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
Online Plan Room Training
March 28, 2019 – 8:30am to 9:30am
No cost to members or non-members
Registration and Course Information
Setting Up a Drug and Alcohol Policy at Your Company
April 10, 2019 – 8:30am to 9:30am
$15 per person for members/$30 for non-members
Registration and Course Information
What to Do After an Emergency or Injury
April 17, 2019 – 8:30am to 9:30am
$15 per person for members/$30 for non-members
Registration and Course Information
NYS Sales Tax and Use Taxation for the Construction Industry
May 1, 2019 – 8:30am to 3:30pm
$85 per person for members/$170 for non-members
Registration and Course Information
Important Sub-contract Terms and Conditions
May 8, 2019 – 8:30am to 9:30am
$15 per person for members/$30 for non-members
Registration and Course Information
Complying with MWBE Participation Goals
May 30, 2019 – 8:30am to 9:30am
$15 per person for members/$30 for non-members
Registration and Course Information
How and Why to Review Insurance Certificates
October 2, 2019 – 8:30am to 9:30am
$15 per person for members/$30 for non-members
The Cost of an Injury
October 9, 2019 – 8:30am to 9:30am
$15 per person for members/$30 for non-members
Residential Construction Contracts and Legal Requirements
October 16, 2019 – 8:30am to 9:30am
$15 per person for members/$30 for non-members
Technology for Construction
October 22, 2019 – 12:00pm to 1:00pm
$25 per person for members/$50 for non-members
Navigating the Bond Claim Process
October 29, 2019 – 8:30am to 9:30am
$15 per person for members/$30 for non-members
Top 20 Contract Provisions
November 13, 2019 – 8:30am to 10:00am
$15 per person for members/$30 for non-members
Determine the Proper Wage Rate
TBD – 8:30am to 9:30am
$15 per person for members/$30 for non-members
Safety Training
Click here to view the full schedule of safety courses available through Construction Exchange Safety Services. Or call Tom Bush at (716) 892 – SAFE (7233) 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
