Syracuse Builders Exchange Events Newswire

Basic Blueprint Reading Course 3/23/2023 4:00 PM - 5/11/2023 6:00 PM

Sun, 22 Jan 2023 16:05:49 GMT

Basic Blueprint Reading Course

Registration for this course will close Wednesday, March 8, 2023!

Thursday evenings from 4pm-6pm beginning March 23, 2023. This class will be held in person at the Syracuse Builders Exchange as well as virtually via Zoom. Virtual attendees must attend separately - no screen sharing. All attendees must have the Zoom app downloaded and must sign in with an individual email address.

Eight weeks – March 23, - May 11, 2023

Instructor: James Paolini, AIA

SBE Member Firms Cost: $130.00 includes course, textbook and architectural drawings

Payment may be made with check made payable to Syracuse Builders Exchange. We also accept credit cards (fees apply). Please contact Dimi Wingate at 315.437.9936 for registration and credit card payment.

This course will give attendees basic skills necessary to understand construction documents, and familiarize them with what to expect when reviewing the drawings. This includes familiarization with not only the Architectural scope, but site / civil & all mechanical trades as well. The importance of Project specifications and other related items that are part of a complete set of Contract documents will also be focused on. Participation is encouraged, and having interactive discussion will be an important piece of the course.

James Paolini, AIA

Mr. Paolini has over three decades of experience with various types of site and building design, project management, facility condition assessments, peer reviews for both public and private projects, as well as construction administration. His responsibilities consist of all phases of Architectural design from project viability / pre-design through closeout and commissioning.

Market segments include Federal GSA and VA (both VISN & NCA), government contract work including ID / IQ contract fulfilment, along with complete design services for residential, offices, retail, vehicle maintenance and industrial & aviation facilities.

James has held various positions in the American Institute of Architects Central New York chapter including President, Secretary and Director of Advocacy. He taught Architectural Visual Communication at SUNY Morrisville and been an invited guest juror at Syracuse University for various undergraduate and graduate level Thesis critiques.

OSHA 10-HOUR Construction Safety Course 4/11/2023 8:00 AM - 4/12/2023 1:30 PM

Tue, 13 Dec 2022 11:20:12 GMT

OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety Course

Date: April 11 and 12, 2023

Time: 8:00 am to 1:30 pm both days

Free for SBE Member firms only.

Instructor: Lisa Brownson, CSP, Safety Source Consultants, Ltd.

This class will be held at the Syracuse Builders Exchange located at 6563 Ridings Rd, Syracuse, NY. We have several safety guidelines in place - please be sure to review them. Due to demand, only 4 people per company.

Please Be Advised – There is a Processing Fee for each Student’s Completion Card. This Non-Refundable Fee Must Be Received Or The Completion Card Will Not Be Released To The Student. Payment of $10.00 per student Must Be Received By The First Day Of Class. If Paying By Check – Please Make Payable To: Safety Source Consultants. Please Be Aware OSHA Regulations Prohibit The Instructor From Distributing Completion Cards To Anyone Other Than The Student Present At The Class. Cards Will Not Be Distributed To Employers. If A Copy Is Required, Please Have Your Employee Provide One.

Students must attend both days in order to receive their completion card

SBE Safety Guidelines:

Attendees of any class must be pre-registered. Anyone not on the pre-registration list will not be admitted. Do not send a replacement unless you notify SBE in advance.
Entrance to the building as well as exiting, will be through the rear doors ONLY. This entrance is located at the rear parking lot on the southern end of the building. Do not enter or exit through the main front entrance or through our plan room entrance.
Hand sanitizer will be available in the classroom.
Please bring your own writing instruments.

This class is completely booked! May 18th class is available. DEC Erosion & Sediment Control Course 4/18/2023 8:30 AM - 4/18/2023 12:30 PM

Mon, 16 Jan 2023 15:13:06 GMT

DEC Erosion & Sediment Control Course

April 18, 2023 8:30am – 12:30pm

This seminar will be a HYBRID session (in-person SBE classroom and via Zoom)

Remote attendees will need to have the Zoom app downloaded to their computer with both audio and visual capabilities.

The cost of the seminar will be $100.00 per person and is non-refundable. Checks made payable to Syracuse Builders Exchange. Credit cards are accepted (fees apply). Please contact Dimi Wingate at 315.437.9936 for registration and credit card payments.

Payment is due 2 weeks prior to the course date of April 18, 2023.

For you to receive a training card at the end of the class, DEC requires you to:

Participate in the class, using zoom
Have your camera on the entire time so that the Instructor can see your face
Pictures of all students will be taken at multiple, random times throughout class to document attendance

Instructor: Mark Burger Program Manager, SLWAP

This Seminar has been postponed! The Changing Landscape of Cyber Protections - The Bonadio Group 4/20/2023 10:00 AM - 4/20/2023 11:30 AM

Mon, 16 Jan 2023 11:04:40 GMT

The Changing Landscape of Cyber Protections: What you Need to Know and Do Now

Presented by The Bonadio Group

April 20, 2023 10:00 am – 11:30 am

This webinar will help educate member firms on the current cybersecurity challenges facing all businesses, in addition to sharing key and actionable steps your firm can take to help reduce your risk profile and protect your firm’s valuable data. The attendees will leave with an understanding of current and emerging cyber risks and what controls are needed to support an environment of understanding of current and emerging cyber risks and what controls are needed to support an environment of protection and prevention.

The instructor Carl Cadregari has more than 28 years of experience providing actionable technology, cybersecurity and data governance architecture, controls auditing and general cybersecurity planning.

This seminar for Syracuse Builders Exchange Members only, will be a HYBRID session (in person and via Zoom) and will take place at Syracuse Builders Exchange training room.

Please contact Dimi Wingate at 315.437.9936 if attending virtually.

Free for SBE Member Firms only.

Sales Tax for Contractors - Dannible & McKee 4/25/2023 9:00 AM - 4/25/2023 11:00 AM

Fri, 16 Dec 2022 13:31:02 GMT

SALES TAX FOR CONTRACTORS

Tuesday - April 25, 2023 - 9am-11am

Free to SBE member firms

Presented by: Dannible & McKee, LLP

This seminar will cover the requirements for registering sales tax as a contractor; the sales tax requirements related to capital improvements vs. repair, maintenance, and installation services; the sales tax impact of purchasing materials and supplies; the use of a subcontractor's services, working for tax exempt customers and what sales tax credits are available to contractors.

You can register online or contact Dimi Wingate at Dwingate@syrabex.com