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  • Understanding Plans & Specs – Blueprint Bootcamp for Construction Professionals 3/5 CV

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

    UNDERSTANDING PLANS & SPECS — BLUEPRINT BOOTCAMP FOR CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONALS Begins Thursday, March 5, 2026  |  10:00AM - 2:30PM   |  Lunch provided This interactive and hands-on course breaks down construction drawings and specifications so they actually make sense—no fluff, just practical skills you can use immediately. Structured for a beginner, we'll cover all phases of a construction project, including site, landscape, architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical. All employees in the construction industry can benefit from this course. Enhance your personal and professional value - knowing and understanding the blueprint language is a highly marketable skill and will make anyone an invaluable resource to their company. WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Superintendents, PMs, field personnel, estimators, new hires, apprentices, students, anyone in construction that uses construction drawings in their day-to-day tasks INSTRUCTOR Thomas Hern, DAVIS Construction (retired) and ABC-VA Instructor   LOCATION ABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility 1600 E Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23228 SCHEDULE Please note: this is a four-day course March 5, 6, 18 & 19, 2026 10:00AM - 2:30PM Lunch provided daily COST Members — $435 Non-members — $595 Lunch, textbook, and construction drawings used in class CANCELLATION/SUBSTITUTION POLICY Please note that a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless […]

    $435.00 – $595.00
  • Construction Quality Management 3/9 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, March 9, 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 […]

    $295.00 – $395.00
  • OSHA 3115 – Fall Protection 3/9 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 March 9 - 11, 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 3/12 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, March 12, 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 […]

  • OSHA 500 Trainer Course in OSHA Standards for the Construction Industry 3/23 CV

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

    OSHA 500 TRAINER COURSE IN OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY REGISTER HERE Offered by Mid Atlantic OTI Education Center, this course will be held at ABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility, Host Training Organization March 23 - 26, 2026  |  8:00AM – 4:00PM This course is designed for individuals interested in teaching the 10- and 30-hour construction safety and health Outreach Training Program to their employees and other interested groups. Using OSHA Construction Standards as a guide, special emphasis is placed on those topics required in the 10- and 30-hour programs as well as those which are most hazardous. Students are briefed on effective instructional approaches and use of visual aids and handouts. This course allows the student to become a trainer in the OSHA Outreach Training Program, to conduct both 10- and 30-hour Construction Outreach classes, and to issue cards to participants after verifying course completion. Students who wish to participate as authorized Outreach trainers in the OSHA Outreach Training Program must prepare a presentation on an assigned OSHA Construction Outreach Training Program topic individually or as part of a group and successfully pass a written exam at the end of the course. Topics include: Safety […]

  • Preconstruction Considerations for the Subcontractor 4/2 CV

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

    PRECONSTRUCTION CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE SUBCONTRACTOR Thursday, April 2, 2026  |  8:30AM - 1:00PM  |  Lunch & Learn Join us for an interactive discussion on factors to consider before bidding projects to your customers. This course is designed for new sales, business development personnel, and estimators in the subcontractor industry. Registration closes at 5PM on Tuesday, March 31. Please email Kristen Altermatt for availability after this time. Topics of discussion: 1. The role of preconstruction in the overall construction project life cycle 2. The "Go/No-Go" decision process for potential opportunities 3. Identifying key milestones and deliverables 4. Analyzing the RFP bid specifications, drawings, and addenda 5. The importance of early involvement and collaboration 6. Preconstruction planning and estimating 7. Creating a risk management plan 8. Gathering accurate cost data and pricing information 9. Defining general requirements, general conditions, indirects, and overhead 10. Contingency planning Who should attend: Subcontractor sales teams, business developers, and estimators, or anyone looking to master the preconstruction process. Lunch provided. INSTRUCTORS Monty Lay, Director of Preconstruction, ColonialWebb Contractors Justin Toney, Estimating Executive, Old Dominion Group LOCATION ABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility 1600 E Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23228 COST  Members – $85 Non-Members – $125 Lunch provided […]

    $85.00 – $125.00
  • Bluebeam Construction Estimating Principles and Application 4/14 [VIRTUAL]

    Virtual

    Bluebeam Construction Estimating Principles and Application (Virtual) Tuesday, April 14, 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 4/15 [VIRTUAL]

    Virtual

    Bluebeam Reading Construction Documents (Virtual) April 15 & 16, 2026  |  2:00PM – 5:00PM 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 training. Having served as the BIM Manager for […]

    $362.00 – $506.00
  • Bluebeam Baseline Basics (Option 1) 4/21 [VIRTUAL]

    Virtual

    Bluebeam Baseline Basics (Virtual) – Option 1 Tuesday, April 21, 2026  |  12:00PM - 2:00PM **This class is a mandatory pre-requisite for Bluebeam Basics Materials Takeoffs & Estimates and Bluebeam Advanced Materials Takeoffs & Estimates.** Whether 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. You’ll also get hands-on with markup and measurement tools, plus insider tips that boost speed, accuracy, and proficiency. Learning Objectives: • Interface Navigation • Calibration & Measurements • Introduction to the Markups List 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 […]

    $121.00 – $468.00
  • Bluebeam Baseline Basics (Option 2) 4/22 [VIRTUAL]

    Virtual

    Bluebeam Baseline Basics (Virtual) – Option 2 Wednesday, April 22, 2026  |  12:00PM - 2:00PM **This class is a mandatory pre-requisite for Bluebeam Basics Materials Takeoffs & Estimates and Bluebeam Advanced Materials Takeoffs & Estimates.** Whether 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. You’ll also get hands-on with markup and measurement tools, plus insider tips that boost speed, accuracy, and proficiency. Learning Objectives: • Interface Navigation • Calibration & Measurements • Introduction to the Markups List 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 […]

    $121.00 – $468.00
  • Bluebeam Materials Takeoffs & Estimates • Basics 4/23 [VIRTUAL]

    Virtual

    Bluebeam Materials Takeoffs & Estimates • Basics (Virtual) Thursday, April 23, 2026  |  12:00PM - 2:00PM *Mandatory Pre-requisite – Baseline Basics (Option 1 – April 21) / Baseline Basics (Option 2 – April 22). Please use one of the preceding links if you would like to purchase the 3-class bundle. Offered 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. Learning Objectives: • Introduction to Viewports • Measurement Tips & Tricks • Custom Estimating Tools 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 […]

    $121.00 – $182.00