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more consistently across project phases, contributing practical solutions that aim to support both client objectives and broader industry progress that include the local communities and society.
The path forward
Looking ahead, climate policy is an opportunity to define a higher standard of building with integrity and intelligence. Achieving a low-carbon future will require high accountability among project teams, and measurable results.
For every construction leader facing the crossroads between business as usual and bold reinvention, the message is clear: how you build matters. And the smartest builders are already getting greener. We are all in this together! ■
Ken Colao www. cnygroup. com
Ken Colao is the Founder and CEO of CNY Group, a B Corp-certified construction management firm based in New York City. He was named EY( Ernst & Young) Entrepreneur of The Year ® for New York Region, in 2017 for Real Estate, Construction and Hospitality and currently serves as the Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors at New Jersey Institute of Technology. With over four decades of experience leading complex urban developments, Ken is a recognized advocate for sustainable building practices. He was named one of Crain’ s New York’ s Notable Leaders in Sustainability for 2024 and served as Champion of YPO’ s Construction Industry Network Global Sustainability Impact Awards in 2024 and 2025 and championed its first Digital Roundtable event on ESG as an Emerging Influence – a topic Ken is passionate about.
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