NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN FOR BTEA NEW YORK’S TRANSFORMATIVE PROJECTS AWARDS

On November 8, 2022, BTEA New York is hosting its Transformative Projects Awards Reception, celebrating projects that are reinvigorating and reimagining New York City.

Nominations for the coveted awards are now open, and the submission deadline is Monday, August 15, 2022.

Click here to nominate a Transformative Project

BTEA NEW YORK’S EFFORTS TO AMMEND CARLOS LAW

Carlos Law, a Construction Safety Bill, is awaiting Gov. Kathy Hochul’s signature. BTEA New York President & CEO Louis J. Coletti recently wrote a letter to the Governor, urging changes in the bill and raising concerns about its potential impact on minority and women-owned contractors.

Coletti was featured and quoted in multiple news outlets on these reform efforts.

Read the New York times article here

Read the letter to the Governor here

BTEA NEW YORK PRESIDENT & CEO LOUIS J. COLETTI SHARES CONSTRUCTION INSIGHTS WITH CRAIN’S NY BUSINESS

Coletti’s recent interview shed light on the outlook of the construction industry in New York City, the impact of supply chain disruption and rising costs, BTEA New York’s legislative efforts to combat those challenges and more.

Read the interview here

LETTER IN OPPOSITION TO LEGISLATION ON SAFETY REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

BTEA New York sent a letter of opposition to State Legislators about a bill they passed to establish a Contractor Safety Registration Requirement for public works projects. BTEA New York voiced concerns about the bill’s unnecessary duplication of a Safety Registration.

Read the opposition letter here

Building Trades Employers Association of New York (BTEA New York) is the construction contractor's unified advocate for construction safety standards, professional development, government affairs, public relations and fostering communication between public officials, public and private owners, labor and the general public. Realizing that a construction industry is essential to the vibrant future of New York City, its activities are dedicated to a building environment meeting the highest of environmental standards, integrity, cost efficiency, productivity and value that contributes to improving the quality of life in New York City. BTEA New York represents 26 Construction Manager, General Contractor, Subcontractor and Specialty Trade contractor associations with over 1,200 individual contractor members.

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