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

Event Information & Registration

Online Registration 

How & Why to Review Insurance Certificates Webinar

Thursday, February 25 – 8:30am-10:00am

$20 per person for members / $40 for non-members

Event Information & Registration

Online Registration

M/WBE Certification – City of Buffalo (Webinar)

Tuesday, March 9 – 9:00am-10:00am

$20 per person for members / $40 for non-members

Event Information & Registration

Online Registration

Contract Compliance Procedures – City of Buffalo (Webinar)

Thursday, March 18 – 9:00am-10:00am

$20 per person for members / $40 for non-members

Event Information & Registration

Online Registration 

Mechanics Liens Webinar

Friday, March 23 – 8:30am-10:00am

$20 per person for members / $40 for non-members

Event Information & Registration

Online Registration

Group Captives: Insurance for Contracting (Webinar)

Tuesday, April 6 – 9:00am-10:00am

$20 per person for members / $40 for non-members

Event Information & Registration

Online Registration 

Construction Collections (Webinar)

April 15, 2021 – 9:00am-10:00am

$20 per person for members / $40 for non-members

Event Information & Registration

Online Registration

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

Event Registration & Information

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 University offers a wide range of training programs and classes to both members and non-members of the Exchange.

The class schedule is driven by The University’s Education Committee which is comprised of a multifaceted group of industry stakeholders. The group is charged with identifying and providing training or informational seminars relevant to the industry and the needs of CEX Members.

Topics offer continued education in construction management, project contracts, proposals and bids, worksite safety (OSHA 10/30), Blueprint Reading, human resources, construction law, marketing, security & technology, insurance and so much more!

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