Spotlights

The new dynamics of restaurant dining - by Dennis Serpone

In the beginning, we ate because our bodies needed nourishment. Our Creator, with a sense of humor, built into our existence the need to eat in order to function. At some point, eating became a family thing where a man would bond with a woman, and it became his responsibility

Steady through the highs and the lows - by Thomas Sweeney and Christina Rouse

The Rhode Island commercial real estate market has remained steady, maintaining consistent activity despite fluctuations at the national level. While economic conditions have shifted, the state’s market continues to demonstrate resilience. The office sector remains stable but stagnant,

The outlook for industrial real estate is positive - by Julie Freshman and George Paskalis

As we move into the second quarter of 2025, the Rhode Island industrial real estate market shows continued signs of stability, steady growth and relatively low vacant rates in the 3% to 4% range for “modern” industrial buildings, as compared with a national average which ranges from

This week features
NEREJ's 2025 Spring Preview!

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2025 Women in Construction:
Christina Cimino, DJSA Architects

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? Our firm has been actively researching the impact of AI on the future of the A/E/C industry.

2025 NEREJ Women in Construction - Featured Woman-Owned Business: Frank O. Waterman & Associates Inc.

As a leader, what values or principles do you prioritize when guiding your team or making decisions? In the dynamic and ever-evolving landscape of business, the role of a leader extends far beyond the mere management of tasks and the delegation of responsibilities.

2025 NEREJ Women in Construction - Featured Woman-Owned Business: EB Williams Trucking

What inspired you to start your firm, and how has your vision evolved over the years?The inspiration behind all of this is one thousand percent my husband and it just motivated us more when we started our family.

2025 Women in Construction:
Samantha Washuk, PROCON

What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community? The project I’m most proud of is the one that I’m currently on – the Easterseals NH Military & Veteran Campus.

2025 Women in Construction:
Luiza Mills, Interstate Electrical Services Corp.

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 most recently proud of launching Interstate’s Assembler Apprentice Program, the first of its kind in Mass.

2025 Women in Construction:
Pamela Aybar, DiPrete Engineering

Who or what has inspired you most in your career, and what advice would you share with the next generation of women entering the A/E/C industry? My mom has been an incredible inspiration, especially as a hardworking immigrant woman in construction.