Collective Purchasing Power

Operates a purchasing group that delivers risk management and claims management services specifically for real estate owners and managers.

Offers 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.

Organizes 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.

Communicates state and local guidance on construction operations during emergencies such as the COVID-19 pandemic to member businesses to support compliance and continuity.

Provides a tool that enables manufacturers to identify architect-led projects and associated decision-makers to support product specification and brand visibility in construction projects.

Provides 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.

Provides members with discounted access to RSMeans Construction Cost books and other industry-specific resources to support project planning and estimating.

Provided 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.

Provides access to a membership directory enabling users to search for subcontractors, manufacturers, and suppliers by trade name to support competitive bidding and project procurement.

Offers 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.

Facilitates 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.

Offers 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.

Advances the interests of the building and construction industry in Central New York through representation and policy engagement.

Provides blueprint copying and scanning services, printing services for business materials (e.g., letterhead, business cards), and online or in-person ordering with free quotes available.

Regularly publishes Construction Contractor Magazine, with documented editions from Winter 2021 through Fall 2025, disseminating industry news and information to members.

Acts as the regional leader in gathering and sharing construction industry information, including through a weekly bulletin emailed to over 5,000 contacts from member firms for posting job openings, equipment sales, and company news.

Provides members access to an electronic plan room where they can view, download, print, and share construction plans, specifications, and addendums; supports pre- and post-bid project engagement with 90-day post-bid access and a project tracking program that notifies members of changes, addenda, and award results.

Provided health, dental, and life insurance benefits and services to member firms and their employees for over 40 years; partnered with OneGroup starting January 1, 2022, to continue offering a full range of employee benefit and risk management insurance services.