The U at ABC-VA is an Academic Initiative of the Virginia Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors. It is composed of eleven schools of instructional content developed for the industry by the industry.
Mission: Deliver continuing education, designed by subject matter experts, with an emphasis on leading the industry through market, process, and technological changes. The goal is to help participants secure sustained success in winning work and delivering quality projects through safe, sustainable, collaborative and efficient means.
The U is brought to you by the ABC-VA Management Education Committee, chaired by Reggie Jones of Fox Rothschild and co-chaired with Chuck Claar of Hubert Construction. The Dean of The U is Alex Gutenson of E.E. Reed Construction, a former Management Education chairman.
Contact Kerry Roszel at (703) 968-6205 if you are interested in a class that is not currently scheduled on the calendar or for additional information concerning The U at ABC-VA.
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Dean: Dennis Darling of Clark Construction
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Project Managers Bootcamp
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Superintendents Bootcamp
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Architectural Design Basics
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Change Orders
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Civil Design Basics
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Construction 101
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Cost Controls
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Crew Leadership
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Dealing with Design Deficiencies
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Design Build
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Field Surveying and Layout
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Geotechnical Reports
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IBC 2003 Code Basics
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Insurance Tips, Tools, and Tricks
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Lean Construction
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Permit Processing
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Planning and Scheduling
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Punchlist and Close Out
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Quality Control, Inspections and Testing
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Scheduling Academy
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Shop Drawing Process
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Special Inspections
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Subcontractor Management
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Submittals
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Value Engineering
Dean: Peter Hackett of Potomac Development
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Leadership I
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Leadership II
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Change Mangagement
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Ethics in Leadership
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Leadership Succession Planning
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Team Building
Dean: Drew Kelleher of Turner
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Blueprint Reading 101
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Blueprint Reading - Site
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Blueprint Reading - Structural
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Blueprint Reading - Interior
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Blueprint Reading - Exterior
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Blueprint Reading - MEP
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Estimating - Site
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Estimating - Structural
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Estimating - Interior
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Estimating - Exterior
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Estimating - MEP
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Design-Build 101
Dean: Chris Hoffman of DPR Construction
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GBCI LEED CEUs (Series of Timely, Relevant Programs)
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Energy Summit - Special Program
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Green Advantage and reg;
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LEED Awareness
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LEED Documentation Series
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LEED Preparation and Study
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LEED-NC - Practical Guide
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NCCER Green Module
Dean: Bob Flinn of Flinn & Beagan
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Avoiding Construction Claims
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Claims for Extra Compensation
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Construction Law
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Contract Provisions and Payment Rights
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Contract Risk Management
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Davis Bacon
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Dispute Resolution
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Fundamentals of Employment Law
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Immigration Law
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Liability after Project Completion
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Mechanics Liens and Payment Bonds
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Negotiating AIA Contracts
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Prevailing Wage Law/Davis Bacon
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Union Tactics / Union Organizing
Dean: Reggie Jones of Fox Rothschild
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ARRA Reporting Requirements
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Bid Withdrawal
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Business Development and Marketing for Federal Work
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Buy American Act
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Certified Payroll
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Construction Quality Management
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Davis Bacon Expansion
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Debriefings and Bid Protests on Federal Construction Procurements
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Developing Compliant Federal Subcontracting Plans
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FARs and Legal Aspects
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How to Qualify for Federal or SBE Work
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Inspection General Audit
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Potential Benefits and Limitations of SBA
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Pursuing Small Business, 8a, HUBZone, SDVOSB and SBA
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Quality Control Plans
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SCORE regional chapter presentation
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Subcontract Reporting
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Understanding the FAR's Federal Requirements
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When to Team and When to Joint Venture
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Whistleblower Protection
Dean: Ashley Campbell of Balfour Beatty
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Business Development Workshop
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Business Writing
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Communicating Strategically
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Email Etiquette for Construction
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How to Develop a Marketing Plan
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Keys to Selling Construction Services
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Marketing Workshop
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Power Networking
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Present to Win
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Winning Proposals
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Public Speaking
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Relationship Management
Dean: Steve Wiltshire, MSc. of ECS Corporate Services, LLC
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Certified Occupational Safety Specialist (COSS)
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First Aid and CPR
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OSHA 10 Hour
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OSHA 30 Hour
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Aerial Lift Operations
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Confined Space Safety Awareness
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Crane Certification
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Create a Safety Plan
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Employee Substance Abuse Awareness
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Excavation Competency Training
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Fall Protection Safety Awareness
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Forklift Certification
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Hazard Communication
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MOD Factor and WC Premiums
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OSHA Recordkeeping
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Swing Stage and Suspended Scaffold Safety
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Trenching and Excavation
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US EPA Lead Requirements
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Rigger & Signal Person Qualification
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VDOT: Basic Work Zone Traffic Control Workshop
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EM 385 1-1 Construction Safety Hazard Awareness Course for Contractors
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A Culture of Safety
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Asbestos Awareness
Dean: Jenna Dominick of HITT
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Assertiveness
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Attracting, Placing & Positioning Employees
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Coaching Skills
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Communicating Strategically
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Company Culture & Motivation
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Compensation Administration
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Controlling Employee Benefit Costs
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Davis Bacon Compliance
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Employee Handbooks
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Employment Procedures & Forms
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How to Effectively Develop Employees
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HR Compliance
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Interpersonal Skills
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Managing Across Generations
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Metrics, Scorecards & Measuring Performance
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Negotiating
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Power Communication
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Speed Reading
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Stress Management
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Time Management
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Understanding Workers Compensation
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Wellness Programs
Dean: Stan Murphy of ECS
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Quality Management Series - Concrete
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Quality Management Series- Masonry
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Quality Management Series- Steel
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Quality Management Series- Wood
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Quality Management Series- Moisture Protection
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Quality Management Series- Doors/Frames/Hardware
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Quality Management Series- Alum/Glass/Glazing
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Quality Management Series- Drywall/Met. Stud
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Quality Management Series- Flooring
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Quality Management Series- Painting and Wallcovering
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Quality Management Series- Elevator
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Quality Management Series- Sprinkler
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Quality Management Series- Plumbing
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Quality Management Series- HVAC
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Quality Management Series- Electrical
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Quality Management Series- Slab X-Ray
