2023 Women in Construction: Maggie Desmond, JRM Construction Management

In the past year, what project or accomplishment are you most proud of? In the past year, my responsibilities have shifted from directly building projects to building teams. Using my experience of managing teams as an architect and overall building experience, I am helping develop others as construction managers.

2023 Women in Construction: Ragin Pace, Bohler

How can AEC companies recruit more women? Organizations that champion the education of young women provide valuable opportunities for companies to contribute and volunteer. One such organization that Bohler highly recommends is Girls Inc.

2023 Women in Construction: Deanna Koestel, Pashman Stein Walder Hayden P.C.

In the past year, what project or accomplishment are you most proud of? Over the past year, I have been able to help grow the firm’s construction practice significantly, working with my partners on several large construction litigation matters

2023 Women in Construction: Betty Brano, Brano Design

What was a pivotal point in your career? After my corporate position was outsourced, I leveraged my professional experiences from the financial and fashion industries to start my own design firm in 2006. I transitioned from residential to commercial interiors after the economic downturn of 2008.

2023 Women in Construction: Michelle Dowd, Reidy Contracting Group

Which professional associations or organizations would you recommend to women who are starting out in the AEC industry? There are so many great organizations out there supporting women right now. I would highly recommend NEW|Nontraditional Employment for Women and the CoreNet NYC|Women’s Leadership Committee.

The state of the commercial mortgage market - by Michael Zysman

The debt capital markets for commercial real estate are healthy, with the caveat that rates are much higher than they were in months prior. As of February 15, 2023 the 10 year treasury is 3.8% vs 2.0% a year ago or a 90% increase, the 5 year treasury is 4.04% vs 1.90% a

New short-term rental registration law does little to protect landlords - by Michael Capozzi

Local Law 18, also known as the Short-Term Rental Registration Law, which was adopted by the New York City Legislature in January 2022, went into effect January 9, 2023. The law requires short-term rental hosts to register with the mayor’s Office of Special Enforcement

Setting up your employees and business for true success starts with location - choose Broome County - by Stacey Duncan

Three years ago, the Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce and the Broome County Industrial Development Agency & Local Development Corp. (The Agency) formed a strategic partnership to promote the economic success of Broome County while simultaneously confronting the

An experienced architect or interior designer will get your condominium or co-op renovation completed - by C. Jaye Berger

When most people think about renovating their co-op or condominium apartment, they focus on what it is going to cost and who is going to do the design work. Obviously, those are essential issues, but there is a lot more to the process. A good architect or interior designer

The real estate industry in Queens, NY today: An overview - by William Gati

Queens, N.Y. is one of the five boroughs of New York City and is the largest of all the boroughs by area. It is home to over 2.4 million people, making it one of the most populated counties in the United States. The real estate industry in Queens has grown significantly over