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SUMMARY:Level Up: Women in Construction Week Brunch CV 3/4
DESCRIPTION:LEVEL UP: WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION (WIC) WEEK BRUNCH\nWednesday\, March 4\, 2026  |  10:30AM – 1:00PM  |  CENTRAL VA REGION\n \nWIC Week® is More than a Moment.\nWIC Week® is Recognition for Accomplishments. \nABC-VA and NAWIC Chapter 141 present a “toast” celebrating women by women. \nAs the construction industry comes together for WIC Week (March 1 – 7)\, ABC-VA and NAWIC Chapter 141 hope you will join us as we share success stories of leveling up\, building strong\, and celebrating women in the industry. Included in this celebration\, we would like to feature our WIC Workforce. When you register\, please check the box to let us know that you would like to be included in our PowerPoint. We will highlight you with your photo\, job title\, and number of years in the industry! \nWe are expecting this event to sell out – register early! Registration closes at noon on Wednesday\, February 25. \nOUR FEARLESS PANEL\nHeather Harmon\, Marketing and Client Development\, Henderson\, Inc.\nMia Hennig\, Masonry Forewoman\, James River Exteriors\nKe’Aja Arango\, Project Manager – Mission Critical\, ColonialWebb\nSonya Terry\, Construction Project Administrator\, ColonialWebb \nPlease note: ALL members are encouraged to attend! \nIN PARTNERSHIP WITH\n\n \nSPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES\nEvent $250 – includes signage at event\, logo/name on marketing materials\nSelect during registration or email Darlene Hart to register as a sponsor! \nSPONSORS – THANK YOU!        \n                             \nCOST\nMember (ABC-VA & NAWIC) – $40\nNon-Member — $50 \nLOCATION\nThe Place at Innsbrook\n4036-C Cox Road\, Glen Allen\, VA 23060 \nDIRECTIONS\nPlease click here to view detailed information on how to get here \nSUBSTITUTIONS/CANCELLATIONS\nSubstitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend. Please note: a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made by 5PM on Friday\, February 27. \nQUESTIONS?\nDarlene Hart
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/cvwic26/
LOCATION:The Place at Innsbrook\, 4036-C Cox Road\, Glen Allen\, 23060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia
ORGANIZER;CN="Loren Muster":MAILTO:loren@abcva.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T100000
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SUMMARY:Understanding Plans & Specs - Blueprint Bootcamp for Construction Professionals 3/5 CV
DESCRIPTION:UNDERSTANDING PLANS & SPECS — BLUEPRINT BOOTCAMP FOR CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONALS\nBegins Thursday\, March 5\, 2026  |  10:00AM – 2:30PM   |  Lunch provided\nThis interactive and hands-on course breaks down construction drawings and specifications so they actually make sense—no fluff\, just practical skills you can use immediately. Structured for a beginner\, we’ll cover all phases of a construction project\, including site\, landscape\, architectural\, structural\, mechanical\, plumbing\, and electrical. \nAll employees in the construction industry can benefit from this course. Enhance your personal and professional value – knowing and understanding the blueprint language is a highly marketable skill and will make anyone an invaluable resource to their company. \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND?\nSuperintendents\, PMs\, field personnel\, estimators\, new hires\, apprentices\, students\, anyone in construction that uses construction drawings in their day-to-day tasks \nINSTRUCTOR\nThomas Hern\, DAVIS Construction (retired) and ABC-VA Instructor \n  \n\n\nLOCATION\nABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility\n1600 E Parham Road\, Richmond\, VA 23228 \nSCHEDULE\nPlease note: this is a four-day course\nMarch 5\, 6\, 18 & 19\, 2026\n10:00AM – 2:30PM\nLunch provided daily \nCOST\nMembers — $435\nNon-members — $595\nLunch\, textbook\, and construction drawings used in class \nCANCELLATION/SUBSTITUTION POLICY\nPlease note that a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made in writing by 5PM on March 2\, 2026. 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/blueprintbootcamp-march5/
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:20260309T071500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260309T170000
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SUMMARY:Construction Quality Management 3/9 CV
DESCRIPTION:CONSTRUCTION QUALITY MANAGEMENT (CQM)\nMonday\, March 9\, 2026  |  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 \nSUBSTITUTIONS/CANCELLATIONS\nSubstitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend. Cancellations must be made by 5PM on Wednesday\, March 4\, 2026. \nCONTACT Kristen Altermatt
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/cqm-cv-march-9-2026/
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:OSHA 3115 - Fall Protection 3/9 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 9 – 11\, 2026  |  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-3-9-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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SUMMARY:Prevailing Wage Compliance: Navigating Davis-Bacon • Virtual 3/11 CV
DESCRIPTION:PREVAILING WAGE COMPLIANCE: NAVIGATING THE DAVIS-BACON ACT\nWednesday\, March 11\, 2026  |  11:30AM – 1:30PM   |  VIRTUAL\nJoin us for an in-depth presentation on navigating the complexities of the Davis-Bacon Act and Virginia’s specific regulations. You’ll gain essential knowledge to ensure compliance\, avoid costly mistakes\, and maximize your competitiveness in prevailing wage jobs. \n\nKey Takeaways:\n\n\n• Ensure Accuracy: Learn how to identify the correct wage determination and avoid errors that can lead to costly fines and penalties.\n\n\n• Streamline Compliance: Understand Certified Payroll Report (CPR) mandates and best practices to simplify your reporting process and reduce the risk of non-compliance.\n\n\n• Optimize Fringe Benefits: Discover how to calculate and maximize fringe benefit obligations\, potentially saving you thousands of dollars on labor costs.\n\n\n\nAdditional topics covered will include:\n\n\n• Overtime calculations and compliance\n\n\n• Managing holidays\, paid time\, sick leave\, and weekend work\n\n\n• Navigating wage increases over the project’s lifespan\n\n\n\nExclusive Bonus: Each attendee will receive a signed copy of “The Contractor’s Guide to the Davis-Bacon Act: Essential Knowledge for Bidding and Compliance on Prevailing Wage Jobs” by Nat Peniston – a valuable resource to help you stay ahead of the curve.\n\nINSTRUCTOR – Nat Peniston\, Vice President\, Fringe Benefit Group\, Inc.\nNat Peniston is a national expert on government-funded prevailing wage obligations and works closely with construction contractors to ensure proper compliance\, particularly in bona fide employee benefits strategies. An accomplished author\, he has published numerous articles in ABC’s Construction Executive magazine and published the book\, “The Contractor’s Guide to the Davis-Bacon Act: Essential Knowledge for Bidding and Compliance on Prevailing Wage Jobs.” Nat is a past chairman of the board of ABC – Central Texas and is involved in various charitable organizations. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Miami and lives in Austin\, TX\, with his wife and two daughters.\n\nLOCATION\nVirtual\nA meeting link will be sent to all attendees within 24 hours of program\n\nCOST\nMembers — $30\nNon-members — $60\nLunch provided\n\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.\n\nCOURSE CONTACT\nKristen Altermatt
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/cvcomplies26/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia
ORGANIZER;CN="Kristen Altermatt":MAILTO:kristen@abcva.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T160000
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SUMMARY:Fall Protection Trainer 3/12 CV
DESCRIPTION:FALL PROTECTION TRAINER\nThursday\, March 12\, 2026  |  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\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 – $275\nNon-Member – $375 \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-mar12/
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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SUMMARY:The Lucky Draw Social Mixer 3/12 CV
DESCRIPTION:THE LUCKY DRAW SOCIAL MIXER\nThursday\, March 12\, 2026  |  5:00PM – 7:00PM\nLet’s Get Lucky! 🍀 \nStep into an in evening inspired by chance\, opportunity\, and a touch of Irish luck. Enjoy a curated Irish whiskey tasting\, cigars on the patio and meaningful conversations that might turn into your next work win! Some call it getting lucky\, we call it networking. \nTry your luck – what’s included:\n– Guided tasting of select Irish whiskeys\n– 2 drink tickets for the bar (non-whiskey and non-alcoholic options available)\n– Appetizers\n– Prize drawing and the potential for some work wins! \nSPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Commitments needed by March 9\nEvent Sponsor $950 – includes two (2) comped registrations\, prominent signage at event\, logo/name on marketing materials\nBar Sponsor $650 – includes two (2) comped registrations\, signage at the bar(s)\, logo/name on marketing materials\nCigar Sponsor $400 – includes one (1) comped registration\, signage at event\, logo/name on marketing materials\nPrize Sponsor $300 – includes one (1) comped registration\, signage\, logo/name on marketing materials\nSelect during online registration or email Kristen Altermatt to sponsor!  \nSPONSORS – THANK YOU!\n \nLOCATION\nMcCormack’s Big Whisky Grill\n1420 N Parham Road\, Suite K210\, Richmond\, VA 23229 \nCOST \nMembers — $85\nNon-Members — $125 \nSUBSTITUTIONS/CANCELLATION POLICY\nSubstitutions are welcome at anytime if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend. Cancellations must be made by 5:00PM on Monday\, March 9\, 2026 to receive a refund. \nQuestions?\nContact Kristen Altermatt
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/lucky26/
LOCATION:McCormack’s Big Whisky Grill\, 1420 N Parham Road\, Richmond\, 23229\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia
ORGANIZER;CN="Kristen Altermatt":MAILTO:kristen@abcva.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T160000
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SUMMARY:OSHA 500 Trainer Course in OSHA Standards for the Construction Industry 3/23 CV
DESCRIPTION:OSHA 500 TRAINER COURSE IN OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY\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 23 – 26\, 2026  |  8:00AM – 4:00PM\nThis 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. \n\nTopics include: \n\nSafety and Health Programs\nFall Protection\nStairways/Ladders\nScaffolds\nFire Protection\nMotor Vehicles\nWelding & Cutting\nHealth Hazards\nPPE\nElectrical Standards\nHand and Power Tools\nConcrete and Masonry\nCranes\, Derricks\, Hoists\nMaterial Handling\nExcavation\nConfined Spaces\nGeneral Safety and Health Provisions\nDemolition\nSteel Erection\nOutreach Training Program Requirements\nTraining Techniques\n\nStudent Contact Hours: 26 \nPrerequisites: Students must successfully complete the OSHA #510 Occupational Safety and Health Standards for Construction and have five (5) years of safety and health work experience in the construction industry. A degree in occupational safety and health\, a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) designation may be substituted for two (2) years of work related experience. Students should obtain guidance on whether they meet this requirement from the OSHA Training Institute Education Center where they intend to receive the training. Authorized OSHA Outreach Training Program trainers are required to attend OSHA #502 Update for Construction Industry Outreach Trainers at least once every four (4) years to maintain their trainer status. \nIndustry OSHA Standards courses (#510\, #511\, and #5410) must be completed not later than seven (7) years prior to completing the relevant Industry Trainer course (#500\, #501\, and #5400). \nThe Prerequisite Verification Form is required to complete the registration process. Click this link Prerequisite Verification Form print and send the documentation to our office via email to info@oshamidatlantic.org or fax 410-281-1350. \nCourse Includes: Student binder\, OSHA CFR 1926\, USB which includes: \n\nPowerPoint Presentation\nVideo clips\nTest Questions\nAdditional resource information\n\n\nLOCATION \nABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility\n1600 E Parham Road\, Richmond\, VA 23228 \nCOST\n$845 \nSCHEDULE\nPlease visit CRSC registration link above
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/osha-500-trainer-course-in-osha-standards-for-the-construction-industry-3-23-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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