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Application Deadline: March 27 | 4 PM
Safety isn’t just a requirement; it’s a responsibility that impacts our industry every day. The BX is proud to spotlight companies and individuals who lead by example, strengthen jobsite culture and raise the bar for safety across the industry.
The BX Safety Awards are designed to recognize those who go beyond the basics and make safety a defining part of their culture. Award categories include:
It’s time to be recognized among the industry’s safety leaders and join the more than 100 companies that have earned these distinctions – submit your application today!
For more information about BX Safety Awards, contact Ashton Chapman.
Josh Chalfant
Associate Director of Training & Development
Years in the Industry: 30
Environmental Management, Inc. (EMI)
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Brian Finck
General Foreman
Years in the Industry: 26
Mid-City Electric / Technologies
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Connor Henneberry
Superintendent
Years in the Industry: 7
Adena Corp.
Construction of the Ohio State University Outpatient Care Centers is evolving – from conventional construction to prefabricated interior and exterior systems.
In this Conference session, you’ll discover how post-occupancy research at two recently-completed facilities led to significant changes at the OSU Powell facility, enhancing speed to market, patient and provider experience and long-term performance value.
The project team will share their experience and explain how prefabrication optimized the prototype for these facilities.
Hundreds of construction professionals representing design teams, contractors, suppliers and service providers will gather on March 18 at the Ohio Union for a full day of industry education and building connections.
Participants will have the opportunity to earn continuing education credits from AIA, GBCI (LEED) and OCILB, as well as development hours for professional engineers.
For more information about the Conference, contact Deb Murphy.
Ohio Construction Conference
March 18 | 7 AM – 5 PM
The Ohio Union
1739 N. High St. (43210)
$425 Full-Day | $325 Half-Day (morning OR afternoon)
Group Discount – 3 full-day registrations for $1,050
Fees will increase after Feb. 27.
Registration fee is non-refundable, but is fully transferable to another member of your firm with no penalty.
Garth Dahdah is the senior director of capital projects and space planning at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Leveraging his expertise in capital planning and facility optimization, Garth oversees critical projects that directly enhance the quality of care delivered across the medical center. He brings both strategic vision and operational rigor to complex facility challenges. His work bridges architectural design, construction, facilities optimization and efficiencies, and clinical function, ensuring that every space serves the medical center's mission of advancing health through innovation and collaboration. Garth has a bachelor's degree from The Ohio State University and an MBA from Ohio Dominican.
Kelly Greene is regional sales director for DIRTT Construction Systems. She has more than 30 years in the design and construction industry with a focus on construction administration and project management. Kelly serves as a senior technical resource supporting design-assist and preconstruction on large, complex public-sector projects. Her role focuses on early risk identification, constructability and prefabrication strategy, and alignment of scope with budget and schedule objectives, supporting cost certainty, schedule reliability and confident execution through installation. Kelly has a bachelor’s degree in interior architecture from Lawrence Technological University.
Jay Jacobs is vice president at CK Construction Group. With more than 25 years of experience, he oversees all phases of construction operations, ensuring projects meet strict regulatory, safety and quality standards while being delivered on time and within budget. Jay has spent the past decade-plus working on healthcare construction projects, including hospitals, medical office buildings and specialized clinical facilities. Through a collaborative, team-oriented approach, he has successfully led teams to complete projects for all major healthcare systems in the central Ohio region. Jay has a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from The Ohio State University.
Hans Walter designs environments that balance the technical demands of healing with the psychological needs of caring. A principal with DLR Group, he has diverse experience leading highly technical projects for nationally recognized academic and healthcare institutions such as The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Hans advocates for successful integrated design through teaching, mentoring, community board engagement and public speaking. Nationally, he serves as the director for the Design Awards Committee for the AIA Academy of Architecture for Health, and he contributes to the Career Path Committee with the American College of Healthcare Architects. Hans has a bachelor’s degree in architecture from Syracuse University.
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Are you in search of a skilled estimator, project manager, warehouse staff or perhaps a receptionist for your company?
Last month, bxjobs.com received 7,916 visitors exploring construction-related job opportunities.
Posting your job opening on the BX job board is the solution you've been looking for to find your next great hire! There are two easy options to submit your open positions:
If you have questions or need assistance, contact Sanda Elkins.
BX Job Board Rates:
Calling all tequila enthusiasts and curious newcomers alike! Join the BX Young Professionals for an elevated evening of tequila tasting and networking. Discover the bold, complex flavors of a curated tequila selection while connecting with fellow professionals in a relaxed, social setting. Sip, learn and spark new connections along the way.
Your registration includes tequila samples and heavy appetizers. For more information about this event, contact Kelly Stover.
BXYP Feb. Event:
A Spirited Social - Tequila Tasting
Feb. 26 | 4 – 6 PM
Pepper Construction Company of Ohio, LLC
5185 Blazer Pkwy., Suite 101, Dublin (43017)
$55 BX members | $65 Non-members
When registering online, be sure to log in to receive the member rate.
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Too often, IT is brought into projects after key decisions have already been made, limiting the ability to influence technology choices and set teams up for success.
Join the BX Tech Group’s conversation to explore how early IT involvement can strengthen outcomes by:
This session will examine IT’s evolving role as a strategic business partner and how stronger collaboration between technical and non-technical teams leads to better results across the organization.
Business leaders, project managers and IT professionals interested in building more strategic partnerships across departments should attend this program. Don’t miss this opportunity to rethink how your IT and business can win together.
For more information about the BX Tech Group, contact Kelly Stover or Deb Murphy.
BX Tech Group Meeting: Utilizing IT as a Business Partner
March 3 | 3 - 5 PM
Air Force One, Inc.
5800 Shier Rings Rd., Dublin (43016)
Free for BX members | Not available to non-members
When registering online, be sure to log in to access this member-only program.
Strengthen your Substance Use Prevention and Recovery (SUPR) program by educating employees and supervisors on how drugs and alcohol impact workplace safety, health and performance.
SUPR addresses the use and misuse of substances in the workplace and helps employers reduce on-the-job injuries and illnesses by integrating drug-free strategies into their safety programs. The program also supports long-term safety improvements and cost savings.
The Builders Exchange is an approved host of the BWC’s SUPR training. Both the employee and supervisor classes meet the one-hour training component.
For more information about BX SUPR training or to schedule a company-specific class, contact Sean Cooper.
Substance Use Prevention & Recovery (SUPR) Training
Builders Exchange
When registering online, be sure to log in to receive the member rate.
Employee Education
$50 BX Members | $70 Non-Members
March 5 | 8 – 9 AM
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Supervisor Training
$70 BX Members | $90 Non-Members
March 5 | 9 – 10 AM
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Company-specific classes are a great way to get your entire company trained in one day. These classes can be at your facility or at the BX.
Accurate surveying is essential in construction, ensuring that projects start on the right foot and stay on track. The BX Surveying For Construction course provides an interactive learning experience designed to develop the skills to spot problems and improve accuracy during the building layout phase, which can prevent further costs and/or delays.
Participants will have the opportunity to work directly with surveying equipment and layout tools, reinforcing key techniques used in the field.
For more information about this course, contact Kelly Stover.
Surveying For Construction
March 10 & 12 | 4 – 6 PM
Builders Exchange
$270 BX members | $370 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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Eric Turner
(George J. Igel & Co., Inc.)
Kevin Wolfe
(Dugan & Meyers LLC)
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