SEAoNY Programs Committee Presents:
Crossroads of Construction: Perspectives from Structural Engineers and Construction Managers
DATE: Thursday, October 24, 2024
TIME: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
LOCATION: The Center
208 West 13th Street
Room 101
1 PDH Available
This insightful session delves into the collaborative world of structural engineers and construction managers, offering a comprehensive look at how these critical roles intersect to bring a project into fruition. The group of panelists will feature structural engineers and construction managers highlighting their experiences with working with each other. What do each side wished the other knew? How did we make our projects more seamless and less complex? Join us for what is sure to be an entertaining discussion.
Agenda:
6:00 - 6:30 PM: Registration and Networking
6:30 - 7:30 PM: Panel Discussion
7:30 - 8:00 PM: Q&A and Networking
Registration Fees:
SEAoNY Members* - $30
Non-Members - $45
*Members must log in to their SEAoNY accounts to receive membership discount on registration. (Students, did you know student membership is free?! Inquire about free student membership at admin@seaony.org)
Sustaining Members & Corporate Sponsors interested in using their free event registration should email admin@seaony.org for the registration code.
Registration ends Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Steve Reichwein joined Severud Associates in 2009 as an engineer after interning with the firm the summer before and has progressed to associate principal starting in 2024. Steve’s background in architectural engineering along with his design experience has enabled him to engineer his clients’ visions effectively, regardless of their complexity. Steve is a leader of the firm’s parametric and algorithmic design team, a group whose analyses inform critical engineering decisions for major projects. These include the immersive entertainment venue Sphere in Las Vegas, Nevada, and 20 Times Square and Madison Square Garden V–The Transformation, both in New York, to which Steve made significant contributions. His other challenging projects include the TSX Broadway and Palace Theater redevelopment, the high-rise office building One Vanderbilt Avenue, and the new East 97th Street campus of the Marymount School of New York, all in Manhattan. Steve represents the structural engineering profession within the Structural Engineers Association of New York (SEAoNY) as Treasurer and served as a former chair of the Programs Committee. He also serves the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) as a member of the ASCE 24 Flood Design and Optimal Structural Design committees. Steve is a past member of the ASCE 7-22 Wind Loads Subcommittee, Structural Engineering Certification Board (SECB) Credentialing Committee, and SEAoNY Codes and Standards Committee.
Adam Beckmann is a Principal at Thornton Tomasetti who splits time between the firm’s Newark, NJ and New York City offices. He has 13 years of experience in project management, field investigation, steel design, and reinforced and prestressed concrete design. In addition to daily project management roles, Adam also leads the structural engineering practice within the New Jersey Office. Adam has worked on a range of projects in aviation, commercial, mixed-use, hotel, residential and sports/entertainment sectors, but focuses mainly on the design of high-rise structures. His project experience includes notable projects such as 10 Hudson Yards, LaGuardia Airport Terminal B, and Rolex USA’s new NY HQ. Adam attended Villanova University where he received both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. He currently volunteers with Villanova’s Career Compass Mentorship Program and also serves as a professional advisor to the senior structural capstone classes at the University.
Yonaida (Yona) Karanovic is a Senior Project Manager at Hunter Roberts Construction Group, where she has successfully overseen a diverse range of projects since 2019. Yona holds a Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Civil Engineering and a Master of Science degree in Construction Management, both obtained from Stevens Institute of Technology. Yona is an Engineer in Training (EIT), reflecting her solid foundation in engineering principles. In her role, she is responsible for overseeing the engineering processes of complex projects, ensuring seamless coordination between design teams and specialty contractors. She is responsible for generating scopes of work for specialty contracts, managing the award process, and overseeing the shop drawing submittal process. As the primary liaison for clients, Yona expertly manages potential change orders, oversees the monthly requisition and billing processes, and ensures her clients receive regular, detailed updates on the progress of her projects. Beyond her technical skills, Yona is a motivated leader and an integral member of Hunter Roberts Construction Group’s Greater Place to Work for Women (GPWW) initiative. She actively hosts internal events that encourage young professionals to engage, speak up, and pursue continuous learning. Yona is also a member of Professional Women in Construction (PWC) and has been honored by Women Builders Council (WBC) as one of WBC’s Next Generation of Women Builders.
Pratik, an Associate Principal at DeSimone’s New York office, has been with the firm since 2012. He has over 18 years of experience in structural engineering with expertise in tall buildings, complex analysis, post-tensioned concrete structures, and structural forensics. He is currently managing several mixed-use developments in New York, Miami, Atlanta, and abroad. Recently completed projects in New York City include Rafael Vinoly’s 925-foot tower at 125 Greenwich Street, a residential development at Astoria West in Queens, the RIU and Hardrock Hotel towers in Times Square, and award-winning commercial buildings at 512 West 22nd Street and 860 Washington. Mr. Shah holds a Master of Science in Civil Engineering from Virginia Tech and a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from VJTI, Mumbai University.
Michael Kuritzky, LEED AP, joined Pavarini McGovern as a Senior Project Manager in March 2018, after previously working at Cauldwell Wingate and Tishman. With 16 years of experience in the construction industry, he has led projects across various sectors, including government, healthcare, commercial, and residential. Notable projects include the full gut renovation of the Thurgood Marshall Courthouse, the construction of a 12-story ambulatory care center for Montefiore Hospital, the overcladding and overbuilding of 399 Park Avenue, and the development of 200 Amsterdam, the second-tallest residential building on the Upper West Side. Currently, Michael is overseeing the renovation of Barnard College's Vagelos Science Center, which involves a full interior gut, a 14-story extension on the north elevation, and all new MEP services. The project is scheduled for completion in summer 2026. Michael holds a BS in Business from Syracuse University and earned his MBA from Fordham University.
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