Annual Report 2016

New York Building Foundation

Serving as the charitable arm of the Building Congress, the New York Building Foundation has raised and distributed millions of dollars in pursuit of a dynamic program of research, education, and philanthropy. These efforts have focused on promoting the growth and well-being of the New York City building industry as well as the greater community of New York City residents.

The Building Foundation got its start by carrying out small renovation projects for community services centers and has grown considerably in its scope and impact.

Over its 18-year history, the Foundation's activities have expanded to include grants for educational programs aimed at developing interest in the industry among elementary and high school students; scholarships for students of all ages to pursue careers in the building professions and trades; programs to encourage clean, safe worksites, including a Construction Shed Design Competition in 2015 that was undertaken in partnership with the Building Congress Task Force on Innovation and Best Practices; and research on issues affecting both the building industry and the City's economic future. And in the times of greatest need, the Foundation has stepped up - with the establishment of the World Trade Center Memorial Fund in 2001 and the Hurricane Sandy Recovery Fund in 2012.

The Building Foundation relies on the support of firms and individuals committed to leveraging the building industry's talents and resources for the benefit of all New Yorkers. Every effort is made to attract widespread participation in Foundation activities and to publicize the voluntary contributions of the industry to the City of New York.

To learn more about the Building Foundation, please visit nybuildingfoundation.org.

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