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  • Bluebeam Construction Estimating Principles and Application 8/4 [VIRTUAL]

    Virtual

    Bluebeam Construction Estimating Principles and Application (Virtual) Tuesday, August 4, 2026  |  1:00PM - 5:00PM Great Estimators know that to be competitive and competent in the current market, their companies must continually be in search of an edge. “How can we approach this project differently than our competition?” Track 1 – The Estimating Principles Behind Every Bid: This open forum discussion led by a panel of experienced construction estimators explores advanced elements of construction estimating. Experienced estimators will be challenged to evaluate their own systems within the framework of current trends and models with an emphasis on Bluebeam. Every topic will be discussed from various perspectives to allow Estimators from across the spectrum to benefit. Learning Objectives: Cost/Price analysis Pricing project constraints How to build flexibility into your system Optimum time to complete Escalation Managing risk within the estimate Danger zones to avoid Track 2 – How Technology Can Produce Faster, More Accurate Estimates: Oftentimes simply being more visual in your bid scope can put you ahead of the competition by showing you truly understand the project. Each day we’ll spend some time demonstrating how technology can not only replace your highlighters, scales, and calculator, but fluid company standards for […]

    $385.00 – $539.00
  • Bluebeam Reading Construction Documents 8/5 [VIRTUAL]

    Virtual

    Bluebeam Reading Construction Documents (Virtual) Part 1, August 5, 2PM - 5PM EST & Part 2, August 6, 2PM - 5PM EST This 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. Designed 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. Instructor: Troy DeGroot, Bluebeam Certified Instructor, UChapter2 | Owner As a Bluebeam Certified Consultant, Bluebeam Certified Instructor, and Implementation Specialist, Troy travels the country training over 2,000 students annually with customized tools and workflows. It is these extensive and diverse training opportunities that have led to Troy being a requested annual presenter at AIA meetings, Bluebeam Academy and Bluebeam’s very own eXtreme Conference (XCON). With over 20 years in the industry, Troy has cultivated a deep understanding of the requirements of customers, the needs of end users, common goals of management, and the capacities of the technology. He has led many companies through successful software implementations and […]

    $362.00 – $506.00
  • OSHA 3085 – Principles of Scaffolding 8/17 CV

    ABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility ABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility, 1600 E Parham Road, Richmond, VA, United States

    OSHA 3085 – Principles of Scaffolding REGISTER HERE Offered by Mid Atlantic OTI Education Center, this course will be held at ABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility, Host Training Organization Aug 17 - 19, 2026  |  8:00AM - 4:00PM This 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. Students who successfully complete the OSHA 3085 are eligible to attend the one day Scaffold Trainer course. Please note, you must pass the exam with an 80% or higher to attend the following Trainer Course Prerequisites:  None Course Includes: Student binder, Lunch and Refreshments LOCATION ABC-VA Central VA Training Facility 1600 E Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23228 COST $845 SCHEDULE Please visit CRSC registration link above

  • Bluebeam for Administrative Professionals 8/18 [VIRTUAL]

    Virtual

    Bluebeam for Administrative Professionals (Virtual) Tuesday, August 18, 2026  |  12:00PM - 2:00PM This 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. Learning Objectives: • Extracting pages from existing documents • Use Redaction to quickly clean sensitive information from documents • Creating and applying digital signatures • Updating Page Labels • Applying headers and footers • Search document text and visual symbols • Apply stamps • Flag important content in documents Instructor: Troy DeGroot, Bluebeam Certified Instructor, UChapter2 | Owner Troy 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. With 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, […]

    $121.00 – $182.00
  • Scaffold Trainer Course 8/20 CV

    ABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility ABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility, 1600 E Parham Road, Richmond, VA, United States

    Scaffold Trainer Course REGISTER HERE Offered by Mid Atlantic OTI Education Center, this course will be held at ABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility, Host Training Organization August 20, 2026  |  8:00AM - 4:00PM This course was developed and designed to educate participants to train about all aspects of 29 CFR 1926.450 Subpart L Scaffolds. Objective: This program provides the elements to develop a successful Scaffold Safety Training Program to include: Determine Scaffold training needs Identify goals and objectives Develop learning activities (i.e., lecture, on-the-job, hands-on, discussion, or a combination of all of these) Conduct 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. Evaluate the Training Program Course Includes: Student binder and electronic resources which includes PowerPoint Presentations Videos Test questions Additional resource information for scaffolds Lunch and refreshments Prerequisite Information: Students 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. LOCATION ABC-VA Central VA Training Facility 1600 E Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23228 COST $375 […]

  • Virginia Cross-Connection Device Worker Certification Course 8/31 CV

    ABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility ABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility, 1600 E Parham Road, Richmond, VA, United States

    ABOUT THIS COURSE Begins Monday, August 31, 2026 As 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). This 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. * 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. SCHEDULE (4-day class) August 31, 2026 - September 4, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Online registration will close Friday, August 28 at 1:00PM Please note: lunch is NOT included. LOCATION ABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility 1600 E Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23228 COST Member – $995 Non-Member – $995 **Please note: cost includes instruction only.** CANCELLATION/SUBSTITUTION POLICY Please 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. […]

  • Construction Quality Management 9/14 CV

    ABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility ABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility, 1600 E Parham Road, Richmond, VA, United States

    CONSTRUCTION QUALITY MANAGEMENT (CQM) Monday, September 14, 2026  |  7:15AM - 5:00PM Do 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). This 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. Enroll 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. COST Member - $295 Non-Member - $395 Includes breakfast, lunch and course materials LOCATION ABC-VA Central VA Training Facility 1600 E Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23228 SUBSTITUTIONS/CANCELLATIONS Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend. Cancellations must be […]

    Get Tickets $295.00 – $395.00
  • OSHA 3115 – Fall Protection 9/14 CV

    ABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility ABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility, 1600 E Parham Road, Richmond, VA, United States

    OSHA 3115 - FALL PROTECTION REGISTER HERE Offered by Mid Atlantic OTI Education Center, this course will be held at ABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility, Host Training Organization September 14 - 16, 2026  |  8:00AM - 4:00PM This 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. OSHA 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. Please note, you must pass […]

  • Fall Protection Trainer 9/17 CV

    ABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility ABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility, 1600 E Parham Road, Richmond, VA, United States

    FALL PROTECTION TRAINER Thursday, September 17, 2026  |  8:00AM – 4:00PM REGISTER HERE Falls 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. Objective: This program provides the elements to develop a good Fall Protection Training Program to include: Determine fall protection training needs Identify goals and objectives Identify materials and information necessary to train employees Develop learning activities (i.e., lecture, on-the-job, hands-on, discussion, or a combination of all of these) Conduct 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. Evaluate the Program Prerequisite: 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. Upon 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 […]