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Thank you to everyone who joined us for Anchin’s 20th Annual State of the Construction Industry event, and to the New York Building Congress, ACEC New York, and the Subcontractors Trade Association for all their support. We sincerely hope that you found the program insightful and the networking inspiring. We are delighted to have provided a platform to connect with industry leaders and emerging executives.

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We especially would like to thank our keynote, John Fish, Chairman and CEO of Suffolk Construction who delivered a forward-looking address on the state and direction of the construction industry, noting both persistent challenges and transformative opportunities.

He underscored the importance of rebuilding the American dream through housing affordability and workforce opportunity, noting that “everyone deserves to live the dream” and that homeownership remains its foundation.

We would also like to extend a thank you to our esteemed panel moderator, Johnny Evers, President and CEO, ACEC New York.

The panel following the keynote explored pressing issues facing New York’s construction industry amid political change, budget pressures, and evolving public priorities.

Carlo Scissura highlighted the importance of steady infrastructure investment and vigilance around public funding flows, while Felice Farber emphasized the challenge of balancing rising insurance and labor costs with maintaining fair wages and high-quality work. Elizabeth Crowley spoke to the economic vitality of unionized contractors and the need for a safe, modernized workplace, and Dev Awasthi underscored the urgent need to expand housing supply and affordability through strategic collaboration between government and industry.

Panelists agreed that the industry’s future will depend on attracting a younger, more diverse workforce, integrating technology to improve efficiency, and strengthening cooperation among contractors, developers, and public agencies.

For two decades, Anchin’s State of the Construction Industry event has provided a platform for leaders to share insights, collaborate, and chart the course for a stronger, more innovative construction landscape.

We look forward to seeing you again soon!