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I’m especially energized by our renovation project in Alden, NY for an international manufacturing client. We’re transforming an existing office and warehouse into a modern, efficient space tailored to their operations.

SPECTOR companies nominated women for 2026 Women in Construction

What do you wish more women knew about the opportunities available in the construction industry today?Construction is not only heavy-lifting work — it offers opportunities in leadership, engineering, project management, estimating, finance, and technology. In my career, I’ve had many different roles, from project management to estimating to operations.

For brands and businesses that want to grow and maintain a positive reputation, public relations (PR) is an essential tool. Combining positive news coverage with social media, direct outreach and thought leadership, PR writes the history of your organization that you will want people to find when they go looking for you.

Founded in 2000, Schroder & Strom has built an unparalleled reputation and a team of 10 attorneys with well over 150 years of combined expertise in the area of real estate tax law.

As commercial real estate markets grow more complex, organizations increasingly require strategic guidance before pursuing a transaction. RM Friedland’s Consulting Service provides data-driven advisory support to clients navigating planning, feasibility, and long-term real estate decisions in advance of execution.

Merritt Environmental Consulting Corp. (MECC) was established in June of 2009 after being part of a larger engineering firm for almost 20 years. The focus of the company is to assist lending institutions, attorneys, real estate investors, and property owners with environmental concerns. Today, MECC has offices in New York, Florida, and Vermont and has grown into a regional consulting firm serving clients along the East Coast.

Raise the Roof Logistics is a project management company specializing in roof lifting projects through an affiliation with LIFTEX Roof Lifting. LIFTEX raises an existing roof in any commercial building to create taller clear heights that meet modern building requirements.

or more than 70 years, Cancos Tile & Stone has remained one of New York’s most trusted leaders in premium tile, stone, and fabrication solutions, supporting commercial developers, architects, designers, and builders with materials that elevate projects and stand the test of time. With 12 sophisticated showrooms across the region, Cancos continues to set the standard for design-forward, high-performance surfacing in 2026.

I’ve been blessed to sit at the helm of a very sales-driven commercial mortgage company for the last 26 years. Over that time, we’ve built a deep bench of loyal clients, many who’ve evolved

NYREJ’s Year in Review  is Out Now! Explore our Year in Review Spotlight, featuring exclusive Q&As with leading commercial real estate professionals. Gain insight into the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping New York's commercial real estate landscape.  

What transaction, project, or key moment best reflected the direction of the New York CRE market this year? The tariffs and 2025 New York City mayoral election both had a lot of fear about the future in the