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Posted: March 26, 2024
2024 Women in Construction: Barbara Durante, Grassi
Construction Advisory & Accounting Sr. Manager
Grassi
“With over 30 years of experience advising construction industry clients, Barbara excels as a trusted advisor to her clients and is an active industry supporter. Her dedication, technical skills, community spirit and high-impact leadership merits recognition.” - Carl Oliveri, CPA, CCIFP, CFE, Partner, Construction Practice Leader at Grassi.
What do you like best about being a woman in the AEC industry? Through my involvement on the board of Professional Women in Construction-NYC and as a construction advisor, I enjoy working with companies and their employees to develop skills to grow their businesses. I especially love helping women early in their career to become more comfortable asking questions and networking.
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