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The BX is proud to recognize the nominees for this year’s Craftsmanship Awards. A total of four individual craftsmen and 29 crews received a nomination for the 2025 awards. This annual program honors those who exhibit skill, expertise and artistry through their work—which exceeds industry standards.
The judging process is currently underway by a panel of industry professionals. Winners will be announced next month and will receive their awards at the BX Annual Meeting in November.
As you complete work in and around central Ohio, consider your craftsperson for one of the highest honors for tradesmen in the commercial construction industry. Nominations are accepted throughout the year. For more information about the awards, contact Pam Austin.
Individual Awards
Crew Awards
Annie Bailey
VLC Senior Coordinator
Years in the Industry: 9
Mid-City Electric / Technologies
| RLI |
Matt Mackey
Project Manager
Years in the Industry: 7
Miles-McClellan Construction
Co., Inc.
| RLI |
Anders Stahl
Inventory Control Manager
Years in the Industry: 25
Environmental Management, Inc.
Location is everything in the BX Membership Directory, and it’s time to choose how your company will be listed–both online and in print. This is your opportunity to take advantage of the many marketing options that are effective and affordable!
The print Directory is distributed to 2,300 individuals each year and the online Directory is viewed more than 36,000 times each month. What does your company's message provide these potential customers?
Watch your mailbox! BX Directory information renewal forms with the many budget-friendly marketing options available have been mailed.
Contact Sanda Elkins with any questions, or if you do not receive your Company Information Form.
Sedgwick Managed Care Ohio is the Builders Exchange of Central Ohio’s managed care organization (MCO) partner for handling workers’ compensation claims. Open Enrollment for MCO selection runs from April 28 – May 23 and is your no-cost opportunity to align with this powerful resource to organize the claim process, control costs and resolve workplace injuries.
Visit Sedgwickmco.com to learn more about the outstanding results Sedgwick achieves for their clients, including many BX members. You can also review the MCO Report Card to see a comparison with other MCOs, which continues to validate the BX partnership with Sedgwick.
Enrollment is simple – click here for the online enrollment form. To discuss the MCO role and Sedgwick’s services, contact Cathy Baxter at (614) 914-9571.
In today’s changing environment, budgets are being looked at and leaned on even more than usual. It’s important that your entire staff understand a project budget and how each decision you make plays into it. Be sure your team has the basic skills to read, understand and apply this information.
Participants of this course will learn best practices for putting together project estimates and gain a better understanding of how they impact their company’s financial statements. Learn construction finance and how work in the field translates into profitability.
Led by Chris Mast (GBQ Partners LLC) and Brian Dunn (Custom Air Conditioning / Air Force One), Construction Finance 101 is ideal for office personnel, field employees, new employees and anyone who is looking to learn or refine their finance skills.
For more information about this course, contact Kelly Stover.
Construction Finance 101
May 13 | 8 - 10 AM
Builders Exchange
$199 BX members | $299 Non-members
When registering online, be sure to log into the member portal to receive the member rate.
This class is part of the BX Certified Superintendent Program.
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Brian Dunn
(Custom Air Conditioning / Air Force One)
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Chris Mast
(GBQ Partners LLC)
Join the BX for a Lunch & Learn featuring an OSHA Safety Specialist. The session will begin with a discussion on recent events including accidents, health hazards and illnesses being seen in the field, and conclude with an open Q&A session.
This is an excellent opportunity to network with local OSHA professionals. Participants are encouraged to submit questions ahead of time to be presented anonymously during the session.
Contact Ashton Chapman to submit questions or for more information about this program.
OSHA Lunch & Learn
May 13 | 11:30 AM - 1 PM
Builders Exchange
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.
Join Melissa Doman, M.A., renowned author and organizational psychologist, for an insightful interview with industry leaders Monica Poirer (Mid-City Electric / Technologies) and Paul Lawson (Paul Lawson Helps LLC) on addressing mental health in the workplace, especially in industries like construction where stigma and cultural barriers often make these conversations difficult.
Melissa will share proven methods and strategies to make mental health concepts more accessible and easier to understand, even in high-stigma environments. She’ll discuss practical techniques for creating a supportive and mentally healthy workplace, empowering leaders, managers and employees to foster a culture of care.
As a bonus, attendees will receive a FREE copy of her book - Yes, You Can Talk About Mental Health at Work (Here’s Why… and How to Do it Really Well), a valuable resource for anyone looking to initiate open dialogue about mental health in their organization. Melissa will also be available for a book signing after the session, providing an opportunity to connect directly with her.
Don't miss this chance to change the conversation around mental health in your organization!
For more information about the BX Blueprints for Well-being Council or this presentation, contact Ashton Chapman.
BX Blueprints for Well-being Council Speaker Series:
Yes, You Can Talk About Mental Health IN CONSTRUCTION
May 14 | 8 - 10 AM
Makoy Center
5462 Center St., Hilliard (43026)
There is no cost to participate, registration is required.
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Melissa Doman
(Mental Health at Work Specialist/Author/Former Clinical Mental Health Therapist)
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Paul Lawson
(Paul Lawson Helps LLC)
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Monica Poirier
(Mid-City Electric / Technologies)
Global trade shifts don’t just make headlines – they affect your bottom line. Join the BX Law & Finance Group for an in-depth discussion led by Chelsea Fletcher Cook and John Kopf (Thompson Hine, LLP) on how tariffs are reshaping procurement strategies in the construction industry.
This session will explore the legal and financial implications of material cost volatility, contract language and sourcing challenges. If you’re involved in buying decisions, budgeting or project planning, this is a conversation you can’t afford to miss.
For more information about this program or the BX Law & Finance Group, contact Kelly Stover.
BX Law & Finance Group Meeting: Tariff Talk & What It Means for Construction
June 13 | 8:30 - 10 AM
Air Force One
5800 Shier Rings Rd. | Dublin (43016)
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.
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Chelsea Fletcher Cook
(Thompson Hine, LLP)
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John B. Kopf
(Thompson Hine, LLP)