Category: Spotlight Content

Islip, NY The Oakdale Merge Project is a transformative infrastructure investment led by the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) to address long-standing congestion and safety challenges along the Sunrise Highway corridor in Suffolk County.

The New York Real Estate Journal is pleased to present Rising Stars, a special feature recognizing emerging professionals making an impact across the commercial real estate industry in New York. Rising Stars is the second installment of our annual Ones to Watch series

The New York Real Estate Journal is proud to present our first ever Developing Queens Spotlight, featuring recently completed and active projects across Queens, submitted by developers, general contractors, and construction managers. This section also provides a high-visibility platform for Industrial and Economic Development Agencies, Business Development Investment Corporations, and village, town, city, and community organizations to promote their region as a prime destination for business growth.

New York Real Estate Journal's 2026 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders Spotlight is now open for submissions. Learn more about the participation options here.

The New York Real Estate Journal is proud to present our annual Women in Construction Spotlight, celebrating the women and women-owned firms shaping the A/E/C community across New York.

What inspired you to start your firm and how has your vision evolved as the company has grown? As project architect on the Lipstick Building for Philip Johnson and John Burgee, I was the youngest person and the only woman to do a skyscraper from start to finish in the firm – and we delivered the building on time and on budget, while I was managing a team of eleven men.

What do you wish more women knew about the opportunities available in the construction industry today?Opportunities for women in construction are growing and show no signs of stopping anytime soon,

What emerging challenge or opportunity do you see shaping the construction industry in the next few years, and how are you preparing for it?A major opportunity shaping the construction industry is the growing use of AI.

What emerging challenge or opportunity do you see shaping the construction industry in the next few years, and how are you preparing for it?With a significant portion of construction leadership set to retire over the next 5 years,

What is one piece of advice or perspective you would share with women beginning their careers in the construction industry?One piece of advice for women starting in construction: no question is silly. School teaches

In NYC, where more than 8,000 sidewalk sheds stretch across hundreds of miles of streets, and every project must navigate a maze of agencies, permits, and public scrutiny, real estate owners face a common dilemma: how to manage construction efficiently

Charitable giving has long been a valuable planning tool for real estate investors, particularly those managing fluctuating income, significant capital gains, or liquidity events tied to property sales.