Annual Report 2017
Member Success Stories
Cassone Leasing, Inc. – Lisa Cassone, Executive Vice President
"Joining the New York Building Congress has been a game changer. As a small, woman-owned business in a team-driven industry, our success depends on developing trusted relationships and brand recognition. Being a Building Congress member has provided Cassone with access to the same circles as the most prominent companies in the industry and to public officials at all levels of government. Through networking at Building Congress events and thanks to introductions facilitated by their staff, we have gained far greater name recognition, been exposed to a wide range of exciting business opportunities, and created some terrific new partnerships, including an exclusive deal with a large general contractor whose CEO I met at the New York Building Foundation's Annual Premier Wine Dinner. We couldn't ask for a better return on our investment in Building Congress membership."
Leslie E. Robertson Associates (LERA) – Elias Matar, Partner
"As a long-time member, LERA has always appreciated the great value of Building Congress events, research, and policy updates. Recently, we decided to get more involved at the committee level, which has helped us focus our networking efforts pertaining to sectors of interest. For example, our participation on the Healthcare and Higher Education Committees has enhanced our existing connections; helped us develop new relationships with owners, architects, and engineers active in these sectors; and led to an increase in requests for proposals. Our rewarding experience motivated us to join additional committees focused on Planning, Growth & Sustainability as well as Public Building & Procurement. We are also encouraging our younger engineers to join the new Young Professional Committee, so that they can start building their own peer-to-peer networks in the industry."
NK Architects – Michael Gorman, Director of Project Development
"NK Architects joined the Building Congress because it is the leading advocacy, research, education and networking organization serving New York City's design, construction and real estate industry. What distinguishes the Building Congress the most is the caliber of its members; the unparalleled level of participation in its programs by the city's foremost institutions; and the intelligent and meaningful networking that is a core part of all Building Congress functions. The organization's events have allowed me to cultivate relationships with potential clients and colleagues, and its committee meetings are a terrific business development resource because they attract a wide range of public and private sector industry leaders. The fact that each committee is co-chaired by 'C suite' executives further attests to the importance, value, and relevance that top industry leaders place on Building Congress involvement."
