New York Building Congress

We've added a special guest speaker for our Construction Industry Breakfast on March 20 -- and you won't want to miss him! Former MTA Chair Tom Prendergast is the new CEO of Gateway Development Commission (GDC), and will give welcome remarks offering his perspective on taking the reins of the biggest infrastructure project in America -- and what's next. Secure your tickets, tables and co-hosting opportunities here: https://lnkd.in/deVzUbMQ

We are in Albany today for the Joint Legislative Hearing for Transportation, where MTA CEO Janno Lieber is now testifying. We will deliver testimony later supporting full MTA Capital Plan funding, alternative delivery & more. And here's our new op-ed in Crain's touting how congestion pricing is working for NY: https://bit.ly/4hPto7D

This morning, our Healthcare & Life Sciences Committee heard from the team that designed and built Columbia University Irving Medical Center's Vagelos Innovation Laboratories, a first of its kind, fully electric research facility. Moderated by committee co-chair Raffaela Dunne, P.E. of VHB, the panel consisted of James Bickerstaff of LF Driscoll Healthcare, Patrick Burke of CUIMC, Carlos Cerezo Davila of KPF, and Jeffrey Rios, PE of WSP, with remarks from Georgina Lalli, AIA NOMA of KPF. This case study was an informative opportunity for NYBC members to learn about state of the art construction and planning methods to increase sustainability and comply with requirements set forth by Local Law 97. We'd also like to extend a special thank you to Batska Consulting for sponsoring today's meeting!

We're celebrating another work-a-versary! Our Executive Vice President Jeanine Badalamenti marks her 15th (!) year at the Building Congress this month! 🥳 🥂 Please join us in congratulating Jeanine, and thanking her for everything she does to keep us growing, thriving, and delivering for our members! #workmilestone #workaversary

Save the Date! ... ... for the Building Foundation's 17th Annual Premier Wine Dinner on Wednesday, April 2 at The Pool (99 E. 52nd Street). Join us for a seven-course dinner with wine pairings. It's always a fun night for a good cause! Tickets here: https://bit.ly/3CzUj8r

Check out our latest member news in the February 3 edition of Building Beat! 🏗️ https://lnkd.in/dRw4tRev

That's a wrap on our 2025 Albany Delegation Trip -- and what a visit we had! Our reception Monday evening brought out dozens of elected leaders from across the state, and we had the pleasure and privilege to hear from Gov. Hochul on her vision for the future. We then were back at the Capitol the next day to continue our conversations where we delivered our message of how government can support our industry. That included a housing roundtable with Commissioner RuthAnne Visnauskas, State Senator Brian Kavanagh & Assembly Member Alex Bores, as well as a meeting with the Governor's team and the Speaker of the Assembly Carl Heastie. We thank everyone who interacted with us in the fast-moving, but jam-packed 48 hours we spent in Albany, and look forward to our next visit next week to testify before the Joint Hearing on Transportation.

Save the Date! Our next Construction Industry Breakfast -- and the first of 2025 -- will be on March 20 at the New York Hilton Midtown. Tickets, tables & sponsorships are now available, and speakers will be announced soon. Secure your spot today! https://lnkd.in/deVzUbMQ

Our statement on today's U.S. Senate vote: "We welcome the confirmation of Transportation Secretary Duffy, and not only look forward to working with him to build a better America, but to pledge our assistance in being a resource for plotting a path forward. At the top of our list is reauthorizing the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Our nation’s crumbling infrastructure demands a renewed commitment from lawmakers of all political stripes to come together and act now to advance a new, robust plan that can reshape the nation’s physical landscape to bolsters economic resilience and confronts the demands of a changing nation. Our future depends on it." -- Carlo Scissura

We're all over New York's capital city on our 2025 Albany Delegation Trip! We began the day with our Welcome Lunch & Infrastructure Roundtable, sponsored by STV & our Chair Gregory Kelly, and featuring Transportation chairs State Sen. Jeremy Cooney & Assembly Member William Magnarelli, and NYS NYS Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez. We then held meetings at the Capitol with Sen. Jamaal Bailey, Senator Leroy Comrie, Sen. Kristen Gonzalez & Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal to discuss industry priorities, including MTA funding and workforce development. There's plenty more to come tonight and tomorrow as well -- stay tuned!