New York Building Congress Releases Report Detailing Member Projects Nationwide, Spotlighting Billions of Dollars of Activity

For Immediate Release: March 18, 2021

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New York Building Congress Releases Report Detailing Member Projects Nationwide, Spotlighting Billions of Dollars of Activity

Building Congress Surveyed Membership on Construction and Development Projects to Spotlight Impact of NYC Building Industry Across the Country

Building Congress Members are Currently Delivering More Than $653.1 Billion in Projects Nationwide

New York, NY (March 18, 2021) — The New York Building Congress today released a report highlighting its members’ construction and development projects that are in progress and in the pipeline in all 50 states. New York Building Congress Across America demonstrates that despite one of the most devastating years for the nation’s economy, New York’s building industry still represents billions of dollars of activity throughout the country. Building Congress members and partner organizations are currently delivering more than $653.1 billion in large-scale infrastructure and development projects across the United States.

“From skylines to small towns, America continues to evolve because of the hard work and dedication of the building industry. Our country is continually improved by the structures brought to life by Building Congress members and the industry as a whole,” said Carlo A. Scissura, President and CEO of the New York Building Congress, and Elizabeth Velez, Chair of the New York Building Congress and President of the Velez Organization. “Through each project, they collaborate with local firms, create jobs and boost regional economies. Now more than ever, we must invest in our country’s infrastructure. Working together, we can build not only a better New York, but a better America for all.”

The Building Congress surveyed 73 member organizations working on projects across the United States over the past three years, between January 1, 2018 and March 1, 2021. Based on the survey results and information from Dodge Data & Analytics, New York Building Congress Across America highlights the range of projects that Building Congress members are working on in every state, including the Salt Lake City Airport in Utah, Elgin O’Hare Western Access in Illinois, major campus renovations at West Virginia University and The Perelman Center in New York.

Of the Building Congress members surveyed, 49 organizations are performing work outside of New York State, and 45 are working outside of the Northeast. Based on the U.S. Census Bureau-designated regions:

• 44 percent of total projects are located in the Northeast, valued at $262.6 billion;
• 27 percent of projects are located in the South, valued at $171.9 billion;
• 17 percent of projects are located in the West, valued at $147.4 billion; and
• 12 percent of projects are located in the Midwest, valued at $71.2 billion.

Leading in total project count and value, the top five types of projects are commercial, transportation, education, environmental public works and residential. The states with the highest total value of Building Congress member projects are:

• New York State, with 4,230 current projects valued at about $66.5 billion and 1,383 upcoming projects valued at about $95.9 billion.
• Texas, with 926 current projects valued at $19.8 billion and 490 upcoming projects valued at $21.6 billion.
• California, with 780 current projects valued at $44.5 billion and 662 upcoming projects valued at $46.4 billion.
• Massachusetts, with 680 current projects valued at $18.1 billion and 318 upcoming projects valued at $22.5 billion.

For 100 years, the New York Building Congress has advocated for investment in infrastructure, pursued job creation and promoted preservation and growth in the New York City area, but the work of members and the critical issues facing the building industry extend beyond the Tri-state region. Building Congress members and the construction industry create what communities need and positively impact the lives of all Americans by building homes, businesses, essential infrastructure and more.

The New York Building Congress boasts a membership of more than 550 organizations representing over 250,000 professionals. From family-owned contracting companies to public authorities to multi-national design firms, the diverse membership has an outsized impact on the country’s built environment. Across America, Building Congress members work on the developments and infrastructure systems that create jobs and boost the economy.

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About The New York Building Congress:

The New York Building Congress, a broad-based membership association celebrating its 100th year, is committed to promoting the growth and success of the construction industry in New York City and its environs.

Learn more about the New York Building Congress at www.buildingcongress.com.