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Conference Features Education and Connections

Building Connections: Networking Breakouts

Ohio Construction Conference attendees consistently value chances to network and form strong connections within their field. 

Again this year, the Conference will feature breakout sessions that fulfill this request. Participants will sit at roundtables to discuss current trends in the construction industry. Facilitators will have prompts to help get conversations started and then it’s your chance to share, learn more and add new names to your contact list.

Seating in these breakout sessions is limited so be sure to register soon!

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

• Building Value from the Inside Out: ESOPs in Construction
• The Smartest Tool in the Box: Artificial Intelligence in Action
• Cleared for Takeoff: How Drones are Taking Construction to New Heights 

For more information about the Conference, contact Deb Murphy.

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Seeking Applicants for BX Scholarships

If you know someone pursuing a construction-related degree, encourage them to apply for a
Builders Exchange Scholarship!

2026/27 Application
Deadline: Feb. 20 | 4 PM

Someone you know may be eligible to receive a scholarship from the BX, but they must apply by Friday, Feb. 20 to be considered for an award.

Last year, 58 students shared a total of $190,000, with individual awards ranging from $2,000 to $5,000. High school seniors, individuals pursuing a two- or four-year undergraduate degree, or students enrolled in an Ohio Technical Center certificate program are encouraged to apply for the 2026/27 school year.

Applicants are evaluated on the following criteria:

• Academic achievement
• Community and school involvement
• Financial need 
• Relationship of the student’s field of study to the construction industry
• Potential future impact of the student on the central Ohio construction community
• Quality of the application

Don't let your student miss out! For more information about BX scholarships, contact Pam Austin.

2025/26 BX Scholarship Recipients.

Are Your Estimating Skills Up to the Test?

Are you new to estimating or want a refresher on preparing bids? The BX Estimating and Bid Preparation course will help you master the basics and provide organizational tools to meet today’s short deadlines, reduced margins for error and ongoing competition.

Experienced industry estimators share the fundamentals of job cost estimating - from beginning to end - and cover the steps needed to prepare a clear bid quickly and efficiently. 

The final session includes an interactive bid-day simulation that puts the course work into action, complete with true-to-life deadline frustrations.

For more information about this course, contact Kelly Stover.

Collaborate & Connect with the Industry’s Safety Community

Connect with your safety peers over breakfast and take part in an informal roundtable focused on emerging trends, challenges and best practices. This quarterly meeting offers a great opportunity to learn, share and network with local safety professionals.

Contact Ashton Chapman with any questions or suggestions for discussion topics.

DFSP Has a New Name…

Welcome to SUPR (Substance Use Prevention and Recovery)

Support your Substance Use Prevention and Recovery (SUPR) program by educating staff and supervisors about the effects of drugs and alcohol on your work, safety and health.

SUPR was developed to address workplace use and misuse of alcohol and other drugs. It’s designed to help employers more effectively prevent on-the-job injuries and illnesses by integrating drug-free efforts into their overall workplace safety program. The SUPR program can help employers achieve both long-range safety and cost-saving benefits.

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.

Your IT Department Should Be a Front-End Decision Maker - Not Just Support

Too often, IT gets brought into projects only after major decisions are made — limiting the ability to guide the right technology choices and set teams up for success.

The BX Tech Group’s March conversation will dive into IT’s evolving role as a true business partner, and how stronger collaboration between technical and non-technical teams drives better outcomes across the organization.

Join the conversation to explore how early IT engagement can:

• Ensure the right technology is selected for the job
• Prevent costly shadow IT from emerging in isolation
• Enable smarter, smoother project launches from day one

This conversation will dive into IT’s evolving role as a true business partner — and how stronger collaboration between technical and non-technical teams drives better outcomes 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.