Past Events

2022 Transformative Projects

Tuesday, November 22, 2022 | 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Ziegfeld Ballroom, 141 West 54th Street, 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 first part of the program will take place on Wednesday, April 27 from 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at Club 101, located on 101 Park Avenue in New York City, with an industry awards celebration of safety leaders. BTEA New York’s Construction Safety Committee recognizes 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

1. myComply’s Company Compliance Manager Tool (Learn More) 
2. myComply’s Project Logs & Access Control Solutions (Watch Video)
3. 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

BEST PRACTICES/SAFETY CULTURE

OVERALL PROJECT SAFETY

HARDHAT SAFETY

CONGRATULATIONS TO THOSE WITH ZERO INCIDENTS!!!!

HONORABLE MENTION — HARDHAT DEDICATION TO
SAFETY

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