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2025 BX Scholarship Recipients. Will your student be pictured here next year?
If you know a student pursuing a construction-related degree, encourage them to apply for a Builders Exchange Scholarship!
2026/27 Application
Deadline: Feb. 20 | 4 PM
The application is open to all high school seniors and individuals seeking a two-year or four-year undergraduate degree or those enrolled in an Ohio Technical Center certificate program. Applications, along with all required documents, can be submitted online.
Since 1959, the BX Scholarship Program has been providing tuition assistance to students in need. To date, nearly $2 million has been awarded. Will your student be included for the 2026/27 school year?
Applicants are evaluated on the following criteria:
Applicants will be notified of their award status in May. For more information about BX scholarships, contact Pam Austin.
Dakota Crumley
Superintendent
Years in the Industry: 9
(Danis Building Construction Co.)
| BXFlex |
Johnny Reese
Foreman
Years in the Industry: 8
(Hydro Mechanical)
| BXFlex |
Brian Woerth
Director of Finance
Years in the Industry: 2
(Superior)
You can help make an impact on the central Ohio construction industry by volunteering for the BX Student Outreach Program.
The program aims to inspire today’s students to become tomorrow’s construction professionals. Volunteers from a wide range of career paths are encouraged to share their passion for the industry with middle and high school students throughout central Ohio. Since its inception, the program has reached more than 114,000 students, helping to spark interest in the many opportunities the construction industry offers.
BX staff will provide the necessary training and materials – you simply volunteer when it fits your schedule! Share your industry career choices and knowledge to help students understand what their path can be. For more information about becoming an Outreach Speaker, contact Pam Austin.
Join us for an impactful Blueprints for Well-being session with Dr. Jody Hurt (CompDrug) as he breaks down one of the construction industry’s most overlooked risks: the connection between physical strains, chronic pain, culture and opioids.
With construction ranking among the highest for injuries and long-term pain, workers are often caught between demanding physical work and a culture that values toughness and reliability. Dr. Hurt will use industry data and decades of clinical experience to explain how these pressures shape pain management, coping behaviors and workers’ willingness to seek help.
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)
A set of drawings holds a project together, acting as a starting point for the unique language at each jobsite. Make sure your employees are speaking the same language, enroll them in the upcoming Construction Drawings 101 course.
Industry veteran instructors will share their knowledge of reading and understanding blueprints and provide attendees with the basic skills needed for interpretation of construction plans.
This course is ideal for office personnel, field employees, new employees or anyone who is looking to learn and refine their blueprint reading skills.
Upon completion of this class, attendees will:
For more information about this course, contact Kelly Stover.
Construction Drawings 101
Feb. 3 & 5 | 4 – 6 PM
Builders Exchange
$199 BX members | $299 Non-members
When registering online, be sure to log in to receive the member rate.
This course is part of the BX Certified Superintendent Program.
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Kurt Beres
(MA Design)
Ben Cummings
(Robertson Construction Services, LLC)