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Middletown, NY Vision Hudson Valley has named RJ Smith as the recipient of the 31st annual Ottaway Medal, an honor bestowed upon individuals who exemplify leadership and service in the Hudson Valley. Named after philanthropists Ruth and James Ottaway, the medal celebrates those whose advocacy
Manhattan, NY The Urban Land Institute New York (ULI NY) will honor Scott Rechler, chairman and chief executive officer at RXR, as the recipient of the 2026 Visionary Leadership in Land Use Award. The award will be presented at the 10th Annual Awards for Excellence in Development Gala on April 29
Manhattan, NY Skanska, a global development and construction firm, has begun a leadership transition in its U.S. building operations. Leo Sinicin, chief financial officer of both Skanska USA Building and Skanska USA Inc., will retire effective December 31, 2025. Dan DeRooy will succeed Sinicin as CFO for both
Red Bank, NJ Brand Groupies, a woman-owned strategic communications agency serving the built industry, has hired Olivia Cody as vice president of content strategy. Cody will play a key role in the agency’s growing content division,
Manhattan, NY Syska Hennessy Group has appointed Patricia Dreste as chief human resources officer. She is based in the firm’s New York City headquarters. Previously, Dreste served for 14 years as managing director
Manhattan, NY The Society for Marketing Professional Services New York Chapter (SMPS-NY) has named its 2025-2026 board of directors, representing top talent in architecture, engineering, and construction marketing across New York.
Manhattan, NY RKTB Architects has unveiled a forward-looking leadership transition including the naming of three principals to lead the firm ahead. At the same time, RKTB has also announced that design principal and co-founder Carmi Bee, FAIA, who helped build the firm’s reputation as an innovator in
Manhattan, NY John Hunt has joined Robinson+Cole as a partner in its construction law group. Hunt’s arrival marks the second partner to join the group in recent weeks, reinforcing the firm’s strategic growth in key markets and its commitment to delivering sophisticated counsel on complex
Uniondale, NY According to Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP, Bret McCabe, a partner in the firm’s Construction and Litigation practice groups, was recently elected to serve as vice president of the North Shore Coalition
Frederick, MD For 25 years, Ruppert Properties has helped shape Frederick County's commercial real estate landscape. Now, the multi-generational family business is entering a new chapter as Julie Ruppert has assumed the role of president, effective early 2025, and is already spearheading
Manhattan, NY The seventh annual St. Jude Spirit of Hope networking charity event brought together leaders in the construction and real estate industries for an evening of purpose in New York City. The event highlighted what these industries can achieve in support of the lifesaving mission