Syracuse Builders Exchange Events Newswire

Key Accounting and Tax Considerations for Contractors - Presented by Dannible & McKee 5/5/2026 10:00 AM - 5/5/2026 11:30 AM

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:21:25 GMT

Key Accounting and Tax Considerations for Contractors

May 5, 2026 / 10:00am / In-Person Only

Syracuse Builders Exchange / 6563 Ridings Road, Syracuse, NY 13206

Kaitlyn Axenfeld and Kaitlyn Mariano, Dannible & McKee, LLP

The construction industry continues to face evolving financial and tax reporting challenges, making it more important than ever for contractors to stay current with key accounting practices and regulatory updates.
This industry-focused training session is designed specifically for contractors, CFOs, controllers, and accounting professionals in the construction space. Our experts will break down essential audit and tax updates, walk through the intricacies of the work-in-progress (WIP) schedule, and highlight current procedures, risks, and trends that impact your bottom line.

Kaitlyn H. Axenfeld, CPA/CFF, CFE, Audit Partner, Dannible & McKee, LLP. Kaitlyn has over 12 years of experience delivering audit, review, compilation, and consulting services to a diverse range of clients. She is also highly experienced in forensic accounting, assisting law firms and privately held companies with matters related to fraud detection, prevention, and damage calculation. Drawing on her background in auditing and fraud prevention, Kaitlyn provides actionable strategies for strengthening internal controls, mitigating risk and safeguarding cash, the foundation of sound financial management.

Kaitlyn L. Mariano, CPA, Tax Partner, Dannible & McKee, LLP. Kaitlyn has over 13 years of experience in providing comprehensive tax compliance and planning services. She specializes in working with contractors, manufacturers, and high-net-worth individuals, offering strategic guidance tailored to each client’s unique financial landscape. Kaitlyn has significant expertise in multi-state taxation, helping businesses navigate the complexities of state and local tax laws while optimizing their tax positions.

This training session is FREE to SBE Member firms.

The training will be held at Syracuse Builders Exchange, located at 6563 Ridings Road, Syracuse, NY 13206. In-Person Only.

Contact Dimi Wingate Dwingate@syrabex.com if you have questions or need assistance with registration.

OSHA# 500 Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry (RIT) 5/12/2026 8:30 AM - 5/15/2026 4:30 PM

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 19:54:19 GMT

OSHA #500 Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry

May 12, 13, 14, 15, 2026 / 8:30am – 4:30pm

Syracuse Builders Exchange / 6563 Ridings Road, Syracuse, NY 13206

Syracuse Builders Exchange is proud to announce that it will be providing classroom space for the Rochester Institute of Technology, an Authorized OSHA Training Institute Education Center®. Syracuse Builders Exchange is not an OTI Education Center but serves as a host training organization for the RIT OSHA Training Institute Education Center.

May 12, 13, 14, 15, 2026, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm at Syracuse Builders Exchange / 6563 Ridings Road, Syracuse, NY 13206

OSHA #500 Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry

Course Description

This course is designed for individuals interested in teaching the 10- and 30-hour construction safety and health Outreach Training Program to their employees and other interested groups. Using OSHA Construction Standards as a guide, special emphasis is placed on those topics required in the 10- and 30-hour programs as well as those which are most hazardous. Students are briefed on effective instructional approaches and use of visual aids and handouts. This course allows the student to become a trainer in the OSHA Outreach Training Program, to conduct both 10- and 30- hour Construction Outreach classes, and to issue cards to participants after verifying course completion. Students who wish to participate as authorized Outreach trainers in the OSHA Outreach Program must prepare a presentation on an assigned OSHA Construction Outreach Training Program topic individually or as part of a group and successfully pass a written exam at the end of the course.

Minimum student contact hours: 26

Prerequisites: Students must successfully complete the OSHA # 510 Occupational Safety and Health Standards for Construction and have five (5) years of safety and health work experience in the construction industry. A degree in occupational safety and health, a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) designation, in the applicable training area, may be substituted for two (2) years of work-related experience. Students should obtain guidance on whether they meet this requirement from the OSHA Training Institute Education Center where they intend to receive the training. Authorized OSHA Outreach Training Program trainers are required to attend OSHA #502 Update for Construction Industry Outreach Trainers at least once every four (4) years to maintain their trainer status.

Complete the Prerequisite Verification Form.

Note: Students in Course 500 who wish to participate as authorized trainers in the OSHA Outreach Training Program must prepare a presentation on an assigned OSHA Construction Outreach topic, pass a performance exam and a knowledge-based exam. Students are required to bring picture ID as proof of identity and are strongly encouraged to bring a laptop.

As a student in this course, you will be required to pass a knowledge base test and a performance test to receive your course completion certificate and authorized outreach trainer card. If you do not pass both tests, you will receive a letter of attendance only. Please note that a refund will not be issued if you do not pass the tests.

All participants must bring a current copy of the OSHA construction regulations, 29 CFR 1926, to the course.

Cost: $895

Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) will handle registration. Please click here to be transferred to RIT’s registration page. For questions, please contact Donna Winter at 585.475.2919 or dlwtpo@rit.edu

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Education for Construction Industry Employers 5/21/2026 4:00 PM - 6/25/2026 6:00 PM

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 15:41:15 GMT

Building Information Modeling Education for Construction Industry Employers

May 21 – June 25, 2026 (6 Sessions)

Syracuse Builders Exchange / 6563 Ridings Road / Syracuse, NY 13206 / In-Person Only

Instructor: Eric Wing

Syracuse Builders Exchange (SBE) is proud to announce the Association will again be hosting the Building Information Modeling (BIM) Sessions to SBE membership. The 6 sessions will educate construction industry employers and employees on the benefits of using BIM, and how to interact with BIM requirements of construction managers, general contractors or project owners.

SBE has partnered with Autodesk and is an Authorized Autodesk Training Center (ATC). SBE is the only construction industry Association in the State of New York to have such a designation.

SBE will offer a series of 6 BIM sessions. The sessions will be held in the SBE classroom and will include a computer for each student, with pre-loaded software and other materials needed for the classes. The sessions will be on Thursday evenings, for 6 weeks, May 21^st – June 25^th

Session 1 / May 21 / 5:00-6:00pm / Practical uses for BIM in Construction

Session 2 / May 28 / 4:00-6:00pm / Introduction to Revit (part 1)

Session 3 / June 4 / 4:00-6:00pm / Introduction to Revit (part 2)

Session 4 / June 11 / 4:00-6:00pm / Creating Takeoffs in Revit

Session 5 / June 18 / 4:00-6:00pm / Introduction to Navisworks

Session 6 / June 25 / 4:00-6:00pm / Clash Detection in Navisworks

SBE Member pricing: $100 per session/per participant or $500 per participant for all 6 sessions.

Non-Member pricing: $200 per session/per participant or $1,000 per participant for all 6 sessions.

Payments cannot be submitted at the time of registration. An invoice will be emailed to you separately, which will include a secure link for payment.

Participants can select whichever session they would like to attend or attend all 6 sessions at a discounted rate.

Checks should be made payable to Syracuse Builders Exchange and mailed to 6563 Ridings Road, Syracuse, NY 13206. Credit card payments (fee’s apply) are accepted. Payments will need to be received by May 7^th. Course fees are non-refundable. Space is limited for these sessions, register early to secure a seat.

Eric Wing will be the instructor for these sessions. Eric is an expert in the BIM arena and is currently the Director of BIM Services at C&S Companies and a professor at Syracuse University’s School of Engineering.

Please contact DimiWingate at 315.437.9936 or Dwingate@syrabex.com to get registered or if you have questions.

OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety Course 6/1/2026 8:00 AM - 6/2/2026 1:30 PM

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 17:49:31 GMT

OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety Course

Date: June 1-2, 2026

Time: 8:00 am to 1:30 pm both days

Instructor: Patricia Strizak, MPH, CHES, BSN, BS, CIT

This class will be held at the Syracuse Builders Exchange located at 6563 Ridings Rd, Syracuse, NY. There are safety guidelines in place - please be sure to review them. Due to demand, only 4 people per company, unless there are available seats.

The OSHA 10-hour Construction Industry Outreach course helps participants recognize and identify solutions to common safety and health hazards on the job. There is a New York State law requiring most workers on publicly funded construction sites to have the OSHA wallet card proving they have completed the OSHA 10-hour for Construction training course. Many General Contractors and Construction Management firms also require that subcontractors' employees have the 10-hour. Upon completion of the OSHA 10-hour for Construction, you will receive a course completion card that does not expire.

Please Be Advised – OSHA requires that cards be sent to the students, if a copy is required, please see the employee for a copy of their completion card.

The cost of the course will be $30 per student SBE Member Firms and $50 per student Non-Members. Payments must be received by the First Day of Class. If Paying By Check – Please Make Payable To: Syracuse Builders Exchange and mail to 6563 Ridings Road, Syracuse, NY 13206. Course fees are non-refundable.

Payments cannot be submitted at the time of registration. An invoice will be emailed to you separately, which will include a secure link for payment.

If one of your employees needs a translator, we will try to help them find a suitable class, but they will not be able to attend a scheduled 10-hour at the SBE. OSHA requires, when a translator is needed, that the 10-hour take 20 hours due to the extra time necessary to teach the material.

Students must attend both days in order to receive their completion card. Please let us know if your employee cannot attend so we can free up their spot. If another employee will replace an employee registered for the class, no problem, please let us know.

SBE Safety Guidelines:

Kindly enter and exit the building through the entrance located at the rear parking lot on the western end of the building.
Hand sanitizer will be available in the classroom.
Please bring your own writing instruments.
Cell phone use in the classroom may be restricted at the discretion of the instructor. If you need to reach your employee during the course, please call SBE’s main phone number 315.437.9936.

Should you need assistance with registration, please contact Dimi Wingate at Dwingate@syrabex.com 315.437.9936 ext. 14.

New Class! Business Operating System BOS-101 6/3/2026 8:00 AM - 6/3/2026 9:00 AM

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:14:39 GMT

New Class!

Business Operating System BOS-101

An Introduction to the Tools that Help Companies Scale

June 3, 2026 / 8:00am – 9:00am / In-Person Only

Syracuse Builders Exchange / 6563 Ridings Road, Syracuse, NY 13206

Alan Lamparella – Tasklight Business Advisory

BOS-101 is a practical introduction to what a Business Operating System (BOS) really is and how it helps companies run with clarity, consistency, and control. Participants learn the fundamentals of BOS-UP, explore the 9 Core Competencies, and work through interactive exercises using three foundational tools: Structure, Goals, and Data.

Who It’s for - leaders, owners, managers in construction, trades and service businesses who want:

-Better alignment across their teams

-Clear roles and accountability

-A Simpler, more effective way to run the company day to day

-A shared framework for decision-making and execution

What participants will learn:

-What a BOS is and how every company already has one

-The five stages of BOS maturity (accidental to integrated)

-How the 9 Core Competencies fit together as a system

-Hands-on exercises covering Structure, Goals, and Data

-How to choose and use the right measurables

-Practical tools they can implement immediately

Alan Lamparella has over 30 years of engineering and executive leadership experience in manufacturing, and construction. Alan has led teams through growth, stabilization, and turnaround. As a Certified BOS-UP Coach, he helps companies bring structure, clarity, and renewed focus to their organizations.

This training session is FREE to SBE Member firms.

The training will be held at Syracuse Builders Exchange, located at 6563 Ridings Road, Syracuse, NY 13206. In-Person Only.

Contact Dimi Wingate Dwingate@syrabex.com if you have questions or need assistance with registration.

New Class! Key Person Planning for Business Owners 6/12/2026 12:00 Noon - 6/12/2026

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:19:47 GMT

New Class!

Key Person Planning for Business Owners

June 12, 2026 / 12:00pm / In-Person & Zoom

Syracuse Builders Exchange / 6563 Ridings Road, Syracuse, NY 13206

Nicholas Heintz CFP ® - Heintz Financial

Every business relies on individuals whose knowledge, leadership and relationships are critical to success. But what happens if that key person is suddenly unavailable?

This course will provide business owners with a clear understanding of key person planning and why it is essential to protect the stability and continuity of their organization. Participants will learn how to identify key individuals within their business, assess potential risks and implement strategies to minimize disruption in the event of an unexpected loss.

Nick Heintz, the instructor for this class, was born and raised in Upstate NY with family in the construction industry, leading to perspective on the amazing work done by many of the companies in SBE. His team at Heintz Financial have a passion for helping people and business owners solve problems and make smart decisions with money. He is a CFP (Certified Financial Planner) and owner of Heintz Financial, located just down the road in East Syracuse. Nick resides in Sherrill with his wife Gabriela and daughter Elliana, with another baby on the way!

This training session is FREE to SBE Member firms.

The training will be held at Syracuse Builders Exchange, located at 6563 Ridings Road, Syracuse, NY 13206 and via Zoom.

Contact Dimi Wingate Dwingate@syrabex.com if you have questions or need assistance with registration.

First Aid/CPR/AED Course 6/25/2026 9:00 AM - 6/25/2026 12:00 Noon

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:53:37 GMT

First Aid/CPR/AED Course

Thursday, June 25, 2026 / 9:00am – 12:00pm

Syracuse Builders Exchange / 6563 Ridings Road / Syracuse, NY 13206

Instructor: David Shalala, TLC Ambulance

Be prepared to act when emergencies arise. When you understand first aid, you’ll gain the ability to help those in need. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) can help save a life if a person’s breathing or heart stops. When a sudden cardiac arrest event happens, minutes matter. In this course you will learn how to treat and recognize heart attacks, strokes, diabetic emergencies and more.

This course will also speak about first aid for severe bleeding. Serious injury can lead to life-threatening blood loss within minutes, be prepared to provide lifesaving care when the unexpected happens.

This course will be an in-person only session, no virtual attendance. The course will be held at Syracuse Builders Exchange, 6563 Ridings Road, Syracuse, NY 13206. Attendees must be pre-registered to attend.

SBE Member Firms $25 / Non-Members $100.

Payments cannot be submitted at the time of registration. An invoice will be emailed to you separately, which will include a secure link for payment.

Please note, due to rising instructional and material costs, the registration fee for this course is $25 per student, beginning April 2026. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to continuing to offer valuable safety training opportunities for our members and the construction industry.

Due to high demand, only 4 employees per company, unless there are available spots.

Please make checks payable to Syracuse Builders Exchange. Credit cards are accepted (fees apply). Payments must be received by the first day of class.

Contact Dimi Wingate at 315.437.9936 if assistance is needed with registration and/or to submit credit card payments.

DEC Erosion & Sediment Control Course 7/14/2026 8:30 AM - 7/14/2026 12:30 PM

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:59:10 GMT

DEC Erosion & Sediment Control Course

July 14, 2026 – 8:30am – 12:30 pm

Syracuse Builders Exchange Classroom & Zoom

This seminar will be a HYBRID session (in-person SBE classroom and via Zoom)

Remote attendees will need to have the Zoom app downloaded to their computer with both audio and visual capabilities.

The cost of the seminar will be $125.00 per person for SBE Members and Non-Members, and is non-refundable. Please make checks made payable to Syracuse Builders Exchange. Credit cards are accepted (fees apply).

Payments cannot be submitted at the time of registration. An invoice will be emailed to you separately, which will include a secure link for payment.

Please contact Dimi Wingate at 315.437.9936 if assistance is needed with registration and/or to submit credit card payments.

Payment must be received no later than June 30, 2026.

For you to receive a training card at the end of the class, DEC requires you to:

Participate in the class, using zoom
Have your camera on the entire time so that the instructor can see your face
Pictures of all students will be taken at multiple, random times throughout class to document attendance

Should you need assistance with registration, please contact Dimi Wingate at Dwingate@syrabex.com 315.437.9936 ext. 14.

OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety Course 7/15/2026 8:00 AM - 7/16/2026 1:30 PM

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 19:31:27 GMT

OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety Course

Date: July 15 – 16, 2026

Time: 8:00 am to 1:30 pm both days

Instructor: Windell Gray, Landon & Rian Enterprises

Please Be Advised – OSHA requires that cards be sent to the students, if a copy is required, please see the employee for a copy of their completion card. The cost of the course will be $30 per student SBE Member Firms and $50 per student Non-Members. Payments cannot be submitted at the time of registration. An invoice will be emailed to you separately, which will include a link for payment. Payments must be received by the First Day of Class. If Paying By Check – Please Make Payable To: Syracuse Builders Exchange and mail to 6563 Ridings Road, Syracuse, NY 13206. Course fees are non-refundable.

Payments cannot be submitted at the time of registration. An invoice will be emailed to you separately, which will include a secure link for payment.

SBE Safety Guidelines:

Kindly enter and exit the building through the entrance located at the rear parking lot on the western end of the building.
Hand sanitizer will be available in the classroom.
Please bring your own writing instruments.
Cell phone use in the classroom may be restricted at the discretion of the instructor. If you need to reach your employee during the course, please call SBE’s main phone number 315.437.9936.

Should you need assistance with registration, please contact Dimi Wingate at Dwingate@syrabex.com 315.437.9936 ext. 14.

OSHA# 502 Update for Construction Industry Outreach Trainers, Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) 8/18/2026 8:30 AM - 8/20/2026 4:30 PM

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 20:15:11 GMT

OSHA #502 Update for Construction Industry Outreach Trainers

August 18, 19, 20, 2026 / 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Syracuse Builders Exchange / 6563 Ridings Road, Syracuse, NY 13206

Course Description

This course is designed for Outreach Training Program trainers who have completed the 500 Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry and are authorized trainers in the OSHA Outreach Training Program. The course provides an update on OSHA Construction Standards, policies, and regulations. Upon course completion students will have the ability to demonstrate continued professional development in their field by applying effective adult learning principles and interactive training techniques to clearly identify, define, and explain construction industry hazards and acceptable corrective measures as they continue to teach the 10- and 30-hour Construction Outreach Training Program classes.

Minimum student contact hours: 18

Prerequisites: OSHA #500 Trainers Course in OSHA Standards for the Construction Industry. Authorized OSHA Outreach Trainers are required to attend this course once every four (4) years to maintain their trainer status. Prior to registration, students must provide a copy of their current Outreach Training Program trainer card or an official transcript showing successful completion of the OSHA #500 Trainer Course in OSHA Standards for Construction from their respective OSHA Training Institute Education Center, for verification of trainer status.

All participants are strongly encouraged to bring a laptop and a current copy of the OSHA construction regulations, 29 CFR 1926, to the course.

Cost: $795