Syracuse Builders Exchange Events Newswire

34th Annual AGCNYS Construction Industry Conference 12/8/2020 8:00 AM - 12/10/2020 5:00 PM

Mon, 16 Nov 2020 09:48:14 GMT

You're Invited to the 34th Annual AGCNYS Construction Industry Conference

The Syracuse Builders Exchange is joining AGC NYS as a partner in its 34th Annual Construction Industry Conference being held Dec. 8-10. This year's conference is being held virtually with over 30 workshops and training sessions and it also includes keynote addresses from retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel, fighter pilot and executive coach Waldo Waldman and AGC of America's government relations team.

Here are some of this year's conference highlights:

A keynote address by retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel, fighter pilot and executive coach Waldo Waldman (check him out here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DLxxvjkpss&feature)

An address from Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul on the Administration's economic development and infrastructure agenda.

Insights from FMI and the leaders of key New York construction market sectors on the impacts of COVID-19 and outlook for construction on both the building and heavy highway/civil sides of the industry.

An analysis of what the election results mean for construction from the AGC of America Government Relations team.

A construction economic forecast by AGC of America Chief Economist Ken Simonson and discussion led by former Lieutenant Governor and Greater Rochester Chamber President & CEO Bob Duffy and Long Island Association President & CEO Kevin Law.

Offering up to 8 engineering professional development credit hours (PDH).

An exciting panel to examine the Thruway's current road and bridge conditions; compare the toll structure to systems around the country/world; asses current and projected revenues and financing possibilities; and possible post-COVID-19 opportunities to provide for a modern 21st Century Thruway system.

Click here for a look at the program (subject to change pending additional content).

To register for this year's conference, click here.

OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety Course - Class Filled - Registration Closed 12/10/2020 8:00 AM - 12/11/2020 1:30 PM

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 11:06:18 GMT

OSHA 10-Hour - December 10 and 11, 2020 - 8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. both days

FREE to SBE Member Firms ONLY

Instructor: Lisa Brownson, CSP, Safety Source Consultants, Ltd.

This class will be held at the Syracuse Builders Exchange located at 6563 Ridings Rd, Syracuse, NY. We have several safety guidelines in place - please be sure to review them. Due to limited class sizes, we are only taking 2 people per company at this time.

Please Be Advised – There is a Processing Fee for each Student’s Completion Card. This Non-Refundable Fee Must Be Received Or The Completion Card Will Not Be Released To The Student. Payment of $10.00 per student Must Be Received By The First Day Of Class. If Paying By Check – Please Make Payable To: Safety Source Consultants. Please Be Aware OSHA Regulations Prohibit The Instructor From Distributing Completion Cards To Anyone Other Than The Student Present At The Class. Cards Will Not Be Distributed To Employers. If A Copy Is Required, Please Have Your Employee Provide One.

Students must attend both days in order to receive their completion card

SBE Safety Guidelines:

Temperature checks will be performed upon student’s arrival.
Smaller class sizes to accommodate social distancing.
Attendees of any class must be pre-registered. Anyone not on the pre-registration list will not be admitted. Do not send a replacement unless you notify SBE in advance.
Entrance to the building as well as exiting, will be through the rear doors ONLY. Do not enter or exit through the main front entrance or through our plan room entrance.
Masks are required at all times.
Hand sanitizer will be available in the classroom.
Desks will have a 6’ foot separation to maintain social distancing.

Students gain the ability to recognize safety and health hazards and appropriate engineering, administrative, and personal protective equipment controls. Completion also meets the requirements for OSHA 10-Hour training under NYS's existing prevailing rate law for public work of $250,000 or more effective June 18, 2008. OSHA states that training must be delivered in a language employees understand. SBE classes are currently designed for English speaking participants. If an employee is not fluent in English and does not clearly understand English and will not benefit from a class due to the language barrier, the instructor reserves the right to refer that individual to alternative resources for training. Employers may contact the local OSHA office at 315-451-0808 for information on training provided in languages other than English.This course is free to Syracuse Builders Exchange Member firms.

DEC Erosion & Sediment Control Course Virtual through Zoom 12/17/2020 8:30 AM - 12/17/2020 12:30 PM

Fri, 06 Nov 2020 10:01:29 GMT

DEC Erosion & Sediment Control Course - Zoom Session

Please note this class is being held virtually via Zoom. All participants must have the Zoom app downloaded to their device with both audio and visual capability.

December 17, 2020 - 8:30a.m. -12:30p.m.

This class will be held virtually via Zoom

Cost - $100.00 per person - we accept Checks made payable to Syracuse Builders Exchange and also accept Credit Cards*

*fees apply

Course fees are non-refundable.

NOVEMBER 17, 2020 - 8:30 a.m. – 12:30p.m.

Maximum of 2 employees per company.

To register contact Melissa Gould at mgould@syrabex.com