ABOUT BTEA
Building Trades Employers Association (BTEA) is the construction contractor’s unified advocate for construction safety standards, professional development, government affairs and public relations. We are committed to fostering communication between public officials, public and private owners, labor and the general public.
The construction industry in New York is essential for a vibrant economy, as well as the creation of high-paying jobs and a stable middle class. BTEA’s activities are dedicated to creating a building environment that meets the highest standards, integrity, cost efficiency, productivity and value that contributes to improving the quality of life for all New Yorkers.
SAFEBUILD AT-A-GLANCE
Webinars
Hear from the industry’s key safety professionals and builders from New York State and across the country. These live and engaging presentations will happen in real time and provide you with valuable insights.
Interactive Exhibit Booths
Virtual chat, grab your materials, watch video presentations and interact with agencies, authorities and firms to learn about the latest safety technology and innovations.
Virtual Networking
Engage with other attendees at SafeBuild’s networking lounge. Connect and build meaningful relationships.
Meet BTEA’s Construction Safety Committee
Co-Chairs
William Dayton
Corporate Safety Director
E-J Electric Installation
Marcel Rhoden
Corporate Safety Director
AECOM Tishman
Committee Members
Robert Agresta
Gotham Construction
Anthony Berardo
Ronsco, Inc.
Boris Braverman
Eurotech
Chris Burczyk
Lendlease US Construction
Chris Connor
Five Star Electric
Rick Deere
Component Assembly Systems
Robert Ansbro
New York Roofing Company
Michael Bielawa
Lendlease US Construction
George Braun
Cauldwell Wingate Company
Belinda Butler
AECOM Tishman
James Covello
United Hoisting & Scaffolding
Don DeNardo
Suffolk Construction
Robert Azarian
Willis
Patrick Bien-Aime
AECOM Tishman
Edward Breeyear
Donaldson Organization
Matt Caruso
CRS Group
Edward Curtis
Safeway Atlantic
Tomasz Dering
Plaza Construction Corp.
Tracie Baugh
Schindler Elevator Corp
James Bifulco
Total Safety Consulting, LLC
Kenneth Buettner
York Scaffolding Equipment Corp.
Jed Coldon
Structural Steel Painters
Steven Davi
Allied Building Metal Industries
Karen Diemer
Bidwell Environmental
Erin DiFrancesco
Skanska USA
John Giancaspro
Skanska USA
Sean Grubert
W.D.F., Inc.
George Hauk
Total Safety Consulting, LLC
Henry “Hank” Kita
Subcontractors Trade Association.
Sal LaMantia
Cord Contracting Company
Stephen Forgione
Total Safety Consulting, LLC
James Giorgio
B&G Electrical
Emad Haq
Sirina Fire
Omar Jackson
JRM Construction
Robert Labbe
Zurick NA
William Lenczuk
Tudor Perini
John Fuller
Structure Tone, Inc.
Bud Griffis
New York University
Dorothy Harris
International Code Council
Jim Kane
Turner Construction Company
Priyanka Ladkani
Ashnu International
Kenneth Lumbrazo
Skanska USA
William Fulton
Skanska USA
Jan Grimsland
CNY Group
Keith Haselman
Structure Tone, Inc.
Ray Kettyle
AECOM Tishman Construction
John Lambertson
Welsbach Electric Corp.
Joseph Mannino
Skanska USA
Frank Marino
CRS Group
Colin Mathers
Navillus Contracting
Cailey Meagher
Jacobson & Company
Craig Noller
Building Contractors Association.
John O’Hare
Building Contractors Association
Miguel Padin
AECOM Tishman
James Marple
Arrowsight
John McCaffrey
Von Rohr Equipment Corp.
Jarrett Milligan
Skanska USA
Andrea Newman
Structure Tone, Inc
Sean O’Reilly
Pavrini McGovern
David Pepper
CNY Group
Mike Marrone
Lendlease US Construction
Aislinn McGuire
Contractors Association of Greater New York
Bill Miller
Five Star Electric
Patrick Oates
Jacobson & Company
Daniel Orlowski
Sciame Construction
Ramon Philpotts
Eurotech
Alan Mason
Hellman Electric Corp.
Shane McMorrow
Mechanical Contractors Association
Patrick Mills
Structure Compliance
Chris O’Donnell
Total Safety Consulting, LLC
Victor Pacheco
Plaza Construction Corp.
Steven Pirovolikos
Structure Tone, Inc.
Dennis Prude
CNY Group
Steven Schefler
Turner Construction Company.
Bradley Sussman
ADCO Electrical Corp.
Juan Urena
Component Assembly Systems
Harry Weidmeyer
Construction Safety Service
James Quent
Construction Safety Advisory Committee of NY
Shane Skennonto
Hunter Roberts Construction Group
Robert Torrieri
Component Assembly Systems
Andrey Vishev
City Safety Compliance
Philip Vogiatzoglou
Structure Tone, Inc
Chris Santulli
Turner Construction Company.
Wayne Smith
Fresh Meadow Mechanical
Mike Tucci
Schindler Elevator Corp.
Lisa Williams
Theodore Williams Construction
Matthew Yawger
Sweet Construction Group
Christopher Scala
Lowy and Donnath
Richard Solario
Suffolk Construction
Bill Tyson
General Contractors Association
Tim Walker
Arrowsight
Lee Zaretzky
Ronsco, Inc.
PRIOR EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
YOUR SAFEBUILD PROGRAM
Join Special Presentations
Hear from the industry’s key safety professional in New York State and across the country. These live and engaging presentations will happen in real time and provide you with valuable insights.
Attend Live and On-Demand Workshops
View live and on-demand workshop series, including Managing Your Risk, How to Build a Compliant Safety Plan and Safety Strategies from Top Builders and Professionals.
Fill Your Digital Business Briefcase
Download and store important digital downloads from public and private sector exhibitors. Stay organized, engaged and be prepared to follow up post conference.