• The BX Executive Leadership Experience (BXLX) is a nine-month program that accepts a small group of senior-level construction professionals who are educated and coached by nationally recognized experts in construction leadership and business development. This is the 14th year of the program, with a class of 24 local industry leaders.
  
  
• The BX Field Leadership Excellence Series (BXFlex) is a five-month, eight-session program designed to transform top field force managers into high-impact leaders. The Class of 2025 is the 11th year of the program, with 33 field leaders from BX member firms.

For more information about BXLX or BXFlex, contact Deb Murphy.

Leaders today are facing a unique challenge with the largest generation gap in history. During the Luncheon Keynote, Dr. Adam Rapp (Ohio University/Tyson Group) explores the importance of understanding - and leveraging - different generations within your workforce.

Conference attendees will take an in-depth look at the generations in the industry today and learn how these different demographics can be used to work with others more effectively.

Preceded by a lunch buffet, this session is open to all Conference participants – those attending for the full day along with those who select a half-day morning or half-day afternoon option.

The Ohio Construction Conference includes a variety of general and breakout sessions that will appeal to your company leadership, safety, human resources and project management teams.

For more information about the Conference, contact Deb Murphy.

ABOUT THE PRESENTER:

Dr. Adam Rapp is a professor of marketing at Ohio University and serves as the academic director of the Ralph and Luci Schey Sales Centre. His research examines factors influencing the performance of people and teams and his focus is multigenerational management. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with companies such as Ecolab, AchieveGlobal, FOX News, and Kimberly Clark and has shared his expertise at institutions like Harvard and Columbia. Recently, Rapp joined Tyson Group as vice president of research integration, where he will enhance their talent diagnostics and training programs. Rapp has a bachelor’s degree from Penn State University, an MBA from Villanova University and earned his PhD from the University of Connecticut.

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$425 Full-Day
$325 Half-Day (morning OR afternoon)
Group Discount – 3 full-day registrations for $1,050
Fees will increase after Feb. 28.
Register today at the early bird prices!
Registration fee is non-refundable, but is fully transferable to another member of your firm with no penalty.

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Equip your team to build and maintain efficient schedules that work well for everyone. Scheduling 101 will help you solve one of the biggest challenges facing project teams today – creating an effective schedule.

This course will be most beneficial for project engineers, administrators, managers and superintendents, but is open to anyone interested in learning about project scheduling. Course topics and scheduling methods to be discussed include:

• Evolution of planning and scheduling
• Bar chart principles and practices
• Work breakdown structure
• Critical Path Method (CPM)
• Arrow Diagram Method (ADM)
• Precedence Diagram Method (PDM)
• Program Evaluation & Review Technique (PERT)
• Using the schedule as a tool

For more information about this course, contact Kelly Stover.

Scheduling 101
Jan. 30  |  3 - 6 PM
Builders Exchange

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$199 BX members |  $299 Non-members
When registering online, be sure to log into the member portal to receive the member rate.

Bill Stranahan
(The Superior Group)

Do you know about the BX industry groups? As a part of your membership, all employees of member firms are eligible to join our special interest peer groups, like the HR Group, Law & Finance Group and others.

As the use of technology becomes more prevalent in the industry, both in the office and on the jobsite, the BX is adding a group for those members responsible for and interested in technology related topics.

The first meeting of the BX Tech Group will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 4 and is an opportunity for professionals from all facets of the industry to share knowledge, create connections and guide tech training options for the Builders Exchange.

The group’s first topic will explore cyber security and how to safeguard identities and devices in the field. Is your company’s technology secure? What are some best practices? Hear from a panel of construction IT professionals as they discuss ways to secure your company from rising cyber threats.

For more information about the BX Tech Group, contact Kelly Stover.

BX Tech Group Meeting:
Cyber Security
Feb. 4 | 3 - 5 PM
Builders Exchange

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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.

In construction disputes, resolving conflict effectively is essential to avoid delays, escalating costs and reputational damage. Do you know the methods available for dispute resolution?

Attorneys Peter Hahn (Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP) and Tom Nocar (Hahn Loeser & Parks, LLP) will discuss the difference between litigation, arbitration and mediation and take a deeper dive into AlternatIive Dispute Resolution (ADR) methods and Dispute Resolution Boards (DRBs). 

Presented by the BX Law & Finance Group, this program is an opportunity for professionals from all facets of the industry to network and learn about dispute options.

For more information about this program or the BX Law & Finance Group, contact Kelly Stover.

BX Law & Finance Group Meeting: Alternative Dispute Resolution
Feb. 7 | 8:30 - 10 AM
Builders Exchange

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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.

Peter Hahn
(Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP)

Tom Nocar
(Hahn Loeser & Parks, LLP)

Preparing an accurate estimate can be challenging. Estimating and Bid Preparation will help you master the basics and provide the organizational tools needed to meet today's short deadlines.

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 bid-day simulation that puts the course work into action, complete with true-to-life deadline frustrations.

Course instructors include:

• David Ault (Elford, Inc.)
• Lori Bongiorno (MA Design)
• Michael Chadwick (Valley Interior Systems, Inc.)
• Maddy Christian (Miles-McClellan Construction Co.)
• Molly Coen (Miles-McClellan Construction Co.)
• Dexter Housman (Elford, Inc.)
• Ed Keener (Korda/Nemeth Engineering, Inc.)
• Mark Setterlin (Setterlin Building Company)

For more information about this course, contact Kelly Stover.

Estimating & Bid Preparation
Feb. 11, 13, 18 & 20  |  4 - 6 PM
Builders Exchange

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$399 BX members  |  $499 Non-members
When registering online, be sure to log into the member portal to receive the member rate.

First aid care can be critical in the event of an emergency. The skills and knowledge learned in this standard first aid class can save lives.

With medical science constantly changing, it’s important to stay up to date on the recommended care that first aid providers need to know. Attendees will leave this training feeling confident in their ability to provide help if an emergency occurs, whether on the job or off.

Topics covered include:

• Basic first aid skills
• Bandaging and wound care
• CPR skills
• How to use an AED

Upon successful completion of this course, 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
March 4 | 8 AM - 12:30 PM
Builders Exchange

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$90 BX members | $120 Non-members
When registering online, be sure to log into the member portal to receive the member rate.