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The New York Building Congress, a broad-based membership association celebrating its 102nd year, is committed to promoting the growth and success of the building and construction industry in New York City and its environs.

Vision Statement

The New York Building Congress will lead the building industry – and the people who work within it – toward a more equitable, prosperous, and resilient future in New York and beyond. 

Mission Statement


The New York Building Congress provides a unique forum to advance an industry-wide agenda that strengthens New York's built environment. It does so by facilitating the collaboration of diverse stakeholders and communities, with a focus on economic and infrastructure development, job creation and professional exchange. 

MedallionOn behalf of more than 550 constituent organizations comprising more than 250,000 skilled tradespeople and professionals, the Building Congress supports sound public policy, promotes productive capital spending, encourages public/private partnerships and evaluates the implementation of major government projects.

To foster relationships and cooperation, the Building Congress sponsors consensus-building activities and encourages a free exchange of ideas among leaders of industry associations, businesses and the public sector.

The Building Congress promotes competence and productivity in the workplace, with special emphasis on public service, teamwork and partnership with government. Members are encouraged to conduct business with honesty, integrity, and a spirit of fair competition.

Organizational Values

 

  • Advocacy

 

 

  •  Civic-Mindedness

 

 

  •  Collaboration & Cooperation

 

 

  •  Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

 

 

  •  Innovation & Forward-Thinking

 

 

  •  Member Support

 

 

  •  Sustainability & Resiliency

 

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Help forge a common agenda for New York City’s building industry, working with the overall design, construction and real estate community

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