NEW YORK CITY—The New York Building Congressboard of Directors announced Tuesday that RichardAnderson will step down at the end of 2016 after 22 yearsas president of the organization. At that time, Anderson willassume the title of president emeritus and will continue to servethe Building Congress as a consultant.

Building Congress chairman Richard Cavallaroannounced that the board is in the process of forming acommittee—led by STV Group president and CEOMilo Riverso—to conduct a search for Anderson'ssuccessor.

"I have been extremely fortunate to serve as the president ofthe New York Building Congress since 1994," Anderson says. "It is arichly rewarding experience to be able to work with such a diverse,dedicated, and growing membership base representing every facet ofthe city's design, construction, and real estate industry. Nothingis more inspirational than to witness firsthand what these men andwomen accomplish and create for New York's built environment everyday."