YOUNG PROFESSIONALS: FARMBREW LIVE PROJECT TOUR + 2 SILOS OKTOBERFEST WITH SMPS DC Thursday, October 2, 2025 | 4:30PM – 7:30PM Where Strategy Meets Structure: ABC Virginia and SMPS DC are teaming up for a special project tour at FarmBrew LIVE! Explore this fun project led by GC R.W. Murray Co. at the top entertainment venue in the Bristow/Manassas area followed by an Oktoberfest-themed networking mixer. Now's your chance to share your construction knowledge with the marketers making magic behind the scenes! Join us for a one-of-a-kind opportunity to tour the 30,000 SF expansion at FarmBrew LIVE, led by R.W. Murray Co. This highly anticipated project for Villagio Hospitality Group brings major additions to Northern Virginia's first destination brewery campus, including: • A new main building with a distillery, retail store, restaurant, and dual kitchens • A stunning 46-foot curtain wall showcasing a 35-foot still • An adjacent RickHouse for barrel aging • Expanded entertainment spaces connecting the campus The expansion will also welcome Murlarkey Distilled Spirits to its new home in Manassas - an achievement made possible through historic state and county grant support. After the tour, raise a glass at our Oktoberfest networking reception! Enjoy food, drinks, and […]
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THE 7 HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PEOPLE WORKSHOP Tuesday, October 7 - Wednesday, October 8, 2025 | 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Habits are powerful forces in our lives that determine our level of effectiveness or ineffectiveness. The purpose of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, based on principles detailed in Stephen Covey’s popular self-help book, is to help you lead your life in a truly effective way. They represent a proven process of personal and interpersonal growth that can have an immediate and lasting impact. Gain a personal plan of action to enhance your productivity and leadership skills. Benefits of Attending: Dr. Stephen R. Covey was a global leadership authority. His international bestseller, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People®, was named one of the 10 most influential management books ever by Forbes magazine and is the bestselling audio book in history. This two-day, intensive course will help you: • Execute critical priorities with focus and planning • End self-defeating behavior • Develop strong relationships based on mutual trust • Be prepared to deal with difficult circumstances before they happen • Increase team engagement, morale and collaboration • Create a highly effective culture based on core values • […]
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THE GC PERSPECTIVE PANEL & SOCIAL HOUR AT WESTWOOD COUNTRY CLUB Tuesday, October 14, 2025 | 4:30PM - 7:00PM Join us at the beautiful Westwood Country Club for a panel with the largest general contractors in the DMV area. Spencer Teel, President of TEEL Construction, will moderate the panel discussion. A networking happy hour will conclude the event. New and prospective members are encouraged to attend this event! We will host a 30-minute pre-mixer for new and prospective members at 4:00PM. Please plan to attend the pre-mixer if registering as a prospective member. PANELISTS Jeff Kruse, Hoar Construction John Barron, TRINITY Construction Jon Jennings, L.F. Jennings Cary Brown, E.E. REED East Coast Spencer Teel, TEEL Construction • Moderator SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Event $1,000 – includes two (2) tickets, signage at event, logo/name on marketing materials Bar $1,000 – includes two (2) tickets, signage at event, logo/name on marketing materials SOLD OUT!! SPONSORS - THANK YOU! LOCATION Westwood Country Club 800 Maple Avenue East, Vienna, VA 22180 COST (Members Only) Members: $95 Includes heavy appetizers and two (2) drinks Don't be left behind! Contact Katie Gregg to learn about ABC-VA membership and how to snag a […]
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BLUEPRINT READING 101 Begins Tuesday, October 14, 2025 | 4:00PM - 7:00PM **SOLD OUT!!** Enhance your personal and professional value by enrolling in ABC-VA's Blueprint Reading 101 for the Construction Industry. This comprehensive course is structured for the beginner and covers all phases of a construction project. Participants will discuss the phases of construction including site, landscape, architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical. All employees in the construction industry can benefit from this course. Knowing and understanding the blueprint language is a highly marketable skill and will make anyone an invaluable resource to their company. SCHEDULE Eight-Day Program: Oct 14, 21, 28 Nov 4, 11, 18 Dec 2, 9 4:00PM - 7:00PM COST Member - $370 Non-Member - $540 Includes textbooks and blueprints SUBSTITUTION/CANCELLATION POLICY Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual can no longer attend. Please note that a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made 48 hours in advance. Questions? Contact Shaye Currie
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OSHA 510 - 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 Northern Virginia Training Facility, Host Training Organization October 14 - 17, 2025 | 8:00AM - 4:00PM This 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. Student Contact Hours: 26 Prerequisites: None Course Includes: Student binder, OSHA CFR 1926, Lunch and Refreshments This course is a prerequisite to the OSHA #500 Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry This course is a required courses for the Public Sector Safety & Health Fundamentals Certificate Program for Construction LOCATION ABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility 42680 Trade […] |
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2025 PROJECT MANAGERS ACADEMY October 15 - 17, 2025 | 8:00AM – 6:00PM | See detailed schedule below **SOLD OUT!!** This three-day intensive program is geared toward 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 three 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. This program is limited to 25 participants. Register early! Registration deadline is 5PM on Wednesday, October 8. WHO SHOULD ATTEND? The academy is designed for project managers and estimators with at least two years of on-the-job experience. SPEAKERS Patrick Dean, ABC Virginia Brooke Johnson, Hensel Phelps Nick Giambra, Aegis Consultants Shannon Kualii, E.E. Reed Construction East Coast, L.P. Rich Ruckman, S-Works Construction Corp. Mike Quadros, E.E. Reed Construction East Coast, L.P. SCHEDULE October 15 8:00AM-6:00PM Dinner and networking after class October 16 8:00AM-6:00PM Dinner and networking after class October 17 8:00AM-12:00PM Certificate Ceremony takes place on last day COST Member – $825 Non-Member […]
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ABC-VA’S 3RD ANNUAL CLAY SHOOT TOURNAMENT Tuesday, October 21, 2025 | 9:30AM – 4:30PM **Temporarily closed for registration. Please check back soon.** Team up for a fun morning or afternoon of clay shooting at Bull Run Shooting Center on October 21! This year’s event will feature a tournament (4-person teams) followed by networking and catered refreshments. Gun rental, ammo and ear plugs are provided. Eyewear is not. Limited space - register early! PLEASE NOTE - You must bring your own safety eyewear; it will not be provided to you. Safety eyewear includes sunglasses, safety glasses or prescription eyewear. Eyewear is mandatory on the course. - ABC-VA tips the instructors. No need to give an additional tip. - No alcohol before or during the event. You are welcome to bring your own gun. Minimum barrel length requirement is 23″. MORNING SCHEDULE 9:00AM Check-in, distribute equipment (please arrive on time) 9:30AM Morning tournament begins 11:30AM BBQ buffet lunch, networking, prizes and raffle drawing AFTERNOON SCHEDULE **CLOSED** 1:30PM Check-in, distribute equipment (please arrive on time) 2:00PM Afternoon tournament begins 4:00PM BBQ buffet, networking, prizes and raffle drawing COST (Members Only) $195 – includes gun rental, ammo, ear plugs, shooting fee, lunch **Everything included EXCEPT eyewear** SPONSORSHIP […]
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CONSTRUCTION LAW SURVIVAL SEMINAR Wednesday, October 22, 2025 | 9:00AM – 4:30PM Our Construction Law Survival Seminar is back by popular demand! Join Jim Fullerton for a full-day discussion on what you need to know about construction law as a professional in the construction industry. TOPICS COVERED: Mechanic’s Liens – Time Limits, Notices and Claims to Preserve Mechanic’s Lien Rights in Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania and D.C. Public and Private Payment Bond Rights – Federal Miller Act and State Little Miller Acts in Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania and D.C. – Private Payment Bond Rights Lien & Bond Progress Payment Waivers – Review and revising waivers in contracts and progress payment waivers – Lien Waivers, Bond Right Waivers, & Claims Waivers Construction Contracts – Contract Terms to put in your Proposals – Reviewing and Revising Contracts you receive – Conduit, Pay when Paid Clauses and Claims Procedures Each Construction Law Survival Seminar participant will receive continental breakfast, lunch, refreshments and the newest edition of the 700 page Construction Law Survival Manual. Seminar starts at 9:00 am. Check-in starts at 8:30 am. Jointly sponsored by Fullerton & Knowles, P.C., ABC-VA and NACM South Atlantic. SPEAKER James D. Fullerton, President, Fullerton & Knowles, P.C. Mr. […]
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Bluebeam Intro from the Experts (Virtual) Wednesday, October 22, 2025 | 2:00PM-3:00PM When it comes to AEC industry software, Bluebeam Revu is one of the most popular, quickly growing to over 2 million users worldwide. With functionality for Design Review, Estimating, Collecting Field Data, and others, Bluebeam is not your average PDF software. ABC-VA has partnered with Troy DeGroot with UChapter2.com to provide the best quality Bluebeam training in the industry. Don’t miss this opportunity to see an introduction to each upcoming course and learning objectives. Get your questions answered to assure you’re in the appropriate courses for your skillset and workflows. Be sure to register right away as seats are limited, and share with your industry peers! Registration: REGISTRATION LINK. This intro course hosted by UChapter2. Visit our Bluebeam page for more information on the entire program. Contact us if you have any questions.
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EFFECTIVE PROJECT SCHEDULING - DO'S, DON'TS & CRITICAL INSIGHTS • VIRTUAL Wednesday, October 22, 2025 | 10:00AM – 11:00AM | Webinar Baselines, Updates, and Change Order Requests for Additional Time — The How, What, When, and Why of Having to Do It The tools, inputs, and best practices of project scheduling will be reviewed, from baselines, to updates, to change order requests for additional time. The presentation will emphasize typical interests and motivations from different project parties, and how those shape the requirements, development, and review of different project scheduling outputs. The presentation will improve attendee’s understanding of what to do, what not to do, and what to look out for through the process, using lessons learned in the presenters’ 55+ years of project scheduling experience. PRESENTATION BY Kelly Consulting Services, LLC Pat Kelly, PSP, CPE and Rob Kelly, PSP, CFCC Project Schedule services provided on more than $12b in construction. www.KellyConsultingServices.org SHOULD I ATTEND? This webinar is geared towards contractor executives, managers, schedulers, owners, architects/engineers LOCATION Virtual A link will be sent to all attendees within 24 hours of webinar COST Members $25 Non-members $55 CANCELLATION POLICY Please note that a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are […]
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BRINGING YOUR CHILDREN INTO THE BUSINESS • VIRTUAL Tuesday, October 28, 2025 | 10:00AM – 11:30AM This virtual webinar addresses how to search for, develop, and transition the business to a family member (or other successor). As business owners, we know there is a delicate balance of maintaining family harmony while integrating children into the family enterprise and monetizing your hard work. Business owners get one chance relationally and financially, so don’t miss this opportunity. Presentation is 10-11am followed by 30-minute Q&A. Topics covered: • The family business quandary - keeping business and family conflicts separate • Allowing children (or your successor) to enter the family business and paths to increased responsibility • Preserving retirement income security for the senior generation • “Fair” versus “equitable” for non-active family members • IRS tax incentives and various transfer mechanisms for the business • The psychological process for the senior generation to gradually transition control • Estate and business valuation cons • Family harmony strategies SPEAKERS Donald S. Hannahs, CFP®, Oceanside Financial Strategies Parker Hannahs, Oceanside Financial Strategies LOCATION Virtual A Zoom link will be sent to attendees within 24 hours of webinar COST Members $30 Non-members $60 SUBSTITUTION/CANCELLATION POLICY Substitutions are welcome at […]
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FROM BLUEPRINT TO CERTIFICATION - CMMC ESSENTIALS FOR BUILDERS & CONTRACTORS IN FEDERAL WORK Wed, Oct 29, 2025 | 11:30AM - 1:00PM Ready to build your foundation in CMMC essentials? Join us for an exclusive webinar where we'll dive deep into the latest updates and best practices for implementing the CMMC requirements and preparing for assessments. Our speaker, Steve Molter from IntelliGRC, will guide you through the requirements for certification and what it means for your business. He will also share insights on effective preparation strategies, and address common questions faced during implementation. Plus, we'll explore the common challenges many contractors and subcontractors discover along the way. WHAT IS CMMC?The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is the Department of Defense’s standard for protecting sensitive information shared with contractors and subcontractors. If your firm works on federal projects, or plans to, understanding CMMC is essential. This session will break down what CMMC means for builders and contractors, how it affects your business, and the steps you can take to prepare for certification. LOCATION Zoom - a link will be sent to attendees within 24 hours of webinar Please note: online registration will close at 5PM on Tuesday, October 28. COST Members […]
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CPR, AED & FIRST AID CERTIFICATION Saturday, November 1, 2025 | 8:00AM - 12:00PM **FULL. Please email Shaye Currie to be put on waitlist.** ABC Virginia certifies hundreds of individuals each year in First-Aid and CPR/AED using the American Safety and Health Institute’s 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. LOCATION ABC-VA Northern VA Training Facility 42680 Trade West Drive, Dulles, VA 20166 COST Member: $88 Non-Member: $100 SUBSTITUTIONS/CANCELLATION POLICY Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual can no longer attend. Cancellations must be made with 48 hours. CLASS CONTACT Shaye Currie
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Young Professionals: FarmBrew LIVE Project Tour + 2 Silos Oktoberfest with SMPS DC 10/2 NV