Barbara Kavovit

Barbara Kavovit is the founder and chief executive officer of Evergreen Construction. She has more than 30 years of experience leading complex commercial construction projects throughout New York City. This includes a strong background in design review, value engineering, cost estimating, project budgeting, procurement strategy, project scheduling, long lead items, general condition bidding and awarding of projects.

She has managed on-site operations, office and field personnel throughout her career. Barbara is uniquely capable of dealing with all trade professionals, exhibiting a complete understanding of various trades responsibility and scope. She has led Evergreen Construction on to complete some of the most high profile, detailed projects that have aggressive schedules.

Barbara will interface with Owners, Architects and Engineers as well as NYC Department of Buildings. She holds herself personally responsible and accountable for every stage of the construction process and the client’s total satisfaction. She is relentless in her pursuit of excellence.

Barbara has written three books, including her most recent novel “Heels of Steel” by Harper Collins.

Steve DiPietro

Steve DiPietro, brings to Evergreen Construction more than 40 years of construction experience. Throughout his career, he has managed complex commercial, institutional, and healthcare projects across New York City, collaborating with clients, architects, engineers, developers, contractors, and public agencies. At Evergreen, Steve leads the construction and estimating teams while providing hands- on oversight to ensure every project is delivered with exceptional quality, coordination, and attention to detail.