Recent News & Events
OCP Contractors has been an integral part of the Ohio construction community for over 50 years. To follow stories of our community outreach, award-winning projects, office happenings and more view posts below.
2023 AGC Build Ohio Specialty Category Winner
OCP is proud to have been awarded the Build Ohio Award for excellence in construction by the Associated General Contractors of Ohio (AGC) for our work on the MetroHealth Glick Center Project in the Specialty Over $15 Million Category.
The Glick Center, a new 11-floor LEED-certified addition to MetroHealth's campus, is the United States' first EcoDistrict led by a healthcare system. OCP Contractors, chosen for this significant project,...
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OCP Build Team Awarded CEA Craftsmanship Award for Cleveland Museum of Natural History
Congratulations to Dan Hartsel for being awarded the Construction Employers Association Craftsmanship Award for his outstanding work on the Cleveland Museum of Natural History! We are extremely proud of your dedication, hard work, and expertise.
Also, a big congratulations to Jose Barajas and Ramon Rojas-Lozano for receiving the Black Onyx Craftsmanship Award. Your commitment and excellence are truly commendable. We are proud to have...
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OCP PARTICIPATES IN HABITAT FOR HUMANITY PLAYHOUSE BLITZ
Project Playhouse Blitz Build is an annual event in support of Habitat for Humanity Maumee Valley. Habitat for Humanity strongly believes in teaching children the value of homeownership at pride at a young age. Over 25 organizations are proud sponsors of this year’s event, including OCP.
Besides a financial commitment that goes towards building family homes in Lucas County, sponsors brainstorm their playhouse design based on the child...
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MEET OCP CLEVELAND'S NEW GENERAL MANAGER SEAN PARKER
We are pleased to announce that Sean Parker has accepted the position of General Manager in our Cleveland office.
Sean has been in the construction industry for 17 years, having joined OCP 8 years ago as a project manager. Sean holds a bachelors degree in Construction Engineering Technologies from the University of Akron. Throughout his career, Sean has continually sought opportunities to expand his horizons and stay at the forefront...
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CLEANEST JOBSITE AWARD WAVERLY AND OAK PROJECT
In alignment with OCP’s value of no compromise on safety, OCP has developed a Cleanest Jobsite Award for outstanding work.
This month’s award goes to laborers, Mike Shaffer, Jacob Bowser and the build team at Waverly and Oak. A seven story, new construction apartment building on the shores of Lake Erie (in the winter).
Although it seems...
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OCP Congratulates 2021 Safety Challenge Coin Recipients
Written by Matt Taylor, CHST, SMS
In March of 2021, OCP launched "The Safety Challenge Coin Program," recognizing employees who embody OCP's core values and surpass the expectations set by OCP's Safety team. Each employee is rewarded with a 24k Gold Plated OCP Challenge Coin and enrolled to win a grand prize of $1,000 at the end of the year. Please help us congratulate the seven entries from 2021 as we share each of their...
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After 53 years of tremendous growth and success, OCP Contractors becomes Employee-Owned
Matthew Townsend, CEO of OCP Contractors, proudly announced the transfer of ownership to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) allowing employees to become shareholders and accumulate tax-deferred retirement wealth from the company’s continued success. This milestone is a major shift for OCP Contractors on its mission to maintain its independence and culture while increasingly building the value of its enterprise.
"I am passionate...
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OCP Contractors Supports After-School All-Stars' Commitment to Helping Students Succeed in School and Life
On May 13th, OCP Columbus employees sponsored After-School All-Stars Ohio (ASAS Ohio) at their charity golf outing at Top Golf.
ASAS Ohio provides comprehensive after-school programs that keep children safe and help them succeed in school and in life. The program is currently providing approximately 750 low-income students in Columbus, Toledo, and Cleveland with high-quality care and mentorship. Nationally, the program serves over...
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Toolbox Talk - May 2021
Written by Matt Taylor, CHST, SMS
OCP Contractors would like to thank Richard Brown (Laborer in Cleveland (216) 213-6325), Mary Ann Lorton (Plasterer in Toledo (419) 309-0677), and Tim Loomis (Carpenter in Columbus (614) 348-2050) for accepting positions on the OCP Safety Committee.
These individuals are helping OCP by reviewing the Safety and Health Programs. Their input is valuable as some...
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$50,000 Raised to Connect Motivated Clevelanders with Careers in Construction
On Thursday, May 6th OCP was the presiding sponsor for the inaugural Cleveland Builds Sporting Clay Fundraiser at Hill’nDale Club.
Now more than ever, pre-employment education and training for job seekers is needed. Cleveland Builds is an industry-led 501(c)3 workforce organization dedicated to connecting people with successful, family-sustaining...
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Employees of Choice - April 2021
OCP’s Employees of Choice are individuals who exemplify the qualities and characteristics that have made our 50 years of success possible. Employees of Choice are employees in the field and office who lead by action to advance safety, productivity, and innovation on projects. Additionally, these employees are consistent, dependable, and contribute to the betterment of the team. Thanks to the hard work of these individuals, OCP has proudly...
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Cleanest Jobsite Award Franklin County Correctional Center project
In alignment with OCP’s value of no compromise on safety, team member Alex Kaszer, CHST GSP, has developed a Cleanest Jobsite Award for outstanding work within the Columbus area.
This month’s award goes to Mark Duncan and his team at the Franklin County Correctional Center project. In an area where ceiling tiles were to be installed, everyone helped out and moved trash and...
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OCP Employee Liz Kahler Participates in Cleveland NAWIC Panel for Women in STEM
On March 11th, OCP employees including Nicole Aveni, Siccorah Martin, and Jenni Harris attended a panel discussion hosted by Cleveland NAWIC supporting women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics honoring WIC Week 2021. The event was open to high school women as well as industry professionals.
OCP’s very own Carpenter Elizabeth “Liz”...
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Employees of Choice - March 2021
OCP’s Employees of Choice are individuals who exemplify the qualities and characteristics that have made our 50 years of success possible. Employees of Choice are employees in the field and office who lead by action to advance safety, productivity, and innovation on projects. Additionally, these employees are consistent, dependable, and contribute to the betterment of the team. Thanks to the hard work of these individuals, OCP has proudly...
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Meet OCP Columbus’ New General Manager Andrew Beaston
Join us in congratulating Andrew Beaston on his recent promotion to General Manager of OCP Columbus. Andrew has 22 years of experience and was drawn to OCP three years ago due to their industry recognition. Once with the company, Andrew quickly grew to admire the culture. “Teamwork and comradery are ingrained in the culture. It’s great to see how the...
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Toolbox Talk - March 2021
Written by Matt Taylor, CHST, SMS
OCP is proud to be rolling out a Safety Challenge Coin Program.
The program is designed to recognize and reward employees who go above and beyond their role in the OCP Safety Program. All employees are eligible from the date of hire. The challenge coin is a hand-crafted 1.75-inch diameter 24k...
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Message to the Team- March 2021
As one of the first women to retire from Painters Local 7 Union with a pension through the working field, Lynn has over 32 years of experience and proudly worked at OCP for 19 years. Lynn transferred to OCP from another company after hearing all of the good things employees had to say about the...
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Employees of Choice - February 2021
OCP’s Employees of Choice are individuals who exemplify the qualities and characteristics that have made our 50 years of success possible. Employees of Choice are employees in the field and office who lead by action to advance safety, productivity, and innovation on projects. Additionally, these employees are consistent, dependable, and contribute to the betterment of the team. Thanks to the hard work of these individuals, OCP has proudly...
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New Homeowner Tyniece Receives Keys to OCP Built Home
Tyniece was handed the keys to her brand new home by OCP Human Resources Manager Siccorah Martin. It was a celebration of the collaboration between Maumee Valley Habitat for Humanity and OCP Contractors, along with three skilled trade contractor partners, Dunbar Mechanical, Laibe Electric, and...
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Empowering Women in Construction OCP’s 2021 WIC Week Plans
The focus of Women in Construction (WIC) Week is to raise awareness of the opportunities available for women in the construction industry and to support building a diverse and inclusive workforce. Hosted by the National Association for Women in Construction (NAWIC), WIC Week provides an occasion during Women’s History Month to spotlight and amplify the women in construction who challenge...
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The largest contract in OCP’s 53-year history
Written by Sean Parker, OCP Cleveland Project Manager
OCP is a proud partner on the MetroHealth Transformation project in Cleveland, Ohio. The 11-story LEED-certified project is the first of its kind in the nation as it will occupy a designated EcoDistrct.
The Project...
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Employees of Choice - January 2021
OCP’s Employees of Choice are individuals who exemplify the qualities and characteristics that have made our 50 years of success possible. Employees of Choice are employees in the field and office who lead by action to advance safety, productivity, and innovation on projects. Additionally, these employees are consistent, dependable, and contribute to the betterment of the team. Thanks to the hard work of these individuals, OCP has proudly...
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Toolbox Talk - January 2021
Written by Matt Taylor, CHST, SMS
As everyone has experienced, this past year has brought new challenges to our safety efforts. COVID brought in new policies that seemed to change monthly and had contractors implementing different policies that went above and beyond the CDC’s recommendations. This made it difficult for employees at OCP... for that I apologize to all of you. I am, however, proud of all...
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Employees of Choice - December 2020
OCP’s Employees of Choice are individuals who exemplify the qualities and characteristics that have made our 50 years of success possible. Employees of Choice are employees in the field and office who lead by action to advance safety, productivity, and innovation on projects. Additionally, these employees are consistent, dependable, and contribute to the betterment of the team. Thanks to the hard work of these individuals, OCP has proudly...
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OCP to Participate in Toledo Public Schools Virtual Job Fair
In preparation for Toledo public school's upcoming virtual job fair, OCP’s Chris Gunderman, General Superintendent and Jesus Quintero, 2nd year Carpenter Apprentice were interviewed to showcase to the students the benefits of a construction career path.
The goal of the career fair is to introduce students ranging from elementary to high school the variety of career...
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