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Professional Women in Construction
THE CAPITOL
Energy Key to Construction and Job opportunities

Lenore Janis

NYC - Women have been making significant strides and carving their own niche in the male-dominated field of construction over the last few decades. Their contribution continues to impact the industry

Click here to download the Press Release Word document  (June 28, 2008)

 

NEW YORK REAL ESTATE JOURNAL
PWC Energy Forum seeks ways to meet demand while preserving the planet

NYC - "How will we meet the rapidly escalating demands for energy and power without further endangering the environment?" A group of industry leaders tackled a variety of energy issues at "'Watts' the Future of Energy & Power," a special breakfast forum organized and presented by Professional Women in Construction (PWC) at the General Society Library in New York City.

Click here to read the full article  (May 27, 2008)

 

NEW YORK REAL ESTATE JOURNAL
Professional Women in Construction draws industry crowd to meet the construction titans

NYC - "These are the movers, shakers and decision makers in our industry, a group determined to expand and rebuild our region  and beyond" said Professional Women in Construction (PWC) president Lenore Janis on February 26 as she introduced the honored guests at PWC's "Meet the Construction Chiefs," a business interchange featuring table-top exhibits.

Click here to read the full article  (April 22, 2008)

 

REAL ESTATE WEEKLY
Agency's 'leading ladies' lauded

NYC - Professional Women in Construction on March 26 rolled out the red carpet to pay tribute to a group of "leading ladies" from the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. The all-star cast, led by Susan Bass Levin, first deputy executive director of the Port Authority, are playing key roles in the agency's $29.5 billion 10-year capital program.

Click here to read the full article  (April 09, 2008)

 

NEW YORK REAL ESTATE JOURNAL
PWC holds Construction Developers Forum on January 31 at the General Society in NYC: Defining ways they are "Carving a Niche"

NYC - Looking for opportunities. Creating opportunities. These were defined as two key tactics for "Carving a Niche" in today's turbulent real estate market in a Developers Forum hosted by Professional Women in Construction (PWC) that featured several of the NYC metro area's most creative and successful developers.

Click here to read the full article  (March 25, 2008)

 

REAL ESTATE WEEKLY
PWC draws crowd to meet construction leaders

NYC - "These are the movers, shakers and decision makers in our industry, a group determined to expand and rebuild our region - and beyond," said Professional Women in Construction (PWC) president Lenore Janis as she introduced the honored guests at PWC's "Meet the Construction Chiefs," a business interchange featuring table-top exhibits.

Click here to read the full article  (February 01, 2008)

 

Professional Women in Construction
REAL ESTATE NEW YORK
Will the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's possible cutback on some of its mega-projects impede the region's growth?

NYC - We polled several of PWC's members and the consensus is that it could have some effect in the short term, but it should all even out in the long run. For one thing, these cutbacks wouldn't have an impact on the actual functioning of the transit system.

Click here to read the full article  (February 01, 2008)

 

NEW YORK REAL ESTATE JOURNAL
Professional Women in Construction Trade Show & Recruitment Fair score an industry hit

Excitement. Upbeat spirit. Contagious energy. B-to-B interaction. Enthusiasm. These words and phrases describe the environment industry trade shows aspire to but few attain. Yet they were used repeatedly by exhibitors and participants offering congratulations to The BIG Show, the mega Trade Show and Professional Recruitment Fair presented by Professional Women in Construction on October 17th at the Digital Sandbox in New York City.

Click here to read the full article  (January 22, 2008)

 

REAL ESTATE WEEKLY
PWC Annual Holiday Dinner Dance Honors NYC Comptroller William C. Thompson, Jr. and Thanks PWC's Longtime Supporters

NYC - On Friday, December 7th, Professional Women in Contruction (PWC-NY National) celebrated its 27th year in grand style at the annual gala holiday dinner dance held at the Yale Club in New York City.

Click here to read the full article  (January 01, 2008)

 

REAL ESTATE WEEKLY
PWC'S "BIG SHOW" IS A HIT! Trade Show & Recruitment Fair Draws Huge Crowd

NYC - On Wednesday, October 17, Professional Women in Construction (PWC) hosted the BIG Show: its largest ever mega-Trade Show and first time Professional Recruitment Fair at the Digital Sandbox in New York City. The debut performance proved to be a resounding success, drawing rave reviews and applause from all.

Click here to read the full article  (December 05, 2007)

 

REAL ESTATE WEEKLY
Queasy does it: Developers advice in uneasy market

NEW YORK CITY - Will the real estate market soon regain momentum or will the downward trend deepen? That was the question explored at a recent breakfast program presented by Professional Women in Construction (PWC): "Quality Developers Take on a Queasy Market." New York Post real estate reporter and online columnist Lois Weiss, the moderator of PWC's ongoing series of developers forums, noted: "There's a pause in the market. It's catching its breath. That's when savvy developers will jump in." The program was held at the Mechanics Institute in New York City.

Click here to read the full article  (October 24, 2007)

 

REAL ESTATE WEEKLY
PWC Autumn Golf Outing

WHITE PLAINS, NY - Picture perfect weather, a superb course and a group of players who love to play as much as they enjoy business networking made the all-day Golf Outing sponsored by Professional Women in Construction (PWC) on September 17 at the Elmwood Country Club in White Plains, New York, one of the organization's most successful events ever.

Click here to read the full article  (October 18, 2007)

 

NEW YORK REAL ESTATE JOURNAL
Lenore Janis of PWC has devoted herself full-time to expanding the reach of the organization

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - Professional Women in Construction (PWC), under the leadership of Lenore Janis, is about to launch a Mega Trade Show & Recruitment Fair on October 17 in New York City. Aptly titled The BIG Show, it is attracting national construction companies, mid-size and small businesses as well as woman & minority-owned firms. Janis notes that "The construction industry buys everything and offers a wide range of employment opportunities. We anticipate a very crowded room."

Click here to read the full article  (September 25, 2007)

 

REAL ESTATE WEEKLY
PWC event draws leading arch firms
Real Estate Weekly

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2007 - Leading representatives from several of New York City's major design and engineering firms plus chiefs of small to mid-sized businesses filled Club 101 on Tuesday, Aug. 21, at Professional Women in Construction's (PWC) "Meet the Architects & Engineers," a networking and table-top exhibit event.

Click here to read the full article  (September 12, 2007)

 

NEW YORK REAL ESTATE JOURNAL
Region's transportation leaders offer visions for the future at PWC forum

AUGUST 28 - SEPTEMBER 3, 2007 - NEW YORK, NY "From congestion pricing to traffic and rail-tie ups and soaring costs at the pump, few issues touch our daily lives as much as transportation," said Professional Women in Construction (PWC)President Lenore Janis at PWC's Transportation Forum held on July 26 at The Yale Club in NYC.

Click here to read the full article  (August 28, 2007)

 

NEW YORK REAL ESTATE JOURNAL
PWC creates business opportunities at annual "Meet the Real Estate Industry" event

NYC - "We have a lot of business for you - as a prime, a sub, and a sub-sub - we have half a billion in construction contract work in public housing developments that's up for bid," said Gloria Guillo, procurement officer, capital projects, New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), and a guest speaker at Meet the Real Estate Industry, Professional Women in Construction (PWC)'s annual event designed to maximize networking opportunities between the construction industry and major real estate developers and managers.

Click here to read the full article  (July 31, 2007)

 

REAL ESTATE WEEKLY
We have work for you.. housing chief tells contractors

NYC - New York Housing Authority procurement officer Gloria Guillo told contractors, "We have a lot of business for you - as a prime, a sub, and a sub-sub - we have half a billion in construction contract work in public housing developments that's up for bid."

Click here to read the full article  (July 25, 2007)

 

REAL ESTATE WEEKLY
Professional Women in Construction on an Upward Trend

NYC - Gwendolyn Colbert Kushner, PWC board member and chair of the Development Committee, says, "Our networking events, seminars on upcoming projects, all-day golf outings, and trade shows stimulate business interchange for all participants." [...] Colbert Kushner feels that replacing the organization's small-scale trade fairs with a regional mega-Trade Show and combining it with a Recruitment Fair is a logical next step in PWC's progress.

Click here to read the full article  (July 11, 2007)

 

NEW YORK REAL ESTATE JOURNAL
PWC Salutes Women of Achievement in Construction and Development

NYC - "Each of the four remarkable women honored here today has earned her success and is willing to share with us," said Professional Women in Construction (PWC) president Lenore Janis as she ushered in the honorees at the organization's annual Salute to Women of Achievement luncheon held May 16 at The Yale Club in

Click here to read the full article  (June 26, 2007)

 

REAL ESTATE WEEKLY
PWC listens as South Africa's trade & industry minister talks
Real Estate Weekly

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6, 2007 - On Tuesday, May 7, the South African Deputy Minister of Trade & Industry, Elizabeth Thabethe and members of the nations Consulate General, hosted a luncheon for Professional Women in Construction (PWC) National at Il Valentino's Restaurant in New York City to explore work and investment opportunities for American women in South Africa.

Click here to read the full article  (June 06, 2007)

 

Professional Women in Construction
Women in Construction
Mark W. Avera

Traditionally, the public views the construction industry as one dominated by males. Still ingrained in American cultural ideology is the iconic image of a young boy playing with a dump truck next to his sister, who is holding a doll. How about those countless holiday commercials featuring a yellow construction vehicle with a bow conspicuously attached under a tree, or the numerous others showing a doll sticking halfway out of a stocking on the hearth, bathed in the warm glow of a dwindling fire? To some extent these perceptions survive, but may now be in a position to start fading away. Gender inequality and sex discrimination in the construction industry have plummeted since the 1980s, but there remain two obstacles for women to overcome: a nearly complete absence from the absolute highest positions, and a tremendous disparity between the percentages of male and female workers.

Click here to read the full article  (June 05, 2007)

 

REAL ESTATE WEEKLY
New firms share spotlight at PWC Developers Forum
Real Estate Weekly

WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 2007 - Some of New York City’s newest and fastest growing real estate development firms offered an insider’s look at the hottest neighborhoods in Manhattan and the boroughs and spoke out on emerging industry trends at the latest Developers Forum presented by Professional Women in Construction (PWC) on April 26 at the Mechanics Institute General Society Library in New York City.

Click here to read the full article  (May 23, 2007)

 

REAL ESTATE WEEKLY
PWC honors industry superstars at Women of Achievement event
DANIELLE WOLFFE

MAY 23, 2007 - Professional Women in Construction recently hosted the annual Salute to Women of Achievement awards luncheon paying homage to four of the industry's superstars, including Sharon Greenberger, president of the New York City School Construction Authority; Leticia Maria Remauro, vice president of the Hugh L. Carey Battery Park City Authority; Kim Marie Neuscheler, project manager of Turner Construction Corporation; and Yvonne R. Isaac, vice president Full Spectrum of NY, LLC.

Click here to read the full article  (May 23, 2007)

 

HARD HAT NEWS
PWC Celebrates $7.4 Billion THE (Trans-Hudson Express) Tunnel Project
Hard Hat News

APRIL 11, 2007 - Courtesy of PWC NEW YORK, NY - Tonight PWC is proud to honor a $7.4 billion project that has tremendous potential for our industry - creating terrific opportunities and benefits for everyone in our region, said Professional Women in Construction (PWC) President Lenore Janis on March 21st, as the organization's annual awards ceremony celebrated THE (Trans-Hudson Express) Tunnel. THE Tunnel will double commuter rail capacity between New Jersey and New York, enhancing mobility and fostering job growth in the region. Janis announced PWC's Project Recognition Award for the THE Tunnel being developed by the NJ Transit and The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, and paid tribute to the teams helping to advance the project: THE Partnership, P.E. - Parsons Brinkerhoff, STV Inc. and DMJM Harris; THE Consortium, CM, a tri-venture of Tishman Construction Corp., Parsons Transportation Group, and Arup; and Transit Link Consultants, Systra and Parsons Brinkerhoff, who are conducting the environmental analysis.

Click here to read the full article  (April 11, 2007)

 

NEW YORK REAL ESTATE JOURNAL
Developers target some of N.Y.C's neighborhoods at Professional Women in Construction forum

JUNE 4, 2007 - New York, NY Some of the city's newest and fastest-growing real estate development firms offered an insider's look at the hottest neighborhoods in Manhattan and the boroughs and spoke out on emerging industry trends at the latest Developers Forum presented by Professional Women in Construction (PWC) on April 26 at the Mechanics Institute General Society Library. Moderator Lois Weiss of The New York Post introduced the panelists, noting that they represented firms that "are the companies to watch for on the citys real estate scene."

Click here to read the full article  (April 04, 2007)

 

REAL ESTATE WEEKLY
Trans-Hudson Express Tunnel project earns top praise at PWC annual event

NEW YORK, NY - Professional Women in Construction (PWC) president Lenore Janis said the organization was proud to honor THE (Trans-Hudson Express) Tunnel project at its annual awards ceremony. "This $7.4 billion project has tremendous potential for our industry - creating terrific opportunities and benefits for everyone in our region," said Janis.


THE Tunnel Honorees

Click here to read the full article  (April 04, 2007)

 

NEW YORK REAL ESTATE JOURNAL
Construction chiefs at PWC event say New York City is enjoying construction boom

NEW YORK, NY - "Construction in New York City is booming and this translates into more work for all of us, said Lenore Janis, president of Professional Women in Construction (PWC) as she addressed the sellout crowd that filled Club 101 on Tuesday evening, February 20 for "Meet the Construction Chiefs," the hugely popular annual event presented by PWC. The evening included business-to-business marketing and exhibit tables.

Click here to read the full article  (April 02, 2007)

 

HARD HAT NEWS
January PWC Developers Forum A Success
Hard Hat News

FEBRUARY 16, 2007 - Courtesy of Professional Women in Construction A million more people in ten years time will need increased space New York, NY - The speakers at Professional Women in Construction's January Developers Forum, West Side Story, held at the General Society Library in New York City and moderated by New York Post columnist Lois Weiss, were in agreement: the demand for real estate development throughout the City is great and will only continue to rise in the foreseeable future.

Click here to read the full article  (February 16, 2007)

 

REAL ESTATE WEEKLY
Professional Women in Construction recognize Turner Construction Company, Ibex Construction, Tishman Realty & Construction CO. at 2006 Dinner Dance

NEW YORK, NY - On December 1, 2006, Professional Women in Construction saluted the people and the companies that have inspired and enabled its continuing success at the annual holiday Dinner Dance gala. The event, celebrating PWC's 26th year, was held at the Grand Ballroom of the Yale Club in New York City.

Click here to read the full article  (January 03, 2007)

 

REAL ESTATE WEEKLY
PWC event draws upbeat picture of region's future

NEW YORK, NY - On Tuesday, August 22, Professional Women in Construction (PWC) reprised its popular annual and newly expanded networking and table-top exhibit event, "Meet the Architects & Engineers," at Club 101 in New York City.

Click here to read the full article  (December 13, 2006)

 

NEW YORK REAL ESTATE JOURNAL
Janis leads business and professional women in the construction industry

NEW YORK, NY - It was 1980, and the women's movement was in full swing. A dozen determined women, waiting impatiently for the construction industry to enter the age of enlightenment, joined forces to form Professional Women in Construction (PWC), an advocacy and support organization dedicated to the advancement of professional, managerial and entrepreneurial women in the industry. One of the founders of PWC was Lenore Janis, then the owner of a small steel erection company, newly certified by government as a woman-owned business enterprise (WBE).

Click here to read the full article  (November 28, 2006)

 

NEW YORK REAL ESTATE JOURNAL
Janis leads business and professional women in the construction industry

NEW YORK, NY - It was 1980, and the women's movement was in full swing. A dozen determined women, waiting impatiently for the construction industry to enter the age of enlightenment, joined forces to form Professional Women in Construction (PWC), an advocacy and support organization dedicated to the advancement of professional, managerial and entrepreneurial women in the industry. One of the founders of PWC was Lenore Janis, then the owner of a small steel erection company, newly certified by government as a woman-owned business enterprise (WBE).

Click here to read the full article  (November 28, 2006)

 

NEW YORK REAL ESTATE JOURNAL
PWC's Developers Forum features "Scions of Real Estate" held October 12

NEW YORK, NY - A quartet of developers from some of the city's most high-profile family firms - Muss Development, The Durst and Trump Organizations, and Silvercup Studios - drew a capacity crowd to the latest in Professional Women in Construction's (PWC) ongoing series of developers' forums: Scions of Real Estate, on October 12, at the General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen.

Click here to read the full article  (November 28, 2006)

 

REAL ESTATE WEEKLY
PWC goes national

NEW YORK, NY - Nearly 27 years ago, a dozen enterprising business and professional women working in the male-dominated construction industry formed Professional Women in Construction, or PWC, to help them combat the biases they faced daily on the job. That, as it turns out, was just the beginning.

Click here to read the full article  (November 15, 2006)

 

REAL ESTATE WEEKLY
Developers quartet hits high notes at PWC's scion forum

NEW YORK, NY - A quartet of developers from some of the City's most high-profile family firms -- Muss Development, The Durst and Trump Organizations, and Silvercup Studios -- drew a capacity crowd to the latest in Professional Women in Construction's (PWC) ongoing series of developers' forums: Scions of Real Estate, on October 12, 2006 at the General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen in New York City.

Click here to read the full article  (November 01, 2006)

 

REAL ESTATE WEEKLY
PWC Trade Fair will reflect building boom

NEW YORK, NY - On Wednesday, November 8, Professional Women in Construction (PWC) will host its annual trade fair centered on the theme "New York, New York -- It's A Wonderful Town." The fair -- which the PWC has hosted since 1990 -- will be tied to the rebuilding of lower Manhattan and the unprecedented construction activity taking in New York City.

Click here to read the full article  (September 27, 2006)

 

Professional Women in Construction
Women and Men Mix Business with Pleasure at Professional Women in Construction's (PWC) Golf Outing

WHITE PLAINS, NY - Business and pleasure. Networking and golf. The pairs are inseparable according to the men and women who played and mingled at the biannual golf outing sponsored by Professional Women in Construction (PWC) on September 26 at the Elmwood Country Club in White Plains, New York.

Click here to read the full article  (September 26, 2006)

 

REJOURNAL.COM
PWC's "Meet the Architects & Engineers" draws upbeat picture of region's future

NEW YORK, NY - On Tuesday, August 22, Professional Women in Construction (PWC) reprised its popular annual and newly expanded networking and table-top exhibit event, "Meet the Architects & Engineers," at Club 101 in New York City. As PWC president Lenore Janis said, "After years of celebrating the region's architects each August we realized the need to add the engineers to the mix. This new venue is giving all attendees access to entire C/A/E industry." Adding that "our honored guests represent multiple millions in work," she introduced the speakers.

Click here to read the full article  (September 26, 2006)

 

NEW YORK REAL ESTATE JOURNAL
PWC Transportation Forum foresees improved outlook for airline industry

NYC, NY - On Thursday, July 27, Professional Women in Construction hosted the latest in its series of Transportation Forums: "Trains, Planes & Automobiles" featuring a decidedly upbeat outlook on the airline industry. As series moderator William Fife, P.E., corporate vice president of DMJM Harris, summed up the mood of the breakfast meeting, "The airlines are finally coming back."

Click here to read the full article  (August 29, 2006)

 

Professional Women in Construction
HARDHAT NEWS
PWC's "Meet the Real Estate Industry" Draws Metropolitan Area and Global Leaders to Event

NYC, NY - Professional Women in Construction's (PWC) annual "Meet the Real Estate Industry" business networking event with table-top exhibits featured owners, developers, property managers and drew a large crowd from a wide spectrum of the construction industry as well as several financial institutions. The event was held on Tuesday evening, June 20th at Club 101 in New York City. PWC President Lenore Janis welcomed all to one of the organization's most popular events and introduced the guests of honor.

Click here to read the full article  (August 18, 2006)

 

Professional Women in Construction
HARDHAT NEWS
PWC Transportation Forum Foresees Improved Outlook for Airline Industry

NYC, NY - On Thursday, July 27th, Professional Women in Construction hosted the latest in its series of Transportation Forums: "Trains, Planes & Automobiles" featuring a decidedly upbeat outlook on the airline industry. As series moderator William Fife, P.E., corporate vice president of DMJM Harris, summed up the mood of the breakfast meeting, "The airlines are finally coming back." They are, at last, emerging from an "era of profitless prosperity" caused by skyrocketing costs in fuel and security that took its toll despite record-breaking passenger numbers.

Click here to read the full article  (August 18, 2006)

 

REAL ESTATE WEEKLY
Professional Women in Construction keeps getting stronger

NY, NEW YORK - In 1980, a dozen women met to explore ways to better their status in one of the last bastions of male domination: the construction industry.

They formed Professional Women In Construction (PWC), an advocacy and business networking organization dedicated to the advancement of women entrepreneurs, professionals and executives/managers in construction, architecture, engineering and related fields.

Click here to read the full article  (July 12, 2006)

 

Professional Women in Construction
HARDHAT NEWS
The Industry Salutes Remarkable Women of Achievement in Construction and Real Estate at PWC Event

Evelyn Mertens, PWC

NYC, NY - On Wednesday, May 10, 2006, Professional Women in Construction's (PWC) annual Salute to Women of Achievement luncheon drew an overflowing crowd to the Grand Ballroom of The Yale Club to applaud the accomplishments made by women in fields that were traditionally "for men only": real estate development, facilities management and construction. PWC Executive Vice President Theresa Vigilante paid tribute to "all the women in the room," pointing out that PWC has supported their efforts for over 25 years, and expressing her wish that there was room at the podium "for every one of you to take a bow."

Click here to read the full article  (June 09, 2006)

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June 9, 2008
Golf Outing

June 24, 2008
Meet the Real Estate Industry

July 31, 2008
Developers Forum breakfast

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