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
Intro to Blueprint Reading – FULL
Jan. 27 – Mar. 3, 2021 – 4:00pm to 6:00pm for six consecutive Wednesdays.
$265 per person for members / $530 for non-members
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Coronavirus Relief Webinar
Thursday, January 28 – 9:00- 10:00am
$20 per person for members / $40 for non-members
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Online Plan Room Training
Tuesday, February 9 – 8:30- 9:30 am
No cost to attend!
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Preserving Delay Claims & Protecting Against Damages (Webinar)
Monday, February 22 – 9:00am-10:00am
$20 per person for members / $40 for non-members
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How & Why to Review Insurance Certificates Webinar
Thursday, February 25 – 8:30am-10:00am
$20 per person for members / $40 for non-members
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M/WBE Certification – City of Buffalo (Webinar)
Tuesday, March 9 – 9:00am-10:00am
$20 per person for members / $40 for non-members
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Contract Compliance Procedures – City of Buffalo (Webinar)
Thursday, March 18 – 9:00am-10:00am
$20 per person for members / $40 for non-members
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Mechanics Liens Webinar
Friday, March 23 – 8:30am-10:00am
$20 per person for members / $40 for non-members
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Group Captives: Insurance for Contracting (Webinar)
Tuesday, April 6 – 9:00am-10:00am
$20 per person for members / $40 for non-members
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Construction Collections (Webinar)
April 15, 2021 – 9:00am-10:00am
$20 per person for members / $40 for non-members
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NY State Sales Tax Seminar for Construction Industry
September 13, 2021 – 8:00am-3:30pm
Hilton Garden Inn Buffalo Airport
$85 per person for members / $170 for non-members
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
