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The Building Congress’ charitable arm, the New York Building Foundation, was invited by the New York City Fund for Public Schools to a special convening for funders of the Student Pathways program. The meeting highlighted the achievements of the program, and we heard first-hand the positive impact it has had on current students and alumni. It also showcased the critical need to expand the program to be able to serve more students. A year after entering the workforce, only 10% of NYC public schools graduates are earning a living wage, rising to just 25% within four years. Research shows that students who participate in career connected learning pathway and complete career aligned internships earn an additional $4,000-$7,000 per year. The Building Foundation is a proud supporter of the Office of Student Pathways Industry Scholars Program which provides paid internships for high school students. Click here to learn more about hosting an intern and introducing the next generation to careers in the building industry. https://lnkd.in/eJaM72ms

Your last chance to buy a Membership Directory ad is fast approaching! With contact information for nearly 500 organizations spanning every sector of New York's building industry, advertising in?the New York Building Congress Membership Directory is a great way to stand out and get noticed. The deadline to place an ad is April 8. For more information or questions, please contact Giancarlo Sapio at [email protected] or (212) 481-9230 ext. 115. Reserve your ad today! https://lnkd.in/dHjnyCQE

Check out our latest member news in the March 24 edition of Building Beat! ??? https://lnkd.in/dXg9FmAv

Our panel discussion at yesterday's Construction Industry Breakfast was featured on NY1 News. Metropolitan Transportation Authority Chair Janno Lieber addressed the federal government's congestion pricing funding threat. The piece dives into the program's benefits and the now-changed deadline U.S. DOT had imposed on cancelling it. Watch the segment here: https://lnkd.in/drB7pG7F

We were loud and proud at the Governor's congestion pricing rally this morning, joining dozens of other advocates in support of the game-changing program. "The numbers don’t lie: congestion pricing is delivering more revenue than expected, clearing our roads faster than anyone anticipated, and we’re not seeing the traffic spillover some predicted," said our President & CEO Carlo Scissura. "We can’t afford to delay this program for even one day. This is a critical, dedicated, recurring revenue source that the MTA needs right now—to keep New York’s economy strong and our communities moving." And keep the pressure up on funding world-class transit for NY's future by joining our campaign to tell Albany to fully fund the MTA in the state budget: https://lnkd.in/dCy7VEsc

At a pivotal moment for New York City’s transportation future, leaders from across the industry gathered at today’s New York Building Congress (NYBC) event to discuss the issues shaping the city. With the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s capital plan and congestion pricing at the forefront, U.S. Congressman and former Senator Tim Kennedy underscored the urgency of this moment, telling the audience, “There’s never been a more important time to be in this room than right now.” STV CEO and NYBC Chair Gregory Kelly introduced MTA President Janno Lieber, emphasizing the critical role of leadership in advancing New York City's infrastructure. Drawing a parallel to March Madness, Greg remarked, "The key to a winning team is a leader who can make sense among the chaos and keep everyone calm. Janno Lieber is our leader who provides that stability." He went on to say, "An enduring strength of New York is its ability to move people efficiently. Janno is strengthening our foundation of New York with his leadership at the MTA to keep all of us moving." STV remains committed to supporting initiatives that enhance mobility, drive economic growth and create a more sustainable future for all New Yorkers. Now is the time to invest, innovate and move forward together.

We'll be at a rally with Gov. Hochul for congestion pricing tomorrow. Here's what our President & CEO Carlo Scissura had to say about it: “The numbers don’t lie: congestion pricing is delivering more revenue than expected, clearing our roads faster than anyone anticipated, and we’re not seeing the traffic spillover some predicted. We can’t afford to delay this program for even one day. This is a critical, dedicated, recurring revenue source that the MTA needs right now—to keep New York’s economy strong and our communities moving.” See you there! All the info you need is in the image.

What a morning it was at our Construction Industry Breakfast! Our President & CEO Carlo Scissura walked the audience through our "Construction Outlook Update: Workforce Snapshot" report, showing a more diverse industry and higher earnings for households. We also heard from the new CEO of Gateway Development Commission (GDC) Tom Prendergast, and our Keynote Speaker, MTA Chair/CEO Janno Lieber (pictured). Our Chair Gregory Kelly and Carlo also launched our campaign to tell state legislators to fully fund the MTA. You can join that campaign with one click below to send them a pre-written letter telling them that New York runs on transit! Finally, thank to our co-hosts BRAVO - A Cooperative Company, HNTB, IUOE Local 15, The Petrova Experience & Thornton Tomasetti. https://lnkd.in/dCy7VEsc

Given how crucial fully funding the 2025-29 MTA Capital Plan is to our entire industry, city & region, we're asking everyone who sees this post today to do us a favor -- lend your voice to our advocacy! ? Clicking below will literally send a message to Albany that you want them to find full funding for the MTA in the state budget currently being negotiated. You'll be asked to enter your information, then click “SEND MESSAGE,” which will deliver a pre-populated note for you to the Governor & Lt. Governor, as well as your State Senator, Assembly Member and targeted officials who will be a part of the discussions. Depending on your local reps, you may be asked to provide a phone number to ensure you are a bot -- that's normal! ? Help us turn up the volume from all angles and show power in numbers! We've only got a week to make our case. And New York should not be forced to lose ground on providing a world-class transit experience for millions of commuters. No more summers of hell -- it's time to deliver better, safer, faster, cleaner, more reliable, more accessible transit for all New Yorkers! CLICK HERE TO TELL ALBANY... NEW YORK RUNS ON TRANSIT! https://lnkd.in/dCy7VEsc

We are thrilled to release our latest Workforce Snapshot report, highlighting a robust industry working hard to build an even better New York. New York’s state and city construction workforce is more diverse and earning more than ever before – with nearly 60% of both the state and city’s workforce reporting household incomes over $100,000 and workers under the age of 45 on the rise. Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/dDFPSdCa