This week's featured BX Safety Achievement Award Recipients

 

Thirty-one 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.

 

Congratulations to this week's featured recipients!

 

 

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THIS WEEK'S FEATURED CRAFTSMANSHIP AWARD RECIPIENTS

The Craftsmen:

Joe Bell, Jay Devries, Evan Massie, Paul Maziar (not pictured) and Dave Watson (Robertson Construction Services, LLC)

The Winning Work:

Custom wood restoration and renovation work at the Newark Arcade

 

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The skill and artistry of the crew from Robertson Construction Services, LLC is showcased throughout the newly renovated Newark Arcade. 

The 1909 Newark Arcade was one of Ohio's eight glassed-in shopping centers. Much of the structure’s existing components were in poor condition, requiring major renovations. A mix of restoration work and necessary upgrades for modern use were incorporated into the construction. Precise field measurements, cutting and fitting were necessary to ensure proper alignment of the custom window casings, doors and restroom partitions. The wood-framed cupola was reconstructed and reinstalled in a constrained area high above the retail shops using a man lift. Addition of a second story corridor and wood stairway helped provide access to three new apartment units. The crew used a high level of expertise to maintain the building’s historical integrity and original architectural elements. 

This is the first crew award for Robertson Construction Services. The craftsmen will receive their award at the 133rd BX Annual Meeting in November.

For information about the BX Craftsmanship Awards, contact Pam Austin.

BX Partner Spotlight: IGS Energy

 

What Goes Into The Cost of Your Energy?

The energy market can be difficult to understand, and navigating the solutions available for your organization can be challenging. When it comes to energy pricing, it’s important to start with an understanding of the cost components impacting your bill.  

The experts at IGS Energy, the preferred energy supplier of the Builders Exchange of Central Ohio, cover the components that influence power and natural gas pricing — and offer insights to help you manage these costs.    

Cost components of your energy bill

 

Get in Touch to Explore Your Energy Options

By partnering with IGS Energy, your business benefits from a customized pricing strategy that’s tailored to your unique needs — while offering you greater control over your energy spend. 

Whether you’re managing one branch or multiple locations, the Builders Exchange of Central Ohio’s dedicated account manager, Nicole Irwin, can help you gain more control over your energy costs. As a leading energy retailer proudly serving businesses of all sizes, IGS offers traditional as well as green solutions to help customers source and manage their energy. 

Learn more about the options for managing your energy costs by contacting your BX representative, Nicole Irwin at 614.659.5191.

Gain a deeper understanding of blueprint reading

 

Construction Drawings 201 builds upon existing plan reading and problem-solving skills to further develop knowledge of how projects come together.  

Train your employees to go beyond just reading blueprints – prepare them to interpret plans and anticipate potential problems. Local industry professionals will guide attendees through interactive skills with site, structural, HVAC/plumbing and electrical drawings.

It is highly recommended that students have completed the BX Construction Drawings 101 course prior to enrolling in this advanced option.  

For more information about this course, contact Kelly Stover.

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When Duct Tape Isn’t Enough

 

Join us for an impactful session with Dino Tripodis, Columbus radio personality, comedian, filmmaker and mental health advocate, as he tackles one of the most overlooked issues in construction—men’s mental health.

The construction industry faces some of the highest suicide rates in the workforce. Long hours, tough physical demands, job pressure and a culture that often discourages emotional vulnerability all take a toll. In this session, Dino will use humor, personal stories and the Man Therapy campaign to cut through the stigma and open up real conversations.

Man Therapy is a free, easy-to-access resource built specifically for men in high-stress, male-heavy industries like construction. Whether you're dealing with stress yourself, trying to help a crew member or looking to strengthen your team culture, this session offers tools, insights and practical ways to support mental health on and off the jobsite. 

For more information about this workshop or the BX Blueprints for Well-being Council, contact Ashton Chapman.

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Clarity, Rights and Resources for a Stronger Workplace

 

Understanding immigration law is critical to supporting your workforce. In this session, an experienced immigration speaker will explain key employee rights and work status issues, while offering resources and strategies to help your team thrive. 

For more information about this program or the BX Law & Finance Group, contact Kelly Stover.

 

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Every Second Counts When Responding to an Emergency

 

Quick, confident action saves lives. This First Aid/CPR/AED training provides participants the essential skills to respond to medical emergencies — from cardiac events to common workplace injuries.

Through instruction and hands-on practice, your team will learn how to assess situations, provide immediate care and support coworkers until professional help arrives. Strengthen your jobsite safety by preparing your crew for the moments that matter most.

Topics include:

• Basic first aid skills
• Bandaging and wound care
• CPR skills with hands-on practice
• How to use an AED

Upon successful completion, participants will receive an Emergency Care & Safety Institute (ECSI) certification card, valid for two years.

For more information about this class or to schedule a company-specific session, contact Ashton Chapman.

Is Your Team Properly Documenting Jobsite Records?

 

Every industry requires paperwork – so why is it so crucial in construction? Proper documentation can protect you and your company from problems you can’t even see. What may seem like a trivial extra step can be vital when it comes to liability. This is why it’s important that your team receives the proper training.

Construction attorney Jason Harley (Elford, Inc.) will provide attendees with a thorough understanding of not only why proper documentation is so necessary, but also how to properly safeguard your projects with the right records.

Architects, engineers, general contractors and subcontractors will all benefit from this straightforward training designed for industry decision makers.

For more information about this course, contact Kelly Stover.

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Suicide: Prepare Your Team to Intervene

 

Recognizing the early warning signs of suicide is a crucial skill for the construction industry, which has one of the highest suicide rates in America. Knowing how to respond in crisis can save a life. 

This class, led by Paul Lawson (Paul Lawson Helps LLC), tackles the mental health crisis with suicide prevention training designed specifically for the construction industry. Participants will gain practical tools and strategies to recognize warning signs, provide support and address mental health concerns directly in the workplace.

 

For more information about this class or to schedule a company-specific session, contact Ashton Chapman.

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Take an In-Depth Look at Intergenerational Management

 

Are you struggling with managing across the generations? Do you want to learn how to get your multigenerational team to work more effectively? If so, this professional development workshop is one you won’t want to miss.  

Dr. Adam Rapp (Ohio University/The Tyson Group) will share insights into the multiple generations in the workforce today and participants will complete a self-assessment of their individual work style. The discussion will explore why these preferences have developed over time, and you may discover your characteristics are typical of another generation. 

After this half-day workshop, attendees will be able to:

• Flex your personal style to manage across all generations
• Understand changes in recruiting and onboarding due to a multi-generational workforce
• Hone your coaching and communication cadence dependent on generation
• Improve workforce cohesion through better generational understanding
• Create generational inclusivity within and across teams

For more information about this workshop, contact Deb Murphy.

 

Rigging & Signaling: Master Safety & Skills

 

Enhance your skills and jobsite safety in the next BX Rigging and Signal Person Training class designed for construction employees. Participants will practice real-world exercises, learn to identify hazards and understand critical emergency procedures. 

This program is split into three sections that include:

• Core Curriculum – crew members, riggers and signal persons
• Rigging Curriculum – selection, inspection and use
• Signaling / Spotting Curriculum – communication, hazard identification and signals

For more information about this class or to schedule a company-specific session, contact Ashton Chapman.

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