Category: Spotlight Content

2023 Women in Construction: Maggie Desmond, JRM Construction Management

2023 Women in Construction: Maggie Desmond, JRM Construction Management

March 28, 2023
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 Engineering

2023 Women in Construction: Ragin Pace, Bohler Engineering

March 28, 2023

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.

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

March 28, 2023
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

2023 Women in Construction: Betty Brano, Brano Design

March 28, 2023
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

2023 Women in Construction: Michelle Dowd, Reidy Contracting Group

March 28, 2023

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 state of the commercial mortgage market - by Michael Zysman

February 28, 2023
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

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

February 28, 2023
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

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

February 28, 2023
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

An experienced architect or interior designer will get your condominium or co-op renovation complete...

February 28, 2023
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

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

February 28, 2023
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
New York state energy policy: Cart before the horse? - by John Rynne

New York state energy policy: Cart before the horse? - by John Rynne

February 28, 2023
I’ve always been fascinated with energy sources that were non fossil fuels. I grew up less than 14 miles from the hydro electric power plants in and near Niagara Falls. When I was young boy I thought that there must be a way to harness the sun’s energy. I
The value of single tenant net lease in an inflationary environment - by Michael Packman

The value of single tenant net lease in an inflationary environment - by Michael Packman

February 28, 2023
Despite rising interest rates and an inflationary environment, the U.S. economy continues to defy expectations. Consumer spending is fueling GDP growth, and jobless rates, while still climbing, are by historical standards low and reflective of a labor