Annual Meeting Early Registration Ends TODAY!

Only two weeks until the 133rd Annual Meeting of the Builders Exchange takes center stage. Make sure to take advantage of the early bird pricing by registering your team today! With hundreds of guests expected to attend, this event is the perfect opportunity to network with other construction professionals and recap a year of excellence in the central Ohio construction industry.

The Builders Exchange Board Nominating Committee has endorsed three individuals interested in open positions on the BX Board of Directors. The term for each candidate will be for three years, from Jan. 1, 2026 to Dec. 31, 2028. The three nominees represent a wealth of service to the Builders Exchange, the industry and the community. They are:

ADAM DREXEL >  RUSCILLI CONSTRUCTION CO., LLC

Adam Drexel, president of Ruscilli Construction Co., LLC, has been with the company more than 20 years. He received a bachelor's degree in architecture and a master's degree in construction management from Bowling Green State University (BGSU). Prior to joining Ruscilli, he worked as an architecture instructor and as an assistant project manager in the Office of Design & Construction at BGSU. Seeking his first term on the BX Board, he is a graduate of the BX Rising Leaders Institute and has served as a BX Rising Leaders Champion. Adam has served as a BX Craftsmanship judge, a volunteer speaker for the BX Student Outreach Program and instructor for the Construction Drawings 101 and Estimating & Bid Preparation courses.

PETER HAHN >  TAFT STETTINIUS & HOLLISTER LLP

Peter Hahn is a partner with the law firm Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP. He has practiced construction law for nearly 20 years, representing owners, contractors, subcontractors and design professionals in all stages of a construction project. He has a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the College of Wooster and a juris doctor degree from Washington University in St. Louis. Seeking his second term on the BX Board, Peter is a graduate of the BX Rising Leaders Institute and is a member of the Associated Builders and Contractors of Central Ohio, the Columbus Bar Association’s Construction Law Committee and the American Bar Association’s Forum on Construction Law.

ALISON MARKER >  MARKER, INC.

Alison Marker, president and CEO of Marker, Inc., has been in the construction industry for nearly 13 years. She received a bachelor’s degree in psychology and women’s studies from Miami University and a masters of clinical social work degree from The Ohio State University. Seeking her fourth term on the BX Board, Alison is a graduate of the BX Executive Leadership Experience and a champion for the Risings Leaders Institute. She has participated in the BX HR Professionals Group, served on the BX Cornerstone Review Committee and the BX Board Nominating Committee. She has volunteered in numerous organizations including the Community Shelter Board, the United Way of Logan County and the OSU CSM Industry Advisory Council.

For more information about the Annual Meeting, contact Pam Austin.

THIS WEEK'S FEATURED CRAFTSMANSHIP AWARD RECIPIENTS

The Craftsmen:

The Winning Work:

The precise planning and expert problem solving from the crew at Robertson Construction Services, LLC is evident in the structural repairs seen throughout the Newark Arcade.

Improvements to the 166-year-old building were critical to preserving its historic character and structural integrity. The experienced team of ornamental ironworkers installed more than 11.5 tons of structural steel to reinforce the severely deteriorated structure. Many of the original wood components were broken, rotten or water damaged due to years of neglect. The crew rebuilt framing of the elevator shaft, and reinforced the east and west roof trusses by stabilizing a wood lintel that had been supporting the east apartments. With the use of a boom lift, the architectural cornices and a custom marquee sign were carefully aligned and installed to compliment the restored façade.

This is the second crew award for Robertson Construction Services. The craftsmen will receive their award at the 133rd BX Annual Meeting in November.

For information about the BX Craftsmanship Awards, contact Pam Austin.

Safety Starts with a Plan

A Job Safety Analysis (JSA) helps you spot hazards before they cause harm and can help jobsites run more efficiently.

This hands-on workshop is designed to help both field leaders and frontline crews unlock the full potential of JSAs. Through mock huddles, task breakdowns and practical takeaways, you’ll learn how to move beyond compliance and start building a stronger, more connected safety culture – one conversation at a time.

Join safety leaders Chris Lewis (Delphi Infrastructure Group), Mary Logan So (George J. Igel & Co., Inc.) and Johel Woodliff (Miles-McClellan Construction Co., Inc.) as they explore how JSAs can go beyond compliance to drive real safety culture and accountability across all levels of the jobsite.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from the experts and walk away with tools to make your jobsites safer, smarter and more connected.

For more information about this class, contact Ashton Chapman.

BX TECH GROUP: Utilizing IT as a Business Partner

In December, the BX Tech Group will discuss a key challenge many IT departments face, getting internal partners to bring them in earlier and trust them as a strategic collaborator, not just support. When IT is involved from the start, they can help:

• Select the right technology for the job
• Eliminate shadow IT that often emerges in isolation
• Plan successful solutions from kickoff, before issues arise

Established earlier this year, the BX Tech Group gathers quarterly for educational programs, peer discussions and networking. Employees of BX member firms who are in the IT space or interested in industry technology are invited to join this member’s only group.

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