The American Institute of Architects Based in Washington, D.C., the American Institute of Architects (AIA) has been the leading professional membership association for licensed architects, emerging professionals, and allied partners since 1857. Through education, legislative and regulatory development, professional education, and research, the AIA and its more than 83,000 members express their commitment to excellence in design and livability in our nation’s buildings and communities. Visit Website

Urban Land Institute (ULI) The Urban Land Institute (ULI) is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit research and education organization supported by its members. As the preeminent, multidisciplinary real estate forum, ULI facilitates the open exchange of ideas, information and experience among local, national and international industry leaders and policy makers dedicated to creating better places. Visit Website

U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) The U.S. Green Building Council is a 501(c)(3) non-profit community of leaders working to make green buildings accessible to everyone within a generation. USGBC certifies sustainable businesses, homes, hospitals, schools, and neighborhoods. USGBC is dedicated to expanding green building practices and education, and its LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating System™. Visit Website

REBNY - The Real Estate Board of New York The Real Estate Board of New York is New York's oldest real estate trade association. Since 1896 REBNY has worked on behalf of its members to promote public and industry policies and frequently speaks before government bodies to, among other things, expand New York’s economy, encourage the development and renovation of commercial and residential real property, enhance the city’s appeal to investors and residents and facilitate property management. In addition, the Board conducts various professional education programs including state-certified required courses for licensing, continuing education courses and free seminars to help members hone their professional skills. Visit Website

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors is the pre-eminent organisation of its kind in the world. As such, it represents everything that is good in the property profession. Our members offer the very best advice on a surprisingly diverse range of land, property, construction and related environmental issues. As part of our role, we help to set, maintain and regulate standards. We also provide impartial advice to governments and policy-makers. Visit Website

Building Contractors Association The Building Contractors Association is New York’s leading association of construction contractors and general contractors with a diverse membership of over 300 quality construction organizations who perform a wide array of construction projects throughout New York. Member projects include high-rise commercial office projects, stadiums, airports and infrastructure, retail, healthcare and corporate interior projects—and everything in between. The Building Contractors Association also serves as a collective bargaining organization to achieve and maintain strong, productive working relationships with key construction unions. Visit Website