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SUMMARY:2026 Excellence in Constructions Awards - Judges Breakfast 6/11 NV
DESCRIPTION:2026 EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION AWARDS – JUDGES BREAKFAST & JUDGING DAY\nThursday\, June 11\, 2026  |  Breakfast 7:00AM – 8:00AM  |  Judging 8:00AM – 5:00PM\nThis year marks the 45th Annual Excellence in Construction (EIC) Awards competition\, which recognizes and celebrates outstanding projects built by ABC Metro Washington and ABC Virginia (Northern VA region) 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. \nProject judges and guides can register now for our annual Judges Breakfast at The Westin in Tysons. Following breakfast\, teams of judges will visit the sites of submitted projects. We are seeking guides to drive around the teams of judges. Being a guide is a unique opportunity to not only network with architects and designers (our typical judges)\, but also see the incredible projects built by our members. \nBe a Guide: contact Maureen Nanna if you would like to be a guide this year or register below!\nBe a Judge (open to architects and designers): contact Maureen Nanna\nLOCATION\nThe Westin\n7801 Leesburg Pike\, Falls Church\, VA 22043 \nCOST\nFree for all judges and guides! \nQuestions?\nContact Maureen Nanna
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/eicbreakfast26/
LOCATION:The Westin\, Tysons\, 7801 Leesburg Pike\, Falls Church\, 22043
CATEGORIES:Northern Virginia
ORGANIZER;CN="Maureen Nanna":MAILTO:maureen@abcva.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260615T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260615T160000
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SUMMARY:OSHA 500 – Trainer Course in OSHA Standards for the Construction Industry 6/15 NV
DESCRIPTION:OSHA 500 – TRAINER COURSE IN 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 Northern Virginia Training Facility\, Host Training Organization\nJune 15 – 18\, 2026  |  8:00AM – 4:00PM\n \nThis 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. \n\nTopics include: \n\nSafety and Health Programs\nFall Protection\nStairways/Ladders\nScaffolds\nFire Protection\nMotor Vehicles\nWelding & Cutting\nHealth Hazards\nPPE\nElectrical Standards\nHand and Power Tools\nConcrete and Masonry\nCranes\, Derricks\, Hoists\nMaterial Handling\nExcavation\nConfined Spaces\nGeneral Safety and Health Provisions\nDemolition\nSteel Erection\nOutreach Training Program Requirements\nTraining Techniques\n\nPrerequisites: Students must successfully complete the OSHA #510 Occupational Safety and Health Standards for Construction and have five (5) years of safety and health work experience in the construction industry. A degree in occupational safety and health\, a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) designation may be substituted for two (2) years of work related experience. Students should obtain guidance on whether they meet this requirement from the OSHA Training Institute Education Center where they intend to receive the training. Authorized OSHA Outreach Training Program trainers are required to attend OSHA #502 Update for Construction Industry Outreach Trainers at least once every four (4) years to maintain their trainer status. \nIndustry OSHA Standards courses (#510\, #511\, and #5410) must be completed not later than seven (7) years prior to completing the relevant Industry Trainer course (#500\, #501\, and #5400). \nThe Prerequisite Verification Form is required to complete the registration process. Click this link Prerequisite Verification Form print and send the documentation to our office via email to info@oshamidatlantic.org or fax 410-281-1350. \nRegistration for courses requiring a Prerequisite Verification Form (PVF)—including OSHA #500\, #501\, #502\, #503\, #5400\, and #5402—is not confirmed until the PVF is approved. Forms must be submitted by the close of business on the Tuesday one week before the course starts. Late submissions may be accepted at MAOTIEC’s discretion. \nThose currently enrolled in or who have completed OSHA #510\, #511\, or #5410 are encouraged to submit their PVF promptly. \nCourse Includes: Student binder\, OSHA CFR 1926\, USB which includes: \n\nPowerPoint Presentation\nVideo clips\nTest Questions\nAdditional resource information\n\nContact Hours: 26 \n\nLOCATION\nABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility\n42680 Trade West Drive\, Dulles\, VA 20166 \nCOST\n$845 \nSCHEDULE\nPlease visit CRSC registration link above
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/osha-500-trainer-course-in-osha-standards-for-the-construction-industry-6-15-nv/
LOCATION:ABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility\, ABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility\, 42680 Trade West Drive\, Dulles\,\, VA\, 20166\, United States
CATEGORIES:Northern Virginia
ORGANIZER;CN="Jenny Tashjian":MAILTO:jenny@abcva.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T160000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Microsoft Project (Virtual) 6/17
DESCRIPTION:INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT PROJECT: GETTING STARTED\nWednesday\, June 17\, 2026  |  8:00AM – 4:00PM\nManaging time\, tasks\, people and resources effectively can make the difference between success and failure when completing a complex project. In this Introduction to Microsoft Project 2016: Getting Started class\, students will spend time getting comfortable with the Project 2016 user interface\, including project views and the ribbon. They will also learn to enter\, organize\, and link tasks\, work with resources\, and create projects independently. The course allows time to practice fundamental basic skills essential for efficient use of this program. \nKEY TAKEAWAYS\nNot just an “introductory” course\, this virtual one-day training offers a deep dive into the essential features of Microsoft Project so that attendees can immediately put the software to use planning and managing their projects when they return to work.\n• Learn to create and manage simple projects.\n• Learn to enter and manage tasks.\n• Learn to work with a project calendar.\n• Learn to add and manage project resources and work with the resource sheet.\n• Learn to create basic reports for your project. \nEmbrace the opportunity to enhance your project management skills through this engaging\, virtual learning experience.\nThis event is held on Zoom and will require participants to have a reliable internet connection. We also ask that participants have Microsoft Project 2016 installed on their computer. \nINSTRUCTOR\nTom Patton\, Project Management Services Bureau \nLOCATION\nVirtual – a Zoom link will be emailed to participants within 24 hours of training \nCOST\nMembers: $245\nNon-Member: $335\nDISCOUNT Additional Members from Same Company: $195 \nSUBSTITUTIONS/CANCELLATION POLICY\nA 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) can no longer attend. \nQUESTIONS\nContact Meredith Strahan
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/intro-ms-project-june-17/
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:20260618T173000
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SUMMARY:2026 Northern Virginia Apprenticeship Graduation 6/18 NV
DESCRIPTION:2026 NORTHERN VIRGINIA APPRENTICESHIP GRADUATION CEREMONY\nThursday\, June 18\, 2026  |  Holiday Inn\, Sterling\, VA  |  5:30PM – 8:30PM\nABC Virginia is excited to host our 2026 apprenticeship graduation on June 18 at the Holiday Inn in Sterling! Join us for an outstanding evening of recognizing tradesmen from electrical\, HVAC\, plumbing\, carpentry and drywall that have committed to a career in construction. #webuildVA \nPlease note: all guests must be pre-registered (NO walk-ins will be permitted). Attire is business casual. Children 12+ only. Register by Monday\, June 8\, 2026. \nTo register via email or in person:\nDownload attendee registration form\nSPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Commitments needed by June 9 COB\nBAR $650\nTwo (2) tickets to event\, signage at event\nEND-OF-EVENING-DRAWING $650\nTwo (2) tickets to event\, signage at event\nGIFT $650\nTwo (2) tickets to event\, signage at event\nSelect during registration or email Maureen Nanna to sign up as a sponsor \nSPONSORS – THANK YOU!             \n              \nGRADUATION TICKET\n$79 per attendee\nIncludes plated dinner\, two (2) drink tickets and ceremony \nAGENDA\n5:30PM Cocktail Reception\n6:00PM Dinner & Ceremony\nSpeaker TBA \nLOCATION\nHoliday Inn\n45425 Holiday Drive\, Sterling\, VA 20166 \nHOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS\nDiscount group rate: $129/night + tax\nCall 703-471-7411 & mention ABC Graduation 2026 or\nBOOK ONLINE HERE\nPlease book by June 12\, 2026\, to secure the group discount rate \nQuestions?\nContact Maureen Nanna
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/nvgrad26/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn\, Sterling\, 45425 Holiday Drive\, Sterling\, VA\, 20166\, United States
CATEGORIES:Northern Virginia
ORGANIZER;CN="Maureen Nanna":MAILTO:maureen@abcva.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T170000
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SUMMARY:Construction Quality Management (CQM) 6/24 VIRTUAL NV **FULL**
DESCRIPTION:CONSTRUCTION QUALITY MANAGEMENT\n**FULL. Please email Shaye Curry to be put on waitlist.**\nWednesday\, June 24\, 2026  |  7:00AM – 5:00PM  |  Virtual\nThe Construction Quality Management course offers prospective QC Managers and Administrators the opportunity to satisfy the CQM-C training requirements specified in most USACE and NAVFAC construction contracts. This course must be taken and the final test must be passed by any person aspiring to be the QC Manager/Administrator or alternate. The Contractors Quality Control (CQC) requirements and the Governments Quality Assurance (QA) roles are reviewed. Training materials provided. \nA course certificate\, valid for a five-year period from the date of the class\, will be awarded to those who satisfactorily complete the training and pass the final exam. At this time\, any person who needs to recertify must attend a class. \nLOCATION\nVirtual\nAttendees will receive class link within 24 hours before course begins. \nSCHEDULE\n7:15AM – Webinar Opens\n7:30AM – Class Starts\n5:00PM – Class Ends \nCOST\nMember – $75\nNon-Member – $100 \nCANCELLATION POLICY\nPlease note that a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made within 48 hours of training. Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally register individual(s) can no longer attend. \nQuestions?\nContact Jenny Tashjian
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/construction-quality-management-cqm-6-24-virtual-nv/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia,Hampton Roads,Northern Virginia,Statewide
ORGANIZER;CN="Shaye Currie":MAILTO:shaye@abcva.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T110000
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SUMMARY:Earning and Owning Your Seat at the Table 6/24
DESCRIPTION:EARNING AND OWNING YOUR SEAT AT THE TABLE WITH JAMIE VANEK\nWednesday\, June 24\, 2026  |  10:00AM – 11:00AM  |  Virtual\nPull up a chair and get ready to confidently claim your seat at the table! In this interactive session\, you’ll explore strategies to elevate your presence and advocate for your expertise. With relatable examples and simple strategies\, you’ll leave this session ready to build influence\, take on new opportunities\, and own your role. \nIn this session you will learn:\n• How to conquer limiting beliefs\n• Tips for advocating for yourself\n• How to increase value by aligning your role with the company’s vision \nThis session is for anyone ranging from entry-level positions to mid-level managers looking to have a greater impact within their organization\, both in the office and in the field. \nSPEAKER\nJamie Vanek\, President\, Etolin Strait Development Group – Jamie Vanek made the unexpected career leap from teaching to construction in 2007 and discovered a passion for project management and team leadership. After diving deep into the federal contracting industry through construction\, Jamie has led projects and teams across the country in support of many federal agencies including NAVFAC\, USACE\, FBI\, NIWC\, Coast Guard. Department of Veteran Affairs\, and Air Force. Jamie is currently President of Etolin Strait Development Group\, an Alaska Native 8(a) Company\, headquartered in Norfolk\, Virginia\, and executing contracts from Washington DC to Georgia. \nAs a female leader in the construction industry\, author\, TEDx speaker\, and facilitator\, Jamie has been featured in Construction Business Owner\, Construction Executive\, ThriveGlobal\, and other digital publications about leading in the construction industry. Visit Jamie’s website to learn more  |  Watch Jamie’s TEDx Talk! \nPlease note: online registration will close at 5PM on Tuesday\, June 23\, 2026.\nLOCATION\nVirtual\nLink to be sent to attendees within 24 hours of webinar \nCOST \nMembers – $35\nNon-Members – $65 \nQuestions?\nContact Meredith Strahan
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/ownyourseat/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia,Hampton Roads,Northern Virginia,Statewide
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ORGANIZER;CN="Meredith Strahan":MAILTO:meredith@abcva.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T200000
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SUMMARY:CPR\, AED & First Aid Certification 6/24 NV
DESCRIPTION:CPR\, AED & FIRST AID CERTIFICATION\nWednesday\, June 24\, 2026  |  4:00PM – 8:00PM \nABC 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. \nLOCATION\nABC-VA Northern VA Training Facility\n42680 Trade West Drive\, Dulles\, VA 20166 \nCOST\nMember: $98\nNon-Member: $125 \nSUBSTITUTIONS/CANCELLATION POLICY\nSubstitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual can no longer attend. Cancellations must be made with 48 hours. \nCLASS CONTACT\nShaye Currie
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/cpr-aed-first-aid-certification-6-24-nv/
LOCATION:ABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility\, ABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility\, 42680 Trade West Drive\, Dulles\,\, VA\, 20166\, United States
CATEGORIES:Northern Virginia
ORGANIZER;CN="Shaye Currie":MAILTO:shaye@abcva.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T153000
DTSTAMP:20260626T161536Z
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SUMMARY:DMV Interns-Only Meetup @ Lucky Strike 6/30
DESCRIPTION:DMV INTERNS-ONLY MEETUP @ Lucky Strike\n\nTuesday\, June 30\, 2026  |  1:30PM – 3:30PM\nYou’ve got one foot in the door with your internship — what’s next? Building your network. \nABC-VA is excited to debut our exclusive Interns-Only Networking Mixer at Lucky Strike Tysons Corner! This event is a great opportunity to connect with fellow interns from across the construction industry while building valuable networking skills. You’ll gain practical techniques and strategies to feel more confident in professional settings—skills that can help set you apart and accelerate your career growth. \nSPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES **OPEN TO MEMBERS ONLY**  |  Will close June 24 @ 5PM\nStrike (Event Sponsor) – $500 – includes two (2) comped registrations\, signage at event\, logo/name on marketing materials\nSpare (Food & Beverage Sponsor) – $250 – includes one (1) comped registration\, signage at event\, logo/name on marketing materials\nKingpin (Lane Sponsor) – $250 – includes one (1) comped registration\, signage at event\, logo/name on marketing materials\nSelect during registration or email Katie Gregg to register as a sponsor! \nSPONSORS – THANK YOU! \n          \nLOCATION\nLucky Strike Tysons Corner\n2001 International Dr.\, Suite 1695G\, McLean\, VA 22102 \nCOST **INTERNS ONLY of ABC-VA MEMBER FIRMS**\n$75 per intern\nOnline registration will close Monday\, June 29\, at 5PM \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 48 hours in advance. \nQuestions?\nContact Katie Gregg
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/interns26/
LOCATION:Bowlero\, Tysons\, 2001 International Drive\, McLean\, VA\, 22102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Northern Virginia
ORGANIZER;CN="Katie Gregg":MAILTO:katieg@abcva.org
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