Welcome to the BTEA
Established in 1903, Building Trades Employers’ Association (BTEA) is New York’s largest Contractor Association. BTEA serves as the construction contractor’s unified advocate for construction safety standards, professional development, government advocacy and communications.
In working with real estate owners, City and State government agencies, building trade unions and the public, BTEA continues to advance the next generation of solutions in the evolution of a construction industry that is increasingly productive, safe, sustainable, diverse, and provides the middle-class jobs that New Yorkers deserve.
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The BTEA Welcomes Its Newest Member Association
SafeSite USA
The BTEA is pleased to welcome SafeSite USA as a new Associate Member. SafeSite USA delivers advanced temporary access control, AI-enabled video surveillance, and a sensor platform—Attivo—integrated through its Top Flight system. Together, these tools provide enhanced visibility, stronger site control, and actionable jobsite intelligence.
Joe Covello, a longtime contributor to the Safety Committee through United Hoisting and Scaffolding, returns to further strengthen the relationships, collaboration, and shared knowledge that define the BTEA.
We look forward to working closely with the SafeSite USA team and to the innovation they will bring to our membership as we continue advancing safety, stability, and sustainable growth across New York’s union construction industry.
Leadership
Karen Grando
Treasurer
