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SUMMARY:STEP Up: All About STEP + Real-Time Application Assistance 9/5 STATE
DESCRIPTION:STEP UP: ALL ABOUT STEP + REAL-TIME APPLICATION ASSISTANCE\nThursday\, September 5\, 2024  |  2:00PM – 3:00PM\nDiscover why holding a STEP certification is crucial for contractors aiming for excellence in safety standards. After an insightful presentation with ABC’s Senior Director of Safety\, benefit from personalized guidance through the online application process with a dedicated mentor\, ensuring all your questions are answered in real-time. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your safety credentials and gain a competitive edge. \nTwo ways to participate!\n(1) In person – all ABC-VA regions will host the webinar and have mentors available in their respective offices\n(2) Online – a GoTo meeting link will be sent to you; a mentor will assist you virtually \nThis event is highly encouraged for firms submitting to STEP for the first time. \nDATE & TIME\nThursday\, September 5\, 2024\n2:00PM – 3:00PM \nLOCATION\nABC-VA Northern Virginia: 42680 Trade West Drive\, Dulles\, VA 20166\nABC-VA Central Virginia: 1600 E Parham Road\, Richmond\, VA 23228\nABC-VA Hampton Roads: 530 Independence Parkway\, Suite 500\, Chesapeake\, VA 23320 \nOR Virtual\nA GoTo Meeting link will be sent to attendees the day prior to the webinar \nCOST\nFree for ABC members \nQuestions?\nContact Rob Camlin
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/stepup24/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia,Hampton Roads,Northern Virginia,Statewide
ORGANIZER;CN="Rachel Fronius":MAILTO:rachel@abcva.org
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SUMMARY:Construction Quality Management 9/9 CV **FULL**
DESCRIPTION:CONSTRUCTION QUALITY MANAGEMENT (CQM)\n**FULL. Please email Kristen Altermatt to be put on waitlist and/or register for our next CQM training on November 4\, 2024.**\nMonday\, September 9\, 2024  |  7:15AM – 5:00PM\nDo you want to become more competitive handling government contracts? Do you want to deliver quality\, increase repeat business\, and maintain your reputation\, all while making a profit? If these things are important to you then enroll in Construction Quality Management (CQM) for Contractors\, brought to you by ABC-Virginia\, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)\, and the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC). \nThis required training recognizes that the mutual goal of contractors and the government is a quality end product. This program encourages proactive leadership and emphasizes getting it right the first time. Attendees develop an understanding of how to integrate quality into every aspect of the project from the pre-construction planning to project close-out. \nEnroll in Construction Quality Management and satisfy the government’s requirements. Your certification is issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and is valid for five years. \nCOST\nMember – $275\nNon-Member – $375\nIncludes breakfast\, lunch and course materials \nLOCATION\nABC-VA Central VA Training Facility\n1600 E Parham Road\, Richmond\, VA 23228 \nCONTACT\nKristen Altermatt 
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/construction-quality-management-sep9-cv/
LOCATION:ABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility\, ABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility\, 1600 E Parham Road\, Richmond\, VA\, 23228\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kristen Altermatt":MAILTO:kristen@abcva.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T173000
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SUMMARY:Leadership Institute - Effective Communication 9/12
DESCRIPTION:Leadership Institute\nSeptember 12\, 2024  |  3:30PM – 5:30PM\nEffective Communication with Ashley Campbell of HITT Contracting\n \nPlease note: Leadership Institute kicked off in April 2024 and is closed to new applicants. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSessions (began April 4) \n\nProgram Kickoff & the ABCs of ABC (Instructor: Patrick Dean\, ABC-VA  |  April 4)\nThe Purpose Driven Life (Instructor: Spencer Teel\, TEEL Construction  |  April 25)\nBehavior Profile Workshop & Emotional Intelligence (Instructor: Brooke Johnson\, Hensel Phelps  |  May 16)\nWhat Makes a Leader? (Instructor: Patrick Dean\, ABC-VA  |  May 30)\nSituational Leadership (Instructor: Brian Fish\, Hensel Phelps  |  June 27)\nIdentifying Ideal Team Players (Instructor: Steve Skinner\, WCS Construction  |  July 18)\nStephen Covey’s Speed of Trust (Instructor: Mike Bellaman\, ABC National  |  August 15)\nEffective Communication (Instructor: Ashley Campbell\, HITT Contracting  |  September 12)\nCorporate Culture and Ethics (Instructor: Steve Daves\, R.W. Murray  |  October 10)\nCareer Development (Instructor: Mark Bailey\, TMG Construction  |  October 24)\nEnd of Year Celebration (October 31\, 11:30AM – 1:00PM)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLOCATION\nABC-VA Northern Virginia Headquarters\n42680 Trade West Drive\, Dulles\, VA 20166 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCOURSE CONTACT\nErin Stamer
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/leadership-institute-effective-communication-9-12/
LOCATION:ABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility\, ABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility\, 42680 Trade West Drive\, Dulles\,\, VA\, 20166\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia,Hampton Roads,Northern Virginia,Statewide
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T210000
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SUMMARY:NEC 2020 Update 9/12 CV
DESCRIPTION:NEC 2020 UPDATE COURSE\nABC Virginia is offering the 2020 NEC Update in order to accommodate Continuing Education requirements. The Individual License and Certification Regulations adopted by the Board for Contractors\, Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation\, on April 1\, 2007 (18 VAC 50-30-120) provide that all individuals renewing a journeyman or masters license after December 1\, 2007\, shall be required to satisfactorily complete a continuing education course from a provider approved by the board. \nThe following course has been approved by the Board for Contractors\, Virginia Department of Occupational Regulation\, as meeting the continuing education requirements for licensed tradesmen (journeyman and masters)\, in accordance with the provisions of 18 VAC 50-30-120. \n*State Approved Continuing Education Course \nSCHEDULE\nThursday\, September 12\, 2024\n5:00PM – 9:00PM \nINSTRUCTOR\nDavid G. Humphrey\, Code Making Panel Chair\, Senior Electrical Inspector\, Plan Review Engineer \nLOCATION\nABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility\n1600 East Parham Road\, Richmond\, VA 23228 \nCOST\nMember – $80\nNon-Member – $115 \nCANCELLATION POLICY\nPlease note that a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made 48 hours in advance. \nQuestions?\nContact Kristen Altermatt
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/nec-2020-update-9-12-cv-2/
LOCATION:ABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility\, ABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility\, 1600 E Parham Road\, Richmond\, VA\, 23228\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia
ORGANIZER;CN="Kristen Altermatt":MAILTO:kristen@abcva.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T070000
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SUMMARY:CPR\, AED & First Aid Certification 9/19 CV
DESCRIPTION:CPR\, AED & FIRST AID CERTIFICATION\nThursday\, September 19\, 2024  |  7:00AM – 11:30AM \nABC Virginia certifies hundreds of individuals each year in First-Aid and CPR/AED using the Health Safety Institute’s (HSI) training content. ABC-VA’s primary goal is to create confidence in its students’ abilities to handle emergency situations. Our instructors provide clear explanations of the subject matter in a relaxed environment. Instructors focus on the importance of controlling\, with confidence\, medical emergencies and providing life support for victims of sudden illness or injury. The certification issued to each participant is valid for two years. \nLOCATION\nABC-VA Central VA Training Facility\n1600 E Parham Road\, Richmond\, VA 23228 \nCOST\nMember: $87\nNon-Member: $100 \nSUBSTITUTIONS/CANCELLATION POLICY\nSubstitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend. Cancellations must be made within 48 hours. \nCLASS CONTACT\nSherrie Dickerson
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/cpr-aed-first-aid-certification-sep19-cv/
LOCATION:ABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility\, ABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility\, 1600 E Parham Road\, Richmond\, VA\, 23228\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sherrie Dickerson":MAILTO:sherrie@abcva.org
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SUMMARY:Central VA Fall Golf Tournament 9/23 CV **SOLD OUT!!**
DESCRIPTION:CENTRAL VIRGINIA FALL GOLF TOURNAMENT\n**SOLD OUT! Please email Kristen Altermatt to be put on waitlist.**\nMonday\, September 23\, 2024  |  11:00AM – 6:00PM\nJoin ABC Virginia members for a fun day on the green at our annual Fall Golf Tournament! We will be playing 4-man scramble style with a shotgun start at 12PM\, followed by dinner and awards after game play. Please see full schedule below. \nSPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES\nHole: $200 (limited availability)\nLongest Drive Contest: $300\nClosest to the Pin Contest: $300\nSnack: $300\nRefreshment: $500\nGolf Carts: $500\nCigar: $800\nLunch: $1\,000\nDinner: $1\,000\nBar: $1\,000 (Bloody Marys\, Transfusions\, Screwdrivers)\nSelect during registration or email Kristen Altermatt to register as a sponsor! \nSPONSORS\n                                 \nSCHEDULE\n11:00AM Registration\, lunch\, raffle ticket purchases and registration gifts\n12:00PM-5:00PM Shotgun start on two courses\, including putting\, longest drive and closest to pin contests plus charity hole\n5:00PM Dinner\, awards and raffle prize giveaway \nLOCATION\nHermitage Country Club\n1248 Hermitage Road\, Manakin-Sabot\, VA 23103 \nCOST\nMembers Only event: $1\,100 per foursome (no individual registrations)\nIncludes golf\, lunch\, dinner\, gift\, raffle \nSUBSTITUTION/CANCELLATION POLICY\nSubstitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend. Cancellations must be made by September 16. \nQuestions?\nContact Kristen Altermatt
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/cvfallgolf24/
LOCATION:Hermitage Country Club\, 1248 Hermitage Road\, Manakin-Sabot\, VA\, 23103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kristen Altermatt":MAILTO:kristen@abcva.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240925T140000
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SUMMARY:Bluebeam Intro from the Experts 9/25
DESCRIPTION:Bluebeam Intro from the Experts (Virtual)\nWednesday\, September 25\, 2024  |  2:00PM-3:00PM \nWhen it comes to AEC industry software\, Bluebeam Revu is one of the most popular\, quickly growing to over 2 million users worldwide. With functionality for Design Review\, Estimating\, Collecting Field Data\, and others\, Bluebeam is not your average PDF software. \nABC-VA has partnered with Troy DeGroot with UChapter2.com to provide the best quality Bluebeam training in the industry. Don’t miss this opportunity to see an introduction to each upcoming course and learning objectives. Get your questions answered to assure you’re in the appropriate courses for your skillset and workflows. \nBe sure to register right away as seats are limited\, and share with your industry peers! \nRegistration:\nClick here to access registration. This intro course hosted by UChapter2. \nVisit our Bluebeam page for more information on the entire program. \nContact us if you have any questions.
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/bluebeam-intro-from-the-experts-sep25/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia,Hampton Roads,Northern Virginia,Statewide
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rachel Fronius":MAILTO:rachel@abcva.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T164719
CREATED:20240821T153917Z
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SUMMARY:Time Management Strategies - Virtual Webinar 9/26
DESCRIPTION:TIME MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES – VIRTUAL WEBINAR WITH JAMIE VANEK\nThursday\, September 26\, 2024  |  2:00PM – 3:00PM\nYou don’t have to meditate to be successful. But\, you do have to be proactive. And\, you do have to have a plan. \nIn this session\, you’ll: Figure out the best morning routine for YOU – which may not be what works for someone else. Strategize to get the most out of your morning routine. Plan your wins starting the night before with quick\, effective habits that get you a return on your time and energy investment. Ask three important questions before starting your workday. Finish your day with two critical questions to motivate you for tomorrow. “Start – Stop – and Continue” simple (but important) habits that could be creating obstacles to reaching your potential. Get more done before most professionals get started. Know when to turn electronics on – and when to shut them off to get more done. Email management. Invest just the right amount of time in planning – no more micro-planning. \nSPEAKER\nJamie Vanek\, President\, Etolin Strait Development Group\, ANC 8(a) – From Art Teacher to Construction Executive: While formally trained in education\, Jamie discovered her love for construction when she moved from Pennsylvania to Virginia in 2006. She has worked her way through the construction industry working in both the administrative and operation sides of the industry\, managing projects from $10K to $10M and teams across the country. As a female leader in construction\, she is passionate about breaking down barriers and supporting a diverse workforce. \nLOCATION\nVirtual\nA meeting link will be sent to registered attendees within 24 hours of webinar. \nCOST\nMembers $25\nNon-members $35 \nCANCELLATION POLICY\nPlease note that a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made 48 hours in advance. \nQuestions?\nContact Jamie Carrow
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/time24/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia,Hampton Roads,Northern Virginia,Statewide
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rachel Fronius":MAILTO:rachel@abcva.org
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