The New York City Existing Building Code (EBC) was introduced by the New York City Council on June 11, 2025. The proposed legislation, known as Intro 1321-2025, governs the alteration and maintenance of existing buildings, amends the Administrative Code of the City of New York, and repeals the 1968 Building Code.
New York City DOB Website: Click Here

View the Scope of Work and Alteration Pathways under Int. 1321 (NYCEBC) to learn more about the proposed requirements and applicability.

Upcoming Training – Sept. 30^th at 10am
On a multi-part training series that will introduce the code and highlights of the requirements to wider industry.  Those courses are currently being processed for continuing education credits.  The first session will be an introduction/overview of the code.  Microsoft Teams Registration:  Click Here

At the Kartrite Resort & Indoor Waterpark, Monticello, NY
The conference included a variety of learning sessions covering trending topics such as Low-Carbon Structural Systems, Concrete’s Evolution to Sustainability, a tour of behind the scenes of the Kartrite Hotel & Waterpark.


NYSSPE had the pleasure of welcoming NSPE’s President Bill Atkinson, PE, F.NSPE who attended the conference, meetings and installed the officers.

On Friday evening NYSSPE hosted the Annual Awards and Installation Dinner. The Awards dinner highlighted NYSSPE Award winners that have impacted the industry through a multitude of disciplines recognizing the following:
     

Engineer of the Year:  Richard Humann, PE

Professional Engineer in Government:  Anthony Carr, PE

Young Engineer of the Year: Khalid Hachil, PE

Project of the Year:  East Side Access/Grand Central Madison
MTA Construction & Development
Parsons Corporation / STV, Inc. / WSP USA, Inc.

Outgoing President Andrew R. Yarmus, PE, F.NSPE
Welcomed Attendees & Thanked Everybody
See message below in our Electronic Program Book

NYSSPE appreciates the support of all the speakers, exhibitors, sponsors
and attendees.  Check out our Electronic Program Book from the Conference – Message from: Outgoing President: Andrew R. Yarmus, PE, F.NSPE; Incoming President: John Sucharski, PE  and President – Elect: David Macedonio, PE and much more.  Click Here

2024-2025 Officers Installed:  July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025

PRESIDENT: John Sucharski, PE

PRESIDENT-ELECT: David Macedonio, PE

TREASURER: Brian McCaffrey, PE

ASSISTANT TREASURER: Peter Krumdieck, PE

CENTRAL NEW YORK VP: James D’Aloisio, PE

MID-HUDSON VP: Steven Robbins PE

LONG ISLAND VP: Michael Carroll, PE

NEW YORK CITY VP: Richard Lefever, PE

NORTHEAST REGIONAL VP: Steve Moore, PE

WESTERN NEW YORK VP: David Roberts, PE

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT: Andrew R. Yarmus, PE, F.NSPE

INTEREST GROUP VICE PRESIDENTS: Edward Szpala, PE  and
Joseph Pasaturo, PE, F.NSPE

In order keep New York City’s construction industry fully apprised of changing regulations, upcoming deadlines, and new local laws, the Department of Buildings has created a brand-new newsletter, DOB Pro Updates, which we have sent out to all industry registrants and licensees working in the City.

Click here to review and subscribe to the newsletter.

NSPE Executive Director Update
December 2022

From Monika Schulz, CAE, Executive Director, and CEO

The New York State Society of Professional Engineers held their annual conference in Suffern, NY, June 10th and 11th.   The conference included a variety of learning sessions cover trending topics such as Ethics, Safety, Planning for Transportation Assets, COVID-19 Impacts and Rock Stabilization.

NYSSPE had the pleasure of welcoming Rick Guerra, PE; NSPE President who attended the conference and Board Meetings.  Rick also presented the lunch seminar: Professional Ethics – Right or Wrong – 1 PDH.   This presentation focused on a brief review of the NSPE Code of Ethics and an introduction to the NSPE Board of Ethical Review as a valuable ethics resource.  Together attendees explored and analyzed several case studies that will help them strengthen their own professional ethics by discussing common dilemmas facing engineers in today’s work environment.

On Friday evening NYSSPE hosted the Annual Awards and Installation Dinner, The awards dinner highlighted NYSSPE award winners that have impacted the industry through a multitude of disciplines recognizing the following:

ENGINEER OF THE YEAR
Thomas B. Mathias, P.E.
NYSSPE PEG PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IN GOVERNMENT AWARD
Phillip Eng, P.E.
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Jane W. Blair, P.E.
JUNIOR VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD
Jessica Sucharski

NYSSPE also installed the following officers to begin their terms on July 1, 2022:
In-coming President, 2022-2024 Andrew Yarmus, PE, F.NSPE

President-Elect: John Sucharski, PE
Treasurer: David Macedonio, PE
Central Region: Peter Lantensack, PE
Long Island Region: Brian McCaffrey, PE
Mid-Hudson Region: Steven Robbins, PE, LEED AP
New York Region: Richard Lefever , PE
Northeast Region: Steven Moore, PE
Western Region: David Roberts, PE [Read more…]

NYSSPE is pleased to announce the following 2022 award winners!  There individuals were nominated by their peers and voted on by the NYSSPE Nominating Committee.  There honors will be awarded in person at the 2022 Annual Conference on June 10, 2022 in Suffern, NY.

ENGINEER OF THE YEAR: Thomas B. Mathias, P.E.
To recognize a professional engineer who has made an outstanding contribution to the goals of the Society of Professional Engineers by means of educational, collegiate and engineering achievements; professional society, technical society, civic and humanitarian activities; and displayed continuing competence.

NYSSPE PEG PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IN GOVERNMENT AWARD: Phillip Eng, P.E.
To recognize a professional engineer in Government who, during a career in public service, has made an outstanding contribution to public health, safety and/or welfare, the engineering profession, and the goals of the Society of Professional Engineers through demonstrated managerial ability and professional engineering achievement.

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: Jane W. Blair, P.E.
To recognize a professional engineer who has made an outstanding contribution to the goals of the Society of Professional Engineers over an extended period of time.

JUNIOR VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD: Jessica Sucharski
In recognition of outstanding service, leadership, and continued commitment to the Mathcounts Program.

From Monika Schulz, CAE, Executive Director & CEO

NSPE national, state societies, and local chapters are in “busy season” as meeting plans and outreach activities are being finalized. During this time, we must not forget to thank our member volunteers who dedicate themselves to bringing these events to fruition. Please take a moment to review the many highlights from April 1-30 and what’s on the horizon in the coming weeks with engagement, outreach, and professional advancement opportunities.

• Virtual Career Fair for Engineering Professionals
• 2022 QBS Awards Nominations Open
• Louisiana Residents Care About Licensure
• #NSPECon Reimagined
• Don’t Miss Out – “Workability Wednesdays” Webinar Series
• 2022 Engineering Outlook Survey Completed
• Get on the Calendar – State Society Meetings and Conferences
• NSPE Director, Membership-at-Large Nominations
• Virtual Annual Membership Meeting

Read full report here 

From Monika Schulz, CAE, Executive Director & CEO

Spring is finally here and there are exciting plans on the horizon! I look forward to sharing details about activities and programs designed to increase value and benefits for our members and expand engagement opportunities with NSPE.

Please take a moment to review the many highlights from March 1-31.

• Recruitment and Retention Ideas
• NICET Issues First Digital Credentials
• Advocacy Campaign Against Federal Gas Tax Holiday
• NSPE Launches New Member Benefit “Workability Wednesdays” Webinar Series
• Future City Professional Engineering Award Winner
• Messages Matter: Reaching Tomorrow’s Engineers and Technicians research, a collaboration with DiscoverE
• 2022 Engineering Outlook Survey Launches in April

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