Syracuse Builders Exchange Events Newswire

Basic Blueprint Reading Course Virtual through Zoom 1/12/2021 4:00 PM - 3/2/2021 6:00 PM

Mon, 23 Nov 2020 10:44:07 GMT

Basic Blueprint Reading Course

Tuesday evenings from 4pm-6pm beginning January 12, 2021. This class will be held virtually through Zoom. All participants will need to have the Zoom app downloaded to their device.

Eight weeks - January 12, 2021 - March 2, 2021

Instructor: James Paolini, AIA

SBE Member Firms Cost: $130.00 includes course, textbook and architectural drawings

Payment may be made with check made payable to Syracuse Builders Exchange. We also accept credit cards (fees apply)

This course will give attendees basic skills necessary to understand construction documents, and familiarize them with what to expect when reviewing the drawings. This includes familiarization with not only the Architectural scope, but site / civil & all mechanical trades as well. The importance of Project specifications and other related items that are part of a complete set of Contract documents will also be focused on. Participation is encouraged, and having interactive discussion will be an important piece of the course.

James Paolini, AIA

Mr. Paolini has over three decades of experience with various types of site and building design, project management, facility condition assessments, peer reviews for both public and private projects, as well as construction administration. His responsibilities consist of all phases of Architectural design from project viability / pre-design through closeout and commissioning.

Market segments include Federal GSA and VA (both VISN & NCA), government contract work including ID / IQ contract fulfilment, along with complete design services for residential, offices, retail, vehicle maintenance and industrial & aviation facilities.

James has held various positions in the American Institute of Architects Central New York chapter including President, Secretary and Director of Advocacy. He taught Architectural Visual Communication at SUNY Morrisville and been an invited guest juror at Syracuse University for various undergraduate and graduate level Thesis critiques.

Construction Company Growth Accelerator Virtual Program 1/14/2021 3:00 PM - 3/4/2021 5:00 PM

Mon, 30 Nov 2020 10:38:17 GMT

CONSTRUCTION COMPANY GROWTH ACCELERATOR VIRTUAL PROGRAM

8 Thursday evenings beginning January 14, 2021 - Cost: Free

Sessions run from 3pm-5pm unless otherwise noted

An 8-session program specifically designed for small companies, including Minority and Women Owned Businesses, working to expand their annual income levels and compete in the upstate NY commercial construction industry. Each session will focus on specific topics that will give you the skills and knowledge to grow your construction company business. Our speakers will present informative and educational material that will give your firm valuable insight and perspective on how to successfully manage a construction business. Sessions will take place on Thursday evenings from 3pm-5pm with sessions being held virtually via Zoom. Participants will need to have the Zoom app downloaded to their device in order to participate. The program begins January 14, 2021.

Session 1 - Legal - January 14, 2021 - 3pm-5pm Presented by: Bond, Schoeneck & King

Session 2 - Risk Management - January 21, 2021 - 3pm-5pm Presented by OneGroup

Session 3 - Accounting Basics - January 28, 2021 - 3pm-5pm Presented by The Bonadio Group

Session 4 - Safety Management - February 4, 2021 - 3pm-5pm Presented by Safety Source Consultants

Session 5 - Marketing - February 11, 2021 - 3pm-4pm (1-hour session) - Presented by Digital Hyve

Session 6 - Project Management - February 18, 2021 - 3pm-5pm - Presented by E. Smith Contractors

Session 7 - Human Resources - February 25, 2021 - 3pm-5pm - Presented by HR1

Session 8 - Bonding - March 4, 2021 - 3pm-5pm - Presented by: Insurance Office of America

All sessions will be held virtually via Zoom. Participants will need to have the Zoom app downloaded to their device. Instructors will forward all class material, session invitation and sign-in information with password.

To register - Contact Melissa Gould at mgould@syrabex.com

OSHA 30-Hour Construction Outreach Program - CLASS FULL - REGISTRATION CLOSED 2/1/2021 8:00 AM - 2/9/2021 4:30 PM

Fri, 06 Nov 2020 10:09:56 GMT

OSHA 30-Hour Construction Outreach Course

FOUR DAYS

February 1, 2, 8 and 9, 2021 - 8:00am-4:30pm all four dates. *Registrants must attend all 4 sessions in order to receive their certification card. Limit of 2 people per company.

Instructor: Lisa Brownson, CSP, - Safety Course Consultants Ltd.

The OSHA 30-hour construction outreach course is required by Corning Glass, Anhueser-Busch, Cornell University, Turner Construction, Slattery Skanska and others for the lead foremen and superintendents. Subjects covered will include OSHA, Fall Protection, Electrical Safety, Scaffolding, Respiratory Protection, and much more. OSHA has made several changes to the 10 and 30 hour courses employers and employees should be aware of.

*PLEASE BE ADVISED – OSHA HAS IMPLEMENTED A $10.00 PROCESSING FEE FOR EACH STUDENT’S CERTIFICATION CARD. THIS NON-REFUNDABLE FEE MUST BE RECEIVED OR THE CERTIFICATION CARD WILL NOT BE RELEASED TO THE STUDENT AT THE CLASS. STUDENTS MUST POSESS OR PURCHASE A COPY OF THE CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS AT A COST OF $50.00 (non-refundable) FROM THE INSTRUCTOR. PAYMENT IS DUE TWO-WEEKS PRIOR TO THE START DATE OF THE COURSE. IF PAYMENT HAS NOT BEEN RECEIVED, THE INDIVIDUAL WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE. MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: Safety Source Consultants.

Please note: OSHA regulations prohibit the Instructor from distributing certification 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.

SBE has safety guidelines in place - please review carefully and share with your employees

Masks are required at all times.
Temperature checks will be performed upon student’s arrival. Anyone exhibiting a temperature over 100 will not be admitted.
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.
Hand sanitizer will be available in the classroom.
Desks will have a 6’ foot separation to maintain social distancing.

DEC Erosion & Sediment Control Zoom Session 2/3/2021 8:30 AM - 2/3/2021 12:30 PM

Tue, 15 Dec 2020 09:20:46 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.

February 3, 2021 - 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.

To register contact Melissa Gould at mgould@syrabex.com

Understanding Construction Job Costing and Overhead Allocation Zoom Session 2/4/2021 9:00 AM - 2/4/2021 10:00 AM

Mon, 30 Nov 2020 08:52:49 GMT

February 4, 2021 - 9:00am-10:00am via Zoom

Presented by The Bonadio Group, Todd Klaben

This is a free course for SBE Member Firms

This session will focus on the importance of accurate job costing. Done right, job costing can lead to accurate estimates and more revenue. Equipped with a thorough understanding of your costs, you will be able to better plan your jobs and negotiate contract terms and change orders. After this session you will be able to answer the following questions:

Why is job costing important?

How often should job cost reporting be completed?

What are the differences between direct, indirect, and SG&A costs?

How can I allocate indirect overhead costs to my jobs?

To register contact Melissa Gould at mgould@syrabex.com All attendees will need to have the Zoom app downloaded to their device.

Mechanics Liens and Payment Bond Claims 2/17/2021 3:00 PM - 2/17/2021 5:00 PM

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 13:25:57 GMT

Mechanics Liens and Bond Claims - Via Zoom

February 17, 2021 - 3pm-5pm

Presented by: Sheats & Bailey, PLLC

Free to SBE Member Firms

Contact Melissa Gould at mgould@syrabex.com to register!

All participants will need to have the Zoom app downloaded to their device with both camera and audio capability.

This class examines the use of public and private improvement mechanic’s liens for protecting accounts receivable and to assist in getting you paid. The differences between the two types of liens, their impact and usefulness, how they are enforced and the mechanics of mechanic’s liens are discussed in detail. We also examine public and private project payment bonds. We examine the mechanics of payment bonds and what you need to know to protect your rights to bring an action against a surety if you are not paid. Open questions are welcome.

OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety Course - CLASS FILLED - REGISTRATION CLOSED 2/18/2021 8:00 AM - 2/19/2021 1:30 PM

Thu, 24 Dec 2020 12:21:20 GMT

OSHA 10-Hour - February 18 and 19, 2021 - 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.

Covid-19 Preparedness and Response - Free Webinar - REGISTRATION CLOSED 2/24/2021 10:00 AM - 2/24/2021 11:00 AM

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 14:41:04 GMT

COVID-19 Preparedness and Response via GoToWebinar

February 24, 2021 - 10am-11am

Presented by: Jackie Baxley, HRP Associates, Inc.

Free to SBE Member Firms

To register - contact Melissa Gould at mgould@syrabex.com - Registrants will be provided a link to the webinar from the Instructor prior to the course date - no download is necessary.

Since the changing administration, 30% of the Executive Orders have been about COVID19. On January 29, 2021 OSHA updated its guidance on mitigating and preventing the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace in response to one of these executive orders. This new year has not only brought new variants, a new administration, but also new COVID-19 requirements. In this webinar, we will help you navigate some of the recent changes and how they may affect your current COVID-19 plans.

As we approach the one year mark of living and working through the COVID-19 pandemic, there are still lessons to be learned and best practices to be employed. In this webinar a leader in COVID-19 preparedness and response planning will share with us key plan elements, best practices and OSHA enforcement relative to COVID-19 preparedness and response.

Presenter Bio:

Jackie Baxley, a professional engineer in several states including NY, has over 22 years of experience as an environmental engineering and risk management consultant specializing in the areas of environmental, health and safety (EHS) compliance. As the EHS Practice Leader for HRP Associates, Inc, her responsibilities include fostering operational performance to a project and management staff of engineers and scientist. Throughout her career, Jackie has developed a strong working knowledge of the principle federal and state EHS laws and regulations and is well known as a compliance trainer and auditor. Ms. Baxley is a part of HRP’s COVID-19 team that has leveraged and built upon its years of experience in risk management, compliance, and hazmat response to assist companies in addressing the unique challenges this pandemic poses. Ms. Baxley has lead the development of site specific COVID-19 prevention, preparedness and response plans, audited pandemic plans, conducted specific and general awareness training related to the pandemic, developed cleaning protocols, and connected companies with providers of key resources such as PPE and test kits.

Workers Compensation 101- REGISTRATION CLOSED 2/26/2021 1:00 PM - 2/26/2021 3:00 PM

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 11:49:41 GMT

WC 101 - Friday - February 26, 2021 via Zoom

1:00pm

Presented by: OneGroup

Free for SBE Members!

Workers’ Compensation 101 – Workers’ Compensation is most likely your most expensive insurance policy as a business owner in construction. Do you want to understand how your payroll is rated and your premium developed? Would you like to know what each line item means and how to forecast that into your job costs/bids? Would you like to know what mechanisms exist to decrease those costs?

In this seminar we will walk through a workers’ compensation policy, what the factors mean and provide you with the information necessary to ensure that your policy is as competitive as possible.