Building Ohio News
Issue: March 28, 2024
IN THIS ISSUE…
- New AGC of Ohio Leadership Team, Convention Highlights, Convention 2025
- AGC of Ohio Members Recognized with National Awards
- Register for AGC of Ohio Golf Outing Benefiting Education Foundation
- Ways to Participate; Committee; Directory Deadline
- New Ohio Codes Took Effect March 1
- AGC of America News – Annual Report; National AGC Leadership Change
AGC OF OHIO LEADERSHIP INSTALLED, CONVENTION HIGHLIGHTS
Thank you to Josh and Amy Corna (Continental Building) for hosting the AGC of Ohio Convention in early March at Casa de Campo in the Dominican Republic! During the event, the 2024 AGC of Ohio Leadership team was elected and installed:
- President: Phil Neumann, Universal Contracting Corp. (Cincinnati)
- 1st Vice President: Art Lindrose, Bolton Pratt Co. (Cleveland)
- 2nd Vice President: Brian Geffe, Mosser Construction (Fremont)
- Treasurer: Mark Muter, Settle Muter Electric (Columbus)
- Secretary: Dan Edwards, AGC of Ohio (Columbus)
- Immediate Past President: Josh Corna, Continental Building Co. (Columbus)
Convention-goers participated in business sessions that covered a variety of relevant subjects impacting contractors. We appreciate the time and effort the presenters put into their programs! They were:
- Hierba: Cannabis in Construction: John Kopf, Partner, Thompson Hine, Construction & Business Litigation; Contractor input from Matt Greenwood, Construction Systems and Brent Stetschulte, Tuttle Construction
- Revolutionizing Construction with Artificial Intelligence - Building the Future with AI: Mike Danks, The Ruhlin Co.; Mallory Danks, Thomarios
- AGC of America Update: Steve Sandherr, CEO, AGC of America
- Investing in our Industry: Glen Shumate, Construction Employers Association; Mark Panzica, Panzica Construction; Chris Halapy, Shook Construction
- OFCC Contracts (GC, DB, CMR), Industry-Recommended Changes & General Discussion: John Gambill, Partner at Taft, Construction Law
- Ohio Legislative, Policy Update; Building Code Changes: Andrea Ashley, AGC of Ohio; Tim Galvin, Brexton, Ohio Board of Building Standards Chair
During the event, Phil Neuman (Universal Contracting) announced the date and location of year’s convention: March 3-9, 2025 at the La Playa Resort in Naples, Florida. Registration materials will be sent in the coming months.
AGC OF OHIO MEMBERS HONORED WITH BUILD AMERICA AND CONSTRUCTION SAFETY EXCELLENCE AWARDS
Last week during the AGC of America Convention in San Diego, Messer Construction (Cincinnati) received a Build America Award in the Building New or Renovation Over $126 Million category for its UC Health New Emergency Department and Surgical Infill project.
Additionally, three AGC of Ohio members were recognized nationally for their safety efforts in the Construction Safety Excellence Awards program. KWest Group (Perrysburg) placed first in the Heavy Division, 250,000-1 million work hours. In the Building Division, Shook Construction (Moraine) and Messer Construction (Cincinnati) received 2nd place honors in their respective work-hour categories.
AGC OF OHIO EDUCATION FOUNDATION GOLF OUTING – MAY 13, REGISTER HERE.
Sign up today for AGC’s Education Foundation Golf Outing benefiting the scholarship program. The outing will be held on Monday, May 13 at Northstar Golf Club in Sunbury. It begins with registration at 9:00 a.m., followed by a 10 a.m. shotgun start. Lunch will be provided on the course. Hole and other sponsorship opportunities are available. Registration deadline is May 6. Contact Parker Brown (parker@agcohio.com) for more information.
GET INVOLVED! SIGN UP FOR AGC COMMITTEES, NEWS, AND INTERESTS
Your company’s AGC of Ohio dues includes membership to AGC of America. Use the links below to further get involved in AGC on the state and national levels. And, forward the information to others in your office. AGC membership is companywide, so anyone in your organization can take advantage.
Sign up for AGC of Ohio committees, news and interests: www.cognitoforms.com/AGCOfOhio1/AGCOfOhioCommitteeSignUp
AGC of America (AGC-A): Log in or create an account by clicking on the person icon at www.agc.org. (Note when creating an account, use the drop-down menu to find your company name. If you cannot find it in the drop down, please contact AGC of Ohio for assistance.) After you have logged in, click on the person icon again to reach your profile page. From there you can sign up for a host of AGC-A’s eforums, interests, publications, etc. Again, membership is companywide, so others in your organization can also create their own accounts and sign up for any news, committees, etc. pertinent to their interests.
NEW OHIO BUILDING, MECHANICAL, PLUMBING & EXISTING BUILDING CODES TOOK EFFECT MARCH 1
Last August, the Ohio Board of Building Standards adopted updates to Ohio’s building codes. The new Ohio Building (OBC), Mechanical (OMC), Plumbing (OPC) and Existing Building (OEBC) Codes took effect March 1. Electronic versions of the 2024 OBC, OMC, OPC & OEBC are available on ICC’s Ohio eCode Bookshelf: Ohio Building Codes - ICC Digital Codes (iccsafe.org).
SAVE THE DATE!
- Build Ohio Celebration – November 15, Hilton Columbus at Easton Town Center (Note, entry information for the Build Ohio awards program will be sent members soon.)
- AGC of Ohio Convention 2025 - March 3-9, La Playa Resort in Naples, Florida
AGC OF AMERICA NEWS
AGC OF AMERICA CEO RETIRES MARCH 31; LONG-TIME AGC STAFF SHOAF TO TAKE LEADERSHIP POSITION
After 37 years at AGC of America, CEO Steve Sandherr will retire at the end of this month. Jeff Shoaf, who joined AGC in 1994 and has been AGC of America’s COO since 2017, will take over the position. . AGC of Ohio was fortunate to have Steve speak at its convention earlier this month, his last chapter engagement before his retirement. We wish Steve well in his future endeavors!
ANNUAL REPORT: View AGC of America’s 2023 Annual Report - AGC for All
ECONOMIC NEWS: Construction Employment Rises In 39 States Between February 2023 And Last Month, While 31 States Add Employees From January To February