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January 6, 2020
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Conaway Conference - Charting the Course (Registration now open)
The annual Conaway Conference will be March 3 & 4, 2020 at the Hyatt Regency Columbus located at 350 N High St., Columbus, OH. The conference will provide a forum to review the previous construction season, provide valuable information for the upcoming year, and a networking opportunity.
March 3rd - Day 1 of the conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency Columbus. The format and sessions will be similar to last year’s Conaway Conference. Registration and Continental Breakfast are tentatively scheduled for 8:00-9:00 with sessions ending at 4:50. Day 1 Registration is $150 (breaks and buffet lunch included).
March 4th - Day 2 of the conference will also be held at the Hyatt Regency Columbus. Day 2 is targeted toward ODOT and contractor leadership personnel. Registration is tentatively scheduled for 8:00-8:30 with sessions ending at noon. Day 2 Registration is $65.
Conference Registration Link
Hotel reservations can be made at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, Columbus where the contract hotel block is.
Hotel Reservation Link - Hyatt Online Booking
Reservation Group Code: OCAS
Phone: (614) 463-1234
The agenda and other information will be shared once it is finalized. There will be CPD hours for both days of this training.
Sponsorship Opportunity - An annual collaborative effort between OCA and ODOT. We bring together over 600 people to attend sessions led by ODOT staff, OCA experts and other professionals. This is THE partnership conference to learn and network. Sponsors will have their company names and logos in the program (if received by Feb. 7), on the introductory screen before the opening session and the individual sessions. Great exposure for $500.
To learn how to get your spot, contact David Rule, Director of Member Events at (614) 488-0724.
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ODOT Announces Additional Webinars on Subcontractor Payment Reporting on ODOT-let Construction Projects
Attention prime contractors and subcontractors on ODOT-let construction projects: Prime contractors shall become compliant with Proposal Note 031 (“Prompt Payment”) by entering and signing all previously made subcontractor payments (on open projects) by February 1, 2020 and by entering and signing future subcontractor payments as they are made. The proposal note requires you to utilize the AASHTOWare Project Civil Rights & Labor (CRL) system to enter these payments. Entered payments must be signed in order for subcontractors/suppliers to affirm their receipt of the payments made. This webinar will feature a demonstration of how these payments are entered, signed, and affirmed as well as a live Q&A session.
Please register for the Subcontract Payment Reporting on ODOT-let Construction Projects webinar at one of the following dates/times (each webinar will cover the same content):
• Tuesday, January 21, 2020 2:00 PM EST: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7464846528371873037
• Wednesday, January 29, 2020 2:00 PM EST: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2439586907785950477
• Wednesday, February 5, 2020 9:00 AM EST: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6730998383181732365
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Supreme Court Denies City of Cleveland’s Motion for Reconsideration
On Christmas Eve, the Supreme Court denied the City of Cleveland’s Motion for Reconsideration. The Court sent mandates that same day to the clerks of the Court of Appeals for Cuyahoga County and the Court of Common Pleas for Cuyahoga County directing them to reverse the prior judgments regarding the statute. Local hiring requirements for public works can no longer be enforced. This goes into effect immediately. If a situation arises where a political subdivision still attempts to apply a local hire requirement, an injunction would be sought and immediately granted on the basis of the statute because of the Supreme Court’s decision.
Please make the OCA office aware of any attempt by a local public entity to apply a local hire mandate on contracts that have not been executed as of this date. The Court’s ruling did not specifically address contracts that are currently in effect.
ODOT Plan Reading Courses Friday, January 31 & March 13, 2020
OCA’s Chris Engle will be instructing this plan reading course once again. Before joining OCA, Chris spent 22 years with ODOT, with several years overseeing Construction in District 5. Training for this informative course covers reading, understanding and using ODOT plans. Includes sections, profiles, quantity take-offs, and relationships between components of the plans. The course is designed for someone who is just getting familiar with how to read plans. Includes lecture discussions and in-class use of plans. Class space will be limited. $125 OCA members / $150 non OCA members. Includes lunch. To register, visit our website at www.ohiocontractors.org or contact David Rule to register.
ODOT to Provide Training for Updated Commercially Useful Function (CUF) Requirements
ODOT will be offering training classes to inform contractors and consultants of the upcoming update to ODOT Policies and Procedures to address DBE Commercially Useful Function (CUF) requirements. This training will provide an overview of how ODOT identifies issues and red flags in order to ensure compliance. The training will also address new required documentation requirements by ODOT for CUF reporting on a project by project basis. There will be two sessions on February 10, 2020. For more information, click here.
Make Sure your Team has the Communication Skills to Best Represent your Company
OCA is offering two, three-hour interactive communication workshops on Wednesday, Jan. 29. Leading the programs will be Anthony Huey, President of Reputation Management Associates, national key-note presenter and consultant to numerous construction firms. Participants have the option to attend one or both sessions, held at OCA, 1313 Dublin Rd., Columbus, 43215. Registration cost per person is $249 for one session or $399 to attend the full day. Lunch is included for all participants.
Making your message clear: speeches, presentations and meetings will be held from 9:00am to 12:00pm
Communicating in a Crisis will be held from 1:00pm to 4:00pm
For complete session details or to register, click here or contact Director of Chapter Development, Melanie Kitchen at [email protected]or 614-488-0724.
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OCA members invited to attend Ohio Laborers’ Union Workforce Development Presentations being held around the state
Ohio Laborers' Union is holding workforce development presentations around the state and would like to extend an invitation to OCA members for the dates listed below. Discussion topics are relevant to workforce development, safety, and health programs such as:
- Laborers' Health & Safety Fund
- Fair Contracting staff
- Apprenticeship standards and recruitment
- Health and Pension benefits available
Please click on the area you would like to attend for a link to register:
Ashtabula – 1/22/20
Akron – 1/28/20
Cleveland – 2/3/20
Canton – 2/18/20
Marion – 3/12/20
Feel free to contact Laborers’ Statewide Apprenticeship Coordinator, Vincent Irvin at 740-504-2707 or [email protected] with any questions about the sessions.
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• Current Ohio Contractor Magazine
• Safety Resources
• Labor & Employment Information
• OCA President's Commentary
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