Women in Construction

Mental Health in the Construction Industry

Supply chain disruption, worker shortages, deadlines, turnover, increasing costs, rising interest rates and overall uncertainty are facing us day after day. With the problems our economy is facing and the lingering effects of the pandemic we have seen a rise in mental health issues; anxiety, stress, burnout, substance abuse, and suicide.

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September 2023: On Your Radar

In September’s edition of On Your Radar, Becky writes about a new multifamily townhome development, a large-scale office and warehouse facility, and more.

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Entrepreneurial Operating System

Learn more about Entrepreneurial Operating System and the benefits and discounts they provide to Builders Exchange of Michigan members.

All Things Fall

In the spirit of the changing seasons, this month, Cheryl shares a great recipe for your Builders Exchange Account as a member!

Maximizing Facility Upgrades

Learn how to make the most of available funds, reduce our carbon footprint, and breathe a little easier with better indoor air quality.

September 2022: On Your Radar

Becky talks about a new apartment complex, county animal services and adoption center, and more in this month’s On Your Radar

Invitation to Connect

This month, Cheryl talks about how you can connect with BX. We want to hear from you!

August 2022: On Your Radar

Becky talks about the remodel of a large-scale international airport expansion, a youth sports complex, and more in this month’s On Your Radar

School Bond Proposal Update

See which bonds passed, and which bonds failed including estimates, architects, and more!

The Great Resignation

In the middle of the pandemic, changing jobs has become its own contagion. Employee retention is essential in a world upended by the pandemic and faced with mass hiring challenges.

Valuable Construction Trades Education

The WMCI is here to support the West Michigan commercial construction industry through valuable trade career education.

New Administration Building

The new Administration Building for Forest Hills Public Schools bid late June and included several trades.

The Great Resignation

The Great Resignation

In the middle of the pandemic, changing jobs has become its own contagion. Employee retention is essential in a world upended by the pandemic and faced with mass hiring challenges.

A Perfect  Storm

A Perfect Storm

Owner financing concerns. subcontractor labor shortages, and the pandemic create the perfect storm within the construction industry.