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SUMMARY:Construction Quality Management 9/14 CV
DESCRIPTION:CONSTRUCTION QUALITY MANAGEMENT (CQM)\nMonday\, September 14\, 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\, September 9\, 2026. \nCONTACT Kristen Altermatt
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/construction-quality-management-9-14-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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T160000
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SUMMARY:OSHA 3115 - Fall Protection 9/14 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\nSeptember 14 – 16\, 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-9-14-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:20260916T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T133000
DTSTAMP:20260714T154213Z
CREATED:20260713T155150Z
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SUMMARY:Procore Analytics: Turning Construction Data Into Actionable Insights 9/16 CV
DESCRIPTION:PROCORE ANALYTICS: TURNING CONSTRUCTION DATA INTO ACTIONABLE INSIGHTS\nWednesday\, September 16\, 2026  |  11:30AM – 1:30PM\nUnlock the power of your Procore data. Your projects generate valuable data every day—but are you using it to drive better decisions\, reduce risk\, and improve performance? \nProcore Analytics equips construction professionals with the tools to transform project data into meaningful business intelligence. Learn how to leverage Procore Analytics 2.0 and Power BI to gain visibility into project performance\, track key metrics\, and create customized reporting solutions that support operational excellence. \nWhat you’ll learn:\nConstruction Analytics Through Procore\n• Understand what Procore Analytics is and how it works\n• Discover the benefits of data-driven decision making\n• Improve data quality and integrity across projects\n• Establish confidence in your project reporting\n\nIntroduction to Procore Analytics 2.0\n• The Data Source\n• Connecting data through Power BI\n• Navigate pre-built Procore reporting templates: (Project Management\, Quality\, Safety\, Issues)\n• How to interpret KPIs in Power BI templates \nCustomizing Reports for Your Organization\n• Integrate data from other systems into Power BI\n• Embed analytics directly within the Procore platform\n• Adding Procore to a Data Lake environment\n\nApplications\n• Scheduling and Drawing Management\n• RFI and Submittal Tracking\n• Coordination and Quality \nEnhance your data-driven decision making capabilities. Spots are limited – register today! \nWho should attend: Project Managers\, Operations Leaders\, BIM Managers\, Project Engineers\, Quality and Safety Professionals\, Data and Technology Managers\, and anyone responsible for project performance and reporting  \nLunch provided\nSPEAKERS\nBrad Mohler\, Virtual Construction Manager\, ColonialWebb\n \nLOCATION\nABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility\n1600 E Parham Road\, Richmond\, VA 23228 \nCOST \nMembers – $67\nNon-Members – $97 \nSUBSTITUTION/CANCELLATION POLICY\nSubstitutions are always welcome if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend. Written notice to cancel and receive a refund must be received by 5PM on Monday\, September 14\, 2026. \nQuestions?\nContact Kristen Altermatt
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/procore26/
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="Rebeca Reyes":MAILTO:rebeca@abcva.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T160000
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SUMMARY:Fall Protection Trainer 9/17 CV
DESCRIPTION:FALL PROTECTION TRAINER\nThursday\, September 17\, 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-9-17-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:20260917T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T123000
DTSTAMP:20260618T202130Z
CREATED:20260618T201031Z
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SUMMARY:Employment Law for Construction Leaders: What Every Manager\, Supervisor and HR Professional Needs to Know [Virtual Series - Session 4]
DESCRIPTION:EMPLOYMENT LAW FOR CONSTRUCTION LEADERS: WHAT EVERY MANAGER\, SUPERVISOR AND HR PROFESSIONAL NEEDS TO KNOW\nSESSION FOUR — WORKPLACE VIOLENCE\, SAFETY\, NEGLIGENCE\nThursday\, September 17\, 2026 |  11:00AM – 12:30PM  |  Virtual\nFederal and state laws provide employees with important workplace rights and protections\, making it essential for managers to understand\, uphold\, and champion those rights every day. \nThis comprehensive course offers a clear and practical overview of the legal principles that guide managers in supporting employees while maintaining compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements. Brought to you by Woods Rogers\, one of the largest\, dedicated employment practices in Virginia\, this course will incorporate real-world scenarios and cases that apply directly to the construction industry.  Intended for human resource professionals\, managers\, supervisors\, and team leads\, this course emphasizes real-world application rather than legal theory. \nSession 1 (7/28): HARASSMENT\, DISCRIMINATION AND RETALIATION\n• The basis of state and federal anti-discrimination and anti-harassment laws\n• Addresses harassment beyond sexual harassment\, including harassment or discrimination on the basis of disability\, race\, national origin\, etc.\n• Covers a supervisor’s legal obligation to engage in prompt and effective remedial action to address offensive conduct in the workplace\n• Why a supervisor’s actions can create liability for the company\nClick here to register for Session One only (if date has not passed) \nSession 2 (8/13): ACCOMMODATIONS AND MEDICAL LEAVE\n• Navigating employees with disabilities\, pregnancies\, and serious health conditions\n• Process for accommodations (the interactive process)\n• FMLA and appropriate documentation/certifications\n• Navigating intermittent FMLA\n• Disciplining employees with medical leave and accommodations\nClick here to register for Session Two only (if date has not passed) \nSession 3 (8/26): DOCUMENTATION AND PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT TO DEFEND EMPLOYMENT LAWSUITS\n• How an employment lawsuit works\n• What is legally sufficient documentation for performance related issues to defend lawsuits\n• What to document\, when\, and how\n• How to do PIPs and reviews accurately\n• Why following company policies and applying them fairly matters\nClick here to register for Session Three only (if date has not passed) \nSession 4 (9/17): WORKPLACE VIOLENCE\, SAFETY\, NEGLIGENCE\n• Dos and Don’ts of safety\n• OSHA’s general duty clause for employers to respond to recognized workplace hazards in the form of workplace violence\n• Negligent retention\, hiring\, and premises liability\n• A supervisor’s legal obligation to address employee threatening and/or violent behavior\n• A supervisor’s legal obligation to address third party threats of violence\, including handling employees with protective orders against third parties\n• Red flags for violence \nSession 5 (9/23): WAGE AND HOUR LAWS\n• The basics of the state and federal laws covering overtime\, minimum wage\, and child labor\n• Working off-the-clock\n• Breaks time laws\n• Employees’ rights to complain about wages\n• Class actions and wage lawsuits\nClick here to register for Session Five only \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND?\n• Human resource professionals\n• Managers\, supervisors\, and team leaders\n• Business owners\n• General managers and operations professionals\n• Anyone looking to enhance their knowledge of employment law \nEquip your team with the knowledge to reduce risk and create a culture of compliance – register today! \nSPEAKERS\nLeah Stiegler\, Principal\, Woods Rogers — Leah can walk employers through any workplace situation. From complex personnel matters\, to implementing client-specific performance management practices\, Leah advises employers to navigate these issues to keep them out of court. Her counseling covers the entire employment spectrum: recruitment\, onboarding\, workplace culture\, pay equity audits\, RIFs\, terminations and severance packages. View Leah’s full biography and professional credentials here \nFred Schutt\, Principal\, Woods Rogers — Focused on helping employers avoid costly litigation and regulatory violation\, Fred routinely defends employers before federal and state agencies\, including the EEOC\, DOL\, and OSHA. Fred also has extensive experience defending employers in state and federal court in a variety of employment related cases alleging violation of the ADA\, ADEA\, Title VII\, Title IX\, Equal Pay Act\, FMLA\, and the FLSA\, breach of contract\, and violation of restrictive covenants. View Fred’s full biography and professional credentials here \nLOCATION\nVirtual\nLink to be sent to attendees within 12 hours of webinar \nCOST \nMembers — Individual (per session) — $95\nNon-Members — Individual (per session) — $145 \nTo register for sessions individually\, please visit each event page to register using the links above.\nQuestions?\nContact Kristen Altermatt
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/employment-series-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia,Hampton Roads,Northern Virginia,Statewide
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kristen Altermatt":MAILTO:kristen@abcva.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T120000
DTSTAMP:20260217T221429Z
CREATED:20260116T195736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T221429Z
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SUMMARY:CPR\, AED & First Aid Certification 9/18 CV
DESCRIPTION:CPR\, AED & FIRST AID CERTIFICATION\nFriday\, September 18\, 2026  |  8:00AM – 12:00PM \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: $98\nNon-Member: $125\nIncludes training materials\, lunch\, and snacks. \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-9-17-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:20260921T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260921T190000
DTSTAMP:20260806T201753Z
CREATED:20260720T182748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T201753Z
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SUMMARY:Central VA Fall Golf Tournament 9/21
DESCRIPTION:CENTRAL VIRGINIA FALL GOLF TOURNAMENT\n**SOLD OUT! Please email Kristen Altermatt to be put on waitlist.**\nMonday\, September 21\, 2026  |  11:00AM – 7:00PM\nTee up for an incredible day of golf at Hermitage Country Club! \nThe countdown is on for our Fall Golf Tournament\, and we’re heading back to the beautiful Hermitage Country Club for a day packed with great golf\, great connections\, and some friendly competition! Whether you’re chasing birdies\, networking on the course\, or just enjoying a day outdoors with colleagues\, this is one construction industry event you won’t want to miss! \nLooking to showcase your company? Sponsorship opportunities are available\, giving your brand high visibility exposure to more than 200 construction industry professionals. Don’t miss your chance to be seen where business and golf come together! \nRegistration deadline is September 14\, but we always sell out\, so register early! \nSPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES\nHole: $300 (limited availability)\nPutting Contest: $300\nLongest Drive: $300\nClosest-to-the-Pin: $300\nHole w/ (BYO) Tent: $400 (two company representatives may greet golfers at the hole)\nDriving Range: $600\nBeverage Carts: $700\nGolf Carts: $800\nScore Sheet: $950 **EXCLUSIVE**\nRaffle Prize: $950\nBar: $950\nLunch: $1\,250\nAfternoon Reception: $1\,250\nGolf Balls: $1\,500 SOLD OUT!!\nSelect during registration or email Kristen Altermatt to register as a sponsor! \nSPONSORS – THANK YOU!       \n                                                                               \nSCHEDULE\n11:00AM Registration\, Lunch\n12:30PM Shotgun start\n5:00PM Networking reception with dinner\, awards and door prize giveaways \nLOCATION\nHermitage Country Club\n1248 Hermitage Road\, Manakin-Sabot\, VA 23103 \nCOST  **SOLD OUT**\nMembers Only event: $1\,435 per foursome (no individual registrations)\nIncludes golf fees\, boxed lunch\, refreshments\, golf gift\, raffle ticket\, post-golf networking reception \nSUBSTITUTION/CANCELLATION POLICY\nSubstitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend. Cancellations must be made by 5PM on September 14\, 2026. \nQuestions?\nContact Kristen Altermatt
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/cvfallgolf26/
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=America/New_York:20260923T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T123000
DTSTAMP:20260618T202239Z
CREATED:20260618T201527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T202239Z
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SUMMARY:Employment Law for Construction Leaders: What Every Manager\, Supervisor and HR Professional Needs to Know [Virtual Series - Session 5]
DESCRIPTION:EMPLOYMENT LAW FOR CONSTRUCTION LEADERS: WHAT EVERY MANAGER\, SUPERVISOR AND HR PROFESSIONAL NEEDS TO KNOW\nSESSION FIVE — WAGE AND HOUR LAWS\nWednesday\, September 23\, 2026 |  11:00AM – 12:30PM  |  Virtual\nFederal and state laws provide employees with important workplace rights and protections\, making it essential for managers to understand\, uphold\, and champion those rights every day. \nThis comprehensive course offers a clear and practical overview of the legal principles that guide managers in supporting employees while maintaining compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements. Brought to you by Woods Rogers\, one of the largest\, dedicated employment practices in Virginia\, this course will incorporate real-world scenarios and cases that apply directly to the construction industry.  Intended for human resource professionals\, managers\, supervisors\, and team leads\, this course emphasizes real-world application rather than legal theory. \nSession 1 (7/28): HARASSMENT\, DISCRIMINATION AND RETALIATION\n• The basis of state and federal anti-discrimination and anti-harassment laws\n• Addresses harassment beyond sexual harassment\, including harassment or discrimination on the basis of disability\, race\, national origin\, etc.\n• Covers a supervisor’s legal obligation to engage in prompt and effective remedial action to address offensive conduct in the workplace\n• Why a supervisor’s actions can create liability for the company\nClick here to register for Session One only (if date has not passed) \nSession 2 (8/13): ACCOMMODATIONS AND MEDICAL LEAVE\n• Navigating employees with disabilities\, pregnancies\, and serious health conditions\n• Process for accommodations (the interactive process)\n• FMLA and appropriate documentation/certifications\n• Navigating intermittent FMLA\n• Disciplining employees with medical leave and accommodations\nClick here to register for Session Two only (if date has not passed) \nSession 3 (8/26): DOCUMENTATION AND PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT TO DEFEND EMPLOYMENT LAWSUITS\n• How an employment lawsuit works\n• What is legally sufficient documentation for performance related issues to defend lawsuits\n• What to document\, when\, and how\n• How to do PIPs and reviews accurately\n• Why following company policies and applying them fairly matters\nClick here to register for Session Three only (if date has not passed) \nSession 4 (9/17): WORKPLACE VIOLENCE\, SAFETY\, NEGLIGENCE\n• Dos and Don’ts of safety\n• OSHA’s general duty clause for employers to respond to recognized workplace hazards in the form of workplace violence\n• Negligent retention\, hiring\, and premises liability\n• A supervisor’s legal obligation to address employee threatening and/or violent behavior\n• A supervisor’s legal obligation to address third party threats of violence\, including handling employees with protective orders against third parties\n• Red flags for violence\nClick here to register for Session Four only (if date has not passed) \nSession 5 (9/23): WAGE AND HOUR LAWS\n• The basics of the state and federal laws covering overtime\, minimum wage\, and child labor\n• Working off-the-clock\n• Breaks time laws\n• Employees’ rights to complain about wages\n• Class actions and wage lawsuits \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND?\n• Human resource professionals\n• Managers\, supervisors\, and team leaders\n• Business owners\n• General managers and operations professionals\n• Anyone looking to enhance their knowledge of employment law \nEquip your team with the knowledge to reduce risk and create a culture of compliance – register today! \nSPEAKERS\nLeah Stiegler\, Principal\, Woods Rogers — Leah can walk employers through any workplace situation. From complex personnel matters\, to implementing client-specific performance management practices\, Leah advises employers to navigate these issues to keep them out of court. Her counseling covers the entire employment spectrum: recruitment\, onboarding\, workplace culture\, pay equity audits\, RIFs\, terminations and severance packages. View Leah’s full biography and professional credentials here \nFred Schutt\, Principal\, Woods Rogers — Focused on helping employers avoid costly litigation and regulatory violation\, Fred routinely defends employers before federal and state agencies\, including the EEOC\, DOL\, and OSHA. Fred also has extensive experience defending employers in state and federal court in a variety of employment related cases alleging violation of the ADA\, ADEA\, Title VII\, Title IX\, Equal Pay Act\, FMLA\, and the FLSA\, breach of contract\, and violation of restrictive covenants. View Fred’s full biography and professional credentials here \nLOCATION\nVirtual\nLink to be sent to attendees within 12 hours of webinar \nCOST \nMembers — Individual (per session) — $95\nNon-Members — Individual (per session) — $145 \nTo register for sessions individually\, please visit each event page to register using the links above.\nQuestions?\nContact Kristen Altermatt
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/employment-series-5/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia,Hampton Roads,Northern Virginia,Statewide
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kristen Altermatt":MAILTO:kristen@abcva.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T163000
DTSTAMP:20260701T155619Z
CREATED:20260701T152832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T155619Z
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SUMMARY:Building Efficiency: How Microsoft Copilot Streamlines Construction Workflows 9/23 [Virtual]
DESCRIPTION:BUILDING EFFICIENCY: HOW MICROSOFT COPILOT STREAMLINES CONSTRUCTION WORKFLOWS\nWednesday\, September 23\, 2026  |  3:30PM – 4:30PM\nMicrosoft Copilot is an AI-powered tool integrated into Microsoft 365 applications like Word\, Excel\, PowerPoint\, and more. It uses advanced language models to assist users with tasks such as drafting text\, creating presentations\, analyzing data\, and managing workflows. \nWhat You’ll Learn:\n1. Integration Across Microsoft 365: Copilot is embedded within popular Microsoft applications\, allowing users to leverage AI without leaving their familiar environments. This includes apps like Word\, Excel\, PowerPoint\, Outlook\, Teams\, and others.\n2. Productivity Enhancement: In Word\, Copilot can help draft documents\, generate summaries\, and suggest edits. In Excel\, it assists with data analysis\, generating insights\, and automating repetitive tasks. In PowerPoint\, it aids in creating presentations by generating slides\, formatting content\, and suggesting design improvements.\n3. Natural Language Processing: Copilot allows users to interact with Microsoft applications using natural language. Users can type or speak commands\, and Copilot will execute them\, such as generating a chart in Excel or summarizing an email thread in Outlook.\n4. Customization and Learning: Copilot learns from user interactions\, becoming more tailored to individual preferences over time. It can adapt to specific tasks and provide personalized suggestions based on user behavior and the content of documents or emails.\n5. Collaboration Features: In Teams\, Copilot can help manage meetings\, generate meeting summaries\, and suggest follow-up actions\, making collaboration more efficient.\n6. Security and Compliance: Microsoft emphasizes that Copilot adheres to the same security\, compliance\, and privacy commitments as the rest of Microsoft 365\, ensuring that data is handled securely.\n7. Business Applications: Copilot is also integrated into Microsoft’s business applications like Dynamics 365\, where it can assist with customer relationship management (CRM)\, enterprise resource planning (ERP)\, and other business processes. \nOverall\, Microsoft Copilot is designed to enhance productivity by automating tasks\, providing intelligent insights\, and enabling more natural interactions with Microsoft’s suite of tools. \nSPEAKERS\nElliott Eliason\, Principal Microsoft Solutions Consultant\, Pax8\nBenny Sayasithsena\, Vice President of Sales and Marketing\, M3 Technology Consultants\, Inc.\n \nCOST\nMembers/Non-Members – $35 \nVIRTUAL PROGRAM\nAttendees will receive a meeting link within 12 hours of program start. Online registration closes 5PM on September 22\, 2026. \nSUBSTITUTION/CANCELLATION POLICY\nSubstitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual can no longer attend. Please note that a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made 48 hours in advance. \nQuestions?\nContact Meredith Strahan
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/copilot-for-construction/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia,Hampton Roads,Northern Virginia,Statewide
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ORGANIZER;CN="Maddy Goulden":MAILTO:maddy@abcva.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T183000
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SUMMARY:RVA & Hampton Roads Project Managers Academy 9/30
DESCRIPTION:2026 RICHMOND & HAMPTON ROADS PROJECT MANAGERS ACADEMY\n**FULL. Please email Kristen Altermatt to be put on waitlist.**\nSeptember 30 – October 2\, 2026  |  8:00AM – 6:30PM  |  See detailed schedule below\nThis three-day intensive program is geared toward Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers who are looking to improve their skills in the day-to-day management of successful construction projects and the leadership of today’s construction team. Students will sharpen their estimating\, resource control\, contract administration\, scheduling and management skills through case studies and group exercises facilitated by six of our industry’s most talented instructors and construction leaders. Participants of this program will dramatically accelerate their growth and overall performance\, thus increasing their value to their company and clients. \nThis program is limited to 24 participants. Register early! Registration deadline is 5PM on Wednesday\, September 23. \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND?\nProject managers and assistant PMs of all experience levels \nSPEAKERS\nNicole Anderson\, Clancy & Theys\nJeremy Crumley\, Balfour Beatty\nScott Brame\, W.M. Jordan Company\nJamie Vanek\, Etolin Strait Development Group\nScott Kowalski\, PLDR Law Firm\nPatrick Dean\, ABC Virginia \nSCHEDULE\nSeptember 30 — 8:00AM – 6:30PM Breakfast\, lunch and dinner/networking included\nOctober 1 — 8:00AM – 6:15PM Breakfast\, lunch and dinner/networking included\nOctober 2 — 8:00AM – 12:00PM Breakfast\, Certificate Ceremony takes place on last day \nCOST\nMember – $825\nNon-Member – $1\,250\nIncludes all course materials\, breakfast every day\, lunch on Wednesday/Thursday\, dinner and drinks during networking portion \nLOCATION\nABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility\n1600 E Parham Road\, Richmond\, VA 23228 \nSUBSTITUTION/CANCELLATION POLICY\nSubstitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend. Please note that a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made by Wednesday\, September 23\, 2026\, by 5PM. \nQuestions?\nContact Kristen Altermatt
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/pmacademy-26/
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,Hampton Roads
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rebeca Reyes":MAILTO:rebeca@abcva.org
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