The Building & Realty Institute is one of the largest construction, development and real estate-related industry trade associations in New York State to support your business.
The Building & Realty Institute is one of the largest construction, development and real estate-related industry trade associations in New York State. We exist:
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To improve the image of the industry and its relationship with government and the community.
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To promote relationships among builders and real estate business owners to the mutual advantage of the industry.
Upcoming Events
BRI October General Membership Meeting – “From Crisis to Green Opportunity: Sustainable Westchester and the Green Business Partnership”
BRI November General Membership Meeting — NY Assemblyman David Buchwald
Realty Councils
Apartment Owners Advisory Council (AOAC)
The AOAC is composed of apartment building owners, managers and allied businesses. The groups join together to protect their rights and the earning power of their properties. The association monitors realty issues on a local, state and national level.
Cooperative and Condominium Advisory Council (CCAC)
Running co-ops and condos is a complicated and multi-faceted job. The purpose of the CCAC is to broaden and sharpen the knowledge of board members to meet this challenge. The CCAC helps its members with a variety of educational, information, lobbying and referral services.
Advisory Council of Managing Agents (ACMA)
ACMA is proud to emphasize its code, the efforts associated with it and the members of the association who strive to provide clients with the highest level of professional service. The council provides a number of membership services to help managers run their properties more efficiently.
Builder & Remodeler Councils
Home Builders Advisory Council (HBAC)
Whether it’s dealing with local, state or county governments, relationships with sub-contractors, suppliers and/or professionals, or the complicated aspects industry members face in our region, the HBAC consistently works for its membership.
Commercial Builders Advisory Council (CBAC)
Commercial developers/builders and property owners/managers face a series of complex topics. The CBAC helps analyze those issues. Membership in the CBAC entitles industry representatives to emphasize their concerns on those matters.
Remodelers Advisory Council (RAC)
RAC is comprised of businesses involved in the rehab, remodeling, redesign and renovation of single family homes, co-ops, condos and apartment buildings. The RAC focuses on building codes, solar energy regulations, HVAC, engineering and other issues pertinent to the remodeling industry.
Suppliers/Service Providers Advisory Council (SSPAC)
SSPAC membership is open to any firm or corporation, consultant or professional engaged in an industry or business that and serves, or is engaged in, consulting, or providing services to the following: residential or commercial real estate planning, construction and development, rehabilitation, renovation, remodeling and improvement of commercial realty, or homes and apartments, cooperatives, condominiums, homeowners associations and planned unit developments and those who operate or management real estate.
Radio Shows
Constructive Conversations with The Builders Institute (BI)
“Constructive Conversations with The Building and Realty Institute (BRI)” made its debut on Talk Radio 77WABC on February 8th. The half-hour radio show – which covers issues and topics of interest to the building, realty and construction industry, as well as the general business community – airs every Saturday from 8 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Learn More Building Knowledge with The Building and Realty Institute (BRI)
The show highlights members of the association and their respective contributions to the building, realty and construction industry; and will run on Fridays from 11:30 a.m. to 12 noon hosted by Jeff Hanley, Associate Executive Director of the BI/BRI.
Learn More Latest BRI News
September 18, 2020
Westchester County Executive George Latimer Announces The Community Build Back Program
September 1, 2020
The Building and Realty Institute of Westchester (BRI) Raises Over $20,000 to Help Combat Hunger in Westchester County
June 18, 2020
The Building & Realty Institute Hails Governor Cuomo Signing the Emergency Rent Relief Act into Law
Joining the BI | BRI enables your firm to become part of an association with more than 70 years of experience in service, growth and performance.
It’s a “win-win” proposition. It allows suppliers, service providers and professionals the opportunity to reach a focused market comprised of literally hundreds of building owners, managers, builders, developers and an equal number of presidents and board members of co-ops and condos. In turn, these “decision makers” benefit from a broad talent pool of business and professional services our industry generates! We encourage you to apply or renew your application for membership online.