Construction Industry Council of Westchester & Hudson Valley

06/21/2026

Happy Father's Day from the Construction Industry Council!

Today we recognize and celebrate the fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers, and father figures who help build strong families, strong communities, and a strong construction industry.

Thank you for your hard work, dedication, leadership, and the example you set every day both on and off the job site.

Wishing all dads a happy and well deserved Father's Day.

06/18/2026

The June edition of Construction News is now available from the Construction Industry Council of Westchester & Hudson Valley.

This issue covers:

Infrastructure and transportation updates
Major regional construction projects
Industry and labor developments
News impacting contractors, suppliers, and the Hudson Valley building community

If you work in construction, engineering, development, labor, or public infrastructure, this edition keeps you informed on what’s shaping our industry across the Hudson Valley.

Read the June 2026 issue:https://cicbca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/CIC-News-June-2026-Final.pdf

06/15/2026

Congratulations to The 2026 Trailblazers in Construction

New York’s impactful builders and contractors including Construction Industry Council of Westchester & Hudson Valley Executive Director John Cooney Jr. Congratulations John!!!

https://www.cityandstateny.com/power-lists/2026/06/2026-trailblazers-construction/414071/ -t-cooney-jr

06/14/2026

Happy Flag Day from the Construction Industry Council!

Today, we proudly celebrate the American flag and the values it represents: hard work, opportunity, unity, and perseverance.

As we honor our nation's symbol, we also recognize the skilled tradespeople, contractors, and industry leaders who help build and strengthen the Hudson Valley every day.

We are proud to support the men and women who are building America's future, one project at a time.

06/14/2026

Congratulations to the New York Knicks! 🗽🏀

What a win for the Knicks and what a great day to be a New Yorker!

Championships are built the same way great projects are built: through hard work, dedication, teamwork, and perseverance. The Knicks showed what can be accomplished when talented people come together with a common goal and refuse to quit.

From all of us at the Construction Industry Council, congratulations to the players, coaches, and fans who have waited a long time for this moment. The pride and excitement being felt across New York is something special.

Hard work pays off. Teamwork matters. New York shines.

06/10/2026

Construction Hard Hats Save Lives One Head at a Time for over 100 Years

The helmet has been a part of life on this planet since medieval times, and we not that long ago celebrated the centenary of its modern counterpart, tweaked in the 1920s to accommodate sports, racing and jobsite safety throughout the world.

Continue here: https://cicbca.org/construction-hard-hats-save-lives-one-head-at-a-time-for-over-100-years/

06/10/2026

Come Join in the June We Are Sisters We are Friends meeting

Date: Tuesday, June 23rd
Time: 4:30 pm
Location: Teamsters Local 456
160 S Central Ave.
Elmsford, NY 10523

06/10/2026

According to a recent CNBC report, some trade workers are seeing salary increases of up to 30% as companies race to build and maintain AI driven data centers.

The rapid expansion of AI technology is creating a growing need for electricians, welders, HVAC technicians, and other skilled professionals who play a critical role in supporting this infrastructure.

While many traditional white-collar and entry level office jobs face uncertainty due to automation, skilled trades are becoming an increasingly valuable and stable career path.

As artificial intelligence continues to reshape industries across the country, skilled trade careers are experiencing a major surge in both demand and pay. This shift highlights the importance of this career field.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/20/ai-skills-randstad-college-trades-jobs-pay-bump.html

CNBC

"I would say you can make a good career and good money in skilled trade. That's definitely a career track," CEO of world's largest recruitment firm told CNBC.

06/10/2026

All are welcome!
We Are Sisters We Are Friends are meeting on Tuesday, June 23rd

Hope to see new and old Sisters June 23rd!

06/09/2026

Building Talent Pipelines to Power the Region

Download the latest edition of Skills magazine featuring two great articles on opportunities in contruction and resources on apprenticeship. Check out pages; 12, 26 and 67. https://digital-editions.todaymediacustom.com/skills/2026/ =5