Ohio Contractors Association

06/01/2026

Yea yea yea, cue the jokes. Our fifth race of the 2026 season will be our Mid Season Championship Night presented by Burns Electric Inc., Ohio Cat, Ohio Contractors Association and Palmer Brothers Concrete!

Double points on the line for the Callies Performance Products 410s, Dirt Nerds Late Models and Fremont Fence 305s!

We’ll see you Friday night!

05/26/2026

05/26/2026

Join the Ohio Contractors Association and Ohio Operating Engineers Apprenticeship & Training as we partner with COSI - Center of Science and Industry to host our annual Science of Big Machines!

This outdoor exhibit lets you get in the driver’s seat of heavy equipment and learn about the hard working environment of operators and construction workers. 🚜👷🚧

We’ll see you June 6-14th!

05/24/2026

Join us for this community event to showcase the excitement of the construction industry!

05/19/2026

OCA members joined the parents of two workers killed in work zones to testify in support of House Bill 82.

This legislation strengthens protection for highway workers—a cause that is foundational to OCA’s mission.

We honor the lives of Jordan Thomas, a 25-year old employee of Kokosing Construction Co., Inc., killed while working this March, and Trenton Gallaway, a 20-year old employee of the Richland County Engineer, who was killed in March of 2025.

Thank you to:
Geoff Rinehart of Kokosing Construction Co., Inc.
Mandy Gerken of Gerken Paving
Bill Luttmer of A&A Safety, Inc.
Jack Zimmerman of Zimmerman Paint Contractors
Will Woodfin of 3M
Rep. Gary Click, the sponsor of the Bill
Christina Greenwood, the mother of Jordan Thomas
The father and step-father of Jordan Thomas
The parents of Trenton Gallaway

05/13/2026

Happy National Receptionist's Day 2026 to our incredible receptionist and administrative assistant, Nicole Dye!

Nicole joined OCA in 2025 and is an integral part of ensuring our members have a positive experience when they enter our building or call for additional resources. She also helps with member questions and feedback, event registration, organization, conference room planning, and various administrative support tasks.

Thank you for your hard work, Nicole!

05/04/2026

OCA encourages you to join us for National Safety Week 2026 by taking part in OSHA’s National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls this Wednesday, May 6th.

Job-site falls remain one of the leading causes of worker fatalities and life-altering injuries. Nearly all fall-related incidents are preventable with the right preparation, equipment, communication, and awareness.

Fall protection only works when we use it correctly every single time—no shortcuts, no exceptions. Speaking up, slowing down, and choosing the safer action every time is what prevents falls, protects each other, and ensures everyone goes home at the end of the day. Stand down for safety!

More information: https://www.constructionsafetyweek.com/plan-for-safety-week/safety-week-2026/

04/29/2026

It is National Apprenticeship Week 2026, a nationwide initiative to spotlight the current hardworking apprentices in the skilled trades while encouraging tomorrow's workforce to consider a career in an apprenticeship program!

Our mission is paved by industry growth and workforce awareness—this includes ensuring students and young adults know about the extensive benefits offered to construction apprentices. Apprenticeship is a time-honored approach to training skilled workers through a combination of on-the-job training and classroom instruction. Construction apprenticeships are available for a variety of skilled trades, including bricklayers, carpenters, electricians, painters, laborers, and so many more.

Thank you to all of the men and women who build meaningful projects daily. We encourage all those who are interested in an impactful high-earning career to consider a skilled trades apprenticeship! Learn more at www.ibuildamericaohio.com/apprenticeships

04/27/2026

Ohio Contractors Association President Christopher Runyan has announced his retirement. Please take a moment to view his remarks as he reviews the process that the OCA Board of Directors will engage in for the upcoming search for his successor.

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04/27/2026

Don't forget to register today for the upcoming Northern Young Professionals Network spring service project at Camp Cheerful in Strongsville!

This is a great opportunity to serve the community by giving back to an incredible cause. Let's prepare the camp for their season opening with some rehab!

Lunch, tools, and PPE provided, with a complementary happy hour to follow.

Learn more and register today at tinyurl.com/campcheerful