
Wishing our members a safe, successful and prosperous New Year. Thank you for your continued involvement and commitment to strengthening the construction industry. We look forward to building another great year together.
The BX will be closed Dec. 31 - Jan. 1.
Clarence Cottrell
Senior Project Manager
Years in the Industry: 30
Heath-Newark-Licking County
Port Authority
| BXFlex |
Stephen Hamilton
Foreman
Years in the Industry: 8
Thompson Concrete, Ltd.
| BXFlex |
Shaun O'Donnell
Executive Superintendent
Years in the Industry: 18
Miles-McClellan
Construction Co., Inc.
First aid care can be critical in the event of an emergency. The skills and knowledge learned in this class can save lives.
Medical science is constantly changing, so it is important to stay up to date on the recommended care that first aid providers need to know. Class attendees should leave this training feeling confident in their ability to provide help if an emergency occurs. Topics covered 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
Jan. 14 | 8 AM - 12:30 PM
Builders Exchange
$90 BX members | $120 Non-members
$80 BX Workers' Comp Group members
When registering online, be sure to log in to receive the member rate.
This course is part of the BX Certified Superintendent Program.

Construction consistently ranks among the highest industries for injuries and long-term pain, making the link between physical strain and substance use an important, but often misunderstood issue. This session will explore industry data, real-world observations and clinical insights to examine how pain management, jobsite culture and performance expectations can combine to increase the risk of substance usage in the workforce.
Dr. Jody Hurt (CompDrug) will explain how demanding work conditions in construction, including long hours, heavy lifting, repetitive motion and injuries, intersect with the emotional realities of the job such as pride in workmanship, reliability and the pressure to push through pain. Together, these physical and emotional factors can influence addiction in the workforce and limit help seeking behavior.
This session will cover:For more information about this workshop or the BX Blueprints for Well-being Council, contact Ashton Chapman.
BX Blueprints for Well-being Council
Q1 Mtg.: How Construction's Culture Can Lead to Addiction
Jan. 15 | 8 – 9:30 AM
Builders Exchange
$39 BX members | $59 Non-members
When registering online, log in to receive the member rate.
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Dr. Jody Hurt
(CompDrug)
Join BX Young Professionals (and the young at heart) for a night where networking meets game-night excitement. Kick things off with a pregame happy hour at Hansen Distribution Agency before heading to the arena to watch Columbus take on Dallas.
Connect with industry peers, build new relationships, and enjoy an unforgettable evening of hockey and camaraderie. 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.
Wishing you knew what goes into creating an accurate estimate and how to prepare bids for a project? The BX course Estimating and Bid Preparation will provide the basics including organizational tools to help you meet today's short deadlines, reduced margins for error and ongoing competition.
Experienced industry estimators share the fundamentals of job cost estimating – from beginning to end – and cover the steps needed to prepare a clear bid. The course includes an interactive simulation bid-day, putting your course work into action!
For more information about this course, contact Kelly Stover.
Estimating & Bid Preparation
Feb. 10, 12, 17 & 19 | 4 – 6 PM
Builders Exchange
$399 BX members | $499 Non-members
When registering online, be sure to log in to receive the member rate.
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David Ault
(Elford, Inc.)
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Amanda Bocchinfuso
(MA Design)
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Michael Chadwick
(Valley Interior Systems, Inc.)
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Molley Coen
(Miles-McClellan Construction Co.)
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Dexter Housman
(Elford, Inc.)
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Ed Keener
(Korda/Nemeth Engineering, Inc.)
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Mark Setterlin
(Setterlin Building Company)