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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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Estimating Training Available – GRBX Member Discount Offered!

In the construction industry, the value of an accurate estimate cannot be underestimated! The American Society of Professional Estimators (ASPE) offers training for estimators and industry personnel who rely on the production of comprehensive, quality estimates to project costs and profit, create a feasible budget, and minimize project risk.

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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.

Filters in July – Let’s Review!

This month, Cheryl talks about how to find relevant projects currently out for bid or in pre-bid, or better known as planning phases.

The New Piazza for the Secchia Institute for Culinary Education at GRCC

The New piazza for the Secchia Institute for Culinary Education at Grand Rapids Community College is slated for completion in September 2022.

July 2022: On Your Radar

Becky talks about the remodel of a large-scale grocery store and more in this months On Your Radar segment!

Red-Hot BX Summer Events

This month, Cheryl talks about how to heat up your calendar with our summer events at Builders Exchange of Michigan!

June 2022: On Your Radar

In this month’s On Your Radar segment, Becky talks about upcoming projects to watch including a new community hub and more!

A Perfect  Storm

A Perfect Storm

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

X(US) Hosting

Learn more about X(US) Hosting and the benefits and discounts they provide to Builders Exchange of Michigan members.