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SUMMARY:CPR\, AED & First Aid Certification 10/16 CV
DESCRIPTION:CPR\, AED & FIRST AID CERTIFICATION\nFriday\, October 16\, 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-10-22-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:20261015T080000
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SUMMARY:Preconstruction Peer Group - The Next Chapter 10/15 CV
DESCRIPTION:PRECONSTRUCTION PEER GROUP — THE NEXT CHAPTER\nThursday\, October 15\, 2026  |  8:00AM – 10:00AM\nBuilding Better Outcomes Together – Central Virginia Preconstruction Peer Group No. 2. Following our first preconstruction round-table focused on the subcontractor perspective\, this session shifts to the general contractor and vendor perspective. \nGeneral contractors and vendors rely on timely\, accurate information from trade partners\, suppliers\, manufacturers\, labor providers\, and design teams to develop reliable proposals\, manage risk\, support owner decision-making\, and successfully deliver material\, equipment and ultimately the project. This open discussion will focus on the information\, communication\, and collaboration needed throughout the preconstruction process to help customers receive the best value\, improve project certainty\, address changing market conditions\, and ensure risks are properly identified and managed by all stakeholders while putting our bids together. \nDiscussion Topics:\n• Providing Better Market Intelligence: Escalation\, Supply Chain & Procurement Risks\n• Information Needed for Accurate Budgeting\, Bidding & Project Planning\n• Managing Contractual Risk\, Virginia Regulations & Owner Expectations\n• Labor Availability\, Trade Capacity & Project Execution Challenges\n• Strengthening Collaboration Between Owners\, General Contractors\, Vendors & Trade Partners \nThis will continue as an open round-table discussion\, so please bring discussion topics! \nWho should attend: subcontractors\, specialty contractors\, general contractors\, vendors\, manufacturers\, suppliers\, owners\, developers\, design professionals\, workforce agencies\, and preconstruction\, operations\, and business development leaders \nLight breakfast provided\nSPEAKERS\nBalfour Beatty Construction – Jeremy Crumley\nDPR Construction – Jay Ryba\nLoughridge Construction – Consuela Van Seters\nHobbs & Associates – Chad Blalock\nFacilitators: Monty Lay (ColonialWebb)\, Shane Oberholtzer (eTEC MEchanical)\, and Nathan Karr (Atlantic Constructors\, Inc) \nLOCATION\nHenrico Sports & Event Center\n1 All Star Boulevard\, Glen Allen\, VA 23059 \nCOST \nMembers – $55\nNon-Members – $95 \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 Friday\, October 9\, 2026. \nQuestions?\nContact Kristen Altermatt
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/precon-oct/
LOCATION:Henrico Sports & Event Center\, 1 All Star Boulevard\, Glen Allen\, 23059\, 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:20261014T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T133000
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SUMMARY:Submittal Management Seminar 10/14 CV
DESCRIPTION:SUBMITTAL MANAGEMENT SEMINAR\nWednesday\, October 14\, 2026  |  11:30AM – 1:30PM  |  Lunch provided\nBuild Better Projects Through Better Submittals. Join us for an engaging lunch & learn seminar focused on one of the most critical components of successful construction projects: the submittal process. \nThis seminar is geared towards subcontracting firms and supplier companies who would like more insight into how the submittal process works and how they can achieve timeliness and success with their packages. Learn the role and importance submittal packages have in the construction process and practical strategies for how to achieve an approval the first time. \nKey Takeaways:\n• Best practices for preparing complete\, accurate submittals\n• Common mistakes that lead to delays and rejected submittals\n• Roles and responsibilities throughout the submittal review process\n• Strategies for improving communication between project stakeholders\n• Tips for streamlining workflows and maintaining project momentum \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND\nSubcontracting firms and supplier companies or anyone looking to enhance their knowledge about the submittal process \n**BUNDLE WITH PROJECT CLOSEOUT**\nReceive discounted rates by bundling with our Project Closeout Seminar on October 21\, 2026. \nINSTRUCTOR – Scott Brame\, Project Executive\, W.M. Jordan Company\nScott Brame is a Project Executive with W. M. Jordan Company and has more than 31 years of experience partnering with clients to deliver complex construction projects from preconstruction through occupancy. He leads teams with vision and purpose\, focused on building exceptional facilities while strengthening the communities they serve. Fostering lasting relationships built on trust and collaboration with clients\, design partners\, and trade partners is central to how Scott delivers value. His experience includes complex projects across the higher education\, healthcare\, airport\, laboratory\, and senior living sectors\, where he is known for guiding teams to strong project outcomes. \nScott is also dedicated to investing in the future of the construction industry. He serves on the board of the ACE Mentor Program of Richmond and has contributed more than seven years as a Lead Mentor and Board Member. He currently serves as Vice Chair. Scott has a Bachelor of Civil Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology\, is a registered EIT and when not working can often be found on the local pickleball courts! \nLOCATION\nABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility\n1600 E Parham Road\, Richmond\, VA 23228 \nCOST\nMembers — $75\nOr bundle with Project Closeout on October 21 — $135\nNon-members — $125\nOr bundle with Project Closeout on October 21 — $235 \nCANCELLATION 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\nContact Kristen Altermatt
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/submittal-management-seminar-oct14/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T160000
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SUMMARY:Young Professionals: Next Level Panel + Networking 10/6 CV
DESCRIPTION:YOUNG PROFESSIONALS: NEXT LEVEL PANEL + NETWORKING\nTuesday\, October 6\, 2026  |  4:00PM – 6:00PM\nReady for the Next Level? From navigating entry-level roles to stepping into leadership\, our panelists will tackle the questions young professionals are asking and share honest perspectives on the experiences\, challenges\, opportunities\, and career decisions that helped shape their paths. \nMEET THE PANELISTS\nEmily Covey\, Business Unit Leader\, DPR Construction\nTerrence Kerner\, President\, Atlantic Constructors\nShane Oberholtzer\, President\, eTEC Mechanical Corporation\nCarrie Dougherty\, Owner/ VP of Sales\, Kamco Building Supply \nTake away real-world advice you can use to grow your career and become a strong leader. (This event for Young Professionals 40 & under.) \nSPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Commitments needed by October 1 COB\nBeverage Sponsor $500 – includes two (2) comped registrations\, signage at event\, logo/name on marketing materials\nSnack Sponsor $250 – includes one (1) comped registration\, signage at the bar(s)\, logo/name on marketing materials\nSelect during online registration or email Loren Muster to sponsor!  \nSPONSORS – THANK YOU!\n \nLOCATION\nDPR Office\n4305 Cox Road\, Glen Allen\, VA 23060 \nCOST \nMember – $40\nNon-Member – $55\nIncludes light snacks and two (2) drink tickets \nSUBSTITUTIONS/CANCELLATION POLICY\nSubstitutions are welcome at anytime if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend. Cancellations must be made within 48 hours of event start. \nQUESTIONS?\nLoren Muster
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/nextlevel26/
LOCATION:DPR Construction (Glen Allen)\, 4305 Cox Road\, Glen Allen\, 23060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Loren Muster":MAILTO:loren@abcva.org
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SUMMARY:Central VA/Hampton Roads 2026 Leadership Institute Kickoff 10/6
DESCRIPTION:LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE PROGRAM KICKOFF • CENTRAL VA & HAMPTON ROADS\nTuesday\, October 6\, 2026  |  2:00PM – 4:00PM  |  ABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility\nThe 2026 Leadership Institute kicks off on October 6 with a program overview and the ABCs of ABC. Applications for the Leadership Institute are due Monday\, September 21\, 2026. \nDownload application\n\n\n\nThe Leadership Institute brings together aspiring leaders that have three or more years in the AEC industry. Our program is designed to enhance the potential of our industry’s rising leaders by helping them to develop a greater self-awareness of their unique leadership style. Current industry leaders will facilitate discussions that encourage active participation. \nThe curriculum requires reading assignments\, an emotional intelligence/personality assessment with a professionally facilitated workshop\, social outings and a community service project. \nEligibility \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNominee must have worked in the Architecture\, Engineering & Construction (AEC) industry for a minimum of three (3) years\nNominee must be employed by a member in good standing of the ABC Virginia Chapter\nNominee must be able and willing to attend at least nine out of ten sessions to graduate\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSessions (beginning October 6) \n\nProgram Kickoff & the ABCs of ABC (October 6)\nThe Purpose Driven Life (November 18)\nEffective Communication (December 9)\nBehavior Profile Workshop & Emotional Intelligence (January 20\, 2027)\nWhat Makes a Leader? (February 17)\nExtreme Ownership (March 10)\nCorporate Culture and Ethics (March 24)\nStephen Covey’s Speed of Trust (April 14)\nIdentifying Ideal Team Players (April 28)\nCareer Development & End of Year Celebration (May 12)\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nLOCATION\nABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility\n530 Independence Parkway\, Suite 500\, Chesapeake\, VA 23320 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCOST\n$650 per Participant\nPlease note: registration is not available online. Please submit your application with all required documents to Meredith Strahan. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCOURSE CONTACT\nMeredith Strahan
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/cv-hr-leadership-kickoff26/
LOCATION:ABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility\, Chesapeake\, 530 Independence Parkway\, Suite 500\, Chesapeake\, 23320\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia,Hampton Roads
ORGANIZER;CN="Meredith Strahan":MAILTO:meredith@abcva.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T110000
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SUMMARY:Construction Law: Contract Risk Management for Project Managers [Virtual] 10/6 CV
DESCRIPTION:CONSTRUCTION LAW: CONTRACT RISK MANAGEMENT FOR PROJECT MANAGERS [VIRTUAL]\nTuesday\, October 6\, 2026  |  11:00AM – 12:30PM\nPayment disputes\, schedule delays\, liquidated damages\, design issues\, subcontractor defaults\, scope gaps\, and claims can quickly turn a project-management problem into a costly legal problem. Identify construction project risks before they become costly claims and disputes. \nWhy This Matters: Virginia courts can strictly enforce contractual claim procedures. A contractor may have a legitimate claim — but if the required notice is not given in the required manner and within the required timeframe\, the right to recover may be lost. \nJoin this practical\, virtual seminar geared toward project managers looking to strengthen their contract administration skills and minimize legal exposure. \nWhat you’ll learn:\n• How to identify common contract risks before they become claims\n• Understand key contract provisions that protect your organization\n• Recognize potential legal issues before they escalate\n• Improve project documentation and recordkeeping\n• Apply practical risk management strategies through the project lifecycle \nTopics to be covered:\n• Contract Claims & Notice Requirements\n• Mechanic’s Liens in Virginia\n• Public and Private Payment Bond Rights\, Including the Federal Miller Act and Virginia’s Little Miller Act\n• Pay if Paid Clauses and Claims Waivers and how they are handled in the state of Virginia \nThis is a live\, virtual seminar. Attend from anywhere to gain practical tools to help manage contract risk on every project. \nSPEAKER\nScott W. Kowalski\, Chairman of the Board of Directors for PLDR Law\, has focused his practice on construction law and litigation since 1997\, and has attained the Martindale-Hubbell AV-Preeminent Rating. His areas of practice include construction law\, surety law and litigation. \nAfter clerking at the United States Court of Federal Claims\, Scott practiced for over a decade in the McLean\, Virginia office of the construction law firm Watt\, Tieder\, Hoffar & Fitzgerald\, LLP. In 2009\, Scott returned to his hometown of Lynchburg with his family\, joined PLDR Law\, and has continued to exclusively practice construction law\, representing owners\, design professionals\, contractors\, subcontractors\, and suppliers in many facets of construction projects\, including drafting and negotiating contracts\, bid protests\, contract claims\, mechanic’s liens and payment bond claims\, insurance coverage issues\, as well as the mediation\, arbitration\, and litigation of claims and disputes. \nLOCATION\nVirtual\nA meeting link will be sent within 24 hours of webinar \nCOST \nMembers – $40\nNon-Members – $80 \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 24 hours before the webinar begins. \nQuestions?\nContact Kristen Altermatt
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/contract-risk-mgmt-oct6/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kristen Altermatt":MAILTO:kristen@abcva.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T170000
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SUMMARY:EIC Awards - Sponsorships Only (Central VA & Hampton Roads) 10/22
DESCRIPTION:13th ANNUAL EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION AWARDS • CENTRAL VIRGINIA & HAMPTON ROADS REGIONS\nThursday\, October 22\, 2026  |  6:30PM – 10:30PM\nThe Excellence in Construction Awards recognize and celebrate outstanding projects and individuals from ABC-VA Central Virginia and Hampton Roads members. The awards competition serves to raise the level of construction standards throughout the industry by recognizing the workmanship of those who contribute and by showcasing the results of their dedication. \nAll sponsorships will close September 30 at 12PM. All sponsorships must be paid by October 6 to be included in event program. \n**This page is for purchasing sponsorships only. Please visit the 2026 EIC Awards Ceremony page to register for the event.**\nDownload sponsorship flyer\nEvent $6\,000 **SOLD OUT**\n• Full page color ad in event program\n• Signage display at event entrance\n• Acknowledgement at dinner and opportunity to speak to the audience with up to 2 minute welcome speech\n• Recognition on the ABC-VA website and social media platforms\n• Recognition in ABC-VA November e-newsletter\n• Logo in video presentation\n• Includes table of 10 at event \n \nGold $3\,250 **CLOSED**\n• Half page color ad in event program\n• Signage display at event entrance\n• Recognition in ABC-VA November e-newsletter\n• Logo in video presentation\n• Includes table of 10 at event \n                                            \nBar $2\,750 **SOLD OUT**\n• Exclusive branded bar during cocktail reception\n• Recognition in event program\n• Logo in video presentation\n• 4 tickets to the event \n                     \nPhoto Booth Sponsor $1\,750 (1 Available)\n• Logo on digital photo banner\n• Recognition in event program\n• Logo in video presentation \n \nReception $1\,750 (Unlimited)\n• Logo in EIC Wall of Fame display\n— Wall of Fame features Overall winners from past ten years + Reception logo sponsors\n• Recognition in event program\n• Logo in video presentation \n \nApprentice of the Year $1\,500 **SOLD OUT**\n• Honors the 2026 Apprentice of the Year\n• Recognition in event program\n• Recognition in ABC-VA November e-newsletter\n• Logo in video presentation\n• Photo opportunity with AOTY \n \nInstructor of the Year $1\,500 **SOLD OUT**\n• Honors the 2026 Instructor of the Year\n• Recognition in event program\n• Recognition in ABC-VA November e-newsletter\n• Logo in video presentation\n• Photo opportunity with IOTY \n \nProgram $1\,500 **SOLD OUT**\n• Recognition in event program\n• Logo in video presentation \n      \nAward $1\,500 **SOLD OUT**       \n• Signage display at event\n• Recognition in event program\n• Logo in video presentation \n        \nSpotlight $500\n• 1/4-page ad in event program\nPlease contact Jess Gillette to inquire about availability (first come\, first serve) \n \n**IMPORTANT  |  AD SPECIFICATIONS**\nFull page\n792×612 pixels (WxH) \nHalf-page\n367×575 pixels (WxH) \nQuarter-page\n367×280 pixels (WxH) \n— PDF or JPG accepted\n— No bleed\n— Fonts do not need to be outlined\n— CMYK preferred\n— ALL ADS DUE OCTOBER 1 / NO EXCEPTIONS \nLOCATION\nThe Main – Hilton Norfolk\n100 E Main St\, Norfolk\, VA 23510 \nQUESTIONS\nAll questions regarding EIC 2026 sponsorships should be directed to ABC-VA Communications & Marketing Director\, Jess Gillette\, CPSM
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/sponsor26/
LOCATION:The Main\, Norfolk\, 100 East Main Street\, Norfolk\, 23510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia,Hampton Roads
ORGANIZER;CN="Jessica Gillette":MAILTO:jessica@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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T123000
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260921T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260921T190000
DTSTAMP:20260831T145506Z
CREATED:20260720T182748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T145506Z
UID:10002496-1789988400-1790017200@www.abcva.org
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) SOLD OUT!!\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:20260918T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T120000
DTSTAMP:20260217T221429Z
CREATED:20260116T195736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T221429Z
UID:10002337-1789718400-1789732800@www.abcva.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T123000
DTSTAMP:20260618T202130Z
CREATED:20260618T201031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T202130Z
UID:10002477-1789642800-1789648200@www.abcva.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T160000
DTSTAMP:20260805T143617Z
CREATED:20260805T143617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T143617Z
UID:10002505-1789632000-1789660800@www.abcva.org
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:20260916T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T133000
DTSTAMP:20260714T154213Z
CREATED:20260713T155150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T154213Z
UID:10002495-1789558200-1789565400@www.abcva.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T160000
DTSTAMP:20260805T143407Z
CREATED:20260805T143407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T143407Z
UID:10002504-1789372800-1789401600@www.abcva.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T071500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T170000
DTSTAMP:20260512T135501Z
CREATED:20251202T172749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T135501Z
UID:10002241-1789370100-1789405200@www.abcva.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260831T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260831T170000
DTSTAMP:20260709T184232Z
CREATED:20260709T184232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T184232Z
UID:10002494-1788163200-1788195600@www.abcva.org
SUMMARY:Virginia Cross-Connection Device Worker Certification Course 8/31 CV
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THIS COURSE\nBegins Monday\, August 31\, 2026\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. \nSCHEDULE (4-day class)\nAugust 31\, 2026 – September 4\, 2026\n8:00AM – 5:00PM\nOnline registration will close Friday\, August 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 within 48 hours of class start. 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-8-31-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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T180000
DTSTAMP:20260824T130616Z
CREATED:20260521T214335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T130616Z
UID:10002460-1787846400-1787853600@www.abcva.org
SUMMARY:ABC-VA Topgolf Takeover 8/27 CV
DESCRIPTION:ABC-VA TOPGOLF TAKEOVER\nThursday\, August 27\, 2026  |  4:00PM – 6:00PM\n**Registration closes Tuesday\, August 25\, at 11:59PM. Please email Kristen Altermatt for availability after this time.**\nSwing Big. Network Bigger. \nJoin us in the bays for some power networking and some friendly competition. Limited space available – secure your spot today! ⛳ \nSPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Commitments needed by August 21\nEvent Sponsor $950 – includes two (2) comped registrations\, signage at event\, logo/name on marketing materials\nBar Sponsor $650 – includes one (1) comped registration\, signage at the bar(s)\, logo/name on marketing materials\nFajita Buffet Sponsor $300 – includes signage at buffet\, logo/name on marketing materials\nBay Sponsor $200 – includes signage\, logo/name on marketing materials\nSelect during online registration or email Kristen Altermatt to sponsor!  \nSPONSORS – THANK YOU! \n                         \nLOCATION\nTopgolf Richmond\n2308 Westwood Avenue\, Richmond\, VA 23230 \nCOST \nMember — $95\nNon-Member — $145\nIncludes two hours of game play\, two drink tickets\, fajita buffet \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\, August 24\, 2026. \nQuestions?\nContact Kristen Altermatt
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/topgolf26/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T123000
DTSTAMP:20260618T202017Z
CREATED:20260618T200258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T202017Z
UID:10002476-1787742000-1787747400@www.abcva.org
SUMMARY:Employment Law for Construction Leaders: What Every Manager\, Supervisor and HR Professional Needs to Know [Virtual Series - Session 3]
DESCRIPTION:EMPLOYMENT LAW FOR CONSTRUCTION LEADERS: WHAT EVERY MANAGER\, SUPERVISOR AND HR PROFESSIONAL NEEDS TO KNOW\nSESSION THREE — DOCUMENTATION AND PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT TO DEFEND EMPLOYMENT LAWSUITS\nWednesday\, August 26\, 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 Only 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 \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 \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-3/
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:20260820T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T160000
DTSTAMP:20260805T143228Z
CREATED:20260805T143228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T143228Z
UID:10002503-1787212800-1787241600@www.abcva.org
SUMMARY:Scaffold Trainer Course 8/20 CV
DESCRIPTION:Scaffold Trainer Course\nREGISTER HERE\nOffered by Mid Atlantic OTI Education Center\, this course will be held at ABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility\, Host Training Organization\nAugust 20\, 2026  |  8:00AM – 4:00PM\nThis course was developed and designed to educate participants to train about all aspects of 29 CFR 1926.450 Subpart L Scaffolds. \nObjective: This program provides the elements to develop a successful Scaffold Safety Training Program to include: \n\nDetermine Scaffold training needs\nIdentify goals and objectives\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 Scaffold Safety to the class and be evaluated on that presentation.\nEvaluate the Training Program\n\nCourse Includes: \n\nStudent binder and electronic resources which includes\n\nPowerPoint Presentations\nVideos\nTest questions\nAdditional resource information for scaffolds\n\n\nLunch and refreshments\n\n\n\n\nPrerequisite Information:\nStudents must have successfully completed the OSHA 3085 – Principles of Scaffolding with an exam score of 80% or higher within the last 12 months and provide a copy of the course completion certificate to be eligible to attend. \n\n\n\nLOCATION\nABC-VA Central VA Training Facility\n1600 E Parham Road\, Richmond\, VA 23228 \nCOST\n$375 \nSCHEDULE\nPlease visit CRSC registration link above
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/scaffold-trainer-course-8-20-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:20260819T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T130000
DTSTAMP:20260715T150852Z
CREATED:20260617T143516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T150852Z
UID:10002471-1787137200-1787144400@www.abcva.org
SUMMARY:Communicating with Impact: Strong Presence. Clear Message. Better Results. 8/19 CV
DESCRIPTION:COMMUNICATING WITH IMPACT • LUNCH & LEARN\n**COURSE IS FULL! Please email Kristen Altermatt to be put on waitilist.**\nWednesday\, August 19\, 2026 |  11:00AM – 1:00PM\nWhat does it take to present key messages\, capabilities\, and more to gain credibility? Whether you are representing your company during a proposal presentation\, a pre-bid meeting\, or a site visit\, how you plan and present impacts the entire company. Even our communications internally on our teams or in other meetings can impact perceptions of us as leaders and managers. In this workshop we will focus on how we communicate\, save time and confusion\, and present key messages for different audiences. \nOur objectives will be to:\n1. Understand how communications styles and behaviors impact how well we present.\n2. Evaluate and learn how to communicate key messages and prepare for speaking.\n3. Become more audience focused.\n4. Plan for meetings\, reporting\, and engaging effectively. \nThis workshop will be very interactive with role plays and small group activities. \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND?\nProject Engineers\, Superintendents\, PMs\, Administrative Professionals\, Finance & Accounting Staff\, anyone looking to enhance their communication/presentation skills \nINSTRUCTOR\nSusan Long-Molnar\, President\, Managing Communications – Susan Long-Molnar is a regional consultant specializing in communications\, marketing\, and leadership strategy. With 11 years in corporate communications management roles at Sentara\, Cox Communications\, and USAA\, she launched her firm in 2002. Utilizing her interactive and outcomes-oriented training approach\, Susan helps businesses\, non-profits\, and government organizations grow through talent development and effective communication practices. A former teacher\, she remains passionate about education and workforce development and serves on the Virginia Department of Education CTE Advisory Council. She also founded and hosts the Hampton Roads Regional Workforce CTE Forum and is the founder of the Southeast Virginia Women in Leadership Roundtable. \nLOCATION\nABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility\n1600 E Parham Road\, Richmond\, VA 23228 \nCOST\nMembers — $95\nNon-members — $125\nLunch provided \nCANCELLATION POLICY\nPlease note that a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made in writing by 5PM on August 12\, 2026. Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) are no longer available. \nCOURSE CONTACT\nContact Kristen Altermatt
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/impact26/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T140000
DTSTAMP:20260325T145706Z
CREATED:20260325T145033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T145706Z
UID:10002420-1787054400-1787061600@www.abcva.org
SUMMARY:Bluebeam for Administrative Professionals 8/18 [VIRTUAL]
DESCRIPTION:Bluebeam for Administrative Professionals (Virtual)\nTuesday\, August 18\, 2026  |  12:00PM – 2:00PM \nThis course—tailored by UChapter2 specifically for administrative professionals—focuses on document prep and control tasks often overlooked in traditional Bluebeam software training. Learn to combine PDFs\, apply redactions\, use digital signatures\, and manage key admin workflows with confidence. \nLearning Objectives:\n• Extracting pages from existing documents\n• Use Redaction to quickly clean sensitive information from documents\n• Creating and applying digital signatures\n• Updating Page Labels\n• Applying headers and footers\n• Search document text and visual symbols\n• Apply stamps\n• Flag important content in documents \nInstructor: Troy DeGroot\, Bluebeam Certified Instructor\, UChapter2 | Owner\nTroy DeGroot is a globally recognized Bluebeam Certified Instructor\, Consultant\, and Implementation Specialist\, known for delivering practical\, workflow-based training courses that empower construction professionals to get results. As the founder of uchapter2.com\, Troy trains over 4\,000 professionals each year\, helping teams streamline processes with custom tools and implementation strategies built around their real-world needs. \nWith 30+ years in the design and construction industry\, Troy brings a unique ability to align technology\, team goals\, and field workflows. Having served as the BIM Manager for a large\, multi-discipline engineering firm\, he understands both the day-to-day challenges of software\, project teams\, and the strategic priorities of leadership. \nTroy is a featured speaker at national and international events—including AIA chapters and major industry conferences like Bluebeam’s Unbound Conference (formerly XCON). Widely regarded as one of the leading authorities in the Bluebeam ecosystem\, he’s known for making complex tools easy to understand\, and training that sticks. \nVisit our Bluebeam page for more information on the entire program. \nCOST\nABC-VA Members — $121\nNon-Members — $182 \nCOURSE CONTACT\nMeredith Strahan
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/bluebeam-for-administrative-professionals-8-18-virtual/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia,Hampton Roads,Northern Virginia,Statewide
ORGANIZER;CN="Meredith Strahan":MAILTO:meredith@abcva.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T160000
DTSTAMP:20260805T142830Z
CREATED:20260805T142830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T142830Z
UID:10002502-1786953600-1786982400@www.abcva.org
SUMMARY:OSHA 3085 – Principles of Scaffolding 8/17 CV
DESCRIPTION:OSHA 3085 – Principles of Scaffolding\nREGISTER HERE\nOffered by Mid Atlantic OTI Education Center\, this course will be held at ABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility\, Host Training Organization\nAug 17 – 19\, 2026  |  8:00AM – 4:00PM\n \nThis course covers the requirements for safe construction and use of scaffolding using OSHA’s construction scaffold standards as a guide. Course topics include hazards associated with scaffold design\, assembly\, disassembly and use\, types of scaffolds\, determining scaffold capacity\, employee qualifications and training and maintenance\, repair and inspection requirements. Students will participate in workshops to reinforce concepts of safe scaffolding. Upon course completion students will have the ability to identify the types of scaffolds and their components\, determine safe assembly\, use\, and disassembly and recognize common violations of OSHA standards. \nStudents who successfully complete the OSHA 3085 are eligible to attend the one day Scaffold Trainer course. \nPlease note\, you must pass the exam with an 80% or higher to attend the following Trainer Course \nPrerequisites:  None \nCourse Includes: Student binder\, Lunch and Refreshments \nLOCATION\nABC-VA Central VA 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-3085-principles-of-scaffolding-8-17-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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T140000
DTSTAMP:20260402T185842Z
CREATED:20260402T185842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T185842Z
UID:10002434-1786708800-1786716000@www.abcva.org
SUMMARY:Bluebeam Materials Takeoffs & Estimates • Advanced 8/14 [VIRTUAL]
DESCRIPTION:Bluebeam Materials Takeoffs & Estimates • Advanced (Virtual)\nFriday\, August 14\, 2026  |  12:00PM – 2:00PM \n*Mandatory Pre-requisite – Baseline Basics (Option 1 – August 11) / Baseline Basics (Option 2 – August 12). Please use one of the preceding links if you would like to purchase the 3-class bundle. \nThis advanced class from UChapter2 takes your estimating to the next level. Learn to create custom columns\, embed formulas\, organize information\, and export or live-link to Excel templates. Estimators gain immediate\, real-world skills they can put to work on the very next bid. \nLearning Objectives:\n• Custom Estimating Tools (Continued from “Material Takeoffs & Estimates-Basics”)\n• Collecting Rich Data with Custom Columns\n• Reports and Exporting Data \nInstructor: Troy DeGroot\, Bluebeam Certified Instructor\, UChapter2 | Owner\nTroy DeGroot is a globally recognized Bluebeam Certified Instructor\, Consultant\, and Implementation Specialist\, known for delivering practical\, workflow-based training courses that empower construction professionals to get results. As the founder of uchapter2.com\, Troy trains over 4\,000 professionals each year\, helping teams streamline processes with custom tools and implementation strategies built around their real-world needs. \nWith 30+ years in the design and construction industry\, Troy brings a unique ability to align technology\, team goals\, and field workflows. Having served as the BIM Manager for a large\, multi-discipline engineering firm\, he understands both the day-to-day challenges of software\, project teams\, and the strategic priorities of leadership. \nTroy is a featured speaker at national and international events—including AIA chapters and major industry conferences like Bluebeam’s Unbound Conference (formerly XCON). Widely regarded as one of the leading authorities in the Bluebeam ecosystem\, he’s known for making complex tools easy to understand\, and training that sticks. \nVisit our Bluebeam page for more information on the entire program. \nCOURSE CONTACT\nMeredith Strahan
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/bluebeam-materials-takeoffs-estimates-advanced-8-14-virtual/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia,Hampton Roads,Northern Virginia,Statewide
ORGANIZER;CN="Meredith Strahan":MAILTO:meredith@abcva.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T180000
DTSTAMP:20260701T164328Z
CREATED:20260701T164245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T164328Z
UID:10002487-1786636800-1786644000@www.abcva.org
SUMMARY:Young Professionals Summer Send-off at Conex RVA 8/13 CV
DESCRIPTION:YOUNG PROFESSIONALS SUMMER SEND-OFF AT CONEX RVA\nThursday\, August 13\, 2026  |  4:00PM – 6:00PM\nWrap up the summer with ABC Virginia’s Young Professionals at our Summer Send-Off! Join fellow construction industry professionals for an evening of networking\, refreshments\, and fun as we celebrate the close of another great summer. \nThis event offers the perfect setting to build meaningful relationships in a relaxed atmosphere. Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your network before the busy fall season kicks off. \nWe’ll be gathering at Conex RVA\, one of Richmond’s newest and most unique venues. Built from repurposed shipping containers\, Conex offers a modern\, industrial atmosphere that perfectly complements the construction industry while providing a fun and vibrant space to connect with fellow young professionals. Whether you’re a familiar face or attending your first ABC-VA event\, this is a great opportunity for young professionals (40 & under) to network. \nSPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Commitments needed by August 10 COB\nEvent Sponsor $500 – includes two (2) comped registrations\, signage at event\, logo/name on marketing materials\nBar Sponsor $250 – includes one (1) comped registration\, signage at the bar(s)\, logo/name on marketing materials\nSelect during online registration or email Loren Muster to sponsor!  \nLOCATION\nConex RVA\n900 Axtell Street\, Richmond VA 23220 \nCOST \nMember – $45\nNon-Member – $55\nIncludes light appetizers and two (2) drink tickets \nSUBSTITUTIONS/CANCELLATION POLICY\nSubstitutions are welcome at anytime if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend. Cancellations must be made within 48 hours of event start. \nQUESTIONS?\nLoren Muster
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/conex/
LOCATION:Conex RVA\, 900 Axtell Street\, Richmond\, 23220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Loren Muster":MAILTO:loren@abcva.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T140000
DTSTAMP:20260402T184852Z
CREATED:20260402T184852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T184852Z
UID:10002432-1786622400-1786629600@www.abcva.org
SUMMARY:Bluebeam Materials Takeoffs & Estimates • Basics 8/13 [VIRTUAL]
DESCRIPTION:Bluebeam Materials Takeoffs & Estimates • Basics (Virtual)\nThursday\, August 13\, 2026  |  12:00PM – 2:00PM \n*Mandatory Pre-requisite – Baseline Basics (Option 1 – August 11) / Baseline Basics (Option 2 – August 12). Please use one of the preceding links if you would like to purchase the 3-class bundle. \nOffered by the certified instructors at UChapter2\, this course introduces standard measurement tools and markup customization options to help convert your highlighters into powerful takeoff tools. With emphasis on the Markups List and workflow tips\, this **Bluebeam software course** helps estimators improve speed and accuracy from day one. \nLearning Objectives:\n• Introduction to Viewports\n• Measurement Tips & Tricks\n• Custom Estimating Tools \nInstructor: Troy DeGroot\, Bluebeam Certified Instructor\, UChapter2 | Owner\nTroy DeGroot is a globally recognized Bluebeam Certified Instructor\, Consultant\, and Implementation Specialist\, known for delivering practical\, workflow-based training courses that empower construction professionals to get results. As the founder of uchapter2.com\, Troy trains over 4\,000 professionals each year\, helping teams streamline processes with custom tools and implementation strategies built around their real-world needs. \nWith 30+ years in the design and construction industry\, Troy brings a unique ability to align technology\, team goals\, and field workflows. Having served as the BIM Manager for a large\, multi-discipline engineering firm\, he understands both the day-to-day challenges of software\, project teams\, and the strategic priorities of leadership. \nTroy is a featured speaker at national and international events—including AIA chapters and major industry conferences like Bluebeam’s Unbound Conference (formerly XCON). Widely regarded as one of the leading authorities in the Bluebeam ecosystem\, he’s known for making complex tools easy to understand\, and training that sticks. \nVisit our Bluebeam page for more information on the entire program. \nCOURSE CONTACT\nMeredith Strahan
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/bluebeam-materials-takeoffs-estimates-basics-8-13-virtual/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia,Hampton Roads,Northern Virginia,Statewide
ORGANIZER;CN="Meredith Strahan":MAILTO:meredith@abcva.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T123000
DTSTAMP:20260805T152022Z
CREATED:20260618T195835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T152022Z
UID:10002475-1786618800-1786624200@www.abcva.org
SUMMARY:Employment Law for Construction Leaders: What Every Manager\, Supervisor and HR Professional Needs to Know [Virtual Series - Session 2]
DESCRIPTION:EMPLOYMENT LAW FOR CONSTRUCTION LEADERS: WHAT EVERY MANAGER\, SUPERVISOR AND HR PROFESSIONAL NEEDS TO KNOW\nSESSION TWO — ACCOMMODATIONS AND MEDICAL LEAVE\nThursday\, August 13\, 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\n \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 \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 \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-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia,Hampton Roads,Northern Virginia,Statewide
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.abcva.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Employment-Law-Series-Aug13-Session2-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Kristen Altermatt":MAILTO:kristen@abcva.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T140000
DTSTAMP:20260402T184255Z
CREATED:20260402T184254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T184255Z
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SUMMARY:Bluebeam Baseline Basics (Option 2) 8/12 [VIRTUAL]
DESCRIPTION:Bluebeam Baseline Basics (Virtual) – Option 1\nWednesday\, August 12\, 2026  |  12:00PM – 2:00PM\n**This class is a mandatory pre-requisite for Bluebeam Basics Materials Takeoffs & Estimates and Bluebeam Advanced Materials Takeoffs & Estimates.** \nWhether you’re opening Bluebeam Revu software for the first time or you’ve been using it for years\, this essential **Bluebeam Revu class** ensures everyone is starting from the same strong foundation. Developed by the certified instructors at UChapter2\, this session teaches you how to navigate menus\, toolbars\, panels\, shortcuts\, and key settings. \nYou’ll also get hands-on with markup and measurement tools\, plus insider tips that boost speed\, accuracy\, and proficiency. \nLearning Objectives:\n• Interface Navigation\n• Calibration & Measurements\n• Introduction to the Markups List \nInstructor: Troy DeGroot\, Bluebeam Certified Instructor\, UChapter2 | Owner\nTroy DeGroot is a globally recognized Bluebeam Certified Instructor\, Consultant\, and Implementation Specialist\, known for delivering practical\, workflow-based training courses that empower construction professionals to get results. As the founder of uchapter2.com\, Troy trains over 4\,000 professionals each year\, helping teams streamline processes with custom tools and implementation strategies built around their real-world needs. \nWith 30+ years in the design and construction industry\, Troy brings a unique ability to align technology\, team goals\, and field workflows. Having served as the BIM Manager for a large\, multi-discipline engineering firm\, he understands both the day-to-day challenges of software\, project teams\, and the strategic priorities of leadership. \nTroy is a featured speaker at national and international events—including AIA chapters and major industry conferences like Bluebeam’s Unbound Conference (formerly XCON). Widely regarded as one of the leading authorities in the Bluebeam ecosystem\, he’s known for making complex tools easy to understand\, and training that sticks. \nABC Members can bundle the following classes for $303 (non-members can bundle for $468); or $121 per class for Members / $182 per class for non-members: \n\nBaseline Basics (Option 1)\, August 11\, 12:00-2:00 p.m. EST\nBaseline Basics (Option 2)\, August 12\, 12:00-2:00 p.m. EST\nMaterials Takeoffs & Estimates\, Basics\, Thursday\, August 13\, 12:00-2:00 p.m. EST\nMaterials Takeoffs & Estimates\, Advanced\, Friday\, August 14\, 12:00-2:00 p.m. EST\n\nVisit our Bluebeam page for more information on the entire program. \nCOURSE CONTACT\nMeredith Strahan
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/bluebeam-baseline-basics-option-2-8-12-virtual/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia,Hampton Roads,Northern Virginia,Statewide
ORGANIZER;CN="Meredith Strahan":MAILTO:meredith@abcva.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T140000
DTSTAMP:20260402T183603Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T183603Z
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SUMMARY:Bluebeam Baseline Basics (Option 1) 8/11 [VIRTUAL]
DESCRIPTION:Bluebeam Baseline Basics (Virtual) – Option 1\nTuesday\, August 11\, 2026  |  12:00PM – 2:00PM\n**This class is a mandatory pre-requisite for Bluebeam Basics Materials Takeoffs & Estimates and Bluebeam Advanced Materials Takeoffs & Estimates.** \nWhether you’re opening Bluebeam Revu software for the first time or you’ve been using it for years\, this essential **Bluebeam Revu class** ensures everyone is starting from the same strong foundation. Developed by the certified instructors at UChapter2\, this session teaches you how to navigate menus\, toolbars\, panels\, shortcuts\, and key settings. \nYou’ll also get hands-on with markup and measurement tools\, plus insider tips that boost speed\, accuracy\, and proficiency. \nLearning Objectives:\n• Interface Navigation\n• Calibration & Measurements\n• Introduction to the Markups List \nInstructor: Troy DeGroot\, Bluebeam Certified Instructor\, UChapter2 | Owner\nTroy DeGroot is a globally recognized Bluebeam Certified Instructor\, Consultant\, and Implementation Specialist\, known for delivering practical\, workflow-based training courses that empower construction professionals to get results. As the founder of uchapter2.com\, Troy trains over 4\,000 professionals each year\, helping teams streamline processes with custom tools and implementation strategies built around their real-world needs. \nWith 30+ years in the design and construction industry\, Troy brings a unique ability to align technology\, team goals\, and field workflows. Having served as the BIM Manager for a large\, multi-discipline engineering firm\, he understands both the day-to-day challenges of software\, project teams\, and the strategic priorities of leadership. \nTroy is a featured speaker at national and international events—including AIA chapters and major industry conferences like Bluebeam’s Unbound Conference (formerly XCON). Widely regarded as one of the leading authorities in the Bluebeam ecosystem\, he’s known for making complex tools easy to understand\, and training that sticks. \nABC Members can bundle the following classes for $303 (non-members can bundle for $468); or $121 per class for Members / $182 per class for non-members: \n\nBaseline Basics (Option 1)\, August 11\, 12:00-2:00 p.m. EST\nBaseline Basics (Option 2)\, August 12\, 12:00-2:00 p.m. EST\nMaterials Takeoffs & Estimates\, Basics\, Thursday\, August 13\, 12:00-2:00 p.m. EST\nMaterials Takeoffs & Estimates\, Advanced\, Friday\, August 14\, 12:00-2:00 p.m. EST\n\nVisit our Bluebeam page for more information on the entire program. \nCOURSE CONTACT\nMeredith Strahan
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/bluebeam-baseline-basics-option-1-8-11-virtual/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia,Hampton Roads,Northern Virginia,Statewide
ORGANIZER;CN="Meredith Strahan":MAILTO:meredith@abcva.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T151835Z
CREATED:20260325T134208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T151835Z
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SUMMARY:Bluebeam Reading Construction Documents 8/5 [VIRTUAL]
DESCRIPTION:Bluebeam Reading Construction Documents (Virtual)\nPart 1\, August 5\, 2PM – 5PM EST & Part 2\, August 6\, 2PM – 5PM EST\n \nThis two-part online program is for entry-level architectural or engineering designers\, apprentices\, entry-level tradespersons\, project coordinators\, assistant project managers\, new project managers\, estimators\, specialty sales representatives\, or anyone in career transition looking for a refresher. \nDesigned to quickly familiarize students with the basics of reading and understanding construction documents. From navigating title block information to combing through specification documents\, participants will learn how to navigate a project and understand the material and construction requirements. \nInstructor: Troy DeGroot\, Bluebeam Certified Instructor\, UChapter2 | Owner\nAs 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). \nWith 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\, and the capacities of the technology. He has led many companies through successful software implementations and training. Having served as the BIM Manager for a large multi-discipline engineering firm\, he provides a broad understanding of the industry and the evolution of technology. \n**This is a two-day course**\nSCHEDULE\nWednesday\, August 5\, 2026\nThursday\, August 6\, 2026\n2:00PM – 5:00PM \nCOST\n$362 ABC Member\n$506 Non-Member \nVisit our Bluebeam page for more information on the entire program. \nCOURSE CONTACT\nMeredith Strahan
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/bluebeam-reading-construction-documents-8-5-virtual/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia,Hampton Roads,Northern Virginia,Statewide
ORGANIZER;CN="Meredith Strahan":MAILTO:meredith@abcva.org
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