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Our annual meeting is a time for The Builders Association to present yearly reports and welcome incoming officers and Executive Committee members.

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Two workers installing steel conduit for electrical wiring on commercial job site.

Like most things in life, when it comes to your commercial construction project, you generally get what you pay for. While you may be tempted to jump at the lowest bid for your project, doing so can result in hidden costs, such as delays and mistakes that can drastically affect the final pricing. However, you also want to ensure that the price you’re being quoted is a fair one and not arbitrarily high due to unreasonable markups on material and labor.

So, when comparing general contractor bids, how do you make a decision on construction services that keep your job costs to a minimum while delivering the results you want? It’s critical to understand that the cheapest bid price isn’t necessarily the best bid.

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Two construction workers on commercial construction site.

When it comes to commercial projects, time is usually of the essence. Completing the project in a timely manner can be critical to the organization that has commissioned it, and construction delays can have a major impact on operations and profitability. 

Potential project delays can stem from a wide variety of root causes, and if not addressed properly and efficiently, they can get out of hand quickly. Long lead times and construction cost overruns are the last things a business owner wants to deal with when thinking about the investment in their facility.

Most project managers and stakeholders would rather avoid any significant delays in the construction process altogether. While some unforeseen obstacles may be beyond a commercial contractor‘s control, many common construction delays can be prevented by making the right decision in the early stages of the project schedule. Read more

Ohio EPA’s Compliance Assistance Conference has gone virtual and is currently taking place Sept. 21 through Oct. 8, 2020.

There’s no need to travel – sit back, relax, and enjoy a front-row seat while we bring the experts to you. Although our methods may have changed, Ohio EPA remains committed to assisting businesses, communities, and environmental professionals with their environmental compliance needs. Read more

In the ever-changing landscape that is the battle against the novel coronavirus, the CDC and OSHA have published workplace guidelines, and also recommend individual companies develop their own “infectious disease preparedness and response plan” to lower the risk of COVID-19 exposure and spread on construction sites Read more

The Builders held the Annual Golf Outing at the fabulous Trumbull Country Club this year. Golf teams were greeted with a beautiful day on the links complemented by sunshine and clear skies.

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The Ohio Department of Health issued mandatory requirements for face coverings in certain high-risk counties.  Trumbull County is one of the counties included in the initial order.

Please use the following link to view the actual order:  https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/static/publicorders/Directors-Order-Facial-Coverings.pdf   

As a result of the Order, The Builders will be adhering to the requirements and anyone entering our Office building will be required to wear a face covering.

 

Adolph

Client: Social Security Administration

Adolph Johnson & Son Co. Relies on New Materials, Time-Tested Skills. Paul Johnson sees the new Social Security Administration office in downtown Youngstown as more than a design-build project. It’s a symbol that Youngstown is on the right path to revitalizing its downtown area.

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Lencyk Masonry

Client: D.D. & Velma Davis Education & Visitors Center, Youngstown Community School, and Newton Falls K-6 Elementary School

Larry Lencyk has his company’s logo prominently displayed on several pieces of his heavy equipment. For those who know the owner of Lencyk Masonry Company, Inc., it’s clear that this promotion is not because he wants to see his name in lights. “I want people to know that when they see that name, they get service.” Read more

Stitle

Not many towns in Ohio can boast about the quality of its community center like Salem, Ohio can. And when brothers Jerry and Jim Stitle drive past the campus-like facility, they are proud of their town’s gem for more reasons than others. Read more