Category: Spotlight Content

2017 Women in Building Services: Ksenia Tretiakova, Leslie E. Robertson Associates

2017 Women in Building Services: Ksenia Tretiakova, Leslie E. Robertson Associates

October 17, 2017
How have you navigated obstacles to achieve success in your career? I’ve navigated through obstacles in my career in two ways—determination and self-reflection. I think it’s important to maintain a positive and forward-looking attitude, especially when dealing with obstacles, and to apply a healthy dose of self-examination…
2017 Women in Building Services: Michele Rogers, Langan

2017 Women in Building Services: Michele Rogers, Langan

October 17, 2017
How have you navigated obstacles to achieve success in your career? Over the course of my nine-year career, I’ve found that the best first step when navigating obstacles is stopping for a beat to assess the situation from multiple angles. Taking time to think through an obstacle allows me to come up with a list of potential solutions and…
2017 Women in Building Services: Nancy Erardi, NYCAN Builders LLC

2017 Women in Building Services: Nancy Erardi, NYCAN Builders LLC

October 17, 2017
How have you navigated obstacles to achieve success in your career? The first step in navigating obstacles is identifying them. Every project has obstacles. Once you recognize the hurdle, you plan and navigate the resources to overcome them quickly and efficiently. Never…
2017 Women in Building Services: Katie Perloski, Trace Pool Design, A Division of Lothrop Associates

2017 Women in Building Services: Katie Perloski, Trace Pool Design, A Division of Lothrop Associates...

October 17, 2017
What trends are you seeing so far this year?  A major trend in the pool market is the inclusion of amenity spaces with swimming pools such as lap pools, whirlpool spas, mineral pools, cold plunge pools, doggie pools, spray pads, steam and saunas, hammams, water features: waterfalls, water tables, water fountains, and sculptural features…
New accounting standard to change how leased real estate reported on financial statements - by Paul Becht

New accounting standard to change how leased real estate reported on financial statements - by Paul ...

September 19, 2017
A new accounting standard will significantly change the way leased real estate is reported on financial statements.
Commercial property energy conservation measures and combined heat and power technology - by Nancy Colella

Commercial property energy conservation measures and combined heat and power technology - by Nancy C...

September 19, 2017
Commercial property owners are the true stakeholders toward making a difference to the future propensity of a sustainable lifestyle push on Long Island, for Long Island.
Be prepared for important changes in the Housing Maintenance Code beginning in October - by Peter Goldstein

Be prepared for important changes in the Housing Maintenance Code beginning in October - by Peter Go...

September 19, 2017
A number of important changes in the Housing Maintenance Code will be taking place within the next few months, some as early as October 1, 2017. Owners and managers must make the necessary adjustments to avoid violations and penalties if the changes aren’t made.
Overview of the commercial real estate market surrounding the JFK Airport area - by Joann Saul

Overview of the commercial real estate market surrounding the JFK Airport area - by Joann Saul

September 19, 2017
With virtually no significant vacant space returning, the JFK Airport Market continued to tighten through MY17.
Development in Willets Point neighborhood of Queens stalled because a parking lot is park land - by Rolfe Haas

Development in Willets Point neighborhood of Queens stalled because a parking lot is park land - by ...

September 19, 2017
Willets Point. It’s a relatively small project with only 5,500 planned housing units, a school, a megamall and community facilities on 70 acres, right next the CitiField, the Mets Stadium.
Real estate strategies for retail businesses  in a changing world: Leases vs. license - by Bernie Kennedy

Real estate strategies for retail businesses in a changing world: Leases vs. license - by Bernie Ke...

September 19, 2017
What will be the likely effect of this most recent threat to traditional retail stores, and how are retailers to respond?
Examining invisible urban pollution and  its effect on real estate value in New York City - by William Gati

Examining invisible urban pollution and its effect on real estate value in New York City - by Willi...

September 19, 2017
The real estate industry’s increased attention to invisible urban pollution can make important changes in residential and commercial environments.