About
Who We Are
SDA is the premier professional organization for A/E/C business operations, management, leadership, & corporate support services. With 60+ years of experience, SDA offers tailored education, design firm certification (CDFA), & knowledge to help members grow professionally. Whether you are an office manager, receptionist, HR manager, marketer, controller, or a little bit of everything,
What makes the SDA New York Chapter different?
The New York Chapter of SDA was established in 1985 and is the largest chapter in the SDA national organization. With 60 members, our firms are comprised of the leading AEC firms in New York City. SDA members are the core of the systems and processes of these AEC firms – the professionals who ensure the business success of their firms.
Manhattan’s geographic density means that almost all of our member firms are located in Manhattan, or easily reached by mass transportation, so that we are easily able to connect in person for events.
Most of our educational events are hybrid, which creates flexibility for our members. Many of our programs are also available virtually to SDA members across the country, which enhances our knowledge sharing.
Meet The Board
Kate English,
Elena Gutierrez, CDFA
Advisory Board
The SDA New York Chapter Advisory Board is a group of A/E/C industry experts who contribute their knowledge, wisdom, experience, and connections within the industry. The Advisory Board is a valuable resource to develop ideas, strategies and opportunities to assist SDA NY in achieving their mission.
The Advisory Board is composed of the following individuals who are recognized leaders in the AEC community:
New York Member Firms
Take your career to the next level with SDA. Our members represent a national network of business professionals who are advancing administrative best practices in prominent and forward-thinking firms in architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, construction and their related fields.
| Accu-Cost Construction Consultants, Inc. | KPFF Consulting Engineers | Robert Siegel Architects |
| Arnel Associates LLC | Langan | Rockwell Group |
| Beyer Blinder Belle, Architects and Planners, LLP | Lilker Associates Consulting Engineers PC | Ronnette Riley Architect |
| Carol Monahan Graphic Design | Magnusson Architecture and Planning | S9 Architecture |
| CetraRuddy Architecture DPC | MBB Architects | Silman |
| Cini-Little International, Inc. | MGDK Architects | Spacesmith |
| Dannible, McKee & Associates, Ltd. | Murphy Burnham & Buttrick, Architects LLP | Stark Engineering, DPC |
| Dattner Architects | Offit Kurman PA | Steven Holl Architects |
| Perkins Eastman Architects, DPC | The Brooklyn Studio | |
| Elizabeth Shriver Consulting | Platt Byard Dovell White Architects LLP | UAI |
| Ennead Architects LLP | Plumbline Operations | Vanderweil Engineers |
| Ferguson & Shamamian Architects | Risk Strategies | ZGF Architects, LLP |
Nationally
As the premier professional organization for the A/E/C industry, SDA advances management and administrative professionals through education, networking, and resources.
Professional Development. Personal Growth.
Develop Industry Related Skills And Knowledge.
The six core areas below are vital to better practice management in A/E/C firms and for SDA members to excel in the design industry. They are the pillars of our continuing education seminars, on-line resources, networking opportunities, and the Certification Program. Access On-Demand Learning through the National e-Learning Resource page.
Advance Your Career
With the support of SDA and access to our training, education and robust national network of chapters and online forums, you’ll become known as a go-to professional who can not only advocate for the best practice management principles, but implement and maintain them to continually grow your skills and add value to your firm.