Annual Report 2002

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The Building Congress represents the interests of the greater building community of New York City and its environs through the membership of individuals, companies and organizations, including contractors, architects, engineers, unions, real estate managers, developers, owners and associations.

The Building Congress promotes the growth and success of the construction industry and the responsible development of the region, and strives to maintain and broaden the public’s confidence in the construction industry.

• The New York Building Congress involves a membership dedicated to honesty, integrity and fair dealing. This Statement of Ethics and Responsibility expresses the particular commitments expected of Building Congress membership. Membership in the New York Building Congress is voluntary. By accepting membership, a member commits to adherence to the principles set forth in this Statement.
• Members shall conduct all their business in an honest and ethical manner, abiding
  the requirements of laws and regulations.
• Members are committed to refraining from any act discreditable to the industry.

Councils and Committees

Architects Leadership Council
Composed of New York City’s largest architectural firms, members advise the Building Congress on key design issues facing the industry and the City.

Council of Presidents
The Council of Presidents includes leaders of organizations and associations from throughout New York’s design, construction and real estate community.

Economic Development Committee
Monitors and evaluates City and State economic development policies, procedures and incentives as well as conditions that impede or assist private-sector construction.

Energy Committee
Focuses on key energy issues for New York City and recently released a report entitled Electricity Outlook:A Call to Action that details the City’s need for additional electric generating capacity and enhanced conservation programs.

Environment Committee
Considers the impact of regulatory procedures on economic development, opportunities for resource-conserving design and environmental construction programs.

Communications and Membership Committee
Seeks to retain, upgrade, and increase membership support and involvement while contributing to efforts to promote the industry’s accomplishments.

Public Agency Council
Composed of leaders of Federal, State, City and regional infrastructure organizations in New York City, the Council promotes productive interaction between these organizations and senior industry representatives.

Public Buildings Committee
Reviews design and construction of institutional facitlities in New York City and helps the Building Congress express strong support for the funding of rehabilitation and construction.

Public Procurement Committee
Focuses on government procurement and public construction procedures with the purpose of finding ways to make the process more efficient and productive.

Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
Evaluates the City of New York Capital Budget and capital programs of the MTA, Port Authority
of New York and New Jersey, and the NYSDOT.

The Building Congress also creates ad hoc task forces to deal with specific issues as needed.