The last few years has given New York time to reflect on previous practices in all industries including effectively addressing New York’s building industry. Our industry experts will provide information related to what they are focused on including equity in building, safety and security measures, decarbonizing and climatizing, management of assets for capital and public-private projects, affordable/housing initiatives, etc. They will also discuss tools and new technologies that make our build's better.

New York is taking steps to meet its growing transportation infrastructure needs. From replacing old bridges to stepping up creation of an electric vehicle network, New York is fast-tracking its billion-dollar capital program that prioritizes reconnecting communities, rebuilding crucial links and improving resilience. Which of these top transportation projects are being prioritized and where are the opportunities for contractors? What are the new technologies that are impacting how we travel safely and timely, and ways we access information while doing so? And importantly, how are we handling the issue of safety when we are rebuilding our systems?

The opportunities for government contracts in New York are practically limitless. New York State and New York City have set forth bold efforts to increase contracting The Infrastructure bill has funds for high-speed internet, climate resiliency projects, energy grid improvements, transportation projects and environmental programs.  We discuss the biggest projects including public-private partnerships, new investment opportunities, and incorporating options for MWBEs, small businesses and vulnerable New Yorkers.

New York is in a constant state of rebuilding. What technologies, practices and developments can be harnessed to improve efficiency, health & safety measures, sustainability, and livability? What are the newest plans, ideas and programs for both affordable housing and sheltering people who are experiencing homelessness? How are we rolling out faster and more spread-out internet usage and what current plans are in the works for making our systems more accessible for all New Yorkers? How are new Public-Private Partnerships innovating rebuilding as we have always known it? And what are the newest job and MWBE opportunities in this sector?