September 18, 2015

News

2016 Convention In The Dominican Republic

The invitations to this exciting convention have been mailed.  If you have not received the invitation but would like to have an electronic version, please contact Rachel Sirca or Emily Pickens at OCA and we will be happy to send you the invitation via e-mail.  [email protected]; [email protected]

Estimating Competition Searching For A Project…

Every year the students participating in the OCA Estimating Competition use a previously-constructed project from one of our members.  Last year’s students estimated a roundabout in Dublin, Ohio, presented by George J. Igel & Co., Inc.  We are now looking for a new project for the 2016 competition. If you are willing to attend a couple of meetings to discuss your project, and give a presentation to those attending the competition, please contact Rachel Sirca at 614-488-0724 or [email protected].

ODOT plansheets now available on the Bid Express website

Get your plans where you bid - plan sheets for ODOT projects are now available on the Bid Express website at www.BidX.com. This convenient service was just added to make bidding a one-stop-shop. You can still get plans from ODOT, or you can choose to access them from the Bid Express website.

Access to plans via the Bid Express service requires a subscription to the Online Plan Sheets service. With an Online Plan Sheets subscription, you pay one monthly fee and you gain access to all plan sheets from all agencies that have plans on the Bid Express website, including ODOT. Do you want to see if you have this service or would you like to add it? Log into the Bid Express service and select the MyBidx icon on the top right of your screen. In the Account Services box, select Bid Express services. Check the box for Online Plan Sheets service and you are ready to go.

To access the plans, first login to the Bid Express website and navigate to the ODOT page. Select a letting and proposal. In the “Also Available” box on the right, you will see a link called “BidX Plan Sheets.” Click on that link to access them.

Top Gun—The Premier Midwest Construction Seminar

Bricker & Eckler's Construction Law attorneys are proud to present the 13th Annual Top Gun - the premier Midwest construction seminar. Top Gun is designed to address the construction concerns of private developers, public owners and other construction project managers in the public and private sectors. Our experienced attorneys and guest speakers will provide legal updates and insight on issues, such as critical pre-project decision points, strategies for minimizing claims, specific claims and more.  

During this event, our presenters will share best practices and creative solutions related to:

·         Initial project decisions

·         Types of claims

·         Project delivery methods

·         Selecting project professionals

·         Types of Contracts

·         Insurance and bonds

·         Project schedules

·         Lien & bond claims

For additional information, click here.

Construction Project Manager Course  (AGC of America)
January 24, 2016 to January 29, 2016

Register by November 3, 2015 and receive $500 off the tuition price!

This course is the perfect opportunity for either the well-rounded, early-career project manager with a bright future or for a talented tradesman who has worked his or her way up to project management but could use a bit of polishing around the edges. Everyone who goes through the program has something to gain over the course of six intense days of workshops, assignments and team building activities. For more information, click here. 

Upcoming Events

Register Today For Confined Space Training- A Minimum of 12 people Are Needed For This Class
OSHA’s new confined space standard for construction (29 C.F.R. § 1926 Subpart AA) took effect on August 3, 2015.  The compliance deadline has been extended two months to Oct. 2 for employers that make “good faith” efforts to comply with the rule.

 Among the ways an employer can show a good-faith efforts are scheduling training for employees, ordering equipment needed to comply with the new standard and taking measures to educate and protect employees from confined space hazards.

OCA will conduct a Construction Confided Space training class at the OCA office on September 30, 2015.  The class is scheduled from 8 am to 5 pm. and includes lunch. 

The class, conducted by OCA Associate Member, Safety Controls Technology, will cover requirements of the new 29 CFR 1926 Subpart AA Confined Space in Construction Standard.  The class will emphasize differences between construction vs. general Industry. The class will cover general requirements, permitting, reclassifying, and safe entry procedures including hands on entry using common confined space equipment. Emphasis will include the role of the Competent Person, entry employer and controlling contract responsibilities.

The cost for OCA members is $150 per person.  Non-member cost is $250.  Click here to access the class online and register.