Barb Smith knows the difficulties women face entering construction fields. Smith, the CEO of Roselawn steel fabrication company Journey Steel, has spent nearly three decades working for local companies before founding her own firm in 2009. For about the same amount of time she has heard from critics of her skills, intellect or ability to manage large projects.

With the construction beginning soon on the Kroger Marketplace, officials say Colerain Township is set to once again have a banner year in economic development. Frank Birkenhauer, economic development director, said there was a great deal of interest in Colerain Township at the annual International Council of Shopping Center’s RECon in Las Vegas in May. The convention has more than 35,000 attendees and is one of the largest retail real estate events in the world.

Susan Berman has been named ACI's new Safety Education & Training Program Manager. She comes to ACI after 15 years at the University of Cincinnati, most recently as a development officer for the College of Engineering & Applied Science. Please welcome Susan, and let her know how she can help you with your safety needs.

Next Meeting: August 31, 2016

Seminars:  

Registration is now ACTIVE: ACI Leadership Excellence Program: Management in the Construction Industry—Beginning September 20th, back by popular demand: This series offered by ACI in collaboration with Xavier University’s Leadership Center. Sign up now for EARLY BIRD pricing!

If you are interested in volunteering, exhibiting or contributing to this year’s OKI/ACI Construction Career Days (September 14 & 15), click here!  

3rd Annual Leadership Awards Luncheon—October 27—Send your nominations for the ACI Historian, Industry Advocate, Distinguished Service, Project of the Year, and Workforce Development awards to Lindsey Hall at lhall@aci-construction.org.

Lindsey Hall has been promoted to ACI's Education Coordinator. As an administrative assistant the past four months, Lindsey worked closely with the Education Department in addition to handling multiple projects simultaneously. Please congratulate Lindsey and let her know how she can help with your training needs.

Attend Boot Camp to empower yourself with information to grow your business by utilizing ACI's Mission of networking, advocacy, education and safety. Determine the best times and ways to network, how to utilize member discount programs and opportunities to get your company's name in other members hands.

ACI Networking and Brewery Tour is coming this August! Join 200 ACI members in networking and enjoying some great beer and appetizers while also taking a tour of Braxton Brewery. 

Getting responses to bid invitations is an issue all general contractors struggle with. This article by Ed Hagge of The Blue Book Network’s ONETEAM provides advice on how to get better coverage. (ONETEAM)

The University of Cincinnati is working on building a new Carl H. Lindner College of Business, and the Business Courier got the first look at the design for the $120 million facility. UC shared preliminary renderings for the Lindner College of Business, which was designed by internationally renowned Henning Larsen Architects with Cincinnati-based KZF Design as the architect of record. The four-story building has glass facades, a grand atrium and lobby, open workspaces, a courtyard, a large café, lecture spaces, a teaching lab and other features. (Cincinnati Business Courier)

Did you know the top search bar on the Bid Calendar or Construction Connection can be used to filter projects not only by Project ID, but also by using a part of the project title or even the bid date? For more information on these valuable services, contact Dan Wright at dwright@aci-construction.org.

Check out ACI - YP's upcoming calendar. 

Don’t miss your opportunity to get face-time with Steve Eder, Vice President, Cincinnati Regional Leader at Messer Construction Co. With the industry changing year after year, it is vital for the millennials to understand how the construction industry got to where it is today and what they need to be successful. The second Lessons Learned is on September 7th. 

Bring your family and friends to the ACI-YP Tailgate on Saturday, October 1st for the UC vs. USF game! The day will start off with a tailgate hosted by ACI-YP and the UC Construction Student Association, followed up by the game at Nippert Stadium. This is a great opportunity to network with industry professionals that are making a difference at ACI, UC, in the community and at their companies! All are welcome to attend!

There is still time to sign up for the Northern Kentucky Society of Professional Estimators Golf Outing at Triple Crown Country Club on August 22. Sponsorship opportunities are available as well. Proceeds support engineering scholarships.

Come honor Jack Albrecht, Tonya Beesley, B. G. Danis, William Teepe, and Raymond Viox at the 2016 Gala on October 15 at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center. Contact Tony Brunsman at (513) 382-4315 or tbrunsman@SpiritofConstruction.org for event or reservation questions.

October 20, 2016: The Campbell House, Lexington, Kentucky. In cooperation with the Construction & Public Contract Law Section of the Kentucky Bar Association, there will be an all-day seminar held directed towards both construction lawyers and non-lawyer construction professionals.

August 31, 2016 (9 a.m.-12 p.m.)—Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities "Windmill Training" 

Send resume to info@orourkewrecking.com or www.orourkewrecking.com, or apply in-person at 660 Lunken Park Drive, Cincinnati, OH.

Brasfield and Gorrie: please follow link to apply online.

Sizemore & Company: please follow link to apply online.

Send resumes to Kelly Clark at kclark@modelgroup.net

Send resumes to Kelly Clark at kclark@modelgroup.net.

Submit resumes to: position329@gmail.com with the subject line: ACI – Project Manager.

Forward resume and salary requirements to constructionpro2010@gmail.com.

If interested please email your resume to chris@geigercpi.com.

Submit a resume with cover letter and salary requirements to bryan.gilbert@queencitymech.com.  

Send all resumes to cback@scscincinnati.com.

Submit resumes at www.pioneerglazing.com/careers.

Submit resumes at www.pioneerglazing.com/careers.

Submit resumes at www.pioneerglazing.com/careers.

Submit resumes at www.pioneerglazing.com/careers.

Submit resumes at www.pioneerglazing.com/careers.