SAFEBUILD 2026
Thursday, May 14th, 2026 | 8:00 am – 1:30 pm.
SAFEBUILD 2026, hosted by the Building Trades Employers’ Association (BTEA), was held on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at Penn 2 in New York City. The sold-out event brought together owners, contractors, labor leaders, safety professionals, and public officials from across New York’s construction industry for a day of programming centered on jobsite safety and innovation.
This year’s theme, “Next-Gen Safety,” recognized that the future of safety will be shaped by the decisions being made across the industry today — and called on the full breadth of the industry to raise that standard together.
2025 Leadership Gala
Tuesday, November 25th, 2024 | 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
The Building Trades Employers’ Association (BTEA) proudly hosted an evening celebrating the people and projects shaping New York’s future. Joined by industry leaders and special guests, the event honored BTEA’s continued commitment to safety, professional development, and construction excellence across the city.
SAFEBUILD 2025
Wednesday, May 14th, 2025 | 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
SAFEBUILD, hosted by BTEA New York, was held on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, bringing together leaders from across New York’s construction industry for a powerful day focused on jobsite safety and wellness.
This year’s theme, “All In It Together,” underscored a shared commitment to protecting the lives of the men and women who build our city.
The event featured keynote conversations, interactive panel discussions, and valuable networking moments with owners, builders, subcontractors, union leaders, and agency partners — all united around the goal of creating safer, healthier jobsites across the five boroughs.
2024 Leadership Gala
Tuesday, November 26th, 2024 | 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
The BTEA 2024 Leadership Gala united New York’s construction community and distinguished guests for a memorable evening celebrating the industry’s accomplishments. The event honored the innovation, dedication, and impact of those shaping the city’s skyline and future, offering opportunities to connect, reflect, and look ahead with shared purpose.
2024 SAFEBUILD: Best Practices & Innovation
Thursday, June 27th
BTEA conducted the 2024 SAFEBUILD national industry forum on Thursday, June 27, 2024. This year’s forum, themed “Best Practices and Innovation,” brought together leading safety experts for a dynamic exchange of ideas. The event emphasized innovative strategies and best practices in the realm of mental health and wellness within the industry. BTEA also celebrated this year’s frontrunners in construction safety, awarding achievements in Safety Innovation, Best Practices & Safety Culture, Project Safety, Hardhat Safety and the inaugural category of Mental Health Wellness Advocacy. SAFEBUILD 2024 marked another step forward in fostering a progressive safety culture in construction.
BTEA Albany Day of Action
Monday, May 13th
On May 13th, the BTEA met with State Senate and Assembly leadership in Albany to advance legislation that will help NYC produce world-class public projects more efficiently!
Alternative Project Delivery Breakfast
Thursday, February 29 | 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
The BTEA held a special networking and informational session to learn about Alternative Project Delivery.
Alternative Project Delivery methods for public works, particularly CM Build and Progressive Design Build, have the potential to dramatically reduce project timelines and budgets.
BTEA’s 120th Anniversary
Tuesday, November 21 | 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Celebrate BTEA’s 120th Anniversary on Tuesday, November 21, at Cipriani 42nd Street!
Join New York’s construction industry leaders – along with some very special guests – as we recognize the BTEA’s contributions to New York.
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.