Spotlights

2024 Women in Construction: Tatanisia Lumley, Building Skills NY

What recent project, accomplishment or award are you most proud of? I was honored to be recognized as a 2024 Construction Dive Construction Champion in the Mentor category. I’ve found immense fulfillment in spearheading the Construction Career Accelerator training program at my organization, where I positively impact lives through job placement and professional development opportunities.

2024 Women in Construction: Joanna Pawlowska, Maximum Security

What recent project, accomplishment or award are you most proud of? I am proud of co-chairing the Long Island Builder’s Institute marketing committee and creating the branding for the LIBI Women’s committee.

2024 Women in Construction: Darby Kline, DBI Projects

What is your favorite building in New York? The Met Breuer is one of my favorites for its unique presence in the urban fabric. Its bridge entry and sunken courtyard accentuate the building’s mass and provide a sense a passage from the city into another world. Originally the Whitney Museum of Art, the building’s ownership continues to evolve, proving its utility.

2024 Women in Construction: Kate Haas, DIGroup Architecture

What do you like best about being a woman in the AEC industry? As a creative force, I believe there is nothing more important than mentoring the next generation of interior designers and affiliated AEC professions. This includes getting in front of underrepresented high school students to expose them to AEC and STEM-related career possibilities that can ultimately shepherd them into this industry.

2024 Women in Construction: Caroline Bergin, SGA (Boston | New York)

What recent project, accomplishment or award are you most proud of? My work with SGA at 95 Greene continues to stand out. Previously occupied by Merrill Lynch, the eight-story, 340,000 s/f building creates urban growth opportunity for dynamic pharmaceutical, green tech, ag-tech, healthcare, and medical tenants, helping meet the increasing demand for laboratory and research development space throughout the Tri-State area.

2024 Women in Construction: Jennifer McElroy, SBLM Architects

What recent project, accomplishment or award are you most proud of? I was a part of the design team and ran construction administration for the recently completed Northwell Health Brackett Addition at South Shore University Hospital in Long Island. This ground-up, four-story building, attached to the existing hospital, provides two floors of much needed patient space and hybrid operating rooms.

2024 Women in Construction: Leticia Blaya Fornataro, SWBR

What recent project, accomplishment or award are you most proud of? I am proud of our local and regional senior housing relationships. We are working/have worked with every major provider in our area on their strategic planning and vision for repositioning not only their communities, but the senior living market.

2024 Women in Construction: Nancy Erardi, NYCAN Builders

What do you like best about being a woman in the AEC industry? I would have to say answering this question! I get asked this specific question so often as if it were something odd for woman to be in this industry. I adore the strong support network I have built-up over the years

2024 Women in Construction: Victoria Bruno, Kings Capital Construction

What recent project, accomplishment or award are you most proud of? In 2023, I was honored with a Proclamation from the Westchester County Board of Legislators, became a Real Estate Specialist, & I accepted the prestigious ‘Millennial of the Year’ Award. These accomplishments fill me with pride & gratitude and are testaments to the support & opportunities I’m fortunate for.

2024 Women in Construction: Johanna Grazel, FXCollaborative

What recent project, accomplishment or award are you most proud of? I am proud to have worked on 3 Times Square’s amenity floor, a pivotal part of the building’s repositioning. We brought a sense of hospitality into the office building through inviting furnishings and materials. It offers tenants a serene oasis in Times Square, from morning cappuccinos to evening cocktails.