irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0NETWORK AND TRAINING. APPROXIMATELY 2,000 SERVED.
- #2 $0MANAGEMENT SERVICES/LABOR RELATIONS. APPROXIMATELY 3,000 SERVED.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Management Services / Labor Relations
Provides support and guidance to members on labor relations and management issues; served approximately 3,000 individuals in 2023.
Network and Training
Facilitates industry networking and professional development events for construction professionals; served approximately 2,000 individuals in 2023.
OSHA Certification and Safety Training
Offers discounted OSHA certification and safety training classes to member firms to support compliance and workplace safety.
Online Planroom
Provides continuous, up-to-date information on construction projects out for bid from local, state, and federal agencies, architects, engineers, and private owners in the Rochester MSA and major projects across New York State.
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Construction Industry Standards and Contractor Support Services 2 activities
- Member directory and subcontractor search servicesProvides access to a membership directory enabling users to search for subcontractors, manufacturers, and suppliers by trade name to support competitive bidding and project procurement.
- Online planroom and construction project information servicesOffers 24/7 online access to construction project plans, specifications, addenda, and bid opportunities across New York State and Northern Pennsylvania, including real-time updates, bid tracking, and nightly email alerts tailored to user-defined criteria.
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Member-Focused Advertising Services 1 activity
- Advertising and marketing services for members and industry partnersOffers advertising opportunities including one-time or annual placements in its weekly newsletter, employment ads across digital platforms for six weeks, and targeted advertising for professional service providers to reach the full Robex membership.
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Student Career Readiness and Internship Placement 1 activity
- Construction Career Day eventOrganizes an annual Construction Career Day featuring construction site tours, industry panel discussions, a career fair, and a Lego build competition to engage students and promote careers in construction.
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Industry Trade Association Services 1 activity
- Construction industry communication and advocacy during emergenciesCommunicates state and local guidance on construction operations during emergencies such as the COVID-19 pandemic to member businesses to support compliance and continuity.
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Union-Affiliated Trade Apprenticeship & Training 1 activity
- Discounted OSHA and safety training programsProvides discounted OSHA 10, OSHA 30, silica dust, lead, and electrical safety training classes to members in the commercial, industrial, and governmental construction industry in western and central New York.
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Member-Exclusive Resource Access 1 activity
- Discounted access to construction cost data and resourcesProvides members with discounted access to RSMeans Construction Cost books and other industry-specific resources to support project planning and estimating.
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Mentorship and Professional Development Programs 1 activity
- Industry-wide training and networking outreachProvided training, networking, and professional development programs to approximately 2,000 individuals in the construction industry, and management and labor relations support to approximately 3,000 individuals.
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Professional Certification and Continuing Education 1 activity
- Member education and professional development programsOffers a range of training programs and events for construction industry members, including blueprint reading certificate programs with Alfred State, the Supervisory Training Program (STP) in partnership with AGC of New York, legal seminars on NY regulations and MWBE certification, and business services seminars on topics such as contracts, labor rules, taxes, and technology.
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Construction Industry Professional Development & Networking 1 activity
- Networking and relationship-building eventsFacilitates social networking among members of the commercial construction industry through events such as a 135th birthday celebration happy hour and other gatherings to strengthen professional relationships.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Contact Watch List for product specification outreachProvides a tool that enables manufacturers to identify architect-led projects and associated decision-makers to support product specification and brand visibility in construction projects.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$1.56M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$1.05M68%
Investment income$98K6%
Other revenue$408K
expenses
Total expenses$1.50M
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$901K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$3.83M
Cash$162K
Investments$3.07M
Liabilities$352K
Net assets$3.48M
Liquid reserves25.9 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue -7.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIMBERLY GAYLORD | PRESIDENT | 40 | $181K |
board members · 23
- ABBY REINHARD — BOARD MEMBER
- ALAN TURNER — BOARD MEMBER
- ANTHONY DITUCCI — VICE-CHAIRMAN
- BRIAN KELLY — BOARD MEMBER
- BRIAN O'SHELL — TREASURER
- DAVID COOPER — BOARD MEMBER
- EDWARDE KUROWSKI JR — BOARD MEMBER
- ERICH POSTLER — CHAIRMAN
- GREG VANGELLOW — BOARD MEMBER
- JOEL DIMARCO — BOARD MEMBER
- JOHN MILLER — BOARD MEMBER
- KEVIN FOY — BOARD MEMBER
- KEVIN PEARTREE — BOARD MEMBER
- LEE SOMMERMAN — BOARD MEMBER
- MARK MANCUSO — BOARD MEMBER
- MELISSA JAMES-GESKA — PAST-CHAIRWOMAN
- MICHAEL SEAMAN — BOARD MEMBER
- RANDY SICKLER — BOARD MEMBER
- THOMAS PARKES — BOARD MEMBER
- THOMAS RENAUTO — BOARD MEMBER
- TIMMOTHY PULLIS — BOARD MEMBER
- VICTORIA DAMON — BOARD MEMBER
- WES MARCHAND — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 21
Who they work with
- Al Sigl Community of Agencies Partner — Staff member Jessie Cocquyt participates in event committees for this organization.
- Alfred State Partner — Partner institution offering blueprint reading certificate programs.
- American Cancer Society Partner — Staff member Kim Gaylord is on the committee for the American Cancer Society Relay for Life.
- Associated General Contractors of New York State Partner — Partner organization co-hosting the Supervisory Training Program.
- Bolaños Lowe PLLC Partner — Provides legal updates on federal and state leave legislation related to COVID-19 for ROBEX members.
- Brown & Brown Insurance of Rochester Partner — Partner organization offering health and dental insurance plans to members.
- Build New York Online Planroom Network — Member organization collaborating within a statewide network to share construction project information.
- Builders Exchange of Rochester Network — Not-for-profit organization serving the construction industry since 1888, with over 550 members across all sectors.
- Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Partner — Staff member Kim Gaylord is on the committee for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Finest Ontario County Habitat for Humanity Women's Build; staff member Jessie Cocquyt sits on event committees for this organization.
- Fortress Financial Partner — Provider of business and retirement planning services to members and their employees.
- Habitat for Humanity Partner — Staff member Kim Gaylord participates in the Women's Build event organized with Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and Habitat for Humanity.
- Hero’s Brewing Company Partner — Partnered to co-host a birthday celebration and launch a special beer, with proceeds supporting a construction worker scholarship.
- Livingston Associates Partner — Title sponsor of the 7th Annual Construction Career Day in 2026.
- Momentum Fleet Group Partner — Partner providing discounted vehicle purchasing programs for members.
- NYS Division of Small Business & Technology Development Partner — Shares resources related to SBA disaster loans with Builders Exchange members.
- New York State Department of Labor Government — Provides updated guidance on New York’s COVID-19 Paid Family Leave Benefits for member employers.
- OSHA Government — Relies on OSHA guidance to inform members about workplace safety protocols during the pandemic.
- ROBEX Network — THE BUILDERS EXCHANGE INC operates as ROBEX, providing advertising and sponsorship services to members and non-members in the construction industry.
- Robex Network — Member of the Robex network providing access to construction project and bidding information.
- Rochester area law firms Partner — Partner organizations co-hosting legal seminars for members.
- U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Government — References EEOC technical assistance on employment laws related to COVID-19 for member guidance.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Collective Purchasing for Cost Reductionmethodology: group_purchasing_consortiumBy forming group purchasing consortia, the organization reduces health insurance costs for members, because aggregating buying power increases negotiating leverage and lowers per-unit expenses.
- Contractor-Led Training Modelmethodology: contractor_developed_trainingBy using training curricula developed and tested by contractors for contractors, the organization improves supervisory skills and on-site leadership, because peer-developed content ensures relevance, practicality, and higher adoption in real construction environments.
- Experiential Workforce Developmentmethodology: experiential_learningBy providing students and job seekers with direct exposure to construction professionals and active worksites, the organization promotes career pathways in construction, because experiential learning increases engagement and real-world readiness more effectively than classroom-only models.
- Member-Driven Industry Supportmethodology: member_driven_service_modelBy leveraging member-driven services and shared information networks, the organization strengthens construction industry capacity and community development, because collective input and access to aggregated resources improve project outcomes and professional engagement.