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February 8, 2021
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New Health Care Benefit Program
In response to requests from members, OCA has endorsed an exciting new service to assist members with their health insurance needs. OCA staff participated in the program in 2020; after vetting it first-hand, we are ready to offer this program to OCA member firms.
We will be officially rolling out this program to members March 1, 2021. The link below shares basic details, and more information will be coming your way in the weeks to come.
Informational Flyer - Click here.
Can’t wait to get more information? Contact Lynda Pomeroy at 614-488-0724, or send an email to [email protected]
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Let Your Voice Be Heard in the 2021 Northeast Ohio Construction Survey!
For the past 14 years, this annual deep dive from Marcum (formerly Skoda Minotti) into the current mindset of the construction industry has provided you with valuable analytics on how your business stacks up against other construction firms across the nation. This year, the survey results will continue to provide actionable insights into how best to secure growth opportunities in the coming year. Everyone who completes the survey will receive a copy of the survey results and analysis as soon as they are available.
Your participation is greatly appreciated. As a thank you, one participant will be randomly selected each week to receive a $100 Visa gift card until the survey closes on Wednesday, March 31.
Completing this survey does more than provide industry insights. For every survey completed, Marcum will donate $1 to the construction trades' training and job readiness programs. Click Here to Participate.
The Road Ahead - Conaway Conference 2021 Registration - March 2 - 4, 2021
The Conaway Conference is going virtual and it is shaping up to be a great one. Three half days of great speakers, presentations, educational sessions and industry updates. Because we are going virtual in 2021 there are a number of new opportunities for you to share your message with an anticipated 400+ attendees to this new and engaging event. Logo banners in the virtual lobby and booth space in the live and interactive exhibit hall. Registration closes on February 26.
Hall of Fame Scholarship Program Applications being Accepted
Since 1996, OCA has awarded nearly $275,000 in scholarships to support promising future talent studying for careers in Civil Engineering, Construction Technology and Construction Management. Scholarships are available for students with graduating goals set at the associate and bachelor's degree levels. OCA recognizes the value that our Hall of Fame Scholarship recipients bring to our industry. These scholarships are for students enrolled in a degree program in Civil Engineering, Construction Technology, Construction Management, or related studies.
Endorsement from an OCA member, while not a requirement, gives an applicant extra consideration. Applicants will have the option to update member recommendations; you can also email them directly to: [email protected]
Please share this link for registration information https://form.jotform.com/210343905215143 along with this link for required faculty recommendations https://form.jotform.com/90076910819158
For questions, contact Lynda Pomeroy at OCA: 614-488-0724, or send an email [email protected]
ODOT Announces Changes to Permitted Lane Closure System
ODOT has been working for a couple of years to update and refine its Permitted Lane Closure System (PLCS), which determines when contractors and ODOT personnel may close lanes on ODOT’s freeways and expressways. The new system will be phased in over the next few months. The announcement of the new system can be found here. A document detailing the differences between the old and new PLCS can be found here. We will be discussing and demonstrating the new PLCS at the next Heavy/Highway Specification Committee meeting on March 19. If you would like to attend this virtual meeting, contact Chris Engle in the OCA office.
CompManagement Will Become Sedgwick on March 1
Recently, OCA received the following update from CompManagement/Sedgwick, who serves as the Third Party Administrator (TPA) for OCA’s Workers Comp Group Rating program, and Ohio Unemployment Benefit issues:
We’re excited to announce that CompManagement will become Sedgwick as of March 1, 2021. As Sedgwick, our commitment to Ohio employers remains as strong as ever. With more than 3,000 colleagues in Ohio, backed by the global resources and expertise of Sedgwick, we have the best claims solutions to help your business mitigate risk and reduce costs.
At Sedgwick, taking care of people is at the heart of everything we do, because caring counts®. Under the Sedgwick name, we will provide you with the best possible service and outcomes and deliver on our mission of taking care of you and your employees. You can learn more about Sedgwick — a leading global provider of risk management and claims solutions — at Sedgwick.com.
There will be no staff changes as a result of this merger. You and your members will continue to receive the same compassionate, consistent, and quality service from the same service team you’ve come to expect from CompManagement.
Thank you for your continued partnership.
BWC Hosts Special Program to Address COVID-19 Related Air Quality Concerns!
BWC is hosting a webinar about Reducing COVID-19 Transmission Through HVAC Improvements on Thursday, February 18 (10:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.). This webinar provides valuable information for anyone interested in taking steps to improve their indoor air quality (IAQ) to reduce COVID-19 transmission.
Presenters from the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCC) and the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) will discuss a stepwise approach to assessing and managing IAQ and reducing COVID-19 transmission risks.
Additional information, including registration instructions, can be found here. Webinars qualify for IACET continuing education & BWC discount program credits.
For more information or assistance when registering, contact BWC’s Angel Johnson at [email protected]
OCA Chapter Work Forecast Programs
Upcoming Virtual OCA Chapter programs to feature industry outlook information from local and national presenters and all members are invited OCA Chapter Work Forecast Programs will be held virtually this year. This gives members the opportunity to attend chapter programs and access information from around the state without traveling. We are also excited to have some national presenters joining us as some of our featured speakers.
Members are always welcome to attend chapter events outside of their designated chapter, whether in-person or virtual, and we hope to have some new names joining us for our virtual programs! For more information about each chapter Work Forecast program that is currently open for registration, or to register, see below.
Current Chapter Work Forecast Programs open to all members for registration are:
2/11/21 - Toledo Chapter ODOT Forecast Program – click here for the invitation
2/16/21 - Cleveland Chapter – click here for the invitation
2/18/21 - Dayton Chapter – click here for the invitation
3/11/21 - Eastern Ohio Chapter - click here for the invitation
Additional chapter Work Forecast programs will be posted on the OCA website when registration opens. For more information about OCA Chapter events, contact Director of Chapter Development, Melanie Kitchen, by emailing her at [email protected].
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The Ohio Contractors Association's Northwest Chapter and the Laborers' District Council of Ohio would like to invite Northwest Ohio Chapter Contractors to a unique webinar, scheduled for Tuesday, March 9th at 9:00 a.m.
During the webinar, contractors will receive vital information to enable your business to win more projects.
Here's what you can expect to learn from this session:
* Laborers' Health & Safety Fund
* Fair Contracting Staff
* Apprenticeship Standards and Recruitment
* Training and Upgrading Opportunities
* Health and Pension Benefits Available
Click here for a program flyer and registration link. Please contact Vince Irvin at 740-504-2707 with any questions about the virtual program.
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FASB Pension Disclosure Assistance - 2020 Tax Year
OCA’s union collective bargaining agreements (CBAs), require signatory contractors to contribute money into multi-employer pension plans on behalf of their union employees. The plans provide benefits to union employees who may work for many employers during their careers, thereby enabling them to accrue benefits in a single retirement plan.
The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), which sets accounting rules for U.S. companies, issued standards several years ago, requiring disclosures from employers participating in multi-employer pension plans (Accounting Standards Update 2011-09). The standards require contractors to report certain information on their financial statements for all multi-employer pension plans in which they participate.
OCA compiles an annual summary spreadsheet to assist contractor members with the required financial disclosures. However, employers remain solely responsible for the financial disclosures and will also need to determine the amount of their own contributions made to each plan and to all plans in the aggregate.
You can download the 2020 tax year FASB here.
If you have any questions about the 2020 tax year FASB chart, please contact Mark Potnick in the OCA office.
Several OCA Chapter Scholarships Currently Available
OCA’s nine Chapters award scholarships at various times of the year throughout the state, totaling nearly $30,000. Scholarships typically range from $1,000 to $2,500 per award. Currently, two OCA Chapters are accepting scholarship applications. Students pursuing construction-related careers in Ohio’s heavy highway industry are encouraged to apply.
Current chapter scholarship applications available are:
Columbus Chapter - click here for the application
Dayton Chapter - click here for the application
Please help us get this information out to our future workforce! If you know of students working or going to school in any of the above chapter areas that would benefit, please pass this information along. For more information about OCA Chapter Scholarships, please contact Director of Chapter Development Melanie Kitchen at [email protected].
On behalf of ODOT’s Division of Construction Management and Office of Roadway Engineering, registration is currently open for the following sessions of Worksite Traffic Supervisor (WTS) Prequalification Testing.
• April 6 – Afternoon » Click here to register.
Click here to access the PDF flyer.
Prerequisites – Do not register for WTS Prequalification testing until the prerequisites have been completed. Please see the online registration form and flyer for details.
Pre-registration is required for WTS Testing. Seating capacity is limited for each session, based on social distancing requirements due to COVID-19.
Please review the important updates and safety protocols as described per the links above.
Quick Links to On-line OCA Resources
• Current Ohio Contractor Magazine
• Safety Resources
• Labor & Employment Information
• OCA President's Commentary
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