ROBEX News

1. Message from the Chairwoman of Builders Exchange of Rochester

   Dear ROBEX Members,   Happy New Year! I hope this greeting finds you, your company and your family faring well. I love construction because it provides a solid framework during times of uncertainty. We’re always deemed an essential service and therefore drive our community’s economic engine. ROBEX is pleased to provide quality programming and much-needed […]

2. ROBEX President Aaron Hilger takes National Role After 18 Years with ROBEX; Builders Exchange Announces National Search for its Next Leader

   ROCHESTER, N.Y., Nov. 11, 2021 — Builders Exchange of Rochester President Aaron Hilger is leaving his position to become CEO of a national association, the organization announced today. Board Chairwoman Melissa Geska also announced that the board of directors is initiating a national search to find Hilger’s successor. In January 2022, Aaron Hilger will become […]

3. New Hires

   Builders Exchange of Rochester has added the following individuals to their staff: Elizabeth Mazzone has been hired as Membership & Business Development Coordinator. Liz joined the Builders Exchange in August of 2020 as the Membership & Business Development Coordinator. Liz manages communication between members, facilitates membership tasks, and highlights services for our members. She graduated in May of […]

4. Construction Update

   Good afternoon Builders Exchange Members: I hope you are having a good weekend! We have spent the last few days pestering the Governor’s office and Empire State Development for clarifying guidance. I have heard from many members about the inconsistencies they are hearing as well as threats from some municipalities to begin fines immediately. This […]

ROBEX Magazine - Past Issues

1. 2020 Issues

   Quarter 1 – 2020 Quarter 3 – 2020 Quarter 4 – 2020

2. 2019 Issues

   Spring 2019 Summer 2019 Fall 2019 Winter 2020

3. 2018 Issues

   Here you will find the issues for 2018: February/March 2018 July 2018 November 2018

4. 2017 Issues

   Spring 2017 Edition  Fall 2017 Edition

Industry News

1. ‘Right to Repair’ and Fixing Equipment in a Digital Age

2. Study finds high levels of perceived discrimination in the building industry

3. Congress Pushes New Offshore Wind Supply Chain Tax Breaks

4. Public, private agencies focus on diversifying the infrastructure workforce

5. Congress Pushes New Offshore Wind Supply Chain Tax Breaks

6. Magnatag expanding Macedon manufacturing plant

7. State makes available funding for all-electric affordable housing

8. Macedon hotel developer excited for new project

9. New adventure course for teens coming to Rochester’s Beechwood neighborhood

10. House passes funding for Baden Street Settlement revitalization project

BIE Newsletter

1. BIE Safety Advisor May 2022

2. BIE Safety Advisor April 2022

3. BIE Safety Advisor March 2022

4. BIE Safety Advisor May 2021

5. BIE Safety Advisor April 2021

   April 2021 ROBEX

6. BIE Safety Advisor March 2021

   March 2021 ROBEX

7. BIE Safety Advisor February 2021

   February 2021 ROBEX

8. BIE Safety Advisor January 2021

9. BIE Safety Advisor December 2020

10. BIE Safety Advisor November 2020