Category: Spotlight Content

How location shapes property taxes - by Brad and Sean Cronin

How location shapes property taxes - by Brad and Sean Cronin

March 11, 2025
The timeless saying “location, location, location” remains a fundamental principle in real estate valuation today. However, the way location influences the property tax burden for a commercial property is more complex. Commercial property taxes can differ depending on the taxable jurisdiction in which the property is located. Various factors
2025 Women in Construction: Judy Stevens, <br>Power Connect Electric Corp.

2025 Women in Construction: Judy Stevens,
Power Connect Electric Corp.

February 25, 2025
What trends or innovations do you believe will shape the future of your field, and how are you positioning yourself (or your firm) to be at the forefront? Over the years, we’ve embraced industry innovations, such as energy-efficient lighting and the growing need for EV chargers.
2025 Women in Construction: <br>Jaimee Nardiello, Zetlin & De Chiara LLP

2025 Women in Construction:
Jaimee Nardiello, Zetlin & De Chiara LLP

February 25, 2025

What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community?  I am proud to dedicate my time to the construction community as chair of the diversity & inclusion committee for the ABA Forum on Construction Law, in which I previously served as a former member

2025 Women in Construction: <br>Cristen Colantoni, HLW

2025 Women in Construction:
Cristen Colantoni, HLW

February 25, 2025

What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community? One of the achievements I am most proud of is HLW’s 2024 recertification of The International Living Future Institute’s Just 2.0 Label, which reflects our

2025 Women in Construction: <br>Melora Chang, GAMCO Corp.

2025 Women in Construction:
Melora Chang, GAMCO Corp.

February 25, 2025

What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community? One of my proudest achievements has been collaboratively leading the transformation of our company’s operational efficiency. Founded nearly 40

2025 Women in Construction: Christine Abreu, <br>E-J Electric Installation Co.

2025 Women in Construction: Christine Abreu,
E-J Electric Installation Co.

February 25, 2025
What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community? Becoming the first female vice president at E-J Electric. This achievement had impact on all of the staff at the firm.
2025 Women in Construction: <br>Debbie Klis, E.W. Howell Co., LLC

2025 Women in Construction:
Debbie Klis, E.W. Howell Co., LLC

February 25, 2025
What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community?Being with E.W. Howell for 25 years, I’ve had the privilege of working on many projects. The one project that I’m most proud
2025 Women in Construction: <br>Christine Schultz, E.W. Howell Co., LLC

2025 Women in Construction:
Christine Schultz, E.W. Howell Co., LLC

February 25, 2025
What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community?Although I am proud of all the different projects I have been on over my 12 years at EW Howell, I think the project that I am most proud
2025 Women in Construction:<br>Kristen Hypes, Urban Atelier Group

2025 Women in Construction:
Kristen Hypes, Urban Atelier Group

February 25, 2025
What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community?Our Summer Internship Program has evolved into a meaningful aspect of my role. From day one, interns are welcomed into a family, meeting
2025 Women in Construction: <br>Dana DeCuzzi, Urban Atelier Group

2025 Women in Construction:
Dana DeCuzzi, Urban Atelier Group

February 25, 2025
What trends or innovations do you believe will shape the future of your field, and how are you positioning yourself (or your firm) to be at the forefront?I believe Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption is one of the most important developments of my generation and will
2025 Women in Construction: <br>Wilson Kimball, Municipal Housing Authority of Yonkers

2025 Women in Construction:
Wilson Kimball, Municipal Housing Authority of Yonkers

February 25, 2025
What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community?Building sustainable, modern affordable housing for the future is my passion. The Municipal Housing Authority for the City of Yonkers
2025 Women in Construction: Melissa Hoereth, Assoc. AIA, H2M architects + engineers

2025 Women in Construction: Melissa Hoereth, Assoc. AIA, H2M architects + engineers

February 25, 2025

What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community? I take great pride in my work on the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) Bay View Houses Boiler Plant. The original building was an eyesore to the community, so we designed a second-floor addition