OSHA 502 - UPDATE FOR CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY OUTREACH TRAINERS REGISTER HERE Offered by Mid Atlantic OTI Education Center, this course will be held at ABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility, Host Training Organization April 28 - 30, 2025 | 8:00AM - 4:00PM This course is designed for Outreach Training Program trainers who have completed OSHA #500 Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry and are authorized trainers in the OSHA Outreach Training Program. The course provides an update on OSHA Construction Standards, policies, and regulations. Upon course completion students will have the ability to demonstrate continued professional development in their field by applying effective adult learning principles and interactive training techniques to clearly identify, define, and explain construction industry hazards and acceptable corrective measures as they continue to teach the 10- and 30-hour Construction Outreach Training Program classes. Student Contact Hours: 18 Prerequisites: OSHA #500 Trainers Course in OSHA Standards for the Construction Industry. Authorized Outreach Training Program trainers are required to attend this course once every four years (4) to maintain their trainer status. Prior to registration, students must provide a copy of their current Outreach Training Program trainer card or an official transcript showing successful completion of the OSHA […]
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Bluebeam for Administrative Professionals (Virtual) Tuesday, April 29, 2025 | 12:00PM-2:00PM Administrative teams have unique document workflows that demand a different set of tools compared to design and construction teams. A typical Bluebeam class concentrates on design markups, estimating and collecting field data, but this class is very different! In just two hours you’ll be ready to combine documents, mark for redaction, apply digital signatures and several other important administrative tasks. Learning Objectives: Extracting pages from existing documents Use Redaction to quickly clean sensitive information from documents Creating and applying digital signatures Updating Page Labels Applying headers and footers Search document text and visual symbols Apply stamps Flag important content in documents Instructor: Troy DeGroot, Bluebeam Certified Instructor, UChapter2 | Owner As a Bluebeam Certified Consultant, Bluebeam Certified Instructor, and Implementation Specialist, Troy travels the country training over 2,000 students annually with customized tools and workflows. It is these extensive and diverse training opportunities that have led to Troy being a requested annual presenter at AIA meetings, Bluebeam Academy and Bluebeam’s very own eXtreme Conference (XCON). With over 20 years in the industry, Troy has cultivated a deep understanding of the requirements of customers, the needs of end users, common goals of management, […]
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EARNING AND OWNING YOUR SEAT AT THE TABLE WITH JAMIE VANEK Wednesday, April 30, 2025 | 10:00AM – 11:00AM | Virtual Pull up a chair and get ready to confidently claim your seat at the table! In this interactive session, you’ll explore strategies to elevate your presence and advocate for your expertise. With relatable examples and simple strategies, you’ll leave this session ready to build influence, take on new opportunities, and own your role. In this session you will learn: • How to conquer limiting beliefs • Tips for advocating for yourself • How to increase value by aligning your role with the company’s vision This session is for anyone ranging from entry-level positions to mid-level managers looking to have a greater impact within their organization, both in the office and in the field. SPEAKER Jamie Vanek, President, Etolin Strait Development Group – Jamie Vanek made the unexpected career leap from teaching to construction in 2007 and discovered a passion for project management and team leadership. After diving deep into the federal contracting industry through construction, Jamie has led projects and teams across the country in support of many federal agencies including NAVFAC, USACE, FBI, NIWC, Coast Guard. Department of […]
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4 events,WHAT: ABC’s Building Awareness to Break the Stigma WHEN: Thursdays — May 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2025 TIME: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM WHERE: Via Zoom (Link will be sent out after registration) PRICE: Registration Fee: $100 **ALL proceeds donated to the Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention (CIASP)** REGISTER THROUGH ABC NEW HAMPSHIRE/VERMONT HERE Although most presenters reference New Hampshire in their presentations, the take-aways know no borders. Due to the personal nature of topics, we will not be recording these sessions. Reach out to Jennifer Landon if you have questions or inquiries about bringing mental health awareness programming to your organization 603-657-4079. All presentations run 11:30 – 12:30 (EST). The Zoom link for all presentations will be sent Tuesday, April 29 ABC Members and Chapter Staff Only May 1 11:30 – 12:30 (EST) Total Human Health – An ABC National Initiative Presented by Joseph Xavier, ABC National Senior Director of Health & Safety ABC members care about their employees. Not only do they want to send them home safe at the end of the shift, they also want them to live a healthy lifestyle and enjoy the abundance life has to offer through their careers and beyond. The Total Human Health […] 
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SPECIAL WEBINAR: WHAT EVERY CONTRACTOR NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT GOVERNMENT-MANDATED PLAS IN VIRGINIA Thursday, May 1, 2025 | 2:00PM - 3:00PM | Virtual Please note: registration is through the Virginians for Fairness website - REGISTER HERE Government-mandated Project Labor Agreements – called PLAs – are popping up with increasing frequency in the Commonwealth. Learn what every Virginia contractor needs to know about PLAs, including: • Common requirements of PLAs • Federal PLA updates • Virginia PLA updates • What Virginians for Fairness is doing to fight government-mandated PLAs A link and password to join the webinar will be provided prior to the event. About Virginians for Fairness Virginians for Fair Contracting & Employee Protection – Virginians for Fairness - is a 501c(4) organization comprised of taxpayers, business leaders, and workers united in the belief that government-mandated PLAs in Virginia undermine fair competition and inflate costs to the public. Our mission is to advocate for open, competitive bidding processes that serve the best interests of all Virginians. We stand for transparency, accountability, and equal opportunity on public construction projects. LOCATION Virtual Link to be sent to attendees within two (2) hours of webinar COST This is a free webinar for members, […]
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RIGGER AND SIGNAL TRAINER COURSE May 1 & 2, 2025 | 8:00AM - 4:00PM Participants will learn to prevent incidents that result in property damage, injury, and death, related to the rigging and signal-person duties of operation of cranes when used in construction, demolition, and maintenance. This day and a half training is for individuals who work under the supervision of a competent person and on a routine basis perform rigging work engaged in lifting loads other than rigging for special lifts, or the erection, dismantling, jumping or reconfiguring of cranes or all of these. This person is also trained to communicate guidance and direction to a crane operator in lifting, hoisting, moving, or releasing a load. Upon completion of this course, employees shall be able to demonstrate specific knowledge of the following: Hand, voice and radio communications Proficiency in hand and verbal signals, including the standard method for hand signals as required by ASME B30.3-2004, ASME B30.5-2007 and ASME B30.6-2003 Rigging hardware, including: Hooks and similar attaching devices; shackles, clips, and clamps; and taglines Synthetic/wire rope slings Common load configurations and positioning Personal fall protection methods Emergency procedures Hazards and restrictions associated with working adjacent to overhead electric lines […]
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IPC UPDATE Thursday, May 1, 2025 | 5:30PM – 8:30PM This course has been approved by the Board for Contractors, Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation, as meeting the continuing education requirements for licensed plumbing tradesmen (journeyman and masters), in accordance with the provisions of 18 VAC 50-30-120. Students are required to bring their own 2018 IPC book. INSTRUCTOR William Baul, Baul's Academy of Learning LOCATION ABC-VA Central VA Training Facility 1600 E Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23228 COST Members: $75 Non-Members: $90 CANCELLATION POLICY Please note that a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made 48 hours in advance. Questions? Contact Sherrie Dickerson
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2 events,WHAT: ABC’s Building Awareness to Break the Stigma WHEN: Thursdays — May 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2025 TIME: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM WHERE: Via Zoom (Link will be sent out after registration) PRICE: Registration Fee: $100 **ALL proceeds donated to the Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention (CIASP)** REGISTER THROUGH ABC NEW HAMPSHIRE/VERMONT HERE Although most presenters reference New Hampshire in their presentations, the take-aways know no borders. Due to the personal nature of topics, we will not be recording these sessions. Reach out to Jennifer Landon if you have questions or inquiries about bringing mental health awareness programming to your organization 603-657-4079. All presentations run 11:30 – 12:30 (EST). The Zoom link for all presentations will be sent Tuesday, April 29 ABC Members and Chapter Staff Only May 1 11:30 – 12:30 (EST) Total Human Health – An ABC National Initiative Presented by Joseph Xavier, ABC National Senior Director of Health & Safety ABC members care about their employees. Not only do they want to send them home safe at the end of the shift, they also want them to live a healthy lifestyle and enjoy the abundance life has to offer through their careers and beyond. The Total Human Health […]
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NEC 2020 UPDATE COURSE ABC 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. The 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. *State Approved Continuing Education Course SCHEDULE Thursday, May 8, 2025 5:00PM – 9:00PM INSTRUCTOR David G. Humphrey, Code Making Panel Chair, Senior Electrical Inspector, Plan Review Engineer LOCATION ABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility 1600 East Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23228 COST Member – $99 Non-Member – $129 CANCELLATION/SUBSTITUTION POLICY Please 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. Questions? Contact Sherrie Dickerson
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2 events,WHAT: ABC’s Building Awareness to Break the Stigma WHEN: Thursdays — May 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2025 TIME: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM WHERE: Via Zoom (Link will be sent out after registration) PRICE: Registration Fee: $100 **ALL proceeds donated to the Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention (CIASP)** REGISTER THROUGH ABC NEW HAMPSHIRE/VERMONT HERE Although most presenters reference New Hampshire in their presentations, the take-aways know no borders. Due to the personal nature of topics, we will not be recording these sessions. Reach out to Jennifer Landon if you have questions or inquiries about bringing mental health awareness programming to your organization 603-657-4079. All presentations run 11:30 – 12:30 (EST). The Zoom link for all presentations will be sent Tuesday, April 29 ABC Members and Chapter Staff Only May 1 11:30 – 12:30 (EST) Total Human Health – An ABC National Initiative Presented by Joseph Xavier, ABC National Senior Director of Health & Safety ABC members care about their employees. Not only do they want to send them home safe at the end of the shift, they also want them to live a healthy lifestyle and enjoy the abundance life has to offer through their careers and beyond. The Total Human Health […]
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IFGC UPDATE Thursday, May 15, 2025 | 5:30PM – 8:30PM This course has been approved by the Board for Contractors, Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation, as meeting the continuing education requirements for licensed gas fitter tradesmen (journeyman and masters), in accordance with the provisions of 18 VAC 50-30-120. Students are required to bring their own 2018 IFGC book. INSTRUCTOR William Baul, Baul's Academy of Learning LOCATION ABC-VA Richmond Office 1600 East Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23228 COST Member – $75 Non-Member – $90 CANCELLATION POLICY Please note that a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made 48 hours in advance. Questions? Contact Sherrie Dickerson
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YOUNG PROFESSIONALS: ONE HOUR BEFORE BID KNOWLEDGE & NETWORKING MIXER Wednesday, May 21, 2025 | 3:00PM – 6:00PM One Hour Before Bid emphasizes the most important part of the hard bid process - the last hour! Invite a co-worker or two and join us @ Great American Ranch - Midlothian for a very interactive, hands-on and engaging workshop that is complemented with a discussion of relevant problems during this hour. The workshop will end with attendees forming teams and preparing an actual bid. Networking will follow the end of the workshop with light apps and drinks. The workshop begins promptly at 3:00PM and will end at approximately 5:00PM, followed by networking until the end of event. Non-members welcome! Please note: this event is for Young Professionals (40 & under). SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Event Sponsor $500 – includes two (2) registrations, large signage at event, logo/name on marketing materials Dinner Sponsor $300– includes one (1) registration, signage at event, logo/name on marketing materials Bar Sponsor $300 – includes one (1) registration, signage at event, logo/name on marketing materials LOCATION Great American Ranch 13995 Raised Antler Circle, Midlothian, VA 23112 COST Member – $70 Non-Member – $120 Includes light apps and drinks SUBSTITUTIONS/CANCELLATIONS POLICY […]
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2 events,WHAT: ABC’s Building Awareness to Break the Stigma WHEN: Thursdays — May 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2025 TIME: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM WHERE: Via Zoom (Link will be sent out after registration) PRICE: Registration Fee: $100 **ALL proceeds donated to the Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention (CIASP)** REGISTER THROUGH ABC NEW HAMPSHIRE/VERMONT HERE Although most presenters reference New Hampshire in their presentations, the take-aways know no borders. Due to the personal nature of topics, we will not be recording these sessions. Reach out to Jennifer Landon if you have questions or inquiries about bringing mental health awareness programming to your organization 603-657-4079. All presentations run 11:30 – 12:30 (EST). The Zoom link for all presentations will be sent Tuesday, April 29 ABC Members and Chapter Staff Only May 1 11:30 – 12:30 (EST) Total Human Health – An ABC National Initiative Presented by Joseph Xavier, ABC National Senior Director of Health & Safety ABC members care about their employees. Not only do they want to send them home safe at the end of the shift, they also want them to live a healthy lifestyle and enjoy the abundance life has to offer through their careers and beyond. The Total Human Health […]
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CPR, AED & FIRST AID CERTIFICATION Thursday, May 22, 2025 | 7:00AM - 11:30AM ABC 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. LOCATION ABC-VA Central VA Training Facility 1600 E Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23228 COST Member: $88 Non-Member: $115 SUBSTITUTIONS/CANCELLATION POLICY Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend. Cancellations must be made within 48 hours. CLASS CONTACT Sherrie Dickerson
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OSHA 500 TRAINER COURSE IN OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY REGISTER HERE Offered by Mid Atlantic OTI Education Center, this course will be held at ABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility, Host Training Organization May 27 - 30, 2025 | 8:00AM – 4:00PM This course is designed for individuals interested in teaching the 10- and 30-hour construction safety and health Outreach Training Program to their employees and other interested groups. Using OSHA Construction Standards as a guide, special emphasis is placed on those topics required in the 10- and 30-hour programs as well as those which are most hazardous. Students are briefed on effective instructional approaches and use of visual aids and handouts. This course allows the student to become a trainer in the OSHA Outreach Training Program, to conduct both 10- and 30-hour Construction Outreach classes, and to issue cards to participants after verifying course completion. Students who wish to participate as authorized Outreach trainers in the OSHA Outreach Training Program must prepare a presentation on an assigned OSHA Construction Outreach Training Program topic individually or as part of a group and successfully pass a written exam at the end of the course. Topics include: Safety […] |
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1 event,WHAT: ABC’s Building Awareness to Break the Stigma WHEN: Thursdays — May 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2025 TIME: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM WHERE: Via Zoom (Link will be sent out after registration) PRICE: Registration Fee: $100 **ALL proceeds donated to the Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention (CIASP)** REGISTER THROUGH ABC NEW HAMPSHIRE/VERMONT HERE Although most presenters reference New Hampshire in their presentations, the take-aways know no borders. Due to the personal nature of topics, we will not be recording these sessions. Reach out to Jennifer Landon if you have questions or inquiries about bringing mental health awareness programming to your organization 603-657-4079. All presentations run 11:30 – 12:30 (EST). The Zoom link for all presentations will be sent Tuesday, April 29 ABC Members and Chapter Staff Only May 1 11:30 – 12:30 (EST) Total Human Health – An ABC National Initiative Presented by Joseph Xavier, ABC National Senior Director of Health & Safety ABC members care about their employees. Not only do they want to send them home safe at the end of the shift, they also want them to live a healthy lifestyle and enjoy the abundance life has to offer through their careers and beyond. The Total Human Health […] |
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