THIS WEEK'S FEATURED CRAFTSMANSHIP AWARD RECIPIENTS

The Craftsmen:

The Winning Work:

The design assist and installation of the electrical service and distribution system at Nationwide Children’s Hospital is the work of the crew from Settle-Muter Electric, Ltd.

Prior to construction, nearly two months were spent re-routing the existing data and lighting to prepare the site for the project. To provide temporary power and lighting, a plan was devised to extend service from the adjacent behavioral health pavilion to the workspace. Working closely with other trades, the team helped to develop highly detailed drawings critical to the sequencing of work. Prolonged lead times for equipment, and installation of the building’s electrical system in reverse order were just a few of the challenges faced. Along with the normal and emergency systems and backups, switchboards and rack assemblies, the crew installed 90 miles of conduit and more than 325 miles of wire.

This is the sixth crew award for Settle-Muter Electric, Ltd.. 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: Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield

BX Service Partner Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield is pleased to announce that in response to market needs, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Basic will now be included as a standard feature of the Health and Wellness package for all fully insured clients and their members upon renewal.

This means new groups at enrollment or current groups upon renewal will receive the Basic Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offerings as part of their standard Health and Wellness package. This includes:

• Three free counseling and mental health visits
   in-person or virtual (per person/per issue)
• Work-life resources
• Identity theft support
• Self-improvement resources
• Legal and financial resources
• 24/7 crisis support

 

Anthem EAP Brochure

For more information about this exciting new benefit, contact BX Membership & Services Director Sean Cooper.

Rethinking IT’s Place at the Strategy Table

Too often, IT gets brought into projects only after major decisions are made — limiting the ability to guide the right technology choices and set teams up for success.

The BX Tech Group’s December conversation will dive into IT’s evolving role as a true business partner, and how stronger collaboration between technical and non-technical teams drives better outcomes across the organization.

Join the conversation to explore how early IT engagement can:

• Ensure the right technology is selected for the job
• Prevent costly shadow IT from emerging in isolation
• Enable smarter, smoother project launches from day one

Employees of BX member firms who are business leaders, project managers or IT professionals interested in building more strategic partnerships across departments should register for this member-only program.

Don’t miss this chance to rethink how your IT and business can win together.

For more information about the BX Tech Group, contact Kelly Stover or Deb Murphy.

Advancing Safety Together

Join us for the Q4 Safety Advisory Council meeting. This member-only meeting will feature in-depth discussions on current safety challenges, regulatory updates and emerging technologies, with a strong focus on sharing real-world solutions and best practices.

In addition to the roundtable conversation, attendees will have the opportunity to network with peers, build valuable industry connections and strengthen collaborations that support safer jobsites.

Whether you're a safety manager, site supervisor or industry stakeholder, this is a unique opportunity to learn, contribute and grow within a community committed to continuous safety improvement.

Contact Ashton Chapman with any questions or suggestions for discussion topics.