BX HR Group: 2021 Planning Meeting

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.

Make Better Decisions: Your Emotional Quotient

Recognizing the five dimensions of emotional intelligence is a key to achieving higher levels of collaboration and productivity.

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:

• Self-Awareness
• Self-Regulation
• Motivation
• Social Awareness
• Social Regulation

INSTRUCTOR

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.

Estimating and Bid Preparation

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.

INSTRUCTORS:

• David Ault (Elford, Inc.)
• Dexter Housman (Elford, Inc.)
• Mark Setterlin (Setterlin Building Company)
• Phil Stafa (Korda/Nemeth Engineering, Inc.)

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 |
 

Standard First-Aid/CPR/AED

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:

• CPR
• The use of an AED
• How to properly apply a tourniquet

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 |

Drug-Free Safety Program: Employee Education Training

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.

CREDITS

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.

Drug-Free Safety Program: Supervisor Training

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.

CREDITS

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.

Mastering Virtual Meetings & Presentations

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

• Camera angles
• Backgrounds
• Audio
• Lighting
• Visual aids
• Team transitions
• Better engaging a virtual audience
• Technology considerations
• Avoiding distractions, and more.
• Plus - attendees will get a real-time critique of how they look and sound!

Register individually or take advantage of special project team pricing.

About the Presenter

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.

OSHA 30-Hour Training Course

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 |

OSHA 10-Hour Training Course

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:

• Fall protection
• Electrical safety
• Scaffolding
• Trenching

OSHA recommends updating this certification every 3-5 years.

INSTRUCTOR

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 |
 

That's A Wrap-Up! The Keys to OCIP & CCIP Insurance

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.

MEET THE PRESENTER

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.

Yes, No, Dos & Don’ts: Most Common Safety Misunderstandings

  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.

PANELISTS:

Drug-Free Safety Program: Employee Education Training

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.

CREDITS

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.

Drug-Free Safety Program: Supervisor Training

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.

CREDITS

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.

Project Management for Contractors

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:

• Project Manager Overview
• Pre-Construction Phase
• Construction Phase
• Job Close-Out Phase

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 |
 

Standard First-Aid/CPR/AED

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:

• CPR
• The use of an AED
• The administration of Narcan
• How to properly apply a tourniquet

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 |
 

CERTIFICATION/CREDITS:

• An American Safety & Health Institute certification card, valid for two (2) years.
• This course is approved for 4.5 hours OCILB credit in Health and Safety.

Safety Advisory Council - Q1 Meeting

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 |

Introduction to Scheduling

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.

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 | 

Ohio Construction Conference

Save the Dates!

• Wednesday, March 17 | 7:30 - 11:30 a.m.
• Thursday, March 18 | 12:30 - 4:30 p.m.

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:

• Full-Event (both days, all sessions):
  $199 per employee of BX member firms
  $299 per employee of non-member firms
  
  
• Partial-Event (one day, all sessions):
  $159 per employee of BX member firms
  $259 per employee of non-member firms
  
  
• Group Discount (BX Members Only)
  3 Full-Event Registrations for $575

Registration will open in January 2021!

Leadership on the Jobsite

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:

• Delegation
• Managing diversity
• Leading vs. Managing

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 | 

Drug-Free Safety Program: Employee Education Training

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.

CREDITS

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.

Drug-Free Safety Program: Supervisor Training

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.

CREDITS

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.