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If you missed securing a seat in the Rising Leaders Institute Class of 2026, the BX has additional training options for you to consider!
For mid-level leaders, Managing from the Middle returns in April with four sessions that allow participants to explore the key attributes of middle management MUSCLES:
Motivation Understanding Strategy Communication Leadership Empathy Success
MEET THE INSTRUCTOR:
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Marc Ankerman
(Ankerman Training Solutions)
Managing from the Middle Series
April 2, 9, 16 & 23 | 8 AM - NOON
$2,200 BX members | $2,500 Non-members
Group Discount: Send three members for $6,000
Meanwhile, your newest leaders can begin their leadership journey later this month with You’ve Been Promoted…Now What? This half-day workshop is the perfect introduction to leadership basics that will prepare them for future success. It’s also a great refresher for any manager with limited experience leading others.
MEET THE INSTRUCTOR:
Dyann McDowell
(Training Marbles, Inc.)
You’ve Been Promoted…Now What?
Sept. 30 | 8 AM – NOON
$359 BX members | $459 non-members
Group Discount: Send three members for $925
Registration is open for both programs, and seats will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. If you have multiple employees to train, send three participants and receive a group discount! (Must register together to receive the discounted pricing.)
For more information about these courses, contact Deb Murphy.
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.
From left: Bryan Meyers, Dillon Isaac, Jason Fairbanks and Larry Jones.
Lang Masonry & Restoration Contractors
Masonry Contractor
From left: Keith Young, Danny King and Miguel Juarez.
The Reitter team.
The planning, design and installation of the air handling unit replacements at Ohio State East Hospital is the work of the crew from Limbach Company LLC.
A high level of coordination was necessary for the replacement of two air handling units and 16 variable air volume boxes. Limbach managed all phases of the project including preconstruction, design and commissioning. The crew spent a significant amount of time pre-planning to ensure equipment replacement would be seamless and not cause disruption to the day-to-day operations of the hospital. Work was executed in two phases, each incorporating a temporary HVAC system. To minimize crane picks, the team prefabricated a racked system which created access into the penthouse unit on the roof. This innovative solution not only reduced onsite disruption, but also guaranteed a safer and more streamlined installation.
Crance and Garee are both members of Plumbers & Pipefitters Local Union 189, and Nally and Pierce are members of Sheet Metal Workers Local 24. This is the first crew award for Limbach Company. The craftsmen will receive their award at the 133rd BX Annual Meeting in November.
For information about the BX Craftsmanship Awards, contact Pam Austin.
Job openings posted on the BX Job Board during August were seen by more than 7,100 visitors looking specifically for construction jobs. Was your job opening there?
Posting your open position on bxjobs.com is the solution you've been looking for to find your next great hire!
Contact Sanda Elkins with any questions or assistance in posting a job.
BX Job Board Rates:
When the crisis you never expected suddenly strikes, access to a customized crisis communication plan is the difference between being able to answer questions and direct your team’s response and not knowing what to do next.
In this unique virtual workshop, led by crisis expert and international keynote speaker Anthony Huey, program participants will prepare their organization for any situation with a comprehensive plan specific to their needs, along with response tools and training.
Participants will receive:
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.
For more information about this course, contact Deb Murphy.
Creating YOUR Crisis Communication Plan
Sept. 26 | 1 - 2:30 PM
Virtual
$5,000 BX members | $6,000 Non-members
When registering online, be sure to log into the member portal to receive the member rate.
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Anthony Huey (Reputation Management Associates) is a highly rated international speaker who offers session attendees pragmatic communications tools, tips and techniques they can use immediately. He has presented more than 4,000 paid communications workshops, seminars and speeches in his career, and was named a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) by The National Speakers Association, an honor awarded to less than 12% of its speakers worldwide. Anthony’s 25-year career includes tenures as a news reporter and senior editor, crisis management specialist, media relations consultant and executive speech coach. He owns Reputation Management, LLC, one of the nation’s leading communications training and crisis consulting companies. His past client work includes a wide variety of advertising, public relations and communications initiatives for hundreds of trade associations, municipalities and companies, including Nike, Victoria’s Secret, Eli Lilly, Nationwide Insurance, The Kroger Company, Procter & Gamble, and many more. Anthony has a bachelor’s degree in journalism from The Ohio State University.
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.
Construction Drawings 201
Oct. 7, 9, 14 & 16 | 4 - 6 PM
Builders Exchange
$399 BX members | $499 Non-members
When registering online, be sure to log into the member portal to receive the member rate.
This course is part of the BX Certified Superintendent Program.
Join us for a meaningful 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.
BX Blueprints for Well-being Council
Q4 Meeting: Man Therapy
Oct. 9 | 8 - 9:30 AM
Builders Exchange
$39 BX members | $59 Non-members
When registering online, be sure to log into the member portal to receive the member rate.
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Dino Tripodis
It is vital to ensure that your team is properly trained to handle an emergency on site. This course will empower them to assist one another efficiently and maintain a safer work environment for everyone.
Topics include:
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.
Standard First Aid/CPR/AED Training
Oct. 10 | 8 AM - 12:30 PM
Builders Exchange
$90 BX members | $120 Non-members
When registering online, be sure to log into the member portal to receive the member rate.
This course is part of the BX Certified Superintendent Program.
Immigration laws can feel overwhelming, especially for employees navigating work, status and rights in the workplace. This session will feature an experienced immigration speaker to break it down in clear terms, as well as offer ways to support your team members.
For more information about this program or the BX Law & Finance Group, contact Kelly Stover.
BX Law & Finance Group Meeting: Immigration, Employment & Support: What You Need to Know
Oct. 10 | 8:30 - 10 AM
Builders Exchange
Free for BX members
Not available to non-members
When registering online, be sure to log into the member portal to access this member-only program.
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Angela Plummer
(Community Refugee & Immigration Services)
Confined spaces in construction are a common and dangerous risk. Navigating them safely requires assessing the unique dangers of each site.
Instructors from Firefighter Safe will provide an in-depth look at confined spaces, including how to deal with the challenging situations of confined space entry. Attendees will take part in hands-on simulator training to put their knowledge to the test. The simulation will allow participants to navigate real life situations such as smoke and other environmental hazards.
Topics covered in this class include:Upon completion of this course, participants will receive a Confined Space Entry Certification. Lunch will be provided.
For more information about this course, contact Ashton Chapman.
Confined Space Training
Oct. 17 | 8 AM - 2 PM
Builders Exchange
$495 BX members | $605 Non-members
When registering online, be sure to log into the member portal to receive the member rate.
With multiple generations in the workforce, understanding and leveraging different demographics is fundamental to everyone working more effectively.
In this half-day workshop, Dr. Adam Rapp (Ohio University/The Tyson Group) will have participants complete a self-assessment of their individual work style and then discuss why these preferences have been developed over time.
After this session, attendees will be able to:
Intergenerational Management
Oct. 31 | 8 AM - NOON
Builders Exchange
$359 BX members | $459 Non-members
Group Discount: Send three members for $925
When registering online, be sure to log into the member portal to receive the member rate.
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Adam Rapp is the executive director of the Ralph & Luci Shey Sales Center and associate professor of sales at Ohio University. He has authored more than 70 peer-reviewed articles and three books. He was awarded the Ohio University Presidential Research Award in 2021-2024. Adam has trained and consulted with hundreds of companies in the sales and leadership space and is currently the vice president of research integration at the Tyson Group.
Make sure each of your employees can positively reflect the professional image of your company and avoid the risk associated with making a bad impression on a job.
In this course, attendees will learn how to build relationships with your customers, vendors and more.
Course topics will include:
In addition to formal class time, students will have the opportunity to interact with a panel of owners who will provide insight into what they value in professional relationships with field force members.
For more information about this course, contact Kelly Stover.
Customer Relations for the Field Force
Nov. 4 & 6 | 4 - 6 PM
Builders Exchange
$199 BX members | $299 Non-members
When registering online, be sure to log into the member portal to receive the member rate.
This course is part of the BX Certified Superintendent Program.
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Kris Edwards
(Valley Interior Systems, Inc.)
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Andy Hoh
(Messer Construction Co.)
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Brian Soller
(Messer Construction Co.)