For nearly 125 years, the Building Congress & Exchange has brought together Architects, Engineers, Contractors, Subcontractors and supporting firms. The mission statement of the Building Congress & Exchange of Metropolitan Baltimore, Inc. is to foster interaction among its members for the exchange of ideas and information, for the improvement of the construction industry and for the education of and service to our members and to the community. The Building Congress & Exchange is today, as it has been for more than 100 years, a team of devoted volunteers representing a cross-section of the construction industry. Dollar for dollar, no association offers more business-building tools to the construction industry. Member-only savings and special offers. Educational seminars and training. Plus, the active involvement and diversity of members for the exchange of ideas and information. Top that with our annual celebration of the talents and accomplishments of industry crafters.