Annual Report 2017

Ethics and Responsibility

The New York Building Congress promotes the interests of the greater building community of New York City and its environs through the membership of individuals, companies, and organizations, including contractors, architects, engineers, unions, real estate managers, developers, owners, and associations. The Building Congress supports the growth and success of the construction industry and the responsible development of the region and strives to maintain and broaden the public's confidence in the construction industry.

The Building Congress involves a membership dedicated to honesty, integrity, and fair dealing. This Statement of Ethics and Responsibility expresses the particular commitments expected of Building Congress membership. Membership in the Building Congress is voluntary. By accepting membership, a member commits to adhere to the principles set forth in this Statement.

1. Members shall conduct all their business in an honest and ethical manner, abiding by the requirements of laws and regulations.
2. Members are committed to refraining from any act discreditable to the industry. Consistent with this commitment, members shall not:
   1. knowingly violate laws and regulations;
   2. knowingly offer false testimony to any governmental or other regulatory body or official;
   3. offer or make any payment or gift to a public official, or a person employed by a potential customer or client, with the intent of influencing the recipient's judgment in connection with an existing or prospective project in which the member is interested;
   4. accept payment or gifts that are intended to influence their judgment in the case of members serving in a public capacity or representing the interests of their employer;
   5. knowingly allow unsafe practices that could jeopardize the safety, health, and welfare of workers or the public; and
   6. knowingly allow practices that discriminate against individuals or companies based upon race, gender, age, creed, sexual orientation, or national origin.
3. Members should embrace the spirit and letter of the law governing their professional affairs and should promote and serve the public interest in their personal and professional activities.
4. Organizational members are free to set standards applicable to them.