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The BXLX Class of 2025 includes from left, front row: Alexandra Gleim (G Brands Limited), Kevin Busick (Farber Corporation), Blake Swick (Robertson Construction Services, Inc.), Ross Schlicher (The Superior Group), Cole Linnabary (John W. Danforth Company), Melissa Wilson (Sauer Group, LLC), Shanon Terry (Miles-McClellan Construction Co., Inc.) and Margie Ramsey (Granger Construction Company). Middle: Adam Muth (Continental Building Co.), Steve Howell (Turner Construction Co.), Matt Justus (Geotechnical Consultants, Inc.), Paul Bryan (MIELKE Mechanical, Inc.), Shawn McClain (Lang Masonry & Restoration Contractors), Laura Cameron (Converse Electric) and Jennifer Nieset (Construction One, Inc.). Back: Dan Mead (Geotechnical Consultants, Inc.), Anders Stahl (Environmental Management, Inc. (EMI)), Tim Forby (Gilbane Building Company), Mike Green (Danis Building Construction Co.), Bill Wyner (The Righter Co., Inc.) and Brad Klaus (Acoustic Ceiling & Partition of Ohio). Not pictured: D.J. Fett (Elford, Inc.), Jay Jacobs (CK Construction Group), Andrew Kellerman (Loeb Electric) and Dan Stainer (Ironsite, Inc.).
The BX Executive Leadership Experience (BXLX) is a nine-month program providing industry professionals with education and coaching from nationally-recognized experts in construction leadership and business development.
Presenters for the full-day sessions include experts from FMI, PL Jones Consulting, Reputation Management Associates, Professional Consulting Associates, LLC and other business and industry leaders.
This is the 14th year for the program, with a class of 25 industry leaders from BX member firms. To date, more than 300 construction professionals have participated in the program. Profiles of the individuals in the Class of 2025 will be featured in future editions of the BX eNewsletter.
For information about the BX Executive Leadership Experience, contact Deb Murphy.
Careful planning and meticulous attention to detail were key components for the crew from Settle-Muter Electric, Ltd. on the work done at OhioHealth Pickerington Methodist Hospital.
The crew was responsible for the complex task of seamlessly integrating the new 220,000-square-foot expansion hospital into the infrastructure of an existing medical campus. Work began by excavating the electrical room to a depth of 10 feet, creating the groundwork for the intricate system. The 90-degree stub-ups were assembled off-site, then precisely matched with specific sections of equipment with the use of BIM. In total, more than 300 stub-ups required connection to the correct underground conduits. The team managed to skillfully execute this undertaking with the highest level of accuracy and zero errors. Installation included 3,000-amp service, 5,000-amp paralleling switchgear, two 1,500-KW generators, 20 distribution panelboards and over 80 branch panelboards. The crew also laid out more than 325 miles of wire and installed thousands of light fixtures and devices.
This is the fifth crew award for Settle-Muter Electric, Ltd. The craftsmen will receive their award at the 132nd BX Annual Meeting this week.
For information about the BX Craftsmanship Awards, contact Pam Austin.
Our fourth quarterly Safety Advisory Council Meeting is just around the corner! It’s time to register and mark your calendar for this free networking breakfast.
These quarterly member-only meetings are the perfect place to discuss safety trends, best practices and share resources with other industry safety professionals.
Contact Ashton Chapman with any questions or suggestions for discussion topics.
Safety Advisory Council:
Q4 Meeting
Dec. 12 | 7:30 - 9 AM
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.
The holidays are almost upon us, and it’s time to kick off the season with the BXYP crew! Join us at Woodland’s Backyard for a night of mingling and merriment as we blend professional networking with festive fun.
Whether you’re aiming to make new connections or showcase your gaudiest garment, this is one event you won’t want to miss. Featuring the 3rd annual BXYP Ugly Holiday Sweater Competition, prizes await the best individual and team!
Registration includes two (2) drink tickets and hearty appetizers.
For more information about this event or to become a sponsor, contact Kelly Stover.
Dec. BXYP Event:
Jingle & Mingle Happy Hour
Dec. 12 | 4 - 6 PM
Woodland's Backyard
668 Grandview Ave. (43215)
$55 BX Members | $65 Non-Members
When registering online, be sure to log into the member portal to receive the member rate.
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A crowd of more than 700 members and guests gathered last Tuesday to network and congratulate this year’s accomplishments and award recipients at the association’s Annual Meeting.
Five individuals were elected to the BX Board of Directors. They include, from left Brian Haughn (Haughn & Associates, Inc.), Lori Bongiorno (MA Design), Jessica Anderson (Anderson Concrete Corp.) and Matt McClellan (Miles-McClellan Construction Co., Inc.). Not pictured is John Harper (Speer Mechanical).
Andrea Pruneau (Barton Malow Builders) was honored as the 70th recipient of the BX Cornerstone Award. She was selected based on her leadership contributions to the community, the industry and the Exchange. Pruneau becomes the third female in the award’s history to receive the honor.
The 18th class of graduates of the Rising Leaders Institute received diplomas from the OSU Fisher College of Business. Members also received recognition with Safety Achievement Awards and the BX Craftsmanship Awards. Mike Kray, senior project manager with Turner Construction Co., received the BX President’s Award for his volunteer service to the industry and the association.
For more information about how you can become involved at the Exchange, contact Pam Austin.
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The impressive interior framing work completed by the crew from Shaffer Construction is on display at Hank’s Low Country Seafood & Raw Bar in downtown Columbus.
With a tight six-month schedule, the crew completed their work using two sets of massive drawings. Attention to detail was imperative, and precise coordination around equipment located above and below their work was essential to the overall success of the project. A unique raised floor system was built on the building’s expansion joint located in the restaurant and kitchen area. The moving installations are attached to one side and positioned above and below pretensioned slabs to work seamlessly with the building expansion zones. The final drywall surfaces required zero margin for error regarding squareness and plumbness - as well as finish - to accept the intended light fixture, artwork and millwork installations. All the work was fabricated and completed on site.
Both Evans and Nesbit are members of Carpenters Local Union 200. This is the first crew award for Shaffer Construction. The craftsmen received their award at the 132nd BX Annual Meeting last week.
For information about the BX Craftsmanship Awards, contact Pam Austin.
Dan Mead
Chief Financial Officer
Years in the Industry: 8
Geotechnical Consultants, Inc.
| BXLX |
Ross Schlicher
Prefabrication Manager
Years in the Industry: 15
The Superior Group
| BXLX |
Shanon Terry
Senior Project Manager
Years in the Industry: 25
Miles-McClellan
Construction Co., Inc.
For more information about BXLX, contact Deb Murphy.
What Goes Into The Cost of Your Energy?
The energy market can be difficult to understand, and navigating the energy solutions available for your organization can be challenging. When it comes to energy pricing, it’s important to start with an understanding of the cost components impacting your energy bill.
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The energy experts at IGS Energy, the preferred energy supplier of the Builders Exchange of Central Ohio, cover the components that influence power and natural gas pricing — and offer insights to help you manage these cost components.
Cost components of your energy bill
Before you can determine a strategy for your business, it’s important to understand the multiple components that comprise an energy bill. Take a look:
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By partnering with IGS Energy, your business benefits from a customized pricing strategy that’s tailored to your unique needs — while offering you greater control over your energy spend.
Whether you’re managing one branch or multiple locations, the Builders Exchange of Central Ohio’s dedicated account manager, Nicole Irwin, can help you gain more control over your energy costs. As a leading energy retailer proudly serving businesses of all sizes, IGS Energy offers traditional as well as green solutions to help customers source and manage their energy.
Learn more about your options for managing your energy costs, contact Nicole at (614) 659-5191.
Happy Thanksgiving from your Builders Exchange of Central Ohio! 🦃🍁 This season, we're thankful for the hardworking men and women who build our communities from the ground up. Wishing you and your loved ones a safe and joyous holiday!
Our office will be closed Thursday and Friday (Nov. 28 & 29) to allow our employees time with their friends and families.
Filing a mechanic’s lien can be essential for protecting your right to payment, but the process can be challenging without the right knowledge.
Designed for general contractors and owners, but all trades are welcome to attend. Instructors Tom Nocar and Jeff Yeager (Hahn Loeser & Parks, LLP) will provide expert instruction on Ohio’s lien laws. Gain a clear understanding of your lien rights and responsibilities and learn how to navigate the lien filing process with confidence.
This course includes detailed guidance and practical examples, including sample lien forms. Don’t miss this opportunity to equip yourself and your team with the skills to preserve your lien rights effectively.
For more information about this course, contact Kelly Stover.
Ohio Mechanics' Lien Law for General Contractors
Dec. 5 | 8 - 10 AM
Builders Exchange
$225 BX members | $325 Non-members
When registering online, be sure to log into the member portal to receive the member rate.
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J. Thomas Nocar
(Hahn Loeser &
Parks, LLP)
Tom spent 26 years managing construction projects before becoming a construction lawyer. This experience provides him with a unique set of skills to offer his clients—broad technical knowledge of the commercial construction industry and a practical approach to dispute avoidance and resolution. Tom regularly represents construction and real estate industry clients in transactional needs, project claims and dispute resolution including negotiation, mediation, arbitration and litigation.
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Jeffrey A. Yeager
(Hahn Loeser &
Parks, LLP)
As a partner in Hahn Loeser’s Litigation, Construction and Commercial Services and Restructuring Groups, Jeff provides clients involved in complex business and civil litigation with creative, practical advice and strategies for managing risk and resolving disputes. He has extensive experience litigating, arbitrating and mediating cases in the context of complex contract disputes, construction disputes, business torts, real estate transactions, business and asset sales, intellectual property, class actions, defamation, bankruptcy and creditors’ rights, collections, secured transactions, and government bidding and procurement. With more than two decades of practice, Jeff brings a broad vision to problem-solving and identifying solutions that range from negotiating settlements, taking cases to judgment, or re-negotiating contracts to rebuild relationships.
Start the year off right by learning comprehensive nutrition strategies that will help keep your workforce healthy for years to come!
Nutrition plays a vital role in the performance and well-being of construction workers. With physically demanding tasks that require strength, endurance and focus, it's essential to fuel the body with the right nutrients needed to perform at its best.
In this program, the Ohio State’s wellness team will explore programing, resources and ideas that can help encourage buy-in from the field and education surrounding nutrition and wellness. Program topics include:
For more information about the BX Blueprints for Well-being Council or this program, contact Ashton Chapman
Q1 Mtg. - Nutrition & Well-being
Jan. 9 | 8 - 9:30 AM
Builders Exchange
FREE BX members | $35 Non-members
When registering online, be sure to log into the member portal to receive the member rate.
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The BX Blueprints for Well-being Council’s purpose is to gather construction leaders who want to build a healthy culture at their companies. By meeting quarterly, participants will share best practices and learn from speakers who are experts in well-being topics, with the goal of normalizing help-seeking behavior in our industry.
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The BXLX Class of 2025 includes from left, front row: Jacob Eader (Turner Construction Co.), Tom Sylvester (Thompson Concrete, Ltd.), Dave Miley (Construction One, Inc.), Mack Methven (Reitter Inc.), Sam Kelly (George J. Igel & Co., Inc.), Jent Dassylva (Miles-McClellan Construction Co., Inc.), Steven Poth (Elford, Inc.), DaChe' Amos (Elford, Inc.) and Chez Sanchez (Anderson Aluminum Corp.). Second row: Joe Daft (Barnhart Crane & Rigging), Nick Gauthier (Danis Building Construction Co.), Darren Herring (Lehman Daman Rudolph Libbe Group), Bill Sparks (The Superior Group), Riley Saelens (Brackett Builders, Inc.), Gabe Klingler (Hydro Mechanical) and Nate Lewis (Claypool Electric, Inc.). Third row: Travis Kellough (Thompson Concrete Foundations, Ltd.), Tylar Stivison (Setterlin Building Company), Steve Pack (Barnhart Crane & Rigging), Thomas Leistikow (Claypool Electric, Inc.), Joe Hamm (TG Plumbing & Mechanical, Inc.), Cameron Leonard (Converse Electric), Tim Kline (DRI-LOK Systems) and Seth Huffman (MAC Construction, Inc.). Back: Chuck Kuhn (Thompson Concrete Foundations, Ltd.), Allen Moore (Robertson Construction Services, Inc.), Andrew Pullin (Mid-City Electric / Technologies), Larry Goings (Buckeye Ready-Mix, LLC), Mike Combs (Anderson Concrete Corporation), Jeremiah Layne (Setterlin Building Company), Paul Tedrow (Lehman Daman Rudolph Libbe Group), Wayne Lanum (Tenby Construction) and Taylor Smith (Marker, Inc.). Not pictured: Steve Limberopoulos (Phinney Industrial Roofing, Inc.).
The BX Field Leadership Excellence Series (BXFlex) is entering the 11th year of the program with a class of 34 field leaders from BX member firms. BXFlex is a five-month, eight-session program designed to transform top field force managers into high-impact leaders. With this cohort, nearly 350 industry field leaders have participated in the program!
Coaching and motivation, business writing, conflict resolution, equity and inclusion, presentation skills and the role of the field in risk management are among the program topics. Like the Rising Leaders Institute and the BX Executive Leadership Experience, BXFlex features instructors recognized nationally in their subject area, along with local industry experts.
BXFlex was developed with input from dozens of industry professionals, from CEOs to foremen, who recognized the need for this type of industry education. The program continues to evolve with new topics and updated materials based on participant feedback. Profiles of each participant will be featured in future editions of the BX eNewsletter.
For information about the BX Field Leadership Excellence Series contact Deb Murphy.
As we approach the holidays with a mindset of gratitude, you have an opportunity to play an active part in supporting our industry’s future by contributing to the BX Foundation!
In May, 61 area high school seniors and current college students received a record total of $175,000 in scholarships to pursue industry-related degrees. Because the Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, corporate and personal donations are tax-deductible..png)
“Each year, the Foundation is able to expand the reach of students that we assist, which ultimately builds the future talent that we bring into our industry,” said BX Foundation Board President Christian Robertson (Robertson Construction Services, Inc.).
Established in 1999, the Foundation supports professional development of future – and current – employees in the local construction industry through:
A contribution to the Builders Exchange Foundation is an excellent way to support the future of the construction industry! To contribute online, Click Here.
The 2025 scholarship applications will be available online in December. For more information about the Builders Exchange Foundation or creating a Named Scholarship, contact Mary Tebeau at (614) 486-9521.
The crew from Speer Mechanical is responsible for the planning, fabrication, layout and installation of the chiller system at Capitol Square.
With careful planning and coordination, the team disassembled and removed three chillers to prepare for the new equipment. Field measurement and specialty drawings were created to ensure the fabricated pieces would fit onto the service elevator. With the aid of a street crew and a 950-ton crane, the equipment was brought to the roof of the 27th floor. Multiple permits were necessary, and several blocks between Broad and State streets had to be shut down for the load. Tie-off points and additional structural steel were installed to accommodate the weight of the new materials. Three separate gantries were used to transport the chillers over the half wall of the building. The crew also performed a complete retrofit to the existing system, including new piping, valves and controls. A total of six system shutdowns were completed to accomplish all the valve tie-ins.
All five crew members belong to Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 189.This is the third crew award for Speer Mechanical. The craftsmen received their award at the 132nd BX Annual Meeting in November.
For information about the BX Craftsmanship Awards, contact Pam Austin.
The BXYPs are back to bring you an evening of holiday cheer and professional networking. Join us at Woodland’s Backyard for Jingle & Mingle, where festive fun meets meaningful connections.
Don your tackiest threads and chat with like-minded professionals at this can’t-miss event. Featuring the annual BXYP Ugly Holiday Sweater Competition—with prizes awarded to the most creative individual and team looks. Whether you're here to build connections, share a laugh or show off your boldest holiday attire, this event is the perfect way to "sleigh" the season.
Mark your calendar and get ready to mix, mingle and make this holiday season unforgettable! Your registration includes two (2) drink tickets and hearty appetizers.
For more information about this event or to become a sponsor, contact Kelly Stover.
Dec. BXYP Event:
Jingle & Mingle Happy Hour
Dec. 12 | 4 - 6 PM
Woodland's Backyard
668 Grandview Ave. (43215)
$55 BX Members | $65 Non-Members
When registering online, be sure to log into the member portal to receive the member rate.
Sponsor Opportunities
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A set of drawings holds a project together, acting as a starting point for the unique language at each jobsite. Make sure your employees are speaking the same lingo, enroll them in the upcoming Construction Drawings 101 course.
Industry-veteran instructors will share their knowledge of reading and understanding blueprints and provide attendees with the basic skills needed for interpretation of construction plans.
This course is ideal for office personnel, field employees, new employees or anyone who is looking to learn or refine their blueprint reading skills.
Upon completion of this class, attendees will:
For more information about this course, contact Kelly Stover.
Construction Drawings 101
Jan. 21 & 23 | 4 - 6 PM
Builders Exchange
$55 | BX members
$65 | Non-members