Spotlights

2025 Women in Construction: Christine Faverio, JCJ 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? One morning on my way to work in New York, a man called my name. I didn’t recognize Enrique at first — he had been a friend of an employee

2025 Women in Construction: Rose Bothomley, CTA Architects P.C.

What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community? As an NYC resident of 25 years, I am most proud of the historic preservation work I’ve been a part of. I’m still awed by the city’s architectural variety, but it’s been incredible to gain a deeper understanding

NYC agencies abandon mission statements, escalate anti-taxpayer policies amidst tax assessment controversy - by Peter Blond

While it is very upsetting news to publicize, two New York City agencies have abandoned their mission statements (psst, to correct real estate tax assessment errors). As a practitioner in the field and as a member of the New York City Bar Association, it is necessary to highlight just how anti-taxpayer these institutions

Deferring capital gains from the sale of appreciated investment properties - by Michael Packman

When investing in real estate, the key is to buy a property well and then sell it for a profit at some point in the future. While real estate values may be down from their peak values a few years ago, investors that have owned properties for several years likely still have unrealized gains in value. Many investors know they

Public policy effects on real estate - by John Rynne

Much of the health of the real estate industry is due to government policy. It makes perfect sense that the real estate industry and the appraisal industry go hand in hand. If the real estate industry is booming or sinking, so is the appraisal industry and vice versa. With the relatively high interest rates of the past

Modern economic development requires educational development - by Stacey Duncan

When I was growing up in Broome County, obtaining a high-quality home-grown education meant you could – upon graduation – have your pick of high-quality home-grown economic opportunities. Even as the presence of once-robust local giants like Singer Link and IBM dwindled while I was in school

Architecture Studio: Innovating architectural design with City of Yes building codes - by William Gati

Our goal at Architecture Studio has always been to design strong, beautiful, and functional structures. As a result of NYC’s City of Yes zoning amendments, urban development potential is being maximized. Licensed in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, we specialize in residential, commercial, and institutiona

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For brands and businesses that want to grow and maintain a positive reputation, public relations (PR) is an essential tool. Combining positive news coverage with social media, direct outreach and thought leadership, PR writes the history of your

About Raise the Roof Logistics

Raise the Roof Logistics is a project management company specializing in roof lifting projects through an affiliation with LIFTEX Roof Lifting. LIFTEX raises an existing roof in any commercial building to create taller clear heights that meet modern building requirements. This patented expansion process has revolutionized commercial real estate since 1972.