Spotlights

New York Real Estate Journal's
2023 Women in Construction Spotlight

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2023 Women in Construction: Lauren Kennedy, Shawmut Design and Construction

How can AEC companies recruit more women? Companies can recruit more women by retaining and promoting their current female staff. Nothing shows that you value women and their contributions more than

2023 Women in Construction: Tammy Smith, The Alban Group

In the past year, what project or accomplishment are you most proud of? By the tail end of the pandemic, Alban was redesigning office spaces for clients to provide safe and useful office work areas. As we settled into our new normal, I have been able to focus on growing the

2023 Women in Construction: Nelly Fuentes, Racanelli Construction Co., Inc.

In the past year, what project or accomplishment are you most proud of? One of my most important accomplishments is to represent Latin Women in Construction. While working in construction, I have faced many challenges. I have conquered these challenges which have helped me build my portfolio

2023 Women in Construction: Elizabeth Colvin, Wendel Architecture and Engineering

In the past year, what project or accomplishment are you most proud of? Looking back at 2022, it’s difficult to select just one project or accomplishment that I am most proud of. Each day, I go in with the mindset to do my best and be a fair and authentic leader for my project teams,

2023 Women in Construction: Aimee Zielinski, Wendel Architecture and Engineering

What was a pivotal point in your career? Realizing that my career path is just that – mine. And although I can appreciate the course others have taken, this is my race to run. I began honestly analyzing and identifying my professional strengths and weaknesses and made moves

2023 Women in Construction: Michelle Murphy, Vista Skywall Systems

In the past year, what project or accomplishment are you most proud of? My greatest recent accomplishment has been successfully managing Vista’s numerous Manhattan hotel projects. We’ve completed installation of curtain wall and other glass and metal work for the Margaritaville Hotel

2023 Women in Construction: Florencia Kratsman, FXCollaborative Architects LLP

In the past year, what project or accomplishment are you most proud of? During the last seven years, I worked on Google’s Bayview Campus, which opened in May 2022. I had the pleasure of visiting the completed project and experiencing the spaces so carefully designed by the team.

2023 Women in Construction: Jen Stencel, Magnusson Architecture and Planning P.C.

What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? This past year we started construction on Wakefield Apartments, a sustainable retrofit project and the first in the HPD-NYSERDA Electrification Retrofit pilot program. The work has influenced

2023 Women in Construction: Irene Capizzi, Enviroscience Consultants

Why should women consider a career in construction? The real question is why shouldn’t women consider a career in construction. The true measure of succeeding in our industry is communication, planning, dedication and execution of an idea. From the building of a family