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Allied Construction Industries in the News:

• July 23, 2024 – Cincinnati Business Courier, ACI Hires Brittney Cousins as new Director of Workforce Solutions Read the People on the Move article here.
• June 7, 2024 – Cincinnati Business Courier, Workforce Development Issue, ACI Executive Director Jordan Vogel was interviewed for this special issue of the Cincinnati Business Courier focused on Workforce Development. (Page 14)

  “It’s a stunning revelation,” Vogel said of students learning about the earning potential in construction, “especially for the parents and teachers. They realize this isn’t a job, it’s a career pathway.” Allied Construction Industries works with grades K-12 in more than 60 local schools. It just wrapped up the Tri-State’s largest construction career fair, where the engineering firms behind the Brent Spence Bridge project were mainstays. Read the full issue here.

• November 20, 2023 – Cincinnati Commercial Construction Created $9 billion in Economic Impact in 2022.
  “I feel very strongly about the renaissance that we all know has been underway here in the region,” Jordan Vogel told the Business Courier. “The commercial construction industry, in particular, was part of that renaissance.
  “Now, not only do we have the belief, but we’ve got the proof to back it up. That was very important. It’s a way of providing our elected officials something they need when they make decisions. It’s providing them with the facts, to say that this sector contributes mightily to the renaissance and vibrancy and health of the region.”
  – Cincinnati Business Courier
  Read full article here. | Read the full report that ACI commissioned here.
• September 7, 2023 – People Working Cooperatively partnered with Allied Construction Industries, a local leader in trades’ education, to develop and launch the apprenticeship-style program. Full article here.
• July 20, 2023 – ACI’s She Builds Camp, in cooperation with the Girl Scouts of Western Ohio, demonstrates the effectiveness of hands-on education and fun to introduce the next generation of women to a career in the trades. See the full story on Cincinnati’s CBS affiliate Local 12 here.
• March 29, 2023 – ACI’s Lydia Burns and Jordan Vogel make an appearance on the Scott Sloan Show to discuss the gaps in the construction industry workforce and the anticipated needs of new Brent Spence Bridge project. Click here to check out the show.
• June 30, 2022 – During construction season, signs and orange barrels can be spotted along many highways. What is not a familiar site during the season are women underneath the construction hats at the work sites. Click here to check out the Fox19 piece and accompanying video highlighting ACI’s She Builds program and the impact it’s having.
• June 14, 2022 – Allied Construction Industries has received three grants totaling more than $100,000 from the Spirit of Construction Foundation, supporting ACI’s Construction Career Center work and acknowledging its contributions to the construction industry. To read the article in Movers & Makers Magazine, acknowledging ACI’s contributions to the construction industry click here.
• April 14, 2022 – Valley Interior Systems, Ne’onni Napier, and ACI’s, Lydia Burns speak with Spectrum News about women in construction and programs like She Builds that are paving a clear path for women to find a career in the construction industry. Click here to check out Spectrum News’ article and video.
• November 22, 2021 – Turner Construction Company, Jostin Construction, and Skanska USA, were all honored at the Cincinnati CLIMB Awards! To learn more about the great work they are doing click here.
• November 18, 2021 – Allied Construction Industries would like to say a big congratulations to Skanska who was honored Thursday evening at the Cincinnati Climb Awards! As one of the largest construction companies in the world, Skanska has used its influence in both Cincinnati and around the country to help small and diverse businesses grow within the industry. Skanska is a valued partner of ACI and we are proud of the work they do and continue to do to help our industry flourish! Read about their great work here.
• May 27, 2021 – Fox19’s Dan Wells spoke with Jordan Vogel, ACI’s Executive Director, about the vaccination hesitancy in the construction industry and how ACI is doing its part to ensure the safety of our workforce and community. Watch the interview here!
• May 26, 2021 – CityBeat wrote a piece on the ACI and TriHealth co-hosted COVID-19 pop-up vaccine drive on May 27. Read the full article here.
• May 20, 2021 – Lucy May spoke with our Ryland Build homeowners about their involvement with the joint ACI and Habitat for Humanity building project. Watch their interviews here.
• May 12, 2021 – Fox19’s Frank Marzullo spoke with Jordan Vogel, ACI’s Executive Director, about the commercial construction industry’s pandemic year, current projects, and future growth. Jordan touched on the need for more skilled workers in our industry and the strength of our member companies during 2020. Watch the interview here!
• May 12, 2021 – Jordan Vogel, ACI’s executive director, sat down with WCPO 9 News’ Mariel Carbone about the resilience of the construction industry during the pandemic and the ever-growing need for more talent to fill our workforce gap. Read the full article here.
• May 12, 2021 – Colin Mayfield with WLWT spoke with Jordan Vogel, ACI’s Executive Director, about the direct connection between the diversity of the Cincinnati region’s commercial construction industry and the current construction renaissance happening in Cincinnati. Read the full article here.
• May 10, 2021 – Jordan Vogel, ACI’s Executive Director, joined Kathrine Nero from The Enquirer to discuss the resiliency of the Cincinnati region’s commercial construction industry pre and during COVID as what the future holds. He also addresses the well-paying jobs and excellent career pathways available in construction. The interview starts at 11:25 – 20:20 – Watch here.

Allied Construction Industries in the News

NEW BOARD LEADERSHIP AND $75,000 IN SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS ANNOUNCED AT ALLIED CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRIES 94^TH ANNUAL MEETING

The region’s construction trade association reveals a new board president, new board members, and $75,000 in construction industry scholarship recipients.

Cincinnati, OHIO – Allied Construction Industries announced last night at its annual meeting the transition of board president from Scott Whittle, President of Hummel Industries, Inc. to Justin Koenes, Vice President, Danis Building Construction Company.

The Cincinnati region’s commercial construction trade association also announced four new board members and four outgoing. The new ACI board members are Andrew Donohoe, Shareholder, VonLehman CPA & Advisory Firm; Tonya First, Director of HR & Organizational Development of ESI Electrical Contractors; Jeff Smoker, Vice President Preconstruction of Skanska USA Building Inc.; and Brad Wilhelm, VP of Operations of Universal Contracting. Andrew Donohoe will serve as Treasurer.

“The ACI board is integral to the realization of the ACI mission, which is to grow the Cincinnati region’s commercial construction industry,” said Executive Director Jordan Vogel.  “Assembling a board of this caliber is imperative, as the work in front of us is big work. One of the cool things about this particular industry board is that it represents both union and open shop member companies as well as contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, service providers to the industry, and more. It’s a stellar team of professionals, and they are all in on doing what’s right for the collective good of our industry.”

In addition to the changing of the guard, ACI, through donations to its 501(c)(3) organization, Greater Cincinnati Construction Foundation, announced 25 scholarships totaling $75,000.

“We’re committed to closing the talent and skills gaps in our workforce. One of the ways we do that is by filling the pipeline with as many talented, skilled professionals as we can,” said Jordan Vogel. “That includes fostering talent through a number of different paths, from skilled trade education in grades K-12 to professional mentorship, education, and training for adults. When 25 of the region’s brightest minds select construction industry careers, it behooves us to support them on their journey to become our newest constructors.”

The scholarships averaged $3,000 each and the top recipient was Walton Hahn, a pre-junior at the University of Cincinnati majoring in Construction Management, who received $7,500 towards his education.

The other 24 recipients were:

Ahmed Ali, (University of Cincinnati, Civil Engineering), Brooke Barney, (University of Cincinnati, Architectural Engineering), Taylor Beigle, (Cedarville University, Civil Engineering), Travis Bertram, (Cincinnati State, Construction Management), Jessica Burke, (University of Cincinnati, Architectural Engineering), Ezekial Cajigal, (University of Cincinnati, Civil Engineering), Molly Denton, (University of Cincinnati, Architectural Engineering), Michael Drummond, (University of Cincinnati, Civil Engineering),Ted Haselman, (University of Cincinnati, Civil Engineering), Kevin LaGrange, (University of Cincinnati, Civil Engineering), Lucas Lasekan, (University of Cincinnati, Architectural Engineering), Finn Leahy, (University of Cincinnati, Environmental Engineering), Justin Lehmen, (University of Cincinnati, Civil Engineering), JT Lemmermen, (University of Cincinnati, Civil Engineering), Jacob Mitsch, (University of Cincinnati, Construction Management), Zach Morgan, (University of Cincinnati, Construction Management), Cameron Mussay, (Miami University, Architecture), Lindsey Overstreet, (University of Cincinnati, Civil Engineering), Alex Platt, (University of Cincinnati, Construction Management), Ben Reichard, (University of Cincinnati, Architectural Engineering), Jacky Romo, (Northern Kentucky University, Construction Management), Ryan Shoeb, (University of Cincinnati, Construction Management), Tim Strohofer, (University of Cincinnati, Construction Management), Grace White, (University of Cincinnati, Architectural Engineering).

Coffee with Kathrine!
Jordan Vogel, ACI’s Executive Director, joined Kathrine Nero from The Enquirer to talk about the resiliency of the Cincinnati region’s commercial construction industry pre and during COVID, as well as what the future holds. He also addresses the well-paying jobs and excellent career pathways available in construction.

Watch the interview here.

Fox19’s Frank Marzullo spoke with Jordan Vogel, ACI’s Executive Director, about the commercial construction industry’s pandemic year, current projects, and future growth. Jordan touched on the need for more skilled workers in our industry and the strength of our member companies during 2020.

Watch the interview here!

O’Rourke Wrecking’s CEO, Michelle O’Rourke, and ACI’s Executive Director, Jordan Vogel, speak with WCPO about the future renaissance of Cincinnati’s Region and the unique demolition of the Millennium Hotel.

Watch the interview here.

Ne’onni Napier, and ACI’s, Lydia Burns speak with Spectrum News!
Valley Interior System’s Ne’onni Napier, and ACI’s, Lydia Burns speak with Spectrum News about women in construction and programs like She Builds that are paving a clear path for women to find a career in the construction industry.

Watch the interview here.

She Builds Day!

Lydia Burns is the Senior Manager of Allied Construction, she also helps run a program called She Builds. During construction season, signs and orange barrels can be spotted along many highways. What is not a familiar site during the season are women underneath the construction hats at the work sites.

Watch the interview here.