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If you know a student pursuing a construction-related degree, encourage them to apply for a Builders Exchange Scholarship!
The application is open to all high school seniors and individuals pursuing a two-year or four-year undergraduate degree or enrolled in an Ohio Technical Center certificate program. Applications, along with all required documents, can be submitted online.
For more than 60 years, the BX Scholarship Program has been providing tuition assistance to students in need. To date, more than $1.9 million has been awarded. Will your student be included for the 2025/26 school year?
Applicants are evaluated on the following criteria:
Applicants will be notified of their award status in May. For more information about BX scholarships, contact Pam Austin.
Kevin Busick
Chief Financial Officer
Years in the Industry: 12
Farber Corporation
| BXLX |
Nathaniel Lewis
Journeyman Electrician
Years in theIndustry: 4
Claypool Electric, Inc.
| BXFlex |
Allen Moore
Superintendent
Years in the Industry: 42
Robertson Construction
Services, Inc.
For more information about BXLX or BXFlex, contact Deb Murphy.
You can help make an impact on the central Ohio construction industry by volunteering for the BX Student Outreach Program.
The program’s goal is to interest today’s students in becoming tomorrow’s industry colleagues. Individuals representing a variety of careers are encouraged to share their passion for construction with middle and high school students in and around the central Ohio area. Since the start of the program, more than 112,000 central Ohio st
udents have been reached.
BX staff will provide the necessary training and materials, you simply volunteer when it fits your schedule! Share your industry career choices and knowledge to help students understand what their path can be.
To become an outreach volunteer, contact Pam Austin.
Let the BX help you find the employees you need – from entry-level positions to skilled trades. The BX job board is not just for professional positions, if you have an open position you need to fill, this is the place to post it.
Positions on the BX job board during November were viewed 5,789 times – was your job there?
Posting your open positions on BXJOBS.COM is the solution you've been looking for to find your next great hire!
If you have questions or need assistance posting a position, contact Sanda Elkins.
Each January, the BX HR Group meets to discuss current issues facing human resources professionals in the construction industry. The group uses this conversation to guide their meeting topics for the remainder of the year.
The HR Group gathers up to nine times a year for a mix of educational and social events. Join us for the 2025 planning session and share an HR topic you would like to learn more about or discuss in detail with the group.
Employees of BX member firms who are human resources professionals - or who include HR among the many hats they wear - are invited to join this member’s only group.
For more information about the BX HR Group, contact Deb Murphy.
BX HR Group Meeting
Jan. 16 | 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.
Every business has a responsibility to ensure a safe and secure work environment. Determining reasonable suspicion of an employee who may be under the influence of alcohol or drugs can be difficult for even the most seasoned coworkers or managers. Let the BX provide the needed instruction on your company’s substance abuse policy at the next Drug-Free Safety Program (DFSP) Training.
During the one-hour class, employees will receive information on their responsibilities, rights and the resources available to them. Supervisors will learn observation techniques for common performance problems and how to document their observations during their one-hour session.
If the upcoming Jan. 17 class doesn't fit your schedule, BX instructors are available to train your company at your facility (or ours) when it’s convenient for you. This is a great way to get your entire team trained!
For more information about BX DFSP training or to schedule a company-specific class, contact Sean Cooper.
Drug-Free Safety Program Training
Builders Exchange
When registering online, be sure to log into the member portal to receive the member rate.
Employee Training
All construction employees
Jan. 17 | 8 - 9 AM
$50 BX members | $70 Non-members
Supervisor Training
Managers, supervisors, HR or anyone responsible for drug-free policy administration
Jan. 17 | 9 - 10 AM
$70 BX members | $90 Non-members
Blueprint reading is a fundamental skill crucial to the industry, and it's important that your entire staff understand the basics.
Industry-veterans will share their knowledge of reading and understanding blueprints through lecture and interactive work with commercial drawings, providing attendees the basic skills needed.
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
When registering online, be sure to log into the member portal to receive the member rate.
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Devin Gonzales
(Ruscilli Construction Co., LLC)
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Ryan Schultz
(Korda/Nemeth Engineering, Inc.)
A well-crafted project schedule is essential for seamless project execution and represents a significant challenge for the jobsite team.
Scheduling 101 will equip your employees with the skills to develop and manage effective schedules, ensuring project timelines are met with efficiency. Ideal for project administrators, engineers, managers and superintendents, this course is open to anyone interested in mastering the art of project scheduling.
Course topics and scheduling methods to be discussed include:
For more information about this course, contact Kelly Stover
Scheduling 101
Jan. 30 | 3 - 6 PM
Builders Exchange
$199 BX members | $299 Non-members
When registering online, be sure to log into the member portal to receive the member rate.
Wishing you knew what goes into creating an accurate estimate and how to prepare bids for a project? Estimating and Bid Preparation will provide the basics with 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. The course includes an interactive simulation bid-day, putting your course work into action.
Course instructors include:
For more information about this course, contact Kelly Stover
Estimating & Bid Preparation
Feb. 11, 13, 18 & 20 | 4 - 6 PM
Builders Exchange
$399 BX members | $499 Non-members
When registering online, be sure to log into the member portal to receive the member rate.
