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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BX Open House Highlights

Another BX summer tradition has come and gone, with hundreds of members gathering in the BX backyard at last week’s Open House. This annual event featured food trucks from Dos Hermanos and Schmidt’s Sausage Haus, beverages and lots of networking and crowd participation in the BXF Silent Auction fundraiser, which raised nearly $10,000. 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 $190,000 in scholarships to 58 students pursuing construction-related degrees. For more information about the Foundation, contact Mary Tebeau at the Exchange, or visit bxfoundation.org.

THIS WEEK'S FEATURED CRAFTSMANSHIP AWARD RECIPIENTS

The Craftsmen:

Cooper Cole, Brian Finck, Chance Hughes and Jamal Lipsey (not pictured) 
(Mid-City Electric / Technologies)

The Winning Work:

Lighting and electrical installation throughout the Fran Ryan Creative Arts Center

 

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The crew from Mid-City Electric / Technologies is responsible for the impressive electrical installation work at the new Fran Ryan Creative Arts Center. 

Meticulous attention to detail was necessary for installation of the electrical systems and lighting fixtures within the 44,000-square-foot community center. Work spanned across four electrical rooms to provide service to eight specialty creative art studios. Each space required electrical solutions tailored to support specific equipment and functionality. Due to the open ceilings throughout much of the space, the crew utilized three-plane lasers to ensure precise alignment of lighting fixtures to the building’s structure. Detailed layout and installation of the main lobby chandelier took nearly 40 hours to complete. The team is a combination of apprentices, journeymen and foreman.

All four crew members belong to IBEW Local Union 683. This is the seventh crew award for Mid-City Electric / Technologies. The craftsmen will receive their award at the 133rd BX Annual Meeting in November.

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

Field Supervision 101 – Jobsite Basics

 

Are you new to a field leadership role? Field Supervision 101 provides construction managers, field superintendents, foremen, leadmen and other field employees with the knowledge needed to handle the management of a jobsite.     

Through a combination of lectures, discussions and handouts, participants will build their own supervisor’s manual. Experienced industry professionals will outline what’s expected of supervisors and share practical solutions to common jobsite challenges.

For more information about this course, contact Kelly Stover.

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Controlling Workers’ Comp Costs: Insights, Strategies & Updates

 

What can I do to control and reduce workers’ compensation costs for my organization?

Which claims have the most impact on my BWC premium and group savings?

Should I provide salary continuation to my injured workers, and how long is it effective?

If you've asked yourself any of these questions, you'll want to join us for the Workers’ Compensation Information Session being presented by BX partner Sedgwick. During this seminar, you'll learn about the most common issues employers should know when managing their firm’s workers’ compensation, solutions available with Sedgwick and BWC program updates. Upcoming changes in Ohio Workers’ Compensation will also be discussed.

This session is helpful for human resource and safety personnel of all experience levels, whether you are new to your role or tenured in the workers’ compensation process. For newer personnel, this will be an informative overview for successful management of a workers’ compensation program and is a refresher for experienced personnel to help you add more “tools” to your workers’ comp toolkit.

For more information about this seminar, contact Sean Cooper.

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When an incident strikes, are you ready to respond?

 

Prepare your organization for any situation with Reputation Management’s Crisis Planning Program. 

This unique virtual workshop, led by crisis expert and international keynote speaker Anthony Huey, will provide program participants with a comprehensive, customized crisis communications plan, response tools and training.

Participants will receive:

• Two, 1.5-hour virtual crisis communications planning sessions: 
  Session 1 on Sept. 26, with Session 2 to be scheduled following
• A 75-page+, customized crisis communications plan document (in Microsoft Word)
• Suite of crisis communications documents (sample news releases and much more)
• Review of YOUR final plan document and one-on-one consultation with Anthony!

BONUS: One registration provides access for as many team members as you want to participate - it could be you, your key leadership or your entire management team. You'll be able to share a virtual meeting link prior to the planning sessions. Only one company crisis communications plan per registration.

Don’t let 30 years of hard work get destroyed in 30 Seconds by mismanaging a crisis. Get the help you need!

For more information about this course, contact Deb Murphy.

 

Wanted: New Leaders Seeking Professional Development

 

When you first start managing other people, it’s important to embrace your new role and understand what leadership is all about. 

While no two workplace environments are identical, the need for strong leadership and effective supervisors exists in every company. These front-line leaders are the eyes and ears of your organization, and ensuring their success is critical to the overall success of the organization.

In this workshop, Dyann McDowell (Training Marbles, Inc.) will help those with limited experience managing others develop the baseline skills needed to lead.

Participants will explore:

• Understanding Leadership
• Documentation
• Accountability, and more!

For more information about this course, contact Deb Murphy.

 

Every Mind Matters!

 

Construction workers are nearly five times more likely to die by suicide than OSHA’s fatal four. Long hours, job stress and a stigma around mental health contribute to widespread issues like anxiety and depression.

This course equips teams to spot early warning signs and respond effectively to a mental health crisis—just like CPR training does for physical emergencies. In a high-pressure field like construction, Mental Health First Aid is a vital tool for supporting worker well-being and building a stronger, safer jobsite.

Led by Paul Lawson (Paul Lawson Helps LLC), this session will teach attendees how to recognize early signs of mental health challenges within their teams. Participants will learn how to offer non-judgmental support and, when necessary, connect individuals with the professional help they need. 

For more information about this class, contact Ashton Chapman.

 

Are AIA Docs the Right Contract Tool for Your Project?

 

AIA contracts and forms are recognized as industry standard documents for architects, contractors, engineers, attorneys, owners and all other parties involved in a construction project; are they the right construction documents for your project? 

In this program, led by Peter Hahn (Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP) an attorney with significant insight regarding AIA forms, participants will explore:

• What’s included in the standard AIA contract documents
• Other AIA documents that you may not even be aware of
• Non-AIA documents to consider when it’s the better fit for your project

For more information about this course, contact Deb Murphy.

 

Transforming Construction Operations with Telematics

 

Telematics blends GPS tracking, AI, real-time data and diagnostics to monitor vehicles, equipment and driver behavior, helping construction companies boost safety, reduce downtime and improve efficiency. 

This session will help you understand where your company stands today and how telematics can transform your operations. Industry leaders will share how they use telematics to stay compliant, improve safety practices, and leverage real-world data for smarter decision-making. You’ll gain insight into evidence-based results, the pros and cons of implementation, its effect on safety culture and scalable strategies designed to fit your company’s size and goals. 

For more information about this course, contact Ashton Chapman.

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Learn. Recognize. Respond.

 

The construction industry has one of the highest suicide rates in America making it vital to be able to recognize warning signs and properly offer support. Knowing how to respond in crisis can save a life. 

Taught by Paul Lawson (Paul Lawson Helps LLC), this class not only addresses the mental health crisis through suicide training, it is specifically tailored to the construction industry.

Participants will learn how to effectively engage in life-threatening situations and assist individuals experiencing a mental health crisis.

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

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