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2012 conference offers local, affordable professional development

Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Ohio Union on OSU’s campus 
1739 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43210

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2012 Conference Supported by Industry Organizations

The Ohio Construction Conference is the collaborative offering of the Builders Exchange of Central Ohio, lead partners, the American Institute of Architects, the American Subcontractors Association, and the Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. and other key industry associations.


AIA Columbus, A Society of the American Institute of Architects

Year Founded: 1913
Total Membership: 630
Geographic Area Served: central and southeast Ohio
Mission Statement:  The American Institute of Architects is the voice of the architectural profession and the resource for its members in service to society.

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AIA Ohio, A Society of the American Institute of Architects

Year Founded:  1949
Total Membership: 2,100
Geographic Area Served: Ohio
Mission Statement: The American Institute of Architects is the voice of the architectural profession and the resource for its members in service to society.

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AEC-IEC Associated Electrical Contractors, Central Ohio Chapter, Independent Electrical Contractors 

Year Founded: 1948
Total Membership: 60+
Geographic Area Served: central Ohio
Mission Statement: To provide and promote understanding and unity among electrical contractors of central Ohio, to provide opportunities for quality education and training and to uphold practices and principles that protect our rightful heritage of free enterprise.

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Allied Construction Industries (ACI)

Year Founded: 1929
Total Membership: 625
Geographic area served: within a 50 mile radius of Cincinnati, OH
Mission Statement: The mission of Allied Construction Industries (ACI) is to advance member contractors of the construction industry in the Greater Cincinnati Region through advocacy, service and networking

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American Institute of Steel Construction

Year Founded: 1921
Total Membership: 35,000
Geographic Area Served: United States
Mission Statement: 
AISC, headquartered in Chicago, is a not-for-profit technical institute and trade association established to serve the structural steel design community and construction industry. AISC’s mission is to make structural steel the material of choice by being the leader in structural-steel-related technical and market-building activities, including: specification and code development, research, education, technical assistance, quality certification, standardization, and market development. AISC has a long tradition of service to the steel construction industry providing timely and reliable information.

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Associated General Contractors, Central Ohio  

Year Founded: 1937
Geographic Area Served: a 14 county area of central Ohio
Mission Statement:
Central Ohio AGC's primary objectives are to promote the construction industry, encourage fair standards and support quality construction in the central Ohio area.

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American Society of Heating, Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning Engineers, Columbus Chapter

Year Founded: 1894
Total Membership: 50,000
Geographic Area Served: International
Mission Statement: To advance the arts and sciences of heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigerating to serve humanity and promote a sustainable world.

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American Society of Plumbing Engineers, Central Ohio Chapter

Year Founded: 1980
Total membership: 7,050
Geographic area served: central Ohio
Mission: The American Society of Plumbing Engineers Central Ohio Chapter is dedicated to bringing everyone involved with the plumbing industry together to help expand their knowledge of the industry as a whole. 

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Building Owners & Managers Association of Columbus  

Year Founded: 1951
Total Membership: 215
Geographic Area Served: central Ohio
Mission Statement: BOMA Columbus' mission is to improve conditions pertaining to the ownership and operation of buildings and properties represented in the membership of this Association, to secure for its members the benefits of discussion and cooperation respecting matters of common interest, and to promote by every means the welfare of the industry these properties represent.

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The Builders Exchange of Central Ohio (BX)

Year Founded: 1892
Total Membership: Nearly 900 member firms
Geographic Area Served: a 20 county central Ohio area
Mission Statement: The Builders Exchange of Central Ohio advances the commercial construction industry as the resource for communication, education, services and recognition.

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The Builders Exchange of East Central Ohio

Year Founded: 1898
Total Membership: 590
Geographic Area Served: Offices in Akron, Canton & Youngstown (16 counties)
Mission Statement: The Builders Exchange of East Central Ohio encourages and promotes integrity and confidence among the members in their relationships with each other and with their communities.  Membership in the organization may be a guarantee to the public of the skill, honorable reputation and integrity of those who are affiliated.

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Columbus State Community College, Construction Sciences & Engineering Technology Department

Year Founded: 1963
Number of students: more than 30,000 students
Geographic area served: central Ohio and around the world
Mission Statement: CSCC’s Construction Sciences & Engineering Technology Department fulfills the educational needs of the construction and engineering communities by providing the highest quality applied learning experiences in construction sciences and engineering technology available through course work and performance to continue education, training, and earn Certificate and Associate of Applied Science degrees.

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Construction Financial Management Association, Central Ohio Chapter

Year Founded: 1985
Total Membership: 80
Geographic Area Served: central Ohio
Mission Statement: The Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) is the voice of financial management in the construction industry and the only nonprofit organization dedicated to serving construction financial professionals. CFMA meets the needs of a broad spectrum of financial managers: CFOs, treasurers, controllers and accountants in businesses throughout the construction industry. The local and national levels strive to enhance the professional standards of their members through education programs, seminars, conferences, conventions, publications and other member services.

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Construction Management Association of America, Ohio Chapter

Year Founded: 1982
Geographic Area Served: United States
Mission Statement: The mission of CMAA is "to promote professionalism and excellence in the management of the construction process."

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Construction Owners Association of America

Year Founded: 1994
Total Membership: 281
Geographic Area Served: United States
Mission Statement: COAA supports project owners' success in the design and construction of buildings and facilities through education, information and developing relationships within the industry.

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Construction Specifications Institute, Columbus Chapter

Year Founded: 1958
Total Membership: 152
Geographic Area Served: Columbus/central Ohio
Mission Statement: To advance building information management, and educate project teams to improve facility performance.

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Institute of Real Estate Management, Columbus Chapter No. 42

Year Founded: 1933
Total Membership: 175
Geographic Area Served: central Ohio
Mission Statement: IREM is an international organization that is the source for education, resources, information and membership for real estate management professionals.  An affiliate of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS, IREM is the only professional real estate management association serving both the multi-family and commercial real estate sectors.

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Mechanical Contractors Association of Central Ohio

Year Founded: 1912
Total Membership: 45
Geographic Area Served: 11 county area of central Ohio
Mission Statement:  Mechanical Contractors Association of Central Ohio, Inc. promotes cooperation with state and city inspection departments, promotes better business practices, promotes safe working conditions, and develops relations between designers and mechanical engineers.

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National Association of the Remodeling Industry, Central Ohio 

Year Founded: 1985
Total Membership: 248
Geographic Area Served: central Ohio
Mission Statement: To develop the premiere organization with integrity, that advances remodeling professional’s knowledge through education and industry involvement and serve as a trusted resource for consumers.

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National Electrical Contractors Association, Central Ohio Chapter

Year Founded: 1953
Total Membership: 31
Geographic Area Served: central Ohio
Mission Statement: To serve the management interests of the entire central Ohio electrical and technical contracting industry.

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Ohio Chapter American Society of Landscape Architects

Year Founded:  1984
Total Membership:  285
Geographic Area Served:  Ohio
Mission Statement:  ASLA works to increase the public's awareness of and appreciation for the profession of landscape architecture. ASLA is an active advocate for the profession at the local, state and national levels on public policy issues including licensure, livable communities, surface transportation, the environment, historic preservation, small business issues, and more.

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The Ohio State University Austin E. Knowlton School of Architecture

Year Founded: 1899
Geographic Area Served: International
Mission Statement: Through its core multi-faceted disciplines, the school offers undergraduate and graduate programs in architecture, landscape architecture, and city and regional planning.

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The Ohio Structural Steel and Architectural Metals Association  

Year Founded: 1997
Total Membership: 66
Geographic Area Served: Ohio
Mission Statement: The Ohio Structural Steel and Architectural Metals Association (OSA) works to preserve the high standards of its steel-fabricating industry, while improving services to its customers.

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Ohio Valley Associated Builders & Contractors

Year Founded: 1974
Total Membership: 280
Geographic Area Served: 35 counties in southwest Ohio, northern Kentucky and southeast Indiana
Mission Statement:
Ohio Valley ABC exists to provide Advocacy, Training and Networking opportunities for our members and clients.

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Safety Council of Greater Columbus

Year Founded: 2006
Total Membership: 275
Geographic Area Served: central Ohio
Mission Statement:
Sponsored by the Builders Exchange of Central Ohio, the Safety Council of Greater Columbus (SCGC) has earned awards from the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation each year since its inception.  The SCGC is an expansion of the Exchange's efforts to meet the safety training needs of all Ohio employers.  The council offers important information on safety and health to improve central Ohio workplaces.

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Society for Marketing Professional Services, Columbus Chapter

Year Founded: 1983
Total Membership: 153
Geographic Area Served: central Ohio
Mission Statement: The mission of SMPS is to be the premier source for education, information, and resources in marketing professional services for the build and natural environments.

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U.S. Green Building Council, Central Ohio Chapter

Year Founded: 2009
Total Membership: 225
Geographic Area Served: central and southeast Ohio
Mission Statement: To transform the central Ohio built environment to be more healthy, prosperous and sustainable.

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