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SUMMARY:Bluebeam Materials Takeoffs & Estimates • Basics 11/19 [VIRTUAL]
DESCRIPTION:Bluebeam Materials Takeoffs & Estimates • Basics (Virtual)\nThursday\, November 19\, 2026  |  12:00PM – 2:00PM \n*Mandatory Pre-requisite – Baseline Basics (Option 1 – November 17) / Baseline Basics (Option 2 – November 18). 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-11-19-virtual/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia,Hampton Roads,Northern Virginia,Statewide
ORGANIZER;CN="Meredith Strahan":MAILTO:meredith@abcva.org
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SUMMARY:Young Professionals: Midtown 64 Hard Hats Tour with EDC 11/19 CV
DESCRIPTION:YOUNG PROFESSIONALS: MIDTOWN 64 HARD HATS TOUR WITH EDC\nThursday\, November 19\, 2026  |  4:00PM – 6:00PM (subject to change)\n \nSAVE THE DATE!\nPlease note: this event is for Young Professionals (40 & under) \nLOCATION\nTBA \nSUBSTITUTIONS/CANCELLATIONS\nSubstitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend. Please note: a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made within 48 hours of event start. \nQUESTIONS?\nLoren Muster
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/midtown64/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia
ORGANIZER;CN="Loren Muster":MAILTO:loren@abcva.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T120000
DTSTAMP:20260217T221724Z
CREATED:20260116T201952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T221724Z
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SUMMARY:CPR\, AED & First Aid Certification 11/20 CV
DESCRIPTION:CPR\, AED & FIRST AID CERTIFICATION\nFriday\, November 20\, 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-11-19-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:20261120T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T140000
DTSTAMP:20260831T182650Z
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SUMMARY:Bluebeam Materials Takeoffs8 & Estimates • Advanced 11/20 [VIRTUAL]
DESCRIPTION:Bluebeam Materials Takeoffs & Estimates • Advanced (Virtual)\nFriday\, November 20\, 2026  |  12:00PM – 2:00PM \n*Mandatory Pre-requisite – Baseline Basics (Option 1 – November 17) / Baseline Basics (Option 2 – November 18). 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 StrahanBluebeam Materials Takeoffs8 & Estimates • Advanced 8/14 [VIRTUAL]
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/bluebeam-materials-takeoffs8-estimates-advanced-11-20-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:20261124T070000
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SUMMARY:24-Hour Competent Person Fall Protection Training 11/24
DESCRIPTION:24-HOUR COMPETENT PERSON FALL PROTECTION TRAINING\nTuesday\, November 24\, 2026  |  7:00AM – 4:00PM \nIn Accordance with ANSI Standard Z359.2\n(Conforms to the 24-Hour Training Requirements of the EM-385-1-1 2014 Edition) \nThis 24-hour training is in accordance with 29CFR 1926 and EM-385-1-1\, introducing students to the USACE EM385-1-1 Safety & Health Standards\, as well as Virginia and Federal Construction Safety Standards and Regulations covering Fall Protection. This course includes classroom instruction in addition to the required 8-hours of practical hands-on training. \nTopics Include:\n– An integrated study of hazard recognition and abatement principles related to falls on construction worksites.\n– Available equipment\, equipment use\, maintenance\, storage and inspection requirements to maintain compliance\n– Basic rescue techniques and emergency action procedures\n– The study of compliance issues and challenges facing safety professionals including mishap and case study analysis\, Virginia and Federal general safety standards\, worksite inspections\, interfacing with compliance officials\, vertical and horizontal standards\, and common construction industry compliance issues are also discussed. \nAdditional Topics Include:\n– Equipment selection\, Inspection and Donning\n– Fall Prevention/Restraint/Arrest\n– Fall Hazard Elimination\n– Passive v. Active Systems\n– Fall arrest rescue systems\n– Selection and usage on non-certified anchorages\n– Authorized persons’ duties and responsibilities\n– Competent persons’ duties and responsibilities\n– Testing of fall protection equipment\n– “Hands-On” scenario of fall protection systems\n– OSHA and ANSI Standards of Fall Protection \nWho Should Attend:\nAnyone required to manage a safety program or who is responsible to be the on-site Competent Person\, including Safety Managers\, Safety Directors\, Onsite Managers\, Supervisors\, Section Leads and Responsible Persons. \nWhat To Bring:\nPlease bring your personal fall protection harness to class. This will allow you to learn how to properly wear your own equipment and have it inspected if needed (including lifelines\, lanyards\, anchorages\, etc.). Bringing your own gear also provides valuable hands-on experience using the equipment you’re familiar with\, in addition to any gear provided in class. \n**Class is limited to 15 students.** \nINSTRUCTOR\nWarren Rice \nLOCATION\nABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility\n1600 E Parham Road\, Richmond\, VA 23228 \nCOST\nMember – $325\nNon-Member – $375 \nCANCELLATION POLICY\nPlease note that a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made 48 hours in advance. \nQuestions?\nContact Sherrie Dickerson
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/24-hour-competent-person-fall-protection-training-11-24/
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:20261124T120000
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SUMMARY:Bluebeam for Administrative Professionals 11/24 [VIRTUAL]
DESCRIPTION:Bluebeam for Administrative Professionals (Virtual)\nTuesday\, November 24\, 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-11-24-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:20261130T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261130T160000
DTSTAMP:20260805T144049Z
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SUMMARY:OSHA 510 - OSHA Standards for the Construction Industry 11/30 CV
DESCRIPTION:OSHA 510 – OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY\nREGISTER HERE\nOffered by Mid Atlantic OTI Education Center\, this course will be held at ABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility\, Host Training Organization\nNovember 30 – December 3\, 2026  |  8:00AM – 4:00PM\nThis course covers OSHA Standards\, policies\, and procedures in the construction industry. Topics include scope and application of the OSHA Construction Standards\, construction safety and health principles\, and special emphasis on those areas in construction which are most hazardous. Upon course completion students will have the ability to define construction terms found in the OSHA Construction Standards\, identify hazards which occur in the construction industry\, locate and determine appropriate OSHA Construction Standards\, policies\, and procedures\, and describe the use of the OSHA Construction Standards and regulations to supplement an ongoing safety and health program. \nPrerequisites: None \nCourse Includes: Student binder\, OSHA CFR 1926 Construction Regulations Book\, Lunch and Refreshments for in person classes \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-510-osha-standards-for-the-construction-industry-11-30-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:20261218T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261218T120000
DTSTAMP:20260217T221917Z
CREATED:20260116T204753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T221917Z
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SUMMARY:CPR\, AED & First Aid Certification 12/18 CV
DESCRIPTION:CPR\, AED & FIRST AID CERTIFICATION\nFriday\, December 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-12-17-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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