Architecture

Lauren Alger31, Director of Sustainable DesignSTVNew York City More than a year after serving as a virtual delegate for Architecture 2030 at the 2023 UN COP28 annual climate summit in Azerbaijan, Lauren Alger remains energized to tackle the industry’s biggest

The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee released draft bipartisan legislation May 8 to solicit feedback on ways to revamp the Federal Emergency Management Agency without abolishing it altogether. But that step was nearly overshadowed in a week in which

Jennifer Mahan32, AssociateThornton TomasettiNew York CityJennifer Mahan knows that as a young Black female resilience engineer deeply involved with diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in the construction industry, this is her moment to speak truth to the issues she

Alex Belkofer39, Senior VDC DirectorMcCarthy Building Cos.St. LouisArmed with a dual degree Bachelor of Science in Architecture and Construction Systems Management from Ohio State University, Alex Belkofer could have chosen a career in either architecture or building. He chose

Steve Burke39, Senior Director, SustainabilitySuffolkBostonAs a sustainability professional who has worked on both project design and construction at Boston-based construction management firm Suffolk, Burke easily moves from one to the other and interacts well with peer professionals on both

Larisa N. Escalle39, Rail and Transit Lead, Northern CaliforniaGHD Inc.Concord, Calif.After 15 years working in rail and transit sector design, Larisa Escalle has reached a level in her career when her experience and portfolio of work speaks for itself,

Ethan Walton36, Project DirectorMcCarthy Building Cos. Inc.DenverWith a master’s degree in strategic management and a combination of technical and people skills, Walton may have found the recipe for success.A job tying rebar and placing concrete for a family friend’s

Anthony Valdiosera38, CEOVST Engineering Inc.Oakland, Calif. As CEO of VST Engineering Inc., Anthony Valdiosera says he has committed the firm to supporting solutions to solve the construction industry’s No. 1 challenge: recruiting and retaining the next generation of skilled workers.“Right

Wesley Southall37, Department managerBurns & McDonnellRoanoke, Va.Serving as mechanical department manager in the firm’s aviation and federal group, Southall leads a 20-person team working for a variety of large clients and project types. These include the Naval Facilities Engineering

Adrian Russell36, Director of Supplier DiversityShiel Sexton Co.Indianapolis While Adrian Russell has participated in landmark projects in Indianapolis that include Lucas Oil Stadium, Gainbridge Fieldhouse and the Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Hospital, one that stands out most to him is