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Members came together last week for the annual Open House and Silent Auction, enjoying an evening of networking, camaraderie and fun featuring food trucks, beverages and fundraising through the Silent Auction, which raised more than $12,000 for the BX Foundation. The BX Young Professionals hosted their annual cornhole tournament, where the winning teams received a cash prize and bragging rights for the year!
The BX Foundation helps fuel efforts in construction workforce development, industry image enhancement, expanded education opportunities and improved business practices. This year, the Foundation awarded a record $230,000 in scholarships to 75 students pursuing construction-related degrees.
For more information about the Foundation, contact Mary Tebeau at the Exchange, or visit bxfoundation.org.
Silent Auction Donors:
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Food Truck Sponsor
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Twenty-two companies are being honored with a BX Safety Achievement Award for outstanding safety statistics and jobsite performance this year.
For information about the BX Safety Awards, contact Ashton Chapman.
From left: Adam Bowersmith, Josh Phillips and Troy Matheney.
Lang Masonry & Restoration Contractors
Masonry Contractor
From left: Juan Hernandez and Jimmy Negrete.
Limbach Company LLC
Mechanical Contractor
From left: Mike Landrum, Doug Martin, Jeff Taylor, Blake Whited and Justin Landrum.
Job openings posted on the BX Job Board during August were seen by more than 9,100 visitors looking specifically for construction jobs. Was your open position there?
Posting your job opening on bxjobs.com is the solution you've been looking for to find your next great hire!
For questions or assistance in posting a position, contact Sanda Elkins.
The Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) course is designed and built on the Avoid, Deny, Defend strategy developed by ALERRT in 2004 and provides strategies, guidance and a proven plan for surviving an active shooter event.
Topics include:
Led by Officer Rick Hannah (Columbus Division of Police), this training will help participants understand the nature and prevalence of active shooter and active aggressor events and provide practical guidance for preparing and responding effectively should an incident occur.
For more information about this course, contact Ashton Chapman.
Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE)
Sept. 29 | 8 – 11 AM
Builders Exchange
$59 BX members | $99 Non-members
Group of 3 Discount:
$145 BX members | $249 Non-members
When registering online, be sure to log in to receive the member rate.
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Officer Rick Hannah
(Columbus Division of Police)
This workshop will explore the psychology behind risk-taking, competition and reward, and look at how these concepts connect to the culture of construction. From competitive bidding and complex projects to hazardous worksites, construction is an industry built around challenge, performance and calculated risk.
This raises an important question: Does construction attract individuals who are naturally more comfortable with risk, or does working in a high-risk environment shape the way individuals perceive and respond to risk over time?
Led by instructor Julianna Kleinsmith (Prevention Action Alliance), participants will explore the connection between risk and addictive behaviors. Everyone has vices, but the way individuals respond to risk and reward can vary greatly. Understanding these differences can provide valuable insight into ourselves, our colleagues and the industry—both on and off the job.
For more information about this workshop or the BX Blueprints for Well-being Council, contact Ashton Chapman.
BX Blueprints for Well-being Council
Q4 Mtg.: Risk, Reward & Addiction Workshop
Oct. 8 | 8 – 9:30 AM
Builders Exchange
$39 BX members | $59 Non-members
When registering online, log in to receive the member rate.
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Julianna Kleinsmith
(Prevention Action Alliance)
Who can file a lien? How do you file? Do you know what it takes to protect your company’s lien rights? These are all very important questions that the Ohio Mechanics’ Lien Law course will help you understand.
Instructors Lauren Purdy and Gregory Thompson (Hahn Loeser & Parks, LLP) will provide attendees with the information and guidance required to understand your lien rights and responsibilities. This course also provides sample lien forms along with step-by-step instructions on the process of filing liens.For more information about this course, contact Kelly Stover.
Ohio Mechanics' Lien Law
Oct. 27 | 8:30 – 10:30 AM
Builders Exchange
$225 BX members | $325 Non-members
When registering online, be sure to log in to receive the member rate.
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Lauren Purdy
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Gregory Thompson
(Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP)
Don’t let contract disputes take you by surprise. Make sure your team understands their role in avoiding construction litigation.
Attorneys Christopher Dutton and Ryan Sherman (Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP) will address contract negotiation, protecting your company’s rights and ensuring the contract is being followed.
Participants will learn:
For more information about this program, contact Deb Murphy.
Avoiding Construction Litigation:
Top 10 Contract Terms & More!
Oct. 29 | 8 – 10:30 AM
Builders Exchange
$59 BX members | $69 Non-members
When registering online, be sure to log in to receive the member rate.
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Christopher Dutton (Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP) combines the perspectives gained while working for an ENR Top 500 Specialty Contractor with his work as a bond attorney for a national surety to represent clients in the full range of construction matters. Chris received his undergraduate degree in Construction Management from the University of Cincinnati.
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Ryan Sherman (Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP) is chair of the firm's Construction Practice Group. Ryan's construction practice crosses every facet of the industry - from preparation and review of the contract to providing services throughout the life of the project. When disputes arise, Ryan works with his clients to arrive at a resolution vs. resorting to litigation.
The scheduling, fabrication design and installation of the piping, ductwork and air handling units at OSU East Hospital is the work of the crew from John W. Danforth Company.
Prior to construction, the crew spent a great amount of time pre-planning the complex and technical aspects of the project. Work was often done in shifts over weekends and required a combination of offsite and onsite construction. The steel bridge was erected over 20 feet in the air, with use of a crane and chain falls. Each bridge rack was constructed in the fabrication shop and weighed more than 7,000 pounds. Meticulous accuracy was necessary for the building penetrations to fit the mechanicals within the steel racks. The amount of coordination of prefabrication during construction helped to reduce safety concerns and eliminate working with scaffolding in the field.
Attanasio, Dickerson and Kelley are all members of Sheet Metal Workers Local 24. Clucus and Jones are members of Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 189. This is the first crew award for John W. Danforth Company. The craftsmen will receive their award at the 134th BX Annual Meeting in November.
For information about the BX Craftsmanship Awards, contact Pam Austin.