Western New York's Source for Construction Learning
The Construction Exchange provides educational programs for members that are tailored for the construction industry. Offerings range from eight-week workshops to hour-long seminars.
Workshops and Seminars
Workers Comp: Limiting Subcontractor Liability
April 21, 2022 – 9:00- 10:00 am
Construction Exchange Training Room
$30 for members and $60 for non-members
Event Registration & Information
Navigating MWBE Certification
April 26, 2022 – 8:30- 9:30 am
Construction Exchange Training Room
$30 for members and $60 for non-members
Event Registration & Information
Mechanic’s Lien
May 5, 2022 – 8:30-10:00 am
Construction Exchange Training Room
$30 for members and $60 for non-members
Event Registration & Information
Business Basics: Navigating the Bond Claims Process
May 12, 2022 – 8:30-9:30 am
Construction Exchange Training Room
$30 for members and $60 for non-members
Event Registration & Information
Top 10 Construction Contract Terms
May 13, 2022 – 8:30-9:30 am
Construction Exchange Training Room
$30 for members and $60 for non-members
Event Registration & Information
Evictions: Landlord-Tenant Law
May 20, 2022 – 8:30-9:30 am
Construction Exchange Training Room
$30 for members and $60 for non-members
Event Registration & Information
Best Practices for Improving Collections
May 26, 2022 – 8:30-9:30 am
Construction Exchange Training Room
$30 for members and $60 for non-members
Event Registration & Information
Introduction to Blueprint Reading (Wait List Registration Only)
Date TBD (Every Tuesday) – 5:00- 7:00 pm
Construction Exchange Training Room
$265 for members and $530 for non-members *Includes Textbook
Event Registration & Information
NYS Sexual Harassment Training (Webinar)
All employers in New York State are REQUIRED (Mandatory) to provide annual sexual harassment prevention training to their employees. Meet the requirement in 30 minutes in this webinar.
$15 per person for members
Email jvandusen@conexbuff.com to receive the link.
2021-22 Completed Seminars
NYS Sales Tax, Business Basics: Legal & Risk Management, Business Basics: Accounting & Cost Projecting, Protecting Your Business Against Rising Material Costs, NYS HERO Act Update, Business Basics: Construction & Insurance, Online Plan Room Training, Business Basics: Marketing Tools & Strategies, Recruiter’s Secrets, Testing for Drugs and Alcohol and Cybersecurity!
Safety Training
Click here to view the full schedule of safety courses available through Construction Exchange Safety Services. Or call the office at (716) 874-3435 to set up a private course.
Education Committee
The Construction Exchange Education Committee meets periodically to discuss the educational needs of the membership. The committee decides which courses to offer and helps to choose instructors. If you are interested in joining the committee, please contact Joe Benedict at (716) 874-3435.
Education Committee Members:
Karen Antonelli, Chiampou Travis Besaw & Kershner
Gary Bichler (Chair), R&P Oak Hill Building Company
Earl Cantwell, Hurwitz & Fine
Dave Guido, Encompass Management
Don Hahn, Hahn Training
Brendan Kelly, M&T Bank
Joe Marchitte, MKS Plumbing
Andrew McLellan, UNYSE
Drew Miller, Webster Szanyi
Byron Nakagawa, Bison Scaffold & Mason’s Supply
Greg Schober, Huber Construction
Shannon Seipel, Lafarge
Tim Toole, Lawley Insurance
