19. We’re ultimately experiencing an industry shift, provoking certain trends to emerge
2021 Ones to Watch: Greg Goldberg, Meridian Retail Leasing

2021 Ones to Watch: Greg Goldberg, Meridian Retail Leasing

April 20, 2021
What recent project, transaction or accomplishment are you most proud of? I recently leased a portfolio of properties in the East Village, including 120 First Ave., 215 First Ave., 131 First Ave., 82 Saint Marks Pl., and currently have leases out on 351 East 12th St. and 435 East 9th St.
2021 Ones to Watch: Avi Begun, Meridian Capital Group, Senior Housing and Healthcare Team

2021 Ones to Watch: Avi Begun, Meridian Capital Group, Senior Housing and Healthcare Team

April 20, 2021
How do you keep your team motivated despite conflicts and obstacles? Communication is key. We’ve experienced numerous obstacles over the past year, but talking about these challenges openly and frequently as a team has helped us learn from one another and navigate conflicts more seamlessly.