AAACE Presents "Structural Engineering Challenges: A Panel Discussion"

Structural Engineering Challenges: A Panel Discussion

AAACE - Albanian Americans in Architecture Construction and Engineering are excited to host an engaging panel discussion featuring three distinguished structural engineers who will share real project experiences, challenges they’ve faced in the field, and insights into the evolving landscape of structural engineering in NYC and Jersey.

Egla Qori, PE from AECOM is a Structural Engineer specializing in transportation and coastal resiliency projects across NYC and the U.S. Her work focuses on designing infrastructure that protects vulnerable waterfront communities while navigating complex utilities, multi-agency coordination, and climate-driven performance demands. As her featured project and part of AECOM’s Marine Structures team, she contributed to the Lower Manhattan Coastal Resiliency program, delivering solutions that balance durability, constructability, and community needs.

Niko Preku from Elevated Engineering NYC is an Associate specializing, among others structural engineering practices, in adaptive reuse and renovation projects, including transforming historic and landmark structures into modern residences. His featured project converts a religious temple into condominiums, highlighting challenges in integrating new systems into existing conditions.

Christopher Iftime from WSP is an Assistant Vice President working on high-rise and supertall steel and concrete towers across NYC. His expertise is on gravity and lateral systems, advanced modeling, and solving the unique engineering challenges that come with designing and constructing his featured project of a Midtown supertall structure.

Location: 159 W 25th St

Mark your calendar and be part of this engaging conversation!