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The 2025 Above & Beyond: Women

We’re proud to see Veronika Sikorski recognized by City & State New York for her leadership and advocacy in the scaffolding industry. As the first woman president of the NYC Special Riggers Association and the only active woman special rigger in the city, Veronika continues to break barriers while championing safety, integrity, and progress. With over two decades of experience and a legacy rooted in the trade, she exemplifies what it means to lead from the top—literally and figuratively.

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Trailblazers in Construction

Congratulations to Veronika Sikorski, CEO of ELM Suspension Systems Inc., for being named one of City & State New York’s 2025 Trailblazers in Construction. As a licensed special rigger and president of the NYC Special Riggers Association, Veronika leads with expertise, passion, and a commitment to safety and innovation. Under her leadership, ELM has thrived as a certified women-owned business, providing critical suspended scaffolding solutions across New York City. She continues to shape the future of the industry through her work with the Department of Buildings’ Code Review Committee and as a voice for women in construction.

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Navigating the Boys' Club: A Woman's Journey in the Scaffolding Industry

In a recent episode of Her Success Story with Ivy Slater, Veronika Sikorski, CEO of ELM Suspension Systems Inc., shares her journey navigating the scaffolding industry as a second-generation leader in a male-dominated field. From stepping into the family business to becoming president of the NYC Special Riggers Association, Veronika discusses leadership, innovation, and the importance of female representation in construction. Tune in to hear how she’s breaking barriers, shaping industry standards, and inspiring the next generation of women in the trades.

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Eugene Sikorski, 82, passed away on November 22, 2025, on Staten Island, New York

Eugene Sikorski, 82, passed away on November 22, 2025, on Staten Island, New York. He died peacefully at home, surrounded by his family.

Eugene was born on February 6, 1943, to Teodor Sikorski and Helena (née Czarniecka) Sikorski in Sobolewo, Poland. He graduated from Warsaw Polytechnic in 1966 with a degree in mechanical engineering.

A funeral mass will be held at 8:30AM on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at St. Charles Borromeo Church at 19 Sidney Place, Brooklyn, New York 11201

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