Annual Report

Annual Report 2017

Committees and Councils

Architects Leadership Council (by invitation)
Composed of New York City's largest architectural firms, the Architects Leadership Council discusses and advises the Building Congress on design issues facing the industry and the city.

Co-Chairs
Andrea Lamberti, AIA, Rafael Viñoly Architects P.C.
Richard Southwick, FAIA, Beyer Blinder Belle Architects & Planners

Council of Presidents
The Council of Presidents includes leaders of industry organizations and associations who meet to discuss policy and broad issues affecting the industry.

Chairman:
Thomas Z. Scarangello, P.E., Thornton Tomasetti

Council of Industry Women
The Council of Industry Women provides industry women a forum to better communicate with one another and increase the impact of their collective voice. It includes leaders of industry women's organizations and women members of the New York Building Congress.

Co-Chairs
Aine M. Brazil, P.E., LEED AP, Thornton Tomasetti
Kathleen Culhane, Nontraditional Employment for Women

Council on Innovation and Best Practices
The Council on Innovation & Best Practices serves as a technical resource, forum, and advocacy group dedicated to advancing innovation and best practices within the New York City building industry and among all Building Congress members.

Co-Chairs
Carl Galioto, FAIA, HOK
Charles F. Murphy, Turner Construction Company
Feniosky Peña-Mora, NYC Department of Design and Construction
Thomas Z. Scarangello, P.E., Thornton Tomasetti

Energy (by invitation)
The Energy Committee focuses on pressing energy issues for New York City, including the need for additional electric generating capacity and ways to enhance energy conservation.

Co-Chairs
John J. Gilbert III, Rudin Management Company, Inc.
Frances Resheske, ConEdison

Government Affairs (by invitation)
The Government Affairs Committee seeks to solidify the Building Congress as a strong voice in government by steering its advocacy agenda consistent with the common interests of members and the industry as a whole; identifying legislative priorities and developing new bill ideas; strengthening relationships with elected and high-ranking government officials and staff on the city, state and federal levels; and by serving as a forum to discuss and formulate opinions on policy and legislation.

Co-Chairs
B. Dean Angelakos, CHA Consulting, Inc.
Lorraine Grillo, New York City School Construction Authority

Healthcare
The Healthcare Committee looks at the financing, design, and development of infrastructure for one of the largest sectors of New York City's economy. Particular attention is given to the city's public hospital system, new and proposed projects at major healthcare facilities, and innovative financing tools.

Co-Chairs
James T. Crispino, AIA, Atelier for Healthy Architecture
Joseph Ienuso, NewYork-Presbyterian
Richard Steimel, Lend Lease (US) Construction LMB, Inc.

Higher Education
The Higher Education Committee examines design and construction activity and trends in the higher education sector. The committee also explores ways the Building Congress can strengthen its advocacy of this sector's contributions to the city's construction market, quality of life, and economy.

Co-Chairs
Judith E. Bergtraum, The City University of New York
Lynne P. Brown, New York University
David M. Greenberg, Columbia University

Planning, Growth, and Sustainability
The Planning, Growth & Sustainability Committee monitors city and state economic development initiatives and key private sector development trends. The committee also considers the impact of regulatory procedures on economic development and opportunities for resource-conserving design and construction.

Co-Chairmen:
Maureen A. Henegan, Henegan Construction Co., Inc.
Kenneth D. Levien, FAIA, Levien & Company
Eli Zamek, Vornado Realty Trust

Public Building and Procurement
The Public Building & Procurement Committee monitors the New York City School Construction Authority, the New York City Department of Design and Construction, the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development, DASNY, and other builders of public facilities in New York City. The committee also focuses on efforts to make public procurement and construction practices more efficient and productive.

Co-Chairs
Husam Ahmad, P.E., HAKS
Mysore L. Nagaraja, Mysore Nagaraja Consulting, LLC
Elizabeth Velez, Velez Organization

Transportation and Infrastructure
The Transportation & Infrastructure Committee looks at the capital programs of the City of New York, the MTA, the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, the New York State Department of Transportation, and other government agencies responsible for building the city's core infrastructure. The committee also monitors relevant legislation and policy issues impacting the city's infrastructure.

Co-Chairs
Edwin L. Christian, International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 14-14B
Michael Cobelli, Skanska USA Civil Inc.
Michael J. Sweeney, HNTB Corporation

Young Professionals
The Young Professionals Committee expands on the Building Congress' efforts to attract, engage, retain, and develop the next generation of industry leaders through a range of activities, including networking with peers and senior industry professionals; establishing young professional development programs, activities, and mentoring; and increasing awareness of, and fundraising for, the New York Building Foundation.