
2025 BX Cornerstone Award recipient Brian Dew (Mid-City Electric / Technologies) (center), shown with BX Executive Director Mary Tebeau and BX President Dan Geers (Jezerinac Geers & Associates, Inc.).
Do you know someone who exemplifies long-term, outstanding service and commitment to the local construction industry and the community? Nominate them for the 2026 BX Cornerstone Award!
2026 CORNERSTONE NOMINATION
Deadline: Friday, Jan. 23
Eligible nominees will be evaluated by the BX Cornerstone Review Committee on the following criteria:
If chosen as a semifinalist, the nominator will be contacted to provide further details. The committee will forward their final recommendations to the BX Board of Directors for confirmation of the 2026 Cornerstone Award winner.
For more information on nominating someone for this prestigious award, contact Pam Austin.
Austin Campfield
Assistant Superintendent
Years in the Industry: 10
Continental Building Co.
| BXFlex |
Josh Keith
Superintendent
Years in the Industry: 17
MIELKE Mechanical, Inc.
| BXFlex |
George Pyers
Project Executive
Years in the Industry: 31
3C Industries, Inc.
Your membership dues are an investment in both your company and your employees that yields a return every day of your membership. The BX appreciates your participation in 2025 and is looking forward to helping your business prosper in 2026!
The BX membership year runs from December 1 through November 30. If you haven’t already, today is a great day to renew your BX membership before the $100 late fee kicks in on January 1, 2026.
If you have not seen your invoice or need another copy, contact Sean Cooper. You may also access and pay your dues through the member portal at www.bx.org.


Let the BX help you find the employees you need – from entry-level roles to skilled trades to office positions. The BX job board is not just for professional positions, if you have an open position you need to fill, this is the place to post it.
Positions posted on the BX Job Board during November were seen by 8,254 visitors who were looking specifically for construction jobs. Was your open position there?
It’s easy to post your job opening, simply go to BXJOBS.COM and add your position details then submit. Or you may email your information to selkins@bx.org.
If you have questions or need assistance, contact Sanda Elkins.
The OSHA 30-Hour Training Course will help your employees look for, avoid and prevent common workplace hazards. Employees who understand the risks can improve the safety of your jobsite.
Joe Sellers (Velocity Safety Advisors) will guide participants through the many OSHA rules and safety regulations that all construction employees need to understand. This course will cover a variety of topics, including:
Participants will receive a current OSHA code book and an OSHA-authorized course completion card. Lunch will be provided each day.
For more information about this course or to schedule a company-specific session, contact Ashton Chapman.
OSHA 30-Hour Training Course
Jan. 9, 16, 23 & 30 | 8 AM - 4:30 PM
Builders Exchange
$535 BX members | $835 Non-members
Group of 3 Discount: $1,455 Members | $2,355 Non-members
$435 BX Workers' Comp Group members
When registering online, be sure to log in to receive the member rate.
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Joe Sellers
(Velocity Safety Advisors)
Join the BX Young Professionals (and the young at heart) for an exciting event where networking meets sports! Start the night at Hansen Distribution Agency for a pregame happy hour, then head to the arena to watch the Columbus Blue Jackets take on the Dallas Stars.
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with industry peers while cheering on Columbus’ hockey team! Your registration includes a game ticket, two drink tickets and heavy appetizers at the pregame happy hour.
For more information about this event, contact Kelly Stover.
Jan. BXYP Event:
Columbus Blue Jackets Game + Happy Hour
Jan. 22
$75 BX Members | $85 Non-Members
When registering online, be sure to log in to receive the member rate.