Syracuse Builders Exchange Events Newswire

Basic Blueprint Reading Course - Postponed - Start date is now April 13, 2022 - Registration Closed 4/13/2022 4:00 PM - 5/25/2022 6:00 PM

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 09:37:59 GMT

Basic Blueprint Reading Course

Wednesday evenings from 4pm-6pm beginning April 6, 2022. This class will be held in person at the Syracuse Builders Exchange as well as virtually through Zoom. Virtual attendees must attend separately - no screen sharing. All attendees must have the Zoom app downloaded and must sign in with an individual email address.

Eight weeks - April 13 2022 - June 1, 2022

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.

Defensive Driving Course 5/5/2022 8:00 AM - 5/5/2022 2:00 PM

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 13:14:39 GMT

Defensive Driving Course - May 5, 2022 - 8am-2pm

Presented by: Branch's Driving School

Cost: Free to SBE Member firms only

Branch's instructors are certified through the Empire Safety Council for the Point and Insurance Reduction Program (Defensive Driving). You can save up to 10% on your auto insurance and reduce up to 4 points on your driving record after completion of the class. This class is a total of 6 hours including breaks.

Construction Outlook 2022 5/12/2022 4:00 PM - 5/12/2022 7:30 PM

Fri, 06 May 2022 10:00:08 GMT

2022 Construction Outlook

THURSDAY - MAY 12, 2022 - 4PM-7:30PM AT DRUMLIN'S, SYRACUSE, NY

$30.00 ADVANCE PURCHASE ONLY

Visit the link above for more information and to register!

Workers' Compensation 101 5/17/2022 7:30 AM - 5/17/2022 9:00 AM

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 15:17:02 GMT

Workers' Compensation 101

May 17, 2022 - 7:30 am - 9:00 am at the OneGroup offices.

Presenters: Brett Findlay, Kelly Goodsell and Chris Mason

Make your workers' compensation program work for you! A panel of WC experts from OneGroup will discuss the main components of a workers' compensation insurance policy, claim scenarios and the four fundamental pieces that build your cost.

This seminar will take place in person at the OneGroup offices located at 706 N. Clinton St, Syracuse. Please contact Kelli Tierney at 315-413-4405 for more information.

OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety Course 5/17/2022 8:00 AM - 5/18/2022 1:30 PM

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 09:56:54 GMT

OSHA 10-Hour - May 17 and 18, 2022 - 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 demand, only 4 people per company.

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:

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. This entrance is located at the rear parking lot on the southern end of the building. Do not enter or exit through the main front entrance or through our plan room entrance.
Hand sanitizer will be available in the classroom.
Please bring your own writing instruments.