Program

4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

SAFETY AWARDS CEREMONY

One of the most coveted awards in the industry, BTEA New York’s Safety Awards ceremony recognizes the outstanding safety and performance of BTEA New York members in construction. Join the Association in New York City and celebrate the 2022 Safety Leaders.

Keynote Speaker

Constadino ‘Gus’ Sirakis, P.E.
Acting Commissioner
New York City Department of Buildings

8:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.

Opening Session: Welcome to 2022 SAFEBUILD

2022 SAFEBUILD Opening Session launches the Forum with welcome remarks from BTEA New York’s President and CEO. The Association remains at the forefront leading the industry in safety and environmental standards, integrity, cost efficiency, productivity and value for improving the quality of life in New York City.

8:45 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

Reflections and Forecast: DOB & OSHA Report Card

Representatives from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration and New York City Department of Buildings will deliver the industry’s Construction Incident Report for the 2020-2021 fiscal year. In addition to last year’s incident report, receive a 2022 forecast on new standards in project safety, regulation and enforcement.

9:35 a.m. – 10:20 a.m.

Managing Pandemic Dynamics

How can you better manage your firm while navigating current pandemic conditions? Going beyond the City and State health regulations, key thought leaders discuss strategic resiliency planning and risk management, from mitigating supply chain issues and labor shortages to utilizing new technologies, to maximize efficiency and productivity.

10:25 a.m. – 11:10 a.m.

Your Safety Culture: Strategies to Increase Workforce Engagement

An engaged worker is a safe worker. This session will provide hands-on techniques and tools to boost workforce morale, promote safe work habits and encourage meaningful workforce engagement on your jobsites.

11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. &
1:35 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

VISIT THE EXHIBIT HALL

Visit the Exhibit Hall to connect with a range of exhibitors from across the construction industry. Collaborate on new technologies and safety innovations to implement on your jobsites or simply make connections for the future. Exhibitors will be on hand for the duration of the conference to facilitate conversations and share information about their firms.

12:05 p.m. – 12:50 p.m.

Best Practices to Handle Worker Impairment

In partnership with BTEA Northeast

BTEA New York and Northeast have teamed up to raise awareness of the growing substance use disorder crisis impacting the industry. This session builds on our collaboration for BTEA Northeast’s Second Annual Building Trades National Recovery Week.

This session will shed light on how to approach worker impairment on the job to keep your jobsites safe and drug-free.

The building trades industry faces unique challenges with the legalization of marijuana as well as the accessibility of other substances that affect worker impairment, causing major safety concerns and increased risk of accidents and injuries. Learn the best approaches for contractors to effectively approach impaired workers on the job.

12:55 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Public Perspectives: Law, Safety and Procurements

The City and State construction regulatory landscape is changing and, impacts the way your business procures public projects. During this session, representatives from New York’s agencies and authorities will identify the local laws and regulations that are impacting their respective procurement processes.