Spotlights

2024 Women in Construction: Jen Carney, CM&B

What do you like best about being a woman in the AEC industry? It’s incredibly inspiring to witness the growth of women in construction, both in the office and on job sites, as well as architects and engineers. Reflecting on my 24-year journey,

2024 Women in Construction: Victoria Owotomo, Hunter Roberts Construction Group, LLC

What recent project, accomplishment or award are you most proud of? I have had the privilege of working on award-winning luxury residential projects such as 53 West 53 and One57, each exhibiting unique design and constructability challenges.

2024 Women in Construction: Johari Pondt, AKRF, Inc.

What recent project, accomplishment or award are you most proud of? I’ve experienced significant growth in my life this past year. I gave birth to a healthy baby girl in May, and the same month Stuyvesant Cove Park opened along the Manhattan waterfront

2024 Women in Construction: Francele Dorvilus, EW Howell Co., LLC

What recent project, accomplishment or award are you most proud of? My proudest accomplishment this last year was my promotion to assistant project manager and given the opportunity to advance my career. I look forward to becoming actively more involved in the overall construction process

2024 Women in Construction: Kristen Banta, EW Howell Co., LLC

What do you like best about being a woman in the AEC industry? I love shattering stereotypes and challenging expectations to show that gender doesn’t define ability. Being a beacon of change in a male-dominated field is empowering and I’m grateful for the women before me who broke barriers and cleared paths.

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2024 Women in Construction: Tammy Smith, The Alban Group

What do you like best about being a woman in the AEC industry? Women finally have a seat at the table. We are able to assist design and engineering teams and other services surrounding the planning and building of commercial and residential projects. We have become an integral part in the implementation

2024 Women in Construction: Sandya Mata, A-1 Roofing & Siding of LI Corp.

What recent project, accomplishment or award are you most proud of? I joined A-1 while it was in a crucial phase. My background on other sides of construction in audit and on the developer side has helped immensely in my current position. I am extremely proud of how far A-1 has come and excited to have been a part of it.

2024 Women in Construction: Crystal DeNatale, HYLAN

What do you like best about being a woman in the AEC industry? I originally worked for HYLAN from 1994 to 2004 and recently returned in 2022. I like best the camaraderie within our company and the telecommunication industry. I have made many lifetime friends who are like family.

2024 Women in Construction: Cathy Savino-Berger, Levine Builders

What recent project, accomplishment or award are you most proud of? We recently celebrated the topping out of 1057 Atlantic Ave., a 474,000 s/f, 17-story mixed-income residence in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. Upon completion, 1057 Atlantic Ave. will deliver 456 residential units, 31,000 s/f