Weisberg of SRW: Committed to marketing and networking
Name: Orah Weisberg, P.E. LEED AP
Title: Principal
Company Name: Sabir, Richardson & Weisberg (SRW) Engineers PLLC
Years in Commercial Real Estate: 15+
In the last 12 months, which project, transaction, honor or accomplishment are you most proud of and why?
Our project for the NYC Office of Building and Management (OMB) that involved conducting building evaluations for 50 buildings across 3 locations; Bronx Community College, Flushing Meadows Corona Park & Jacobi Medical Center. We had the opportunity to go behind the scenes of historic buildings, zoo properties and tennis stadiums that most people don't get to see.
What is your favorite quote?
I refuse to have a battle of wits with an unarmed opponent.
What are you doing differently in 2014 that has had positive impact on your career?
I recently completed the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program which is an entrepreneurship education program, and gave me practical tools to lead our growing business.
In, addition, we are committed to marketing, branding and networking more than ever, to promote the SRW name. I am attending many industry events as I find they are the most valuable way to make meaningful connections.
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