Langan's Nicole Rice Recognized as 2026 GlobeSt. Woman of Influence

Highlights

• Nicole Rice, Associate Principal at Langan, has been named a 2026 GlobeSt. Woman of Influence.
• Rice was recognized in the Consultant/Advisor/Independent Professional category.
• She has more than 20 years of environmental engineering experience and has supported redevelopment of over 1,000 sites nationwide.
• The award recognizes leadership, industry contributions, and community involvement within commercial real estate.

Recognition programs highlighting industry leadership continue to showcase professionals advancing environmental consulting and commercial real estate development. Langan announced that Associate Principal Nicole Rice has been selected as a 2026 GlobeSt. Woman of Influence, honoring her contributions to environmental engineering and redevelopment projects across the United States.

Environmental Engineering and Redevelopment Expertise

Based in Langan's Pittsburgh office, Rice has more than two decades of experience managing environmental engineering, site remediation, and redevelopment projects.

Her work includes overseeing environmental due diligence, brownfield redevelopment, and remediation services for commercial and e-commerce developments. Throughout her career, she has assessed or supported remediation efforts at more than 1,000 sites nationwide, helping clients navigate projects from pre-development investigations through construction.

Rice's experience spans environmental compliance and redevelopment strategies that support the reuse of previously developed properties.

Industry Recognition

The GlobeSt. Women of Influence Awards recognize professionals in commercial real estate for career achievements, industry leadership, contributions to advancing women in the profession, and community involvement.

The 2026 honorees were recognized during the organization's annual awards event held in Denver on July 13.

Rice received recognition in the Consultant/Advisor/Independent Professional category, reflecting her work supporting environmental engineering and redevelopment initiatives.

Why It Matters

For construction owners, developers, and environmental consultants, leadership in environmental due diligence and brownfield redevelopment remains essential to bringing complex commercial projects to market. Experienced environmental professionals help reduce project risk, address regulatory requirements, and prepare sites for redevelopment.

Industry recognition of professionals such as Rice highlights the growing importance of environmental engineering expertise in supporting commercial, industrial, logistics, and mixed-use development across the United States.

Source: Langan.