Rick Kaplan Host of NEREJ/NYREJ Podcast interviews Pietro Barberi of GTL Construction in NJ. As Vice-President Pietro is responsible for management of the entire programming, planning, design, construction and move-in process from commencement through project closeout. He has managed the construction of live data center expansions, state-of-the art fitness centers and cafeterias, mixed-use residential projects, office interiors, and has been responsible for the implementation of leading-edge construction strategies. Pietro’s skills—combined with his dedication and “can-do” attitude—are valuable assets to GTL clients. Pietro brings solid expertise in just about every aspect of the construction life cycle to each of his engagements. Pietro has been involved with MEP infrastructure projects, as well as disaster recovery projects in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. He is responsible for all financial aspects of the firm including budget, cost control and management/mentoring of staff. He has extensive experience in negotiating material costs and terms with vendors/suppliers, prepared contracts with prospective clients and negotiated with executive-level members of financial institutions. Additionally, he works closely with the design team on each project, reviewing CDs, helping devise value-engineering solutions, conducting construction meetings and negotiating scope changes. All these qualities have assisted in delivering projects on time and within budget.

Rick Kaplan the host of NEREJ/ NYREJ Podcast Interview with Joe DiPompeo of Structural Workshop. Joe talks about the new regulations in NJ and NY for Facades and Parapets and when they should be inspected with the new regulations.

Rick Kaplan Host of NEREJ/NYREJ Podcast Interviews Steve Emerson sales manager for Norfolk Multi-Family. Steve talks about the multi generational family business that has seen tremendous growth from a plumbing supplier to plumbing, kitchen and bath cabinets for multi-family. Norfolk Multi-family is suppling multi-family property owners all over New England.

Rick Kaplan host of NEREJ/ NYREJ Podcast interviews Scott Baryyiewski president of South Shore Construction. He is active in the community and with several industry specific organizations. South Shore Construction specializes in Facade and parking garage ordinances.

Rick Kaplan host of NEREJ / NYREJ Podcast Interviews Harrison Klein Head of Marcus & Millichap / The Klein Group. Harrison runs a seven person brokerage team focused on industrial and office properties in New England. We've sold $200+ million in each of the past three years, approximately 20 sales per year. I am actively writing for NEREJ on capital markets topics. I graduated from University of Miami and have been in the CRE business for 12 years. We focus primarily with private clients with deal sizes in the $1-$20 million range. Harrison talks about the greater Boston Office and Industrial market.

Rick Kaplan Host of NEREJ / NYREJ Podcast Interviews Rhonda Wong CEO of OHMYHOME. Rhonda tells her story of how they developed and grew their company to where it is today. Ohmyhome, a Singaporean proptech company that has recently been listed on the Nasdaq. I would like to help inform an American audience on the benefits of investing in the Singaporean real estate market. Me and my sister, Race Wong, are entrepreneurs who founded Ohmyhome in 2016 with the goal of making housing transactions simple, efficient and affordable. In March of 2023 we had an IPO Listing on the Nasdaq, making it the first female-only founded proptech comapny in the US. Currently we operate primarily in Singapore and the Philippines.

Rick Kaplan host of NEREJ / NYREJ Podcast interviews Eric Brody of ANEX Real Estate Partners. With decades of experience as a builder and developer in the NYC mid-market multifamily sector, Eric founded ANAX Real Estate Partners last year – a privately-held, New York City-based real estate developer, lender, and investment firm. Given the current market, ANAX is providing much-needed capital and development expertise to distressed assets across New York City. Since traditional lenders have become more cautious over the last year, ANAX presents a unique opportunity for rescue capital by leveraging its proprietary technology, technical expertise, and industry relationships to adapt to the market cycle and fill the financial gap, resulting in a solution for struggling developers and investors. Eric intends to deploy $150-$200 million in rescue capital into stalled assets across NYC over the next 18 months. He stands firm in his belief that tailoring the correct rescue capital strategy to an asset can infuse it with the vital components for sustainable success.

Rick Kaplan host of NEREJ / NYREJ Podcast interviews Rick Tokarski of Tokarski Millemann Architects. Rick talks about the different designs and projects they have worked on how he enjoys when a client brings them a challenge. Rick would like to reach building owners and real estate developers and share information about design / architecture.