2023 SAFEBUILD: Mental Health and Wellness Best Practices
Thursday, June 22, 2023 | 8:00a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
BTEA hosted its 2023 SAFEBUILD national industry forum on Thursday, June 22, 2023. The interactive event focused on mental health and wellness best practices and assembled the industry’s top safety experts to drive the conversation. BTEA also honored 2023’s leaders in construction safety for outstanding performance in Safety Innovation, Best Practices & Safety Culture, Project Safety, and Hardhat Safety. SAFEBUILD 2023 was a successful event in building a new safety culture.
2022 Transformative Projects
Tuesday, November 22, 2022 | 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Ziegfeld Ballroom, 141 West 54th Street, New York City
BTEA New York hosted its 2022 Transformative Projects awards reception on Tuesday, November 22, 2022. Hundreds of professionals gathered for a night of celebration and good company as the industry recognized projects that are reinvigorating and reimagining New York City.
2022 SAFEBUILD: Navigating a New Dynamic
Wednesday, April 27, 2022 – Thursday, April 28, 2022 | 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
This year’s Annual 2022 SAFEBUILD forum was held on a hybrid format. Part one of the program, BTEA New York held is Annual Safety Awards at Club 101 where over 100 attendees across the building trades industry joined together to celebrate the industry’s safety leaders. The second part of the program will be held virtually on Thursday, April 28 from 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Following the success of the previous year, the Association brings in fresh perspectives, including a dynamic session in partnership with BTEA Northeast, to help safety professionals and your business Navigate a New Dynamic following the nation’s continued recovery efforts from the pandemic.
Annual Safety Awards
April 27, 2022 – April 28, 2022
The program took place on Wednesday, April 27 from 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at Club 101, located at 101 Park Avenue in New York City, with an industry awards celebration of safety leaders. BTEA New York’s Construction Safety Committee recognized the outstanding safety and performance of its member in construction.
Infrastructure NOW!
Tuesday, December 14, 2021 | 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. | Virtual
TRANSFORMATIVE LEADERS AWARD RECEPTION
November 8, 2021 | 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Ziegfeld Ballroom, 141 W 54th St, New York, NY 10019
On November 8, 2021, Building Trades Employers’’ Association of New York (BTEA) hosted its Transformative Leaders event to celebrate the achievements of the construction industry. The Association recognized the leaders whose determination and guidance through the challenges of the past year transformed the industry, MWBE community and the City’s emergency response effort.
NEW WORK OPPORTUNITIES AT NEW YORK CITY
SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY
Thursday, June 17, 2021 | 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. | via Zoom
Building Trades Employers’’ Association (BTEA) and New York City School Construction Authority (NYC SCA) hosted a virtual event on Thursday, June 17, where attendees had the opportunity to meet NYC SCA’s new President and CEO, Nina Kubota, learn about the new provisions in the FY 2021-2025 SCA PLA and hear first-hand about the SCA’s Five Year Capital Plan 2021-2024, worth more than $19 billion!
SafeBuild
Thursday, April 29, 2021 | 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
On Thursday, April 29, over 500 people from across the construction industry registered to come together for the SafeBuild 2021 Industry Forum. This year’s Forum offered employees from both the public and private sector the opportunity to learn about how to manage weather on the job and dynamic safety practices. Attendees were able to connect with a variety of firms and agencies to find work and learn about the latest tools available for use in the industry.
Meet the Candidate with Maya Wiley
Wednesday, March 24, 2021 | 8:15 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Building Trades Employers’’ Association (BTEA) completed its Meet the Candidates series on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. In its final segment, BTEA hosted Maya Wiley, Civil Rights Lawyer and Racial Justice Advocate, answering pressing questions from the audience in a LIVE Q & A.
Meet the Candidates with Shaun Donovan
Tuesday, March 16, 2021 | 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
On Tuesday, March 16, 2021, New York City Mayoral Candidate Shaun Donovan spoke to BTEA membership. The former United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, spoke about his platform to run for Mayor and answered pressing questions from the audience during the LIVE Q & A.
Meet the Candidates with Eric Adams
Thursday, March 4, 2021 | 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Building Trades Employers’’ Association (BTEA) had Brooklyn Borough President, Eric Adams, for “Meet the Candidates” on Thursday, March 4, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. During this virtual mayoral forum series, attendees had the opportunity to hear his vision for the city as Mayor and ask questions LIVE.
Meet the Candidates with Andrew Yang
Wednesday, February 24, 2021 | 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
On Wednesday, February 24, 2021, Building Trades Employers’’ Association welcomed New York City Mayoral Candidate, Andrew Yang, an American entrepreneur, politician, philanthropist. He spoke and answered pressing questions from the Association’s membership. During this virtual event, Andrew Yang, shared his vision and plans for New York City’s construction industry as mayor.
Meet the Candidates with Raymond McGuire
2021 New York City Mayoral Race
Thursday, February 18, 2021 | 8:15 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
Building Trades Employers’’ Association (BTEA) welcome NYC Mayoral Candidate, Raymond McGuire for the Association’s third installment of Meet the Candidates on Thursday, February 18, 2021 from 8:15 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. Attendees had the opportunity to ask pressing questions during the LIVE Q & A.
Meet the Candidates with Kathryn Garcia
2021 New York City Mayoral Race
Thursday, February 4, 2021 | 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
On, Thursday, February 4, 2021, BTEA welcomed 2021 NYC Mayoral Candidate, Commissioner Kathryn Garcia of NYC Department of Sanitation, to speak and answer pressing questions from the Association’s membership. During this virtual event, Kathryn Garcia, shared her vision and plans for New York City’s construction industry as mayor.
Meet The Candidates
2021 New York City Mayoral Race
Wednesday, January 13, 2021 | 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Via Zoom
Building Trades Employers’’ Association (BTEA) welcomed its general membership to the Association’s first segment of Meet the Candidates on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. During this virtual event, attendees had the opportunity to meet the 2021 New York City Mayoral Candidate and New York City Comptroller, Scott M. Stringer, answering pressing questions from the audience in a LIVE Q & A.
Board of Governors and General Membership Meeting
Industry Update and Presentation
Thursday, October 22, 2020 | 8:30 A.M. – 10:00 A.M. | VIA ZOOM
On the morning of Thursday, October 22, 2020, Building Trades Employers’’ Association (BTEA) hosted a Board of Governors and General Membership Meeting that was sponsored by myComply. Over 100 members came in attendance receiving important association updates and news.
This virtual meeting also featured speaker Gregory Russ, Chair and Executive Officer of the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) for a presentation on their new program “A Blueprint For Change” – a long-term strategy for stabilizing New York City’s public housing and establishing a public housing preservation trust.
2020 Safety Update: Reopened, Renewed and Ready to Build
Thursday, September 24, 2020 | Time: 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
On September 24 2020, Building Trades Employers’’ Association (BTEA) and New York City Department of Buildings (NYC DOB) held an important update on the safety protocols, rules and regulations and policies that impact our members. This engaging virtual conversation provided important insights into the new “normal” for the construction industry, and how companies will continue to reopen throughout 2020.
Webinar: Labor Tracking for NYC Construction
Tuesday, April 28, 2020 | Time: 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Building Trades Employers’’ Association (BTEA) hosted an informative webinar about myComply and its system for tracking labor and managing compliance. Attendees gained a deeper understanding of myComply’s newly added features and functionalities to their solutions, many of which are exclusive to NY contractors.
myComply’s Programs
- myComply’s Company Compliance Manager Tool (Learn More)
- myComply’s Project Logs & Access Control Solutions (Watch Video)
- Distance Learning for Site Safety Training Courses with NYC DOB Approved Course Providers (Learn More)
2019 Construction Safety Awards
DOB Report Card 2019
OSHA Report Card 2019
2019 Construction Safety Award Winners
SAFETY INNOVATION
E.W. Howell
High Hazzard Binders |
PosillicoCivil Remote Video Auditing (RVA) — 45 Broad Street |
Skanska Female PPE |
Suffolk Construction
RiskX |
BEST PRACTICES/SAFETY CULTURE
Hellman Electrical Corp.
Safety Meeting Management Program |
Hunter Roberts
Change to Safety Culture, PPE Policy |
Turner Construction
Pre-Task Planning |
OVERALL PROJECT SAFETY
AECOM Tishman OneVanderbilt |
Lendlease/Beauce Atlas Company/Stonebridge Erectors New York Methodist |
Skanska Empire State Building 102nd Floor Observation Deck |
HARDHAT SAFETY
Chris Nunez E-J Electric Installation Co. |
Ian Munro E-J Electric Installation Co. |
CONGRATULATIONS TO THOSE WITH ZERO INCIDENTS!!!!
AECOM Tishman 18 6th Avenue Brooklyn |
Cauldwell Wingate JP Morgan Chase, 277 Park Avenue Café Project |
E.W. Howell Ronsco |
HONORABLE MENTION — HARDHAT DEDICATION TO
SAFETY
Michael Karayeanes
E.W. Howell |
116th Annual Leadership Dinner
Thursday, June 6, 2019 | 5:30 PM
Ziegfeld Ballroom | 141 West 54th Street | New York, NY 10019
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2019 Honorees
PAUL DARRAH
Director of Real Estate NYC
LORRAINE GRILLO
Commissioner New York City Department of Design and Construction President and Chief Executive Officer NYC School Construction Authority
HARRY MACKLOWE
Chairman/Founder Macklowe Properties
2018 Construction Safety Award Presentations
Local Law 196 Presentation
DOB Report Card 2018
FDNY Presentation
OSHA Report Card 2018
115th Annual Leadership Dinner
Thursday, June 14, 2018 | 5:30 PM
583 Park Avenue | New York, NY 10065
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2018 Honorees
HONORABLE ANDREW CUOMO Governor of New York |
SABRINA KANNER Executive Vice President, Design and Construction Brookfield Properties |
RICHARD KENNEDY President and Chief Executive Officer Skanska USA Building Contractors Association |
JOSEPH LEO President Atlantic Contracting & Specialties, LLC. Insulation Contractors Association |
THOMAS GESUALDI President Teamsters Local 282 |
JOHN MURPHY International Representative, United Association New York State Pipe Trades Officers |
PAUL FERNANDES Executive Director CCA Metro |
JOSEPH GEIGER Executive Secretary-Treasurer New York City District Council of Carpenters |
GRAHAM MCHUGH President Pro Tem New York City District Council of Carpenters |
MICHAEL CAVANAUGH Vice President New York City District Council of Carpenters |
JOHN DELOLLIS Executive Director Association of Wall Ceiling & Carpentry Industries |
DAVID MEBERG President Greater New York Floor Coverers Association |
JOHN O’HARE Managing Director Building Contractors Association |
WILLIAM SHUZMAN Executive Director and General Counsel Allied Building Metal Industries |