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SUMMARY:Blueprint Reading 101 7/7 NV
DESCRIPTION:BLUEPRINT READING 101\nBegins Tuesday\, July 7\, 2026  |  4:00PM – 7:00PM\nEnhance 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. \nAll 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. \nSCHEDULE\nEight-Day Program:\nJuly 7\, 14\, 21\, 28\nAug 4\, 11\, 18\, 25\n4:00PM – 7:00PM \nCOST\nMember – $370\nNon-Member – $540\nIncludes textbooks and blueprints \nSUBSTITUTION/CANCELLATION POLICY\nSubstitutions 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. \nQuestions?\nContact Shaye Currie
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/blueprint-reading-101-7-7-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:20260709T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T193000
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SUMMARY:SummerFest 2026 7/9 NV
DESCRIPTION:SUMMERFEST 2026\nThursday\, July 9\, 2026  |  4:00PM – 7:30PM\nABC-VA invites you to join over 350 of your favorite ABC-VA members for the biggest bash of the summer! \nOur annual SummerFest is one of our most attended events of the year. And it’s no surprise – here’s what you can expect for 2026:\n• All-you-care to eat (Blueridge Seafood [including steamed crabs]\, Ribeye Philly Steak\, Dogs on the Curb food trucks) 🦀\n• Cornhole tournament with prize to first place team ($30 buy-in per person) 🏆 \n• Catoctin Creek Spirits Tasting 🥃\n• Batting cages ⚾\n• Ice cream truck 🍦\n• SummerFest t-shirt giveaway 👕\n• Raffle prize drawing 🎟️\n• DJ Premonition 🎶\n• & more! \nDress is summer casual. It’s going to be hot! 😎 \nSPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES (all include logo/name on event promotional materials)\nCommitments are needed by COB Monday\, June 29  |  Sponsorships are for members only\nFest (Main Event) $1\,200 – includes three (3) tickets\, signage at event\nDJ $850 – includes two (2) tickets\, signage at event\nHydration Station w/ Cooling Towels $850 – includes two (2) tickets\, signage at event (logo will be on towels!) SOLD OUT!!\nFood Station $675 – includes two (2) tickets\, signage at event SOLD OUT!!\nBeer Station $675 – includes two (2) tickets\, signage at event SOLD OUT!!\nTent $675 – includes two (2) tickets\, signage at event\nBrewery Station $675 – includes branded beer cups SOLD OUT!!\nIce Cream Truck $675 – includes two (2) tickets\, signage at event SOLD OUT!!\nDrawing $675 – includes two (2) tickets\, signage at event\nCatoctin Creek Spirit Tastings $675 – includes two (2) tickets\, signage at event\nBatting Cages $550 – includes one (1) ticket\, signage at event SOLD OUT!!\nDessert Station $550 – includes one (1) ticket\, signage at event\nWine Station $550 – includes one (1) ticket\, signage at event SOLD OUT!!\nCornhole $550 – includes one (1) ticket\, one (1) cornhole team\, signage at event SOLD OUT!!\nSelect during registration or email Maureen Nanna to register as a sponsor!\n \nSPONSORS – THANK YOU!             \n                                                                                                                         \nCORNHOLE TOURNAMENT\n$30 per person for buy-in. Winning team takes all! Please register your team online or email Maureen Nanna. \nLOCATION\nABC-VA Headquarters\n42680 Trade West Drive\, Dulles\, VA 20166 \nCOST \nMember — $115\nNon-Member — $125 \nProspective Members: there will be a quick pre-mixer for new and prospective members before the main event. Please reach out to Katie Gregg to RSVP!\nSUBSTITUTIONS/CANCELLATIONS POLICY\nSubstitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend. Cancellations must be made in writing within 48 hours of event. \nQuestions?\nContact Maureen Nanna
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/summerfest26/
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Maureen Nanna":MAILTO:maureen@abcva.org
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SUMMARY:CPR\, AED & First Aid Certification 7/11 NV
DESCRIPTION:CPR\, AED & FIRST AID CERTIFICATION\nSaturday\, July 11\, 2026  |  8:00AM – 12:00PM \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-7-11-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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SUMMARY:Construction Quality Management 7/15 NV **FULL**
DESCRIPTION:CONSTRUCTION QUALITY MANAGEMENT\n**FULL. Please email Shaye Currie to be put on waitlist and/or register for our next CQM course on September 16.**\nWednesday\, July 15\, 2026  |  7:30AM – 5:00PM  |  ABC-VA Dulles\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 satisfactory complete the training and pass the final exam. At this time\, any person that needs to recertify must attend a class. \nLOCATION\nABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility\n42680 Trade West Drive\, Dulles\, VA 20166 \nCOST\nMember – $305\nNon-Member – $405\nContinental breakfast\, lunch & refreshments provided \nCANCELLATION POLICY\nPlease note that a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made by 6/19/2026 EOD. \nQuestions?\nContact Jenny Tashjian
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/construction-quality-management-jul15/
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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SUMMARY:Unlocking Smarter Construction With Drone-Powered Precision 7/15 [Virtual]
DESCRIPTION:UNLOCKING SMARTER CONSTRUCTION WITH DRONE-POWERED PRECISION\nWednesday\, July 15\, 2026  |  2:00PM – 3:00PM  |  Virtual\nThis session\, led by Sky-Hound\, examines how drone technology is driving measurable improvements across construction projects in Northern Virginia\, a region defined by rapid growth in infrastructure and data center development. It highlights how leading firms are leveraging drones for high-precision data capture\, real-time project visibility\, and enhanced site safety. \nThe session also covers the complex\, highly regulated airspace in Northern Virginia —near Washington\, D.C.\, with restricted zones and FAA compliance requirements—and outlines key considerations construction teams must navigate to operate safely and legally. \nAttendees will gain a strategic perspective on how drone-enabled insights are reducing risk\, accelerating timelines\, and supporting smarter decision-making in one of the nation’s most active construction markets. \nPRESENTERS\nTyler Richards\, Sky-Hound\nMark Vakarchuk\, Databird Solutions \nLOCATION\nVirtual\nLink to be sent to attendees within 12 hours of webinar \nCOST \nMembers — $20\nNon-Members — $30 \nQuestions?\nContact Jenny Tashjian
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/precision/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia,Hampton Roads,Northern Virginia,Statewide
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ORGANIZER;CN="Shaye Currie":MAILTO:shaye@abcva.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T110000
DTSTAMP:20260619T085901
CREATED:20260527T164020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T165428Z
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SUMMARY:Changes Made and Changes Looming for Small Business Contractors 7/21 [Virtual]
DESCRIPTION:CHANGES MADE AND CHANGES LOOMING FOR SMALL BUSINESS CONTRACTORS\nTuesday\, July 21\, 2026  |  10:00AM – 11:00AM  |  Virtual\nThe Federal Small Business Administration and now also the Federal Department of Transportation have already made and are further considering additional changes affecting program eligibility. This program will discuss those changes and their current and expected impacts on small businesses and others working with them. \nSPEAKERS\nNeil Lowenstein and Tom Barrow\, members of the Woods Rogers Vandeventer Black Construction and Government Contract Practice Group. Both Neil and Tom regularly assist clients balance the competing demands of project stakeholders\, regulatory officials\, and community interests as they relate to federal projects\, including the various federal small business programs. \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND?\nContractors looking to learn about or better understand these small and disadvantaged business programs and how they are reshaping those programs’ missions \nLOCATION\nVirtual\nLink to be sent to attendees within 12 hours of webinar \nCOST \nMembers — $30\nNon-Members — $60 \nQuestions?\nContact Meredith Strahan
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/smallbizchanges/
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:20260722T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T200000
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SUMMARY:CPR\, AED & First Aid Certification 7/22 NV
DESCRIPTION:CPR\, AED & FIRST AID CERTIFICATION\nWednesday\, July 22\, 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-7-22-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:20260728T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T123000
DTSTAMP:20260619T085901
CREATED:20260616T201850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T201727Z
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SUMMARY:Employment Law for Construction Leaders: What Every Manager\, Supervisor and HR Professional Needs to Know [Virtual Series]
DESCRIPTION:EMPLOYMENT LAW FOR CONSTRUCTION LEADERS: WHAT EVERY MANAGER\, SUPERVISOR AND HR PROFESSIONAL NEEDS TO KNOW\nBegins Tuesday\, July 28\, 2026 |  11:00AM – 12:30PM  |  Virtual  |  Detailed schedule below\nFederal and state laws provide employees with important workplace rights and protections\, making it essential for managers to understand\, uphold\, and champion those rights every day. \nThis comprehensive course offers a clear and practical overview of the legal principles that guide managers in supporting employees while maintaining compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements. Brought to you by Woods Rogers\, one of the largest\, dedicated employment practices in Virginia\, this course will incorporate real-world scenarios and cases that apply directly to the construction industry.  Intended for human resource professionals\, managers\, supervisors\, and team leads\, this course emphasizes real-world application rather than legal theory. \nOur 5-session virtual series begins 7/28 and will cover the topics below. Bundle pricing is available\, as well as individual pricing per session. \nSession 1 (7/28): HARASSMENT\, DISCRIMINATION AND RETALIATION\n• The basis of state and federal anti-discrimination and anti-harassment laws\n• Addresses harassment beyond sexual harassment\, including harassment or discrimination on the basis of disability\, race\, national origin\, etc.\n• Covers a supervisor’s legal obligation to engage in prompt and effective remedial action to address offensive conduct in the workplace\n• Why a supervisor’s actions can create liability for the company \nSession 2 (8/13): ACCOMMODATIONS AND MEDICAL LEAVE\n• Navigating employees with disabilities\, pregnancies\, and serious health conditions\n• Process for accommodations (the interactive process)\n• FMLA and appropriate documentation/certifications\n• Navigating intermittent FMLA\n• Disciplining employees with medical leave and accommodations\nClick here to register for Session 2 only \nSession 3 (8/26): DOCUMENTATION AND PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT TO DEFEND EMPLOYMENT LAWSUITS\n• How an employment lawsuit works\n• What is legally sufficient documentation for performance related issues to defend lawsuits\n• What to document\, when\, and how\n• How to do PIPs and reviews accurately\n• Why following company policies and applying them fairly matters\nClick here to register for Session 3 only \nSession 4 (9/17): WORKPLACE VIOLENCE\, SAFETY\, NEGLIGENCE\n• Dos and Don’ts of safety\n• OSHA’s general duty clause for employers to respond to recognized workplace hazards in the form of workplace violence\n• Negligent retention\, hiring\, and premises liability\n• A supervisor’s legal obligation to address employee threatening and/or violent behavior\n• A supervisor’s legal obligation to address third party threats of violence\, including handling employees with protective orders against third parties\n• Red flags for violence\nClick here to register for Session 4 only \nSession 5 (9/23): WAGE AND HOUR LAWS\n• The basics of the state and federal laws covering overtime\, minimum wage\, and child labor\n• Working off-the-clock\n• Breaks time laws\n• Employees’ rights to complain about wages\n• Class actions and wage lawsuits\nClick here to register for Session 5 only \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND?\n• Human resource professionals\n• Managers\, supervisors\, and team leaders\n• Business owners\n• General managers and operations professionals\n• Anyone looking to enhance their knowledge of employment law \nEquip your team with the knowledge to reduce risk and create a culture of compliance – register today! \nSPEAKERS\nLeah Stiegler\, Principal\, Woods Rogers — Leah can walk employers through any workplace situation. From complex personnel matters\, to implementing client-specific performance management practices\, Leah advises employers to navigate these issues to keep them out of court. Her counseling covers the entire employment spectrum: recruitment\, onboarding\, workplace culture\, pay equity audits\, RIFs\, terminations and severance packages. View Leah’s full biography and professional credentials here \nFred Schutt\, Principal\, Woods Rogers — Focused on helping employers avoid costly litigation and regulatory violation\, Fred routinely defends employers before federal and state agencies\, including the EEOC\, DOL\, and OSHA. Fred also has extensive experience defending employers in state and federal court in a variety of employment related cases alleging violation of the ADA\, ADEA\, Title VII\, Title IX\, Equal Pay Act\, FMLA\, and the FLSA\, breach of contract\, and violation of restrictive covenants. View Fred’s full biography and professional credentials here \nLOCATION\nVirtual\nLink to be sent to attendees within 12 hours of webinar \nCOST \nMembers — Bundle (all five sessions) — $425\nMembers — Individual (per session) — $95\nNon-Members — Bundle (all five sessions) — $675\nNon-Members — Individual (per session) — $145 \nTo register for sessions individually\, please visit each event page to register using the links above.\nQuestions?\nContact Kristen Altermatt
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/employment-series-1/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia,Hampton Roads,Northern Virginia,Statewide
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kristen Altermatt":MAILTO:kristen@abcva.org
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