HARTFORD, CT–Architecture, art and advisory firm, Svigals + Partners announced that firm Associate Alana Konefal, AIA, has been named President Elect of the Connecticut Building Congress, a group that fosters collaboration among building professionals to advance the construction industry.

The prestigious board position not only recognizes Konefal’s professional accomplishment and leadership in the architecture and design professions, but it also highlights her dedication to building connected communities through informed communications between design professionals and community stakeholders, says the firm.