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The Building and Realty Institute has been the largest independent trade association serving the building and realty industry in Westchester County and throughout the Hudson Valley area for 80 years.
We exist to:
- Advocate for the best interests of the realty industry to government and the community
- Provide knowledge and resources to our members
- Create opportunities for our members to build relationships and improve their businesses
Upcoming Events
Hudson Valley Women in Construction – Own It: Leading Without Second-Guessing
September 2026 Fair Housing Training
September General Membership Meeting: 25 Years After 9/11
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
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 Building and Realty Institute (BRI)
“Constructive Conversations with The Building and Realty Institute (BRI),” hosted by BRI Associate Executive Director Jeff Hanley, aired on AM 970 The Answer and am970theanswer.com from November 24, 2018, to February 1, 2020. The show then moved to Talk Radio 77WABC and wabcradio.com, where it ran from February 8 to August 29, 2020. The half-hour program, which explored key issues impacting the building, realty, construction, and broader business community, later aired Sundays from 6:30 to 7:00 p.m. on 710 WOR AM. Check out the archive here.
Learn More Building Knowledge with The Building and Realty Institute (BRI)
Hosted by Jeff Hanley, Associate Executive Director of the BRI, the show aired live every Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 12 noon on WVOX 1460 AM and wvox.com. Throughout its six-year run, the program spotlighted association members and their vital contributions to the building, realty, and construction industries. It concluded in September 2023 following a change in station ownership. Check out the archive here.
Learn More Latest BRI News
August 11, 2026
PRESS RELEASE: The Building & Realty Institute Named One of New York’s Top Trade Associations for Second Consecutive Year
July 29, 2026
Member Spotlight Series: How Kaitlyn Phillips Is Shaping the Future of Construction
June 22, 2026
The BRI Says Rent Guidelines Board Vote Reflects Rising Costs, but Pressures Remain
Joining the BRI enables your firm to become part of an association with more than 75 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.