ACI members should be on the look-out for an email from Naylor Association Solutions. In the email you will be given a link to approve or make changes to your company profile. Please approve the information even if there are no changes. If you have any questions or issues with the link, please contact Christie Farrow at cfarrow@aci-construction.org or 513-221-8020.

There are only a few afternoon foursomes left. The afternoon fouresomes always sells out, so get your foursome today! There are a few sponsorships opportunities still available. Sponsorships are an amazing way to promote your company. Call Christie or Jennifer for more information or register here.

Want to help a Greater Cincinnati girl experience the world of construction through hands-on projects? Rosie’s Girls is seeking donors for a three-week camp focused on building skills and knowledge of the construction industry.

Do you start your day with a cup of java? You’re not alone. Coffee is the second largest traded commodity in the world, reports stellar.org. And a new platform is about to bring much needed transparency to the coffee supplier market. Bext360 is launching its "bext-to-brew" platform that collects and analyzes data to facilitate instant payments to coffee suppliers and farmers based on quality analysis, reports pymnts.com

In our Merchant of the Month series, we highlight a few of the merchants who enjoy processing through Infintech so much; they want to share their experience with others. This month, we spoke with Bernie Reagan, President/Owner at DSC Office Systems.

Before a crowd of hundreds gathered at Woodward Theater in Over-the-Rhine, FC Cincinnati and world-renowned stadium architect Dan Meis of MEIS Architects unveiled a preliminary design that will serve as the inspiration for what many hope will be the club’s future home upon achieving an MLS expansion bid. (Cincinnati Enquirer)

Kroger plans to open a Downtown supermarket in the summer of 2019, giving neighborhood residents, city officials and boosters what they’ve sought for decades. The company will build a grocery store at Court and Walnut streets as part of a $90 million, mixed-use tower, officials announced Tuesday. (Cincinnati Enquirer)

June 22, 2017 (3:00pm – 4:30pm)

July 17, 2017 @ Clovernook Country Club.

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will soon begin enforcement of the new Respirable Crystalline Silica and Crane Operator Qualification and Certification standards. These new rules call for employers to adhere to training requirements which ACI can provide.

Register your employees now for two great Safety Department Offerings:

• Construction Silica Competent Person
• NCCER Crane Operator Prep

We are less than two weeks away from the July 1 renewal. If you need a copy of your invoice or are interested in further discussing your member benefits, contact ACI’s Membership Manager, Erica Schwegman (eschwegman@aci-construction.org).

STAC Enterprises, LLC
Donley Concrete Cutting & Drilling
Consolidated Pipe & Supply
Window Accents, LLC

Summer is here, which means big electric bills! Thanks to a partnership with AssuredPartners NL, ACI is now offering gas and electric saving options to Ohio companies and residents. Join in the savings today and stay cool tomorrow! 

ACI's Party in the Plan Room is back on June 22 at 3:00 p.m. with Turner Construction. Come meet their estimating team, get the scoop on their upcoming work, and network with your fellow estimators at this FREE event.

Another historic structure will be rehabilitated at a key location in Covington. The Bradford Building, located at the corner of Fourth Street and Scott Boulevard, will be transformed from an empty, neglected dilapidated structure into living and commercial space. (covingtonky.gov)

Kentucky decided to allow Christ Hospital to construct a $24 million outpatient surgical center on the old Drawbridge Inn site in Fort Mitchell. (Cincinnati Enquirer)

TriHealth announced a $100 million expansion of its cancer care with a new $62 million clinical building at Bethesda North Hospital to open in two years as a "one-stop shop" for treatment. (Cincinnati Enquirer)

Did you know projects appear in ACI's Construction Connection reports with more than 17 days lead time, on average. But if you are only relying on the bi-weekly Bid Calendar, you may be finding out about those projects days later. For the most up-to-date information, subscribe to the Construction Connection. To find out if you qualify for a free trial, contact Dan Wright at dwright@aci-construction.org. 

Goeff Ryan, Shaefer

August 9, 2017 (3:45pm – 5:30pm)

Mechanical Engineer
Commercial Drywall Project Estimator/Manager
Project Manager/Estimator 
Construction Estimator
Crane Inspector/Marine Surveyor
Construction Superintendent
Superintendent
Sales, Estimating, & Project Management
Field Safety Representative
Truck Driver/Shop Assistant

Employers, you can now post your opening on our website here.

For advertising opportunities in The Advantage, please click below to view the media kit for members.