Past Events
STA meetings enable its members to stay on top of what’s going on in the industry as well as within the STA itself. STA General Membership Meetings are informative events, often with guest speakers who shed light on the important issues affecting its members.
In addition, we hold special industry-wide events throughout the year for our members such as the STA’s Annual Construction Awards Dinner, STA’s Annual Golf Outing, seminars focusing on various relevant industry topics, networking events and more.
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BUILDING BETTER TOGETHER! A DESIGN PROFESSIONAL AND SUBCONTRACTOR ROUNDTABLE
Thursday, March 17, 2022 | 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. | Zoom
On Thursday, March 17, 2022, STA and Columbia University hosted an important virtual roundtable discussion, Building Better Together! A Design Professional and Subcontractor Roundtable, to discuss Design Build. Participants identified the challenges and explored solutions to better facilitate a productive and collaborative dynamic between subcontractors and design professionals.
NYCHA’s 2022 CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2022 | 8:30 A.M.-10:00 A.M. | VIA ZOOM
On January 19, 2022, STA and New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) held a special presentation about the authority’s capital program. J. Steven Lovci, Executive Vice President of Capital Projects at NYCHA, provided a detailed presentation of upcoming construction projects for 2022 and information on the agency’s bidding and contract awards procedures.
What Should I Consider in My 2022 Business Plan?
Friday, December 3 I 8:30 a.m. -10:00 a.m.
Are You Ready For 2022? National and regional industry professionals share successful business planning practices for the new year.
Panelists will leverage industry-specific knowledge and insights to share tips and tools so your firm can better operate and stand out among your competitors. Topics will include: Developing your business plan, market diversification strategies, talent recruitment and retention, innovative technologies, success planning and more.
N.Y.C. Opening
Thursday, October 14, 2021 | 5:00 P.M. 8:00 P.M. | Club 101
On Thursday, October14, 2021, over 100 people attended STA’s N.Y.C Opening Awards Reception to recognize the companies, organizations and professionals who have contributed to helping us navigate the pandemic and rebuild our economy as we move into the City’s next chapter.
STA 2021 ANNUAL GOLF OUTING
STA hosted its 2021 Annual Golf Outing on Monday, July 19, 2021 at Wheatley Hills Golf Club in East Williston, New York. Over 100 golfers participated in a full day of friendly competition on the green as well as entered their chances to win raffle prizes.
STATE OF THE INDUSTRY: 2021 Project Forecast
The Association held their 2021 Annual General Membership meet on Thursday, June 10, 2021, entitled, “State of the Industry: 2021 Project Forecast,”. Industry leaders from top General Contracting firms, Architect and Engineering firms and the Public sector share an industry forecast, answering important questions: Where is the industry going? What projects are in the pipeline?
Look Back on the Discussion!
Scaffold Law Webinar: The Ugly Truth Behind New York’s Scaffold Law
Subcontractors Trade Association (STA) hosted an informative webinar on March 31, 2021 about Scaffold Law, sponsored by A.J. Gallagher & Co. The panel made up of insurance industry professionals reviewed contractor rights, best documentation practices, claim investigation and legal defense preparation.
Let’s Do Business! Virtual Speed Meetings
Subcontractors Trade Association (STA) hosted their General Membership Meeting and special programming, “Let’s Do Business! Virtual Speed Meetings,” on Thursday, February 11, 2021 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
This engaging event provided STA members and their guests with an update from the industry’s top General Contractors and Owners on upcoming contract opportunities. After the Opportunity Panel presentations, attendees participated in one-on-one, 10-minute meetings to facilitate new relationships and connect with the presenters and their firms.
Look at what’s in the pipeline for 2021!
Construction Policy 2021: STA Legislative Roundtable
On January 21, 2021, Subcontractors Trade Association (STA) hosted New York State legislators for an engaging roundtable discussion, Construction Policy 2021. During this important event, legislators reviewed policies and regulations that will impact New York’s construction industry in 2021 and beyond.
2020 Virtual Construction Awards Celebration
New Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2020 | 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
On Tuesday, November 17, 2020, Subcontractors Trade Association (STA) hosted its first ever 2020 Virtual Construction Awards Celebration, as they honor the construction industry’s top leaders, innovators and visionaries of the year. A successful night for the construction industry as over 200 attended the virtual celebration.
2020 General Membership Meeting
Managing Risk to Build Success
Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2020 from 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
On October 28, 2020, the Subcontractors Trade Association (STA) hosted a special discovery session for construction professionals at their Fall General Membership Meeting, with keynote remarks from New York State Governor David Paterson. Key thought leaders from the insurance and construction industries explored strategies for mitigating risk across many different areas of business operations. Attendees gained a deeper understanding how leading construction company owners are building their businesses in order to manage predictable and unpredictable situations arising during COVID-19 and into the near term.
WBC & STA 2020 GOLF OUTING
Date: Monday, October 5, 2020
Location: Wheatley Hills Golf Club
147 E. Williston Ave
East Williston, NY 11596
On Monday, October 5, 2020 Women Builders Council (WBC) and Subcontractors Trade Association (STA) will join forces to host their annual Golf Outing together at Wheatley Hills Golf Club in East Williston, New York. Join our industry’s leading women and men as they golf for sport and charity.
Public Sector Perspectives
A New Normal for Building New York
Date: Tuesday, August 4, 2020 | Time: 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) | Webinar
On August 4, 2020, STA hosted a virtual event with New York State’s leading public sector professionals for an important conversation on the future of public projects. Attendees participated in an interactive program dedicated to the future of the construction industry and the City and State’s economy.
STA VIRTUAL GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Tuesday, June 2, 2020 | 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Via Zoom
Join several of New York’s leading construction professionals as they examine what the construction industry needs to know today and into the near future.
Topics will include, how to prepare a ready-to-work workforce, maintaining a safe workplace, addressing increased construction costs, navigating the changing construction delivery methods and mitigating new and unforeseeable risks.
Your takeaway – what you need to do now in terms of planning for managing your team and your operations to move from emergency to recovery.
Look Back on What Was Discussed!
STA’S SECOND DESIGN PROFESSIONAL AND SUBCONTRACTOR ROUNDTABLE
Thursday, May 7, 2020 | 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Via Zoom
On May 7, 2020, STA brought subcontractors and design professionals together to address issues of concern that affect the construction process for both groups, as well as to develop strategies to better work together to deliver more efficient construction projects.
The conversation takeaway – participants discussed the economic impact of COVID-19 on the construction and related industries, as well as reviewed how the industry is changing and what barriers industry professionals will need to overcome to support their companies, their employees and clients.
Watch the Discussion Here
Breakfast Seminar – Transforming the Procurement Process
Thursday, March 5, 2020 | 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. | 1325 Avenue of the Americas 10th Floor New York, NY 10019
Join the Subcontractor Trade Association (STA) for an engaging seminar to learn how New York City’s new online procurement platform PASSPort will impact the way you do business. The Mayor’s O ce of Contract Services (MOCS) will also share more about their work and vision for the City’s procurement transformation.
Confirming Your Participation
This event is free for STA members and there is a $35 cost for non-STA members. To confirm your attendance, please email Samantha Sweeny at ssweeny@stanyc.com or call (212) 398-6220.
Show Me Solutions!
A Special Seminar for Managing Construction Contract Claims.
Tuesday, February 4, 2020
Location: Club 101 – 101 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10018
Led by leading legal and claim experts, this intensive session is designed for all construction industry professionals who want to better manage the claim process and apply strategic risk mitigation approaches during all phases of the construction project.
You will take-away an enhanced understanding of how to avoid claims and manage them more effectively and efficiently from the pre-construction phase through project closeout and commissioning.
HOLIDAY PARTY 2019
Thursday, December 5, 2019 | 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | CohnReznick, 1301 Sixth Avenue, 10 Floor, New York City
For more information Email ssweeney@stanyc.com
Come celebrate the end of another great year with the association!
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS
LET’S DO BUSINESS! STRATEGIC SPEED MEETINGS
Wednesday, October 16, 2019
Location: CohnReznick, located at 1301 Sixth Avenue, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10019
Join the Subcontractors Trade Association for our General Membership Meeting.
Annual Golf Outing
Monday, September 16, 2019
Location: Village Club at Lake Success, 318 Lakeville Road, Great Neck, NY 11020
Join us at our annual golf outing and enjoy a day filled with food, cocktails and raffles.
IMPACT 2019
CONTRACT CLAUSE IMPACTS ON YOUR PROJECTS
Tuesday, June 4, 2019 | 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Manhattan Manor, New York City
Location: 201 West 52nd Street, New York, NY 10019.
Join us on June 4, 2019 for STA’s Annual 2019 Membership Meeting at the Manhattan Club for Impact 2019: Contract Clause Impacts on Your Projects.
Participate in an intensive discussion with several of New York’s leading legal professionals and association general counsel moderated by STA Legal Counsel Henry L. Goldberg, Esq. to better understand how contract management is becoming as important as project management for project success.
With industry legal experts at the table, take-away practical strategies and insights on how specific contract clauses – even those that you considered non-negotiable – can be managed to mitigate risk and increase project success and profitability.
The goal of this engaging industry-wide discussion is to share industry insights on specific contract provisions and related legal issues that impact subcontractors’ projects, businesses and their bottom line. The discussion also addresses how subcontractors – regardless of trade – can better position their firms during the contract negotiation phase of a project for both public and private sector projects.
2019 Construction Awards Dinner
Thursday, April 11, 2019 | 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Grand Hyatt, New York City
Join the Subcontractors Trade Association (STA) on Thursday, April 11, 2019, for an elegant evening at the Grand Hyatt, as they honor the construction industry’s top leaders, innovators and visionaries during their 50th Annual Construction Awards Dinner.
ECONOMIC IMPACT 2019:
YOUR BUSINESS AND THE YEAR AHEAD
Wednesday, February 6, 2019 | 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm | Club 101, 101 Park Avenue, New York City
Through an interactive discussion, industry experts will share their project pipeline, new and emerging markets and new construction trends that will impact the industry in 2019 across different market sectors.
Sexual Harassment Seminar
Tuesday, December 11, 2018 | 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
1325 Avenue of The Americas, 10th Floor, New York City
To register, contact Samantha Sweeney at ssweeney@stanyc.com
This event is for STA Members only and there is no charge to attend. | Limited Availability
HOLIDAY PARTY 2018
Thursday, December 6, 2018 | 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | CohnReznick, 1301 Sixth Avenue, 10 Floor, New York City
Free for STA members – Email ssweeney@stanyc.com to register
Come celebrate the end of another great year with the association!
2018 GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
LETS DO BUSINESS! STRATEGIC SPEED MEETINGS
New Date: Tuesday, October 30, 2018 | Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | Location: Baruch College William & Anita Newman Conference Center
The Let’s Do Business! Strategic Speed Meetings will be for STA members only and will provide attendees with an exclusive opportunity to participate in 10-minute, one-on-one, meetings with senior procurement officials from prime general contracting firms in the public and private market sectors.
Prior to the one-on-one meetings, there will also be a networking dinner and refreshments.
Confirming your Attendance. If you are planning to attend the STA General Membership meeting on October 30th, please register online here. Once you have registered for the meeting, a member of our event production team, Sacks Communications will contact you to schedule your “one-on-one” speed meetings.
IMPACT 2018 SPOTLIGHT
Local Law 196 Update New Regulations on Fire Extinguishers and Construction Site Fire Protection
New Date: Tuesday, October 16, 2018 | Time: 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Location: COHNREZNICK LLP, 1301 Sixth Avenue, 10th Floor, New York City
– Local Law 196 – Updated Curriculum to be effective on December 1, 2018/June 1, 2019
– New NYC rule that updates FDNY requirements specific to portable fire extinguisher tags and practical information about construction site fire awareness, prevention and protection
Local Law 196 of 2017 requires certain workers and supervisors to receive safety training at construction sites that are required to designate a Construction Superintendent, Site Safety Coordinator or Site Safety Manager. The Department of Buildings has released the new Local Law 196 Site Safety Training Curriculum.
The new NYC rule that updates the requirements specific to portable fire extinguisher tags and commercial kitchen hood exhaust systems and the current requirements for fire protection during building demolition, construction and alterations.
2018 ANNUAL GOLF OUTING
Date: Monday, September 24, 2018 | Location: Village Club at Lake Success – 318 Lakeville Road, Great Neck, NY 11020
Time:
8:30 a.m. Registration
9:00 a.m. Breakfast
11:00 a.m. Shotgun Start
4:00 p.m. Cocktails
5:00 p.m. Buffet Dinner (Program, golf prizes & raffle follow)
Impact 2018 | Where the Work is
Date: Tuesday, June 5, 2018 | Location: Harvard Club of New York City
Meet several of New York’s leading construction managers who will share their project pipelines for the balance of 2018 and beyond.
- Learn more about new projects—going out for bid and on the drawing board
- Discover what new skills and talent CMs and GCs are seeking
- Find out the best way to introduce yourself to key decision makers
This meeting will also serve as the STA’s Annual Meeting, where the 2018-2019 Officers & Board of Directors will be elected.
52nd ANNUAL STA CONSTRUCTION AWARDS NIGHT
Date: Wednesday, April 11, 2018 | Location: Guastavino’s, 409 East 59th Street, New York City
Each year, STA holds our annual construction awards night and dinner to honor special people in both the public and private sectors, whose achievements and contributions have made a difference in the construction industry.
Sponsorship opportunities are available. Please contact STA at info@stanyc.com or 212-398-6220 for more information on sponsorship, journal advertisements or purchasing tickets!
2018 General Membership Meeting
Lets Do Business! Strategic Speed Meetings
Date: Tuesday, February 6, 2018 | Location: Baruch College William & Anita Newman Conference Center
Join the Subcontractors Trade Association for our General Membership Meeting on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at the Baruch College William & Anita Newman Conference Center, located at 151 East 25th Street, 7th Floor.
The Let’s Do Business! Strategic Speed Meetings will be for STA members only, and will provide attendees with an exclusive opportunity to participate in 10-minute, one-on-one, meetings with senior procurement officials from prime general contracting firms in the public and private market sectors.
Prior to the one-on-one meetings, there will also be a networking dinner and refreshments.
Confirming your Attendance. If you are planning to attend the STA General Membership meeting on February 6th, please register online.
IMPACT 2017 | DESIGN BUILD & YOUR BUSINESS
Date: Tuesday, November 14, 2018 | Location: CohnReznick LLP
Join the Subcontractors Trade Association (STA) on Tuesday, November 14th from 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. at CohnReznick LLP, for an engaging and informative breakfast forum on Design Build, its impact on your business and the top projects throughout New York State that are using the innovative project delivery method.
Design Build is revolutionizing the construction and design industry as we know it. The rising popularity of this innovative project delivery method has opened the door for a thought provoking conversation concerning subcontractors, general contractors, owners and consultants and their roles in projects utilizing the Design Build method of delivery. The goal of this breakfast forum is to familiarize attendees with the Design Build method, and educate them on the current Design Build projects active throughout New York State.
2017 Annual Golf Outing
Time:
8:30 a.m. Registration
9:00 a.m. Breakfast
11:00 a.m. Shotgun Start
4:00 p.m. Cocktails
5:00 p.m. Buffet Dinner (Program, golf prizes & raffle follow)
Location:
Village Club of Lake Success, Great Neck, New York, 11020