named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Legislative Advocacy
Advocates for reform of New York Labor Laws 240/241 (Scaffold Law), promotes infrastructure investment, and supports policies benefiting construction employers and taxpayers
Safety and Training Support
Offers on-site safety inspections, training programs, safety manuals, and early intervention protocols to improve workplace safety and compliance with OSHA and Code 59 regulations
Workers’ Compensation Safety Group #469
Provides construction employers with discounted premiums, excess insurance protection, and year-end cash dividends based on group underwriting performance; administered in partnership with Lovell Safety Management
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Industry Advocacy and Regulatory Engagement 1 activity
- Advocacy for construction industry employers and project ownersAdvocates at the state and federal level for legislation and regulatory reforms that benefit construction industry employers, project owners, and New York State taxpayers, including reform of New York Labor Law 240/241 (Scaffold Law) and issues related to workers' compensation and infrastructure investment.
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Regional Chapter Network Support 1 activity
- Capacity building and support for regional construction associationsProvides a collaborative forum and operational support to 10 regional affiliate associations across New York State, representing over 900 member companies, including facilitating information exchange on association management, developing joint programs, and supporting the dissemination of construction project data through electronic plan rooms.
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Union and Association Benefit Funds 1 activity
- Provision of workers' compensation insurance programProvides access to a low-cost workers’ compensation affinity program (Safety Group #469 managed by Lovell Safety Management) used by over 1,000 member contractors in New York State.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Direct employer support via staff assistanceProvides direct operational support to construction employers through staff assistance delivered via phone and email.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$210K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$175K83%
Investment income$22K10%
Other revenue$13K
expenses
Total expenses$139K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$554K
Cash$61K
Investments$493K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$554K
Liquid reserves47.8 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +152.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 12
- ALAN SEIDMAN — DIRECTOR
- BILL NEELY — DIRECTOR
- BRAD WALTERS — DIRECTOR
- DANIELLE PALERMO — DIRECTOR
- EARL HALL — MANAGING DIRECTOR, CEO
- JOHN HEALY — DIRECTOR
- JOSEPH BENEDICT — DIRECTOR
- KIM GAYLORD — SECRETARY/TREASURER, DIRE
- LAURA REGAN — DIRECTOR
- PHILIP REED — DIRECTOR
- RICK SCHMALZ — PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR
- TODD HELFRICH — DIRECTOR
relationships · 28
Who they work with
- BXNet Partner — International association of construction industry association executives from Canada and the United States.
- Builders Exchange of Rochester Partner — Organization represented by Kim Gaylord on the Board of Directors
- Builders Exchange of the Southern Tier, Inc. Partner — Organization represented by John Healy on the Board of Directors
- Construction Contractors Association Partner — Organization represented by Alan Siedman on the Board of Directors
- Construction Exchange of Buffalo & Western NY Partner — Organization represented by Joseph Benedict, Secretary/Treasurer of Building Industry Employers of New York State Inc
- Eastern Contractors Association Partner — Organization represented by Laura Regan on the Board of Directors
- Lawsuit Reform Alliance of New York Partner — Collaborates with Building Industry Employers on legal issues affecting New York builders, particularly reform of Labor Law 240.
- Lawsuit Reform Alliance of New York Partner — Legislative advocate for reforming New York Labor Laws 240/241, also known as the Scaffold Law.
- Lovell Safety Management Partner — Organization represented by William Neeley on the Board of Directors
- Lovell Safety Management Partner — Partner organization offering the Safety Group 469 workers compensation program exclusively to BIE members.
- Lovell Safety Management Partner — Partner organization providing workers compensation safety services (Group 469).
- Lovell Safety Management Co., LLC Partner — Partner organization that manages the Workers’ Compensation Safety Group #469 for BIE members.
- Lovell’s Safety Group 469 Partner — Partnership to provide workers compensation insurance through an affinity program for BIE members.
- Mechanics and Trades Exchange, New York City Network — Founding member group represented at the 1895 meeting to establish the state association.
- Member Associations Network — Member associations participate in the forum to exchange information on management and operations.
- New York State Concrete Masonry Association Partner — Organization represented by Nicholas Carparelli on the Board of Directors
- Northern NY Builders Exchange Partner — Organization represented by Philip Reed on the Board of Directors
- Regional construction associations Network — Supports 10 regional affiliate associations across New York State.
- Rochester Builders Exchange Partner — Organization represented by Kim Gaylord, Vice President of Building Industry Employers of New York State Inc
- Schmalz Mechanical Contractors Partner — Organization represented by Rick Schmalz on the Board of Directors
- Schmalz Mechanical Contractors Partner — Organization represented by Rick Schmalz, President of Building Industry Employers of New York State Inc
- Southern Tier Builders Association Partner — Organization represented by Brad Walters on the Board of Directors
- State University of New York Partner — Supports SUNY's long-term capital investment plan for construction projects on its campuses.
- Syracuse Builders Exchange Partner — Organization represented by Earl R. Hall, Managing Director of Building Industry Employers of New York State Inc
- The Builders Exchange, Buffalo Network — Founding member group represented at the 1895 meeting to establish the state association.
- The Builders and Building Supply Dealers Exchange, Rochester Network — Founding member group represented at the 1895 meeting to establish the state association.
- other statewide associations Partner — Collaborates with other statewide associations to promote beneficial legislation and oppose detrimental legislation for the construction industry.
- regional construction associations Partner — Supports regional construction associations and their members.
strategies · 5
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.
- Peer Network Exchange for Organizational Improvement 159 orgsmethodology: peer_network_exchangeBy facilitating peer learning and knowledge sharing among member associations, we improve organizational management and operational effectiveness because shared experiences and collective problem-solving strengthen individual and systemic performance.shared approach: Peer-Led Capacity Building →
- Coalition-Based Advocacy for Industry-Wide Policy Change 133 orgsmethodology: coalition_advocacyBy forming coalitions with other statewide industry associations, we advance policy goals more effectively because unified voices amplify influence and create broader legitimacy in legislative reform efforts.shared approach: Unified Industry Voice →
- Industry Unification to Strengthen Collective Influence 133 orgsmethodology: industry-unificationBy uniting construction employers across New York State, we increase industry influence to achieve collective benefits, legislative support, and executive collaboration because scale and cohesion enhance bargaining power and policy impact.shared approach: Unified Industry Voice →
- Legal Reform Through Comparative Negligence Advocacy 13 orgsmethodology: legal-reform-through-comparative-negligenceBy advocating for a shift from absolute liability to comparative negligence in Labor Law 240, we promote fairer legal standards because proportional liability better reflects actual fault and aligns New York with national best practices.shared approach: Collective Advocacy and Enforcement →
- Industry-Specific Risk Pooling for Improved Insurance Outcomesmethodology: industry-specific_risk_poolingBy organizing industry-specific safety groups, we improve insurance outcomes and risk management because construction-specific data and safety commitments reduce underwriting uncertainty and lower costs.