Spotlights
2025 Women in Construction: Melissa Hoereth, Assoc. AIA, H2M architects + engineers
What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community? I take great pride in my work on the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) Bay View Houses Boiler Plant. The original building was an eyesore to the community, so we designed a second-floor addition
2025 Women in Construction: Jessica Gross, Montroy Architecture
What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community? Montroy Architecture’s repeat client, Capital Properties, has entrusted me with leading the design and project management of over 100 workplace projects at 111-115 Bdwy.
2025 Women in Construction: Elise Cuneo, Unispace
What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community?A defining moment in my career was relocating from Sydney to NYC with my former firm. It began with top-tier law firm McCarthy2025 Women in Construction: Katie Buhl, Unispace
What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community?One of the highlights of my career has been working with repeat clients. Building long-term relationships and helping a company2025 Women in Construction: Farrah Désir, Creative Form Development, LLC
What inspired you to start your firm, and how has your vision evolved over the years?In 2014, I founded Creative Form Development (CFD) due to my passion for both architecture and construction. Having worked on both2025 Women in Construction: Jaclyn Peranteau, Key Civil Engineering, P.C.
What’s one project or accomplishment that has defined your firm’s growth and success? What impact did it have on your team or the community?At Key Civil, it’s not just one project that sets us apart — it’s how we manage every project.2025 Women in Construction: Siena Falino, Urban Atelier Group
What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community?The project I am most proud of is my current project at 335 8th Ave., Manhattan. I am proud of this project because my team2025 Women in Construction: Christina Jocelyn, Power Connect Electric Corp.
What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community?I’m most proud of the Columbia University Manhattanville Campus Large Square renovation. This project involved installing high-end2025 Women in Construction: Jessica Gomes, EA, Grassi
What trends or innovations do you believe will shape the future of your field, and how are you positioning yourself (or your firm) to be at the forefront? AI and other streamlined programs that help automate processes allow us to act more as consultants for our clients rather than compliance. We will continue to provide compliance services; however, with more automated features, our focus shifts from compliance to consulting to offer more opportunities to our clients.
2025 Women in Construction: Clare Cunningham, Conceptcsi
What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community? Data-driven decision making: The future of finance in construction will be shaped by AI and data analytics, enabling smarter decisions, risk management, and trend forecasting.