To join one of the Committees or Councils, please click here.
You can also contact Vice President of Programming and Foundation,
Alanna Draudt at adraudt@buildingcongress.com with any questions.
ARCHITECTS LEADERSHIP COUNCIL (by invitation)
The council is composed of New York City’s largest architectural firms, members discuss common issues and advise the Building Congress on key design issues facing the industry and the city.
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CONSTRUCTION LAW COMMITTEE
The Construction Law Committee focuses on topical legal issues impacting the industry. The committee is composed of in-house general counsel and senior representatives from law firms working on behalf of Building Congress member firms. Its mission is to advance legislative and intra-industry legal issues that are collectively viewed as important to the industry, share best practices and pursue policies that will be advantageous to all Building Congress members.
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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 community. 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.
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COUNCIL OF PRESIDENTS (by invitation)
The Council of Presidents includes leaders of industry organizations and associations who meet to discuss policy and broad issues affecting the industry.
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COUNCIL ON INNOVATION AND 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.
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EDUCATION, ARTS & CULTURE COMMITTEE (EAC)
The EAC Committee explores ways the Building Congress can strengthen its advocacy of design and construction activities in the educational, arts & cultural sectors.
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ENERGY & SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE
The Energy & Sustainability Committee focuses on pressing energy issues for New York City, including the need for additional electric-generating capacity and ways to enhance energy conservation. The committee also considers the impact of regulatory procedures on economic development and opportunities for resource-conserving design and construction.
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HEALTHCARE & LIFE SCIENCES COMMITTEE
The Healthcare & Life Sciences 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 and life sciences facilities, and innovative financing tools.
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PUBLIC BUILDING & PROCUREMENT COMMITTEE
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.
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TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE
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, and other government agencies responsible for building the city’s core infrastructure. The Committee also monitors relevant legislation and policy issues.
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YOUNG PROFESSIONALS COMMITTEE (YPC)
The YPC expands on the Building Congress’ efforts to attract, engage, retain, and develop the next generation of industry leaders. The YPC is committed to fostering up-and-coming talent and developing future industry leadership.
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