Join us to hear from area universities regarding their plans for the future and how they have adjusted those plans due to the pandemic. Universities involved include:
Thursday, Jan. 21 | 2 - 3:30 p.m.
VIRTUAL (Log-in information will be emailed to all registrants.)
$35 per employee of BX member firms; $45 per employee of non-member firms.
HR Professionals Invited to Join BX HR Group
If you’re the human resources manager at your company, or if HR is just one of the many hats you wear, the HR Group is for BX members like you.
The first HR Group meeting of 2021 will be held virtually on Jan. 21 and will serve as a planning session for the rest of the year. Attendees should bring suggestions for future meeting topics, with current members encouraged to invite a prospective new member to get involved.
For more information or to join the HR group, contact Deb Murphy.
Thursday, Jan. 21 | 7:30 - 9 a.m.
VIRTUAL | Log-in information will be emailed to all registrants.
Free for employees of BX member firms; not available for non-member firms.
Emotional intelligence accounts for nearly 90% of what sets high performers apart from their peers with similar technical skills and knowledge. You'll learn how to manage conflict more effectively, develop emotional resilience to manage stress better, and much more!
Over the course of three 90-minute sessions, Bryan Driscoll (Driscoll Learning) will guide participants through the results of their EQ report and provide insight on:
Bryan Driscoll is an enthusiastic professional with a broad range of entrepreneurial endeavors. He has been widely recognized for helping organizations develop management and leadership talent, build effective teams, navigate change and increase annual meeting and event impact. At the core of his programs are blended learning methods that foster self-discovery to accelerate learning, increase retention, influence a diverse audience and make the experience fun and interesting. Bryan has a bachelor’s degree from West Liberty University and a master’s degree from The Ohio State University.
Fridays, Jan. 22, Feb. 5 & 19 | 10:30 a.m. - Noon
VIRTUAL| Log-in details will be emailed to registrants
$269 per employee of BX member firms; $369 per employee for non-member firms. A personal Emotional Quotient assessment is included!
This fundamental course provides beginning estimators with practical organizational tools to handle today's short deadlines, ongoing competition and reduced margins for error. Experienced estimators teach the fundamentals of job cost estimating - from concept to bid - and cover the steps needed to prepare an accurate bid.
In the event of state or federal mandates that prohibit in-person classes, registrants will be notified and information regarding rescheduling will be provided as confirmed.
The Builders Exchange has implemented measures in consultation with public health authorities to ensure our protocols help you feel safe while attending onsite events. An air purification (ionization) system has been installed on HVAC units at the BX to cleanse air circulating through the building. Masks are currently mandatory and class size is limited. | READ MORE |
Tuesdays and Thursdays, Feb. 2, 4, 9 & 11 | 4 - 6 p.m. each day
Builders Exchange of Central Ohio | 1175 Dublin Rd., Columbus, OH 43215
$360 per employee of BX member firms, $460 per employee of non-member firms
This course is designed to bridge the gap between an injury and/or illness until advanced medical personnel takeover.
Learn to recognize and provide basic care for injuries and sudden illnesses, including:
Don't see a class that fits your schedule?
Contact Rosie Leuby, 614.486.9521 x224, to schedule a company-specific class.
The Builders Exchange has implemented measures in consultation with public health authorities to ensure our protocols help you feel safe while attending onsite events. An air purification (ionization) system has been installed on HVAC units at the BX to cleanse air circulating through the building. Masks are currently mandatory and class size is limited. | READ MORE |
Thursday, Feb. 4 | 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Builders Exchange of Central Ohio | 1175 Dublin Rd., Columbus, OH 43215
$50 per employee of BX Workers' Comp Group firms; $70 per employee of BX member firms; $100 per employee of non-member firms
Employees will receive education on their company’s policy, their responsibilities and rights and the resources available to them if they need help.
PLEASE NOTE: Each participating company must submit a copy of their Drug-Free Workplace Policy prior to the day of the class.
This class meets the one-hour training component of the BWC Drug-Free Safety Program for employees and is approved for one (1) hour OCILB credit in Health and Safety.
Tuesday, Feb. 9 | 8 - 9 a.m.
VIRTUAL | Log-in information will be emailed to registrants
$40 per employee of BX member firms; $60 per employee of non-member firms (Discounts are available for companies sending five or more participants.)
Managers and supervisors play an important role in their company's Drug-Free Safety Program. In this class, they will receive guidelines on getting to know their employees and observing changes in their job performance, along with documenting their observations and learning how to confront an employee.
PLEASE NOTE: Each participating company must submit a copy of their drug-free workplace policy prior to the day of the class.
This class meets the one-hour training component of the BWC Drug-Free Safety Program for Supervisors and is approved for one (1) hour OCILB credit in Health and Safety.
Tuesday, Feb. 9 | 9:15 - 10:15 a.m.
VIRTUAL | Log-in information will be emailed to registrants
$60 per employee for BX member firms; $80 per employee of non-member firms (Discounts are available for companies sending five or more participants.)
Communicating virtually will continue to be the new “normal” for construction teams managing projects and interviewing with owners for new work. Don’t let a webcam and the inability to effectively present online derail your success.
Construction firms have trusted Anthony Huey (Reputation Management, LLC) to help them prepare for in-person presentations for years. Now it's time to let him help your team prepare for their next virtual presentation or meeting with tips for mastering the online technology and becoming a more effective virtual presenter.
In addition, Anthony will provide participants with access to his online skills library for the next three months! Attendees will leave the session with tips on
Register individually or take advantage of special project team pricing.
Anthony Huey leads Reputation Management, LLC , one of the nation’s leading communications training and crisis consulting companies. In his programs, Anthony offers attendees pragmatic communications tools, tips and techniques they can use immediately in their personal and professional lives. He is a regular presenter for the BX Executive Leadership, Field Leadership and Rising Leaders programs, and has worked with many BX member firms to provide communication and presentation skills training.
Anthony received his bachelor’s degree in Journalism from The Ohio State University.
Thursday, Feb. 11 | 10 – 11:30 a.m.
VIRTUAL(Log in details will be emailed to registrants.)
$199 per employee of BX member firms; $299 per employee of non-member firms OR BX member firms may send 3 members of a project team for $529
Over four days, participants will learn safety basics and gain in-depth knowledge on OSHA compliance issues, including fall protection, electrical safety, scaffolding and trenching. Participants will receive a current code book.
The Builders Exchange has implemented measures in consultation with public health authorities to ensure our protocols help you feel safe while attending onsite events. An air purification (ionization) system has been installed on HVAC units at the BX to cleanse air circulating through the building. Masks are currently mandatory and class size is limited. | READ MORE |
Fridays, Feb. 19, 26, March 5 & 12 | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. each day
Builders Exchange of Central Ohio |1175 Dublin Rd., Columbus, OH 43215
$495 per employee of BX Workers' Comp Group firms; $525 per employee of BX member firms; $825 per employee of non-member firms
Educate your new employees and refresh your seasoned crew on the most common safety risks they could face on the jobsite with this course designed to establish a solid safety foundation.
This two-day course teaches OSHA requirement basics, including compliance issues for 10 of the most common and deadly hazards in construction, including:
OSHA recommends updating this certification every 3-5 years.
Tony Ames
(Ames Safety Solutions, LLC)
In the event of state or federal mandates that prohibit in-person classes, registrants will be notified and information regarding rescheduling will be provided as confirmed.
The Builders Exchange has implemented measures in consultation with public health authorities to ensure our protocols help you feel safe while attending onsite events. An air purification (ionization) system has been installed on HVAC units at the BX to cleanse air circulating through the building. Masks are currently mandatory and class size is limited. | READ MORE |
Tuesday and Thursday, Feb. 23 & 25 | 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. each day
Builders Exchange of Central Ohio | 1175 Dublin Rd., Columbus, OH 43215
$195 per employee of BX Workers' Comp Group firms; $225 per employee of BX member firms; $375 per employee of non-member firms
Wrap-ups are a popular way to reduce overall construction costs while providing quality coverage and protection; but participants must know what’s included and what’s not.
Have you been asked to participate in a wrap-up? Do you know what’s included? Have you read the fine print?
Simply put, a wrap-up changes the way liability and workers compensation insurance is procured for large construction projects, but there’s much more you need to know before you agree to participate.
Joe Urquhart (Overmyer Hall Associates) specializes in insurance and risk management programs for contractors, real estate developers & owners, and manufacturers. He advises clients on insurance issues such as risk transfer, builders’ risk, additional insured, professional liability, and loss control. Joe has earned the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) and Construction Risk & Insurance Specialist (CRIS) designations.
Tuesday, Feb. 23 | 9 - 10:15 a.m.
VIRTUAL | Login information will be provided to registrants
$39 per employee of BX member firms; $49 per employee of non-member firms
B.I.T.E. Series (Bring In The Experts)
Join us for the launch of our new B.I.T.E series! Topics will change with each session, as will the speakers and industry experts. This series is specifically designed for industry experts to share insights and best practices regarding safety topics that affect the construction industry. Learn from your peers in this one-hour presentation with an additional half hour open for Q&A.
Wednesday, Feb. 24 | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Virtual | Login information will be emailed to registrants
$39 per employee of BX member firms; $49 per employee of non-member firms
Employees will receive education on their company’s policy, their responsibilities and rights and the resources available to them if they need help.
PLEASE NOTE: Each participating company must submit a copy of their Drug-Free Workplace Policy prior to the day of the class.
This class meets the one-hour training component of the BWC Drug-Free Safety Program for employees and is approved for one (1) hour OCILB credit in Health and Safety.
Tuesday, March 2 | 8 - 9 a.m.
VIRTUAL | Log-in information will be emailed to registrants
$40 per employee of BX member firms; $60 per person for non-member firms (Discounts are available for companies sending five or more participants.)
Managers and supervisors play an important role in their company's Drug-Free Safety Program. In this class, they will receive guidelines on getting to know their employees and observing changes in their job performance, along with documenting their observations and learning how to confront an employee.
PLEASE NOTE: Each participating company must submit a copy of their drug-free workplace policy prior to the day of the class.
This class meets the one-hour training component of the BWC Drug-Free Safety Program for Supervisors and is approved for one (1) hour OCILB credit in Health and Safety.
Tuesday, March 2 | 9:15 - 10:15 a.m.
VIRTUAL | Log-in information will be emailed to registrants
$60 per employee for BX member firms; $80 per employee of non-member firms (Discounts are available for companies sending five or more participants.)
Help your project managers learn what it takes to be more effective in their roles within your company. This intensive, four-evening program addresses fundamental issues for managing a construction project.
Attendees from small and large firms will learn the basic strategies for building a quality team, making decisions under pressure and organizing projects. This course is ideal for new project managers, as well as those who are looking to move into the project manager role.
Course topics include:
This course is scheduled to be held in-person. If regulations change that prohibit this, adjustments will be made and all registrants will be notified.
The Builders Exchange has implemented measures in consultation with public health authorities to ensure our protocols help you feel safe while attending onsite events. An air purification (ionization) system has been installed on HVAC units at the BX to cleanse air circulating through the building. Masks are currently mandatory and class size is limited. | READ MORE |
Tuesdays and Thursdays, March 2, 4, 9 & 11 | 4 - 6 p.m. each day
Builders Exchange of Central Ohio | 1175 Dublin Rd., Columbus, OH 43215
$360 per employee of BX member firms, $460 per employee of non-member firms
This course is designed to bridge the gap between an injury and/or illness until advanced medical personnel takeover. You will learn to recognize and provide basic care for injuries and sudden illnesses, including:
Don't see a class that fits your schedule?
Contact Rosie Leuby, 614.486.9521 x224, to schedule a company-specific class that can be held at your location or at the BX.
The Builders Exchange has implemented measures in consultation with public health authorities to ensure our protocols help you feel safe while attending onsite events. An air purification (ionization) system has been installed on HVAC units at the BX to cleanse air circulating through the building. Masks are currently mandatory and class size is limited. | READ MORE |
Thursday, March 11 | 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Builders Exchange of Central Ohio (1175 Dublin Rd. Columbus, OH 43215)
$50 per employee of BX Workers' Comp Group firms; $70 per employee of BX member firms; $100 per employee of non-member firms
Network with your safety community to discuss current construction safety trends and happenings! This quarterly breakfast meeting is an informal roundtable discussion.
In the event of state or federal mandates that prohibit in-person classes, registrants will be notified and information regarding rescheduling will be provided as confirmed.
The Builders Exchange has implemented measures in consultation with public health authorities to ensure our protocols help you feel safe while attending onsite events. An air purification (ionization) system has been installed on HVAC units at the BX to cleanse air circulating through the building. Masks are currently mandatory and class size is limited. | READ MORE |
Tuesday, March 16 | 7:30 - 9 a.m.
Builders Exchange of Central Ohio | 1175 Dublin Rd., Columbus, OH 43215
FREE for employees of BX member firms; not available for non-member firms.
Attendees will learn the principles of scheduling and how to think through the scheduling of a construction project. In addition, they will review methods of organizing data, various schedule presentations and practice time calculations.
This course is scheduled to be held in-person. If regulations change that prohibit this, adjustments will be made and all registrants will be notified.
The Builders Exchange has implemented measures in consultation with public health authorities to ensure our protocols help you feel safe while attending onsite events. An air purification (ionization) system has been installed on HVAC units at the BX to cleanse air circulating through the building. Masks are currently mandatory and class size is limited. | READ MORE |
Tuesday & Thursday, March 16 & 18 | 4 - 6 p.m. each day
Builders Exchange of Central Ohio | 1175 Dublin Rd., Columbus, OH 43215
$180 per employee of BX member firms; $280 per employee of non-member firms
Construction owners, design professionals, contractors and service providers will gather virtually to gain leading-edge information, receive practical business solutions and network with other industry leaders.
Registration Fee:
Registration will open in January 2021!
March 17 | 7:30 - 11:30 a.m. and March 18 | 12:30 - 4:30 p.m.
VIRTUAL | Log-in information will be provided to registrants.
See above for details.
Help your field superintendents and project managers be more than managers – help them become leaders. In this course, attendees will gain knowledge from experienced industry professionals who will share lessons learned and best practices on important topics such as:
The Builders Exchange has implemented measures in consultation with public health authorities to ensure our protocols help you feel safe while attending onsite events. An air purification (ionization) system has been installed on HVAC units at the BX to cleanse air circulating through the building. Masks are currently mandatory and class size is limited. | READ MORE |
Tuesdays and Thursdays, March 23, 25, 30 & April 1 | 4 - 6 p.m. each day
Builders Exchange of Central Ohio | 1175 Dublin Rd., Columbus, OH 43215
$360 per employee of BX member firms; $460 per employee of non-member firms
Employees will receive education on their company’s policy, their responsibilities and rights and the resources available to them if they need help.
PLEASE NOTE: Each participating company must submit a copy of their Drug-Free Workplace Policy prior to the day of the class.
This class meets the one-hour training component of the BWC Drug-Free Safety Program for employees and is approved for one (1) hour OCILB credit in Health and Safety.
Friday, March 26 | 8 - 9 a.m.
VIRTUAL | Log-in information will be emailed to registrants
$40 per employee of BX member firms; $60 per employee of non-member firms (Discounts are available for companies sending five or more participants.)
Managers and supervisors play an important role in their company's Drug-Free Safety Program. In this class, they will receive guidelines on getting to know their employees and observing changes in their job performance, along with documenting their observations and learning how to confront an employee.
PLEASE NOTE: Each participating company must submit a copy of their drug-free workplace policy prior to the day of the class.
This class meets the one-hour training component of the BWC Drug-Free Safety Program for Supervisors and is approved for one (1) hour OCILB credit in Health and Safety.
Friday, March 26 | 9:15 to 10:15 a.m.
VIRTUAL | Log-in information will be emailed to registrants
$60 per employee for BX member firms; $80 per employee of non-member firms. (Discounts are available for companies sending five or more participants.)