Programs & Services
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Committees & Councils
COUNCIL OF INDUSTRY WOMEN
The Council of Industry Women was designed to provide a platform to facilitate cooperation and coordination among the multiple women's organizations operating in the design, construction and real estate industry. The Council will serve as a vehicle to bring together the leadership of a wide array of successful organizations representing women involved in all facets of New York's building industry, including engineers, architects, construction workers, contractors, real estate professionals and transportation experts.
COUNCIL ON INNOVATION & BEST PRACTICES
The Council on Innovation & Best Practices identifies, evaluates, and recommends innovation and best practices throughout the industry with the goal of improving how New York City's built environment is designed and constructed.
ENERGY (By Invitation)
The Energy Committee focuses on pressing energy issues for New York City, including the need for additional electric-generating capacity and ways to enhance energy conservation.
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS (By Invitation)
The Government Affairs Committee seeks to solidify the Building Congress as a strong voice in government by steering its advocacy agenda in keeping with members and the industry as a whole; identifying legislative priorities and developing new bill ideas; strengthening relationships with elected and high-ranking government officials and staff on the City, State and federal levels; and by serving as a forum to discuss and formulate opinions on policy and legislation.
HEALTHCARE
The Healthcare Committee looks at the financing, design, and development of infrastructure for one of the largest sectors of New York City's economy. Particular attention is given to the city's public hospital system, new and proposed projects at major healthcare facilities, and innovative financing tools.
HIGHER EDUCATION
The Higher Education Committee explores ways the Building Congress can strengthen its advocacy of design and construction activities in the higher education sector.
PLANNING, GROWTH & SUSTAINABILITY
The Planning, Growth & Sustainability Committee monitors City and State economic development initiatives and private sector development trends. The committee also considers the impact of regulatory procedures on economic development and opportunities for resource-conserving design and construction.
PUBLIC BUILDING & PROCUREMENT
The Public Building & Procurement Committee monitors the New York City School Construction Authority, New York City Department of Design and Construction, New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development, DASNY, and other builders of public facilities in New York City. The committee also focuses on efforts to make public procurement and construction practices more efficient and productive.
TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE
The Transportation & Infrastructure Committee looks at the capital programs of the City of New York, MTA, the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, New York State Department of Transportation, New York City Department of Transportation, and other government agencies responsible for building the city's core infrastructure. The Committee also monitors relevant legislation and policy issues impacting the city's infrastructure.
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
The Young Professionals Committee expands on the Building Congress' efforts to attract, engage, retain, and develop the next generation of industry leaders through a range of activities, including networking with peers and senior industry professionals; establishing young professional development programs, activities, and mentoring; and increasing awareness of, and fundraising for, the New York Building Foundation.
