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SUMMARY:Construction Quality Management 3/3 CV
DESCRIPTION:CONSTRUCTION QUALITY MANAGEMENT (CQM)\nMonday\, March 3\, 2025  |  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 – $295\nNon-Member – $395\nIncludes breakfast\, lunch and course materials \nLOCATION\nABC-VA Central VA Training Facility\n1600 E Parham Road\, Richmond\, VA 23228 \nCONTACT Kristen Altermatt
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/construction-quality-management-3-3-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
ORGANIZER;CN="Kristen Altermatt":MAILTO:kristen@abcva.org
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SUMMARY:Virginia Cross-Connection Device Worker Certification Course 3/3 CV
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THIS COURSE\nBegins Monday\, March 3\, 2025\nAs of January 1\, 2023\, persons testing and repairing backflow prevention assemblies and backflow prevention devices shall be certified by a Commonwealth of Virginia tradesman certification program (identified by DPOR as backflow prevention device workers). \nThis 40-hour course is designed to help participants understand backflow and recognize cross-connections\, placing special emphasis on preparing individuals to test\, inspect\, and provide in-line maintenance of reduced pressure principle backflow prevention devices\, double check valve assemblies\, and pressure vacuum breakers. \n* This course has been approved by the Board for Contractors\, Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation in accordance with the provisions of 12 VAC5-590-630. \n**LIMITED TO 12 PARTICIPANTS** \nSCHEDULE\nMarch 3\, 10\, 17\, 24 & April 7\, 2025 (Mondays)\n8:00AM – 5:00PM\nOnline registration will close Friday\, February 28 at 1:00PM\nPlease note: lunch is NOT included. \nLOCATION\nABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility\n1600 E Parham Road\, Richmond\, VA 23228 \nCOST\nMember – $995\nNon-Member – $995\n**Please note: cost includes instruction only.** \nCANCELLATION/SUBSTITUTION POLICY\nPlease note that a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made by 5:00PM on Monday\, February 24\, 2025. Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend. \nQuestions?\nContact Sherrie Dickerson
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/virginia-cross-connection-device-worker-certification-course-3-3-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
ORGANIZER;CN="Sherrie Dickerson":MAILTO:sherrie@abcva.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T190000
DTSTAMP:20260428T230954
CREATED:20250129T184542Z
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SUMMARY:Women in Construction Week Social Mixer 3/6 CV
DESCRIPTION:WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION WEEK: TOGETHER WE RISE SOCIAL MIXER\nThursday\, March 6\, 2025  |  4:30PM – 7:00PM\nNAWIC Richmond and ABC-VA are coming together for a special social mixer celebrating the women in construction! This year’s theme\, ‘Together we Rise’\, celebrates the strength and knowledge of women and the vital role they play in shaping the future of the construction industry. Please note: this is a pay-your-own-way event. \nCOST\nFree for members\, but we ask that you please register so we have an accurate headcount \nLOCATION\nMain Line Brewery\n1603 Ownby Lane\, Richmond\, VA 23220 \nQUESTIONS?\nKristen Altermatt
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/cvwicweek25/
LOCATION:Main Line Brewery\, 1603 Ownby Lane\, Richmond\, 23220\, 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:20250310T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250310T160000
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SUMMARY:OSHA 3115 - Fall Protection 3/10 CV
DESCRIPTION:OSHA 3115 – FALL PROTECTION\nREGISTER HERE\nOffered by Mid Atlantic OTI Education Center\, this course will be held at ABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility\, Host Training Organization\nMarch 10 – 12\, 2025  |  8:00AM – 4:00PM\nThis course covers the OSHA Fall Protection Standard for construction and an overview of fall protection methods.  Course topics include principles of fall protection\, components and limitations of fall arrest systems\, and OSHA Standards and policies regarding fall protection.  Students will participate in workshops demonstrating the inspection and use of fall protection equipment\, residential construction fall protection\, training requirements\, and developing a fall protection program.  Upon course completion students will have the ability to assess compliance with the OSHA Fall Protection Standard\, evaluate installed passive systems and fall arrest systems\, and develop and implement fall protection plans. \nOSHA 3115 and the FALL PROTECTION TRAIN-THE-TRAINER Courses Combined Presented by the Chesapeake Region Safety Council\, meet the Competent Person (CP) 24 hour training requirement in Section 21.C.04 of the new EM 385-1-1 USACE Safety and Health Requirements Manual. The OSHA 3115 (3 day course) and the Fall Protection Train the Trainer course (1 day) are independent and must be registered for separately. \nPlease note\, you must pass the exam with an 80% or higher to attend the following Trainer Course \nStudent Contact Hours:  18\nPrerequisites:  None\nCourse Includes: Student materials\, lunch and refreshments \nLOCATION\nABC-VA Central VA Training Facility\n1600 E Parham Road\, Richmond\, VA 23228 \nCOST\n$795 \nSCHEDULE\nPlease visit CRSC registration link above
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/osha-3115-fall-protection-3-10-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
ORGANIZER;CN="Sherrie Dickerson":MAILTO:sherrie@abcva.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T193000
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SUMMARY:Driving Home the Truth About PLAs & Networking Mixer 3/11 CV
DESCRIPTION:DRIVING HOME THE TRUTH ABOUT PLAs & NETWORKING MIXER\n**Online registration closes 12PM on March 10. Please email Kristen Altermatt to check availability.**\nTuesday\, March 11\, 2025  |  5:00PM – 7:30PM\nYou’ve probably heard us talk about PLAs quite a bit over the last year – but what exactly does it mean? PLAs are Project Labor Agreements\, which\, in short\, challenge the merit shop philosophy and make winning projects harder for our members. Get all the facts and decide for yourself at our March networking event! Golf play\, networking and libations will take place after the presentation. \nSPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Commitments needed by March 5 COB\nEvent Sponsor $950 – includes two (2) tickets\, prominent signage at event\, logo/name on marketing materials\nRefreshment Sponsor $650 – includes one (1) ticket\, signage at event\, logo/name on marketing materials\nDinner Sponsor $350 – includes signage at food stations\, logo/name on marketing materials\nGolf Play Sponsor $200 – includes signage in all golf bays\, logo/name on marketing materials\nSelect during registration or email Kristen Altermatt to register as a sponsor \nSPONSORS – THANK YOU!            \n         \nLOCATION\nTopGolf\n2308 Westwood Avenue\, Richmond\, VA 23230 \nCOST\nMembers Only: $100\nIncludes game play\, two (2) drinks and heavy appetizers\n\nSUBSTITUTIONS / CANCELLATIONS\nPlease note: a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made one (1) week in advance (by March 5\, 2025). Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend. \nQUESTIONS?\nKristen Altermatt
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/plagolf/
LOCATION:TopGolf Richmond\, 2308 Westwood Avenue\, Richmond\, 23230\, 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:20250313T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T160000
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SUMMARY:Fall Protection Trainer 3/13 CV
DESCRIPTION:FALL PROTECTION TRAINER\nThursday\, March 13\, 2025  |  8:00AM – 4:00PM\nREGISTER HERE\n\nFalls are the Leading Cause of Death in Construction. In 2021\, there were 390 fatal falls out of the 951 construction fatalities (BLS data). These deaths are preventable. This course will help you plan\, prepare and deliver fall protection training to your workers to prevent injuries and fatalities from falls. \n\nObjective: This program provides the elements to develop a good Fall Protection Training Program to include: \n\nDetermine fall protection training needs\nIdentify goals and objectives\nIdentify materials and information necessary to train employees\nDevelop learning activities (i.e.\, lecture\, on-the-job\, hands-on\, discussion\, or a combination of all of these)\nConduct the training each student will be responsible to develop and present an assigned topic on fall protection to the class and be evaluated on that presentation.\nEvaluate the Program\n\nPrerequisite: In order to attend this course you must have completed the OSHA 3115 FALL PROTECTION course within the last 12 months and provide the CRSC with a copy of your course completion certificate. \nUpon completion of both the OSHA 3115 and the Fall Protection Train the Trainer Course\, as presented by the Chesapeake Region Safety Council\, meet the Competent Person (CP) 24 hour training requirement in Section 21.C.04 of the new EM 385-1-1 USACE Safety and Health Requirements Manual. The OSHA 3115 (3 day course) and the Fall Protection Train the Trainer course (1 day) are independent and must be registered for separately. \nCourse Includes: A student binder and a USB which includes: \n\nPowerPoint Presentations\nVideo clips\nTest questions\nAdditional resource information for fall protection\n\nClick here for a PDF registration form \n\nPlease note\, to register for this course you must have completed the OSHA 3115 FALL PROTECTION and pass the course exam with an 80% or higher. \nLOCATION\nABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility\n1600 E Parham Road\, Richmond\, VA 23228 \nCOST\nMember – $265\nNon-Member – $345 \nCANCELLATION POLICY\nPlease note that a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made 72 hours in advance. \nQuestions?\nContact Sherrie Dickerson
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/fall-protection-trainer-3-13-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
ORGANIZER;CN="Sherrie Dickerson":MAILTO:sherrie@abcva.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T183000
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SUMMARY:ABC Regional Construction Summit
DESCRIPTION:ABC REGIONAL CONSTRUCTION SUMMIT \nThursday\, March 13\, 2025  |  8:00AM – 6:30PM  |  MD Live! Casino\, Hanover\, MD\nPLEASE NOTE: REGISTRATION IS THROUGH ABC GREATER BALTIMORE (CLICK HERE)\nThe 2025 ABC Regional Construction Summit\, co-hosted by ABC Chesapeake Shores\, ABC Greater Baltimore\, ABC of Metro Washington\, and ABC Virginia is the premier networking and educational conference of the year! We guarantee there is content for every type of member and employee. \nView the full agenda and breakout session details!\nAt this day-long conference\, we will bring in dynamic speakers featuring the region’s most forward-thinking companies for an opportunity to meet\, collaborate\, and learn how we can expect this industry to be changing and how we can be on the forefront of leadership\, technological advances\, and safety preparedness. Don’t miss out on this one-day conference of educational sessions\, exhibitors & networking! \nDownload printable flyer\nAGENDA\n8:00AM – Registration\, Breakfast & Exhibitor Hall\n9:30AM – Morning Keynote Speaker\n10:45AM – Breakout Session #1 (choice of 3 topics/speakers)\n                     Wage Theft and Misclassification: Recent Developments and How to Avoid the Consequences hosted by\n                     Jennifer Harris and Adam Handfinger\, Peckar & Abramson\n                     Magnetic Leadership hosted by Michael Bellaman\, President & CEO\, ABC National\n                     How Companies can use AI in Day-to-Day Operations presented by Dustin Sitton\, Incite Automation\n11:45AM – Breakout Session #2 (choice of 3 topics/speakers)\n                     Establishing a Safety Management System & Supporting Culture (Panel) moderated by\n                     Frank Trujillo\, Coakley & Williams Construction\n                     Hot Labor Issues of 2025: Wage Misclassification\, PLAs\, Union Organizing\, FMLA & More hosted by\n                     Maury Baskin\, Littler\n                     Fireside Chat: Trade Partner Relationships (Panel) with Mike Ginsburg (Chesapeake Contracting)\,\n                     Dan Novack (Balfour Beatty)\, Mike Elias (Casey Construction) and Megan Ross (Coakley & Williams\n                     Construction) / moderated by Chad Prinkey of Well Built Consulting\n12:45PM – Lunch & Lunch Speaker\n1:45PM – Afternoon Break/Exhibitor Hall \n2:15PM – Breakout Session #3 (choice of 3 topics/speakers)\n                     PLAs & The New Administration hosted by Ben Brubeck\, VP of Regulatory\, Labor & State Affairs\, ABC National\n                     Dark Web Case Study & Cyber Security hosted by Satyam Verma\, Egnyte\n                     Tech Adoption: How We Grew Through Tech (Panel) with Chris Barry (Southway Builders)\,\n                     Tom Pittman (Chaney Enterprises)\, Lowell Kramer (Worth & Company) / Lorri Grayson (GGA Construction)\n                     moderated by Jack Kwait-Blank (Coakley & Williams Construction)\n3:15PM – Closing Keynote Speaker\n4:30PM to 6:30PM – Happy Hour\, Networking\, Exhibitor Hall \nLOCATION\nMaryland Live! Casino\n7002 Arundel Mills Cir Ste 7777\, Hanover\, MD 21076 \nCOST\nEarly Bird (until 2/21/2025) – $175\nRegular – $200\nNon-Members – $325 \nCurrent Exhibitors:\nSkillforce • Trade Scouts • ABC Insurance Trust • Milwaukee Tool • Egnyte • Bmore Technology • Incite Automation • Arcoro • Procore • JLG • Construction Intelligence Solutions • M3 Technology Consultants • Outbuild • Grunley • C2MS • Document Crunch • Dresner Group • SpaceSaver Interiors • DeWALT / Stanley Black & Decker • Chesapeake Embroidery • Contractors Health Coalition • Rehab at Work • Aroom\n**EXHIBITORSHIPS SOLD OUT!!** \nHOTEL ACCOMODATIONS\nClick here for room block information and rates: https://book.passkey.com/e/50932507 \nSponsorships Available!\n• Keynote Sponsor (includes exhibitor booth)\n• Lunch Sponsor\n• Happy Hour Sponsor\n• Breakout Room Sponsor\nClick here to visit the sponsorship information page \nSPONSORS – THANK YOU!         \n                                  \nSUBSTITUTIONS/CANCELLATIONS\nSubstitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend. Written notice must be submitted by 5PM on Friday\, March 7\, 2025\, to receive a refund.
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/arcs25/
LOCATION:MD Live! Casino\, 7002 Arundel Mills Cir Ste 7777\, Hanover\, MD\, 21076\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia,Hampton Roads,Northern Virginia,Statewide
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jessica Gillette":MAILTO:jessica@abcva.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T130000
DTSTAMP:20260428T230954
CREATED:20250121T185304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T125917Z
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SUMMARY:Preconstruction Considerations for the Subcontractor 3/18 CV
DESCRIPTION:PRECONSTRUCTION CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE SUBCONTRACTOR\n**This class has been cancelled. Please email Kristen Altermatt with any questions.**\nTuesday\, March 18\, 2025  |  8:30AM – 1:00PM\nMonty Lay\, Director of Preconstruction\, and Justin Tony\, Estimating Executive\, will deliver an interactive discussion on factors to consider before bidding projects to your customers. This course is designed for new sales\, business development personnel\, and estimators in the subcontractor industry. Topics of discussion: \n1. The role of preconstruction in the overall construction project lifecycle.\n2. The “Go/No-Go” decision process for potential opportunities.\n3. Identifying key milestones and deliverables\n4. Analyzing the RFP bid specifications\, drawings\, and addenda.\n5. The importance of early involvement and collaboration.\n6. Preconstruction planning and estimating.\n7. Creating a risk management plan.\n8. Gathering accurate cost data and pricing information\n9. Defining general requirements\, general conditions\, indirects\, and overhead.\n10. Contingency planning \nINSTRUCTORS\nMonty Lay\, Director of Preconstruction\, ColonialWebb\nJustin Toney\, Estimating Executive\, Old Dominion Group \nLOCATION\nABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility\n1600 E Parham Road\, Richmond\, VA 23228 \nCOST\nMembers $85\nNon-members $125\nLunch provided \nCANCELLATION/SUBSTITUTION POLICY\nPlease note that a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made 48 hours in advance. Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) are no longer available. \nCOURSE CONTACT\nKristen Altermatt
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/precon25/
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:20250318T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T230954
CREATED:20250108T143340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T145036Z
UID:10001980-1742317200-1742331600@www.abcva.org
SUMMARY:NEC 2020 Update 3/18 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\nTuesday\, March 18\, 2025\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 – $99\nNon-Member – $129 \nCANCELLATION/SUBSTITUTION POLICY\nPlease note that a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made 48 hours in advance. Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend. \nQuestions?\nContact Sherrie Dickerson
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/nec-2020-update-3-18-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
ORGANIZER;CN="Sherrie Dickerson":MAILTO:sherrie@abcva.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T180000
DTSTAMP:20260428T230954
CREATED:20250218T184929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T184935Z
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SUMMARY:Young Professionals: Leveling Up: A Panel Discussion 3/19 CV
DESCRIPTION:YOUNG PROFESSIONALS: LEVELING UP: A PANEL DISCUSSION\nWednesday\, March 19\, 2025  |  4:00PM – 6:00PM\nAre you ready to Level Up in your professional career? Join us for an engaging and informative panel discussion with three senior construction industry leaders who will share actionable insights\, inspiring stories\, and practical strategies for professional growth and development. Please note: this event is for Young Professionals (40 & under). \nKey discussion topics\n• Skill development and essential skills needed to Level Up\n• Building relationships and networking\n• Stretch goals and moving outside your comfort zone\n• Navigating setbacks and embracing constructive criticism\n• Visibility and personal branding\n• Common pitfalls to avoid along the journey to Leveling Up \nPANELISTS\nFranklin Bowser\, President\, Mark-Turner Construction\nRyan Byrd\, Chief Operating Officer\, Partner\, Hourigan Group\nTodd Hammond\, Senior Vice President\, Business Development\, Capital Interior Contractors \nNetworking reception to follow panel. \nSPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Commitments needed by March 14 COB\nRefreshments $250 – includes one (1) registration\, signage at event\, logo/name on marketing materials \nLOCATION\nAtlantic Constructors\, Inc.\, Office\n1501 Battery Brooke Parkway\, Richmond\, VA 23237 \nCOST (Members Only)\nYoung Professionals: $40\nIncludes light appetizers and beverages \nQuestions?\nContact Kristen Altermatt
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/levelupcv/
LOCATION:Atlantic Constructors\, Inc.\, Office\, 1501 Battery Brooke Parkway\, Richmond\, 23237\, 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:20250320T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T113000
DTSTAMP:20260428T230954
CREATED:20241218T160912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T190122Z
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SUMMARY:CPR\, AED & First Aid Certification 3/20 CV
DESCRIPTION:CPR\, AED & FIRST AID CERTIFICATION\nThursday\, March 20\, 2025  |  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: $88\nNon-Member: $115 \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-3-20-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
ORGANIZER;CN="Sherrie Dickerson":MAILTO:sherrie@abcva.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250324T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250324T163000
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SUMMARY:EM 385-1-1 Construction Safety Hazard Awareness for Contractors 3/24 CV
DESCRIPTION:EM 385-1-1 – CONSTRUCTION SAFETY HAZARD AWARENESS FOR CONTRACTORS\nThis is a Chesapeake Region Safety Council course – REGISTER HERE\nMarch 24 – 28\, 2025  |  7:30AM-4:30PM \nThis NEW 40-hour class is designed specifically for contractors\, military\, and government employees\, doing business with the US Navy\, NAVFAC\, US Army Corps of Engineers and other government agencies that require EM 385 training. The new 2024 updates are covered in this course. \nLearn how to effectively prepare and submit an APP. \nAn Accident Prevention Plan (APP)  must be very detailed and address the management processes that will be used to prevent hazards from all phases of the contract. Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) forms require contractors to take a proactive approach by anticipating and controlling hazards prior to an accident occurring. They define the activity being performed\, and identify the work sequence\, specific hazards anticipated\, and the control measures to be implemented to eliminate or reduce each hazard to an acceptable level. \nTopics include: \n\nJobsite Inspections and Employee Training requirements and documentation.\nSite Safety Health Officer’s qualifications and responsibilities\nIncident response and reporting procedures\n\nAttendees receive a Certificate of Completion of a 40-hour EM 385-1-1 issued by the Chesapeake Region Safety Council as well as an OSHA 30 Hour for Construction card. \nContact Hours: 40 \nLOCATION\nABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility\n1600 E Parham Road\, Richmond\, VA 23228 \nCOST\nMembers – $1\,195\nNon-Members – $1\,295 \nSCHEDULE\nPlease visit CRSC registration link above
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/em-385-1-1-construction-safety-hazard-awareness-for-contractors-3-24-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
ORGANIZER;CN="Sherrie Dickerson":MAILTO:sherrie@abcva.org
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SUMMARY:Bluebeam Intro from the Experts 3/24
DESCRIPTION:Bluebeam Intro from the Experts (Virtual)\nMonday\, March 24\, 2025  |  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:\nREGISTRATION LINK. 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-mar24/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia,Hampton Roads,Northern Virginia,Statewide
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.abcva.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Bluebeam-Launch-Webinar-22DEC22.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Jamie Carrow":MAILTO:jamie@abcva.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T090000
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SUMMARY:Risk vs. Reward: Is Group Captive Insurance Right for Your Business? 3/27
DESCRIPTION:RISK VS. REWARD: IS GROUP CAPTIVE INSURANCE RIGHT FOR YOUR BUSINESS?\n**RESCHEDULED. New date TBA soon.**\nThursday\, March 27\, 2025  |  7:30AM – 9:00AM  |  Virtual\nA Group Captive Insurance Program is an arrangement where multiple businesses pool their resources to create a shared insurance program\, potentially reducing premiums and increasing control. Members share risks and rewards\, including potential dividends\, but also face potential shared losses and complexity. Is your business ready for a group captive insurance program? \nPLEASE NOTE: this webinar is designed for CEOs\, presidents\, owners\, CFOs\, safety directors\, and other senior leadership roles \nKey Topics\n– What is a group captive program\n– How to determine if a group captive is right for your company (feasibility study)\n– The different types of group captives and how to determine which one is right for your business\n– Program advantages\n– The considerations before entering a group captive (risk vs. reward)\n– Group captive acceptance procedure\n– What to expect with claims and safety and loss control \nPLUS! Hear firsthand from Randy Funk with S.W. Funk\, a group captive insurance participant\, and ask him any questions to determine if the program is a good fit for you. \nSPEAKERS\nJanice Graziosi\, Vice President\, Property & Casualty\, USI Insurance Services – Janice has been in the insurance industry for over 25 years\, with experience on both the broker and carrier side of the industry. She brings technical expertise to the middle and upper middle market construction industry through a strategic approach to protect her client’s financial health and long term viability while mitigating risk and protecting the client’s balance sheet. \nJustin Weis\, Practice Leader\, VIRGINIA P&C\, USI Insurance Services – Justin Weis is Senior Vice President and Property & Casualty Practice Leader of USI’s Richmond and Norfolk offices. Justin stepped into the Practice Leader role in 2023 after 9 years as a successful middle market broker and is now responsible for the development and growth of USI’s Virginia P&C Practice. Justin consults with C-suite executives to understand their businesses and develops solutions to various hazards\, financial\, operational and strategic risk issues. \nLOCATION\nVirtual\nLink to be sent to attendees within 24 hours of webinar \nCOST \nMembers – $30\nNon-Members – $60 \nQuestions?\nContact Kristen Altermatt
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/group-captive-insurance-webinar-mar27/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia,Hampton Roads,Northern Virginia,Statewide
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.abcva.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Group-Captive-Webinar-Mar-27-web.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Kristen Altermatt":MAILTO:kristen@abcva.org
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