Syracuse Builders Exchange Events Newswire

Registration is Closed! Practical Blueprint Reading Course 2/5/2026 4:00 PM - 2/26/2026 6:00 PM

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 13:36:00 GMT

This class is full. Registration is now Closed!

If you would like to be added to the waitlist in the event of a cancellation, please email Dimi

Practical Blueprint Reading Course

February 5, 12, 19, 26, 2026 / 4:00pm – 6:00pm

Syracuse Builders Exchange / 6563 Ridings Road, Syracuse, NY 13206 / In-Person Only

Instructor: Chris Randall

Blueprint reading is the fundamental skill of interpreting construction drawings. It is a skill used by estimators, project managers, foremen, superintendents, and almost all other individuals involved in construction. This course will give attendees basic skills necessary to understand construction drawings and familiarize them with what to expect when reviewing the information. This includes familiarization with not only architectural drawings, but site / civil & all mechanical trades as well. Symbol recognition, making measurements, understanding different scales and plan views are some of the many skills covered. The importance of project specifications and other related items that are part of a complete set of contract documents will also be discussed. Participation is encouraged, and having interactive discussions will be an important part of the course.

The sessions will take place on Thursday evenings, from 4pm – 6pm beginning February 5^th through February 26^th . Classes will be held in person at Syracuse Builders Exchange classroom.

This is a 4-week course, from February 5^th – 26^th, 4pm – 6pm each session.

Registration for this course will close Friday, January 23^rd.

The cost of this course will be $133.00 for SBE Member firms, which includes all 4 sessions, training materials and architectural drawings.

Time permitting, laptops may be used for the 3^rd and 4^th sessions. Feel free to bring your own laptop to use during the 3^rd and 4^th sessions. SBE will have 10 laptops available to use during training.

Payments may be made with a check, payable to Syracuse Builders Exchange and to mailed to 6563 Ridings Road, Syracuse, NY, 13206 or with a credit card (fees apply). Course fees are non-refundable.

Christopher Randall has over 30 years of experience in the electrical construction industry. He is the Senior Projects Manager and Chief Estimator for Emerald Electric, Inc. in Syracuse, NY. Chris has a wealth of knowledge and skills in risk management, construction management and estimating. He is also an author and instructor of multiple construction related courses on LinkedIn Learning.

Should you have questions or need assistance with registration, please contact Dimi Wingate at DWingate@syrabex.com.

New Class! NYS Surety Bond Assistance Program 2/10/2026 5:00 PM - 2/26/2026 6:30 PM

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:01:10 GMT

New Class!

NYS Surety Bond Assistance Program

Bonding Education Workship Series

February 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26, 2026

Virtual Sessions via Zoom

Navigating the bonding process can feel complex and intimidating - but it doesn’t have to. Join us to gain clear, practical insights into surety bonding from the experts behind proven Bond Assistance Programs.

Through our partnership with Empire State Development, the New York State Surety Bond Assistance Program is here to help you qualify for the surety bonds you need to bid on and win publicly funded construction projects. Eligible contractors may receive a guarantee of up to 30% or $600,000 to secure surety bonding on publicly funded projects.

Enroll Now! North Central Workshop Series Coming in February!

(In Partnership with North Central SBDC and Syracuse Builders Exchange)

DATES & WORKSHOP TOPICS:

February 10th Kickoff & Understanding Contract Surety Bonds

February 12th Construction Accounting

February 17th How Sureties Use Financial Statements & WIPs

February 19th Financial Management & Capital Access

February 24th Construction Law & Dispute Resolution

February 26th Surety Support Resources & Strategies to Increase Bonding Capacity

Time: 5:00 to 6:30pm

Location: Virtual via Zoom

Contact Us Today for more information: NYSBAP@suretybondassociates.com

New Class! NYS Electronic Certified Payroll Reporting Seminar 2/16/2026 9:00 AM - 2/16/2026 11:00 AM

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 14:19:03 GMT

NYS Electronic Certified Payroll Reporting Seminar

Monday, February 16, 2026 / 9:00am – 11:00am / In-Person Only

Syracuse Builders Exchange / 6563 Ridings Road / Syracuse, NY 13206

Ed Cronk, Bowers Accountants & Advisors

Syracuse Builders Exchange invites you to join us for an informative seminar on the New York State Electronic Certified Payroll Reporting requirements. Learn what’s changing, hear from industry experts, and ask questions to ensure your firm stays compliant.

This seminar will review New York State’s new electronic certified payroll reporting requirement, which went into effect on December 31. 2025. This regulation mandates that all payroll data for projects subject to Article 8 of the NYS Labor Law be submitted electronically, eliminating paper filings and enabling AI-driven compliance checks. The requirement applies to contractors and subcontractors on public works, prevailing wage projects, renewable energy systems, and other covered construction activities. The session will cover filing timelines, portal setup, and key steps to ensure compliance.

Ed Cronk, CPA, Partner/CFO at Bowers Accountants & Advisors, has over 30 years’ experience, both in public accounting and private industry, working in senior executive roles focusing on strategic planning, finance and accounting, and operational management serving multiple industries including construction, real estate and healthcare.

This In-Person Only Seminar is Free to SBE Member firms. Please click here to register.

The seminar will be held at Syracuse Builders Exchange, 6563 Ridings Road, Syracuse, NY 13206.

Contact Dimi Wingate at Dwingate@syrabex.com or 315.437.9936 ext 14 with questions or if you need assistance with registration.

Registration is Closed! First Aid/CPR/AED Course 2/18/2026 9:00 AM - 2/18/2026 12:00 Noon

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 14:44:07 GMT

This class is full. Registration is now Closed!

First Aid/CPR/AED Course

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 / 9:00am – 12:00pm

Syracuse Builders Exchange / 6563 Ridings Road / Syracuse, NY 13206

Instructor: David Shalala, TLC Ambulance

Be prepared to act when emergencies arise. When you understand first aid, you’ll gain the ability to help those in need. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) can help save a life if a person’s breathing or heart stops. When a sudden cardiac arrest event happens, minutes matter. In this course you will learn how to treat and recognize heart attacks, strokes, diabetic emergencies and more.

This course will also speak about first aid for severe bleeding. Serious injury can lead to life-threatening blood loss within minutes, be prepared to provide lifesaving care when the unexpected happens.

This course will be an in-person only session, no virtual attendance. The course will be held at Syracuse Builders Exchange, 6563 Ridings Road, Syracuse, NY 13206. Attendees must be pre-registered to attend.

Free for SBE Member Firms - $100 Non-Members.

Due to high demand, only 4 employees per company, unless there are available spots.

Please make checks payable to Syracuse Builders Exchange. Credit cards are accepted (fees apply). Payments must be received by the first day of class.

Contact Dimi Wingate at 315.437.9936 if assistance is needed with registration and/or to submit credit card payments.

DEC Erosion & Sediment Control Course 2/20/2026 8:30 AM - 2/20/2026 12:30 PM

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 15:14:08 GMT

DEC Erosion & Sediment Control Course

February 20, 2026 – 8:30am – 12:30 pm

Syracuse Builders Exchange Classroom & Zoom

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 $125.00 per person for SBE Members and Non-Members, and is non-refundable. Please make checks made payable to Syracuse Builders Exchange. Credit cards are accepted (fees apply). Please contact Dimi Wingate at 315.437.9936 if assistance is needed with registration and/or to submit credit card payments.

Payment must be received no later than February 6, 2026.

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

Should you need assistance with registration, please contact Dimi Wingate at Dwingate@syrabex.com 315.437.9936 ext 14.

OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety Course 2/23/2026 8:00 AM - 2/24/2026 1:30 PM

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 17:15:22 GMT

OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety Course

Date: February 23-24, 2026

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

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. There are safety guidelines in place - please be sure to review them.

The OSHA 10-hour Construction Industry Outreach course helps participants recognize and identify solutions to common safety and health hazards on the job. There is a New York State law requiring most workers on publicly funded construction sites to have the OSHA wallet card proving they have completed the OSHA 10-hour for Construction training course. Many General Contractors and Construction Management firms also require that subcontractors' employees have the 10-hour. Upon completion of the OSHA 10-hour for Construction, you will receive a course completion card that does not expire.

Please Be Advised – OSHA requires that cards be sent to the students, if a copy is required, please see the employee for a copy of their completion card. The cost of the course will be $30 per student SBE Member Firms and $50 per student Non-Members. Payments must be received by the First Day of Class. If Paying By Check – Please Make Payable To: Syracuse Builders Exchange and mail to 6563 Ridings Road, Syracuse, NY 13206. Course fees are non-refundable.

Students must attend both days in order to receive their completion card. Please let us know if your employee cannot attend so we can free up their spot. If another employee will replace an employee registered for the class, no problem, please let us know.

SBE Safety Guidelines:

Kindly enter and exit the building through the entrance located at the rear parking lot on the southern end of the building.
Hand sanitizer will be available in the classroom.
Please bring your own writing instruments.
Cell phone use in the classroom may be restricted at the discretion of the instructor. If you need to reach your employee during the course, please call SBE’s main phone number 315.437.9936.

Should you need assistance with registration, please contact Dimi Wingate at Dwingate@syrabex.com 315.437.9936 ext. 14.

New Class! QuickBooks 101 Training 2/25/2026 9:00 AM - 2/25/2026 11:00 AM

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 20:40:05 GMT

New Class!

QuickBooks 101 Training

February 25, 2026 / 9:00am – 11:00am / In-Person Only

Syracuse Builders Exchange / 6563 Ridings Road / Syracuse, NY 13206

April Pavlus – Instructor

QuickBooks 101 is a practical, hands-on training designed for small business owners who want to feel confident using QuickBooks Online. This session covers how to set up QuickBooks correctly, categorize transactions accurately, reconcile bank accounts, manage invoices and payments, and understand key financial reports such as the Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet. The goal is to give attendees a strong foundation so they can maintain clean, organized books and make more informed business decisions.

April Pavlus is the owner of Cooper Bookkeeping, a virtual bookkeeping firm serving small businesses locally and nationwide. She has over 14 years of experience working with small business finances and is a Certified Professional Bookkeeper and QuickBooks ProAdvisor. April specializes in helping business owners understand their numbers, clean up their books, and confidently manage their day-to-day bookkeeping in QuickBooks Online.

This training session is FREE to SBE Member firms. Please click here to register.

The training will be held at Syracuse Builders Exchange, located at 6563 Ridings Road, Syracuse, NY 13206. Please click here to register.

Contact Dimi Wingate Dwingate@syrabex.com if you have questions or need assistance with registration.