Society for Marketing Professional Services – New York hosts panel on the effect of a new presidency on New York Industries

New York, NY On Wednesday, January 25, top industry executives and thought leaders came together for The Society for Marketing Professional Services – New York’s (SMPS-NY) annual Principals Breakfast, a forecasting event on the real estate and construction markets. The program was kicked-off by Carlo Scissura, a veteran of both the public and private sectors and the newly named president and CEO of the New York Building Congress, who discussed industry trends for the year ahead. Scissura also acted as the moderator for a panel discussion featuring: Hugh Kelly, PhD, CRE, economist and special advisor to the Fordham Real Estate Institute of Lincoln Center; Ya-Ting Liu, executive director of the Friends of the Brooklyn Queens Connector; Jennifer Downey, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, national BIM manager of Turner Construction Company; and Greg David of the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism & former Crain’s New York editor. During the event, panelists shared their diverse perspectives on what will impact development and initiatives for the real estate construction industries – including new technology trends, shifts in the workforce, new project delivery methods and safety regulations, as well as the major challenges the city faces as it continues to build. “Our panel discussion was very open and insightful. With the new administration in place, lawmakers have an opportunity to ensure that policies are rooted in data, not narrow interests. In the year ahead, we are hopeful that thoughtful assessments will be made and actions will be beneficial for the economy as a whole,” said SMPS-NY president Robin Carathanasis.