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SUMMARY:Blueprint Reading 102 9/1 NV
DESCRIPTION:BLUEPRINT READING 102\nBegins Tuesday\, September 1\, 2026  |  4:00PM – 7:00PM\nThis course is designed to advance those with the fundamental skills and theories from the basic blueprint reading class (Blueprint 101) that is essential for print reading experience in heavy commercial construction. The textbook and actual project drawings used for this course present and reinforce the concepts of elements commonly found on prints of large structures. \nThe topics to be covered in these sessions include\, but are not limited to\, the following:\n• Working Drawings and Drawing Concepts\n• Types of Construction\n• Specifications\n• Sitework\n• Structural Steel Construction\n• Reinforced Concrete Construction\n• Mechanical and Electrical Systems\n• Finish Construction\n• Trade Competency Tests and Review Questions \nSCHEDULE\nEight-Day Program:\nSept 1\, 8\, 15\, 22\, 29\nOct 6\, 13\, 20\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-102-9-1-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:20260903T080000
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SUMMARY:Fall Protection Trainer 9/3 NV
DESCRIPTION:FALL PROTECTION TRAINER\nThursday\, September 3\, 2026  |  8:00AM – 4:00PM\nREGISTER HERE\n\nFalls 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. \n\nObjective: This program provides the elements to develop a good Fall Protection Training Program to include: \n\nDetermine fall protection training needs\nIdentify goals and objectives\nIdentify materials and information necessary to train employees\nDevelop learning activities (i.e.\, lecture\, on-the-job\, hands-on\, discussion\, or a combination of all of these)\nConduct 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.\nEvaluate the Program\n\nPrerequisite: 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. \nUpon 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 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. \nCourse Includes: A student binder and a USB which includes: \n\nPowerPoint Presentations\nVideo clips\nTest questions\nAdditional resource information for fall protection\n\n\nPlease note\, to register for this course you must have completed the OSHA 3115 FALL PROTECTION and pass the course exam with an 80% or higher. \nLOCATION\nABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility\n42680 Trade West Drive\, Dulles\, VA 20166 \nCOST\nMember – $275\nNon-Member – $375 \nCANCELLATION POLICY\nPlease note that a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made 72 hours in advance. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/fall-protection-trainer-9-3-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:20260912T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T120000
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SUMMARY:CPR\, AED & First Aid Certification 9/12 NV
DESCRIPTION:CPR\, AED & FIRST AID CERTIFICATION\nSaturday\, September 12\, 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-9-12-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:20260916T073000
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SUMMARY:Construction Quality Management 9/16 NV
DESCRIPTION:CONSTRUCTION QUALITY MANAGEMENT\nWednesday\, September 16\, 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 9/12/2026 EOD. \nQuestions?\nContact Jenny Tashjian
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/construction-quality-management-9-16-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:20260916T160000
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SUMMARY:CPR\, AED & First Aid Certification 9/16 NV
DESCRIPTION:CPR\, AED & FIRST AID CERTIFICATION\nWednesday\, September 16\, 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-9-16-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:20260917T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T123000
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SUMMARY:Employment Law for Construction Leaders: What Every Manager\, Supervisor and HR Professional Needs to Know [Virtual Series - Session 4]
DESCRIPTION:EMPLOYMENT LAW FOR CONSTRUCTION LEADERS: WHAT EVERY MANAGER\, SUPERVISOR AND HR PROFESSIONAL NEEDS TO KNOW\nSESSION FOUR — WORKPLACE VIOLENCE\, SAFETY\, NEGLIGENCE\nThursday\, September 17\, 2026 |  11:00AM – 12:30PM  |  Virtual\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. \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\nClick here to register for Session One only (if date has not passed) \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 Two only (if date has not passed) \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 Three only (if date has not passed) \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 \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 Five 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 — Individual (per session) — $95\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-4/
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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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T173000
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SUMMARY:Northern VA 2026 Leadership Institute Kickoff 9/17
DESCRIPTION:LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE PROGRAM KICKOFF\nThursday\, September 17\, 2026  |  3:30PM – 5:30PM  |  Northern VA Training Facility\nThe 2026 Leadership Institute kicks off on September 17 with a program overview and the ABCs of ABC. Applications for the Leadership Institute are due Friday\, September 4\, 2026. \nDownload application\n\n\n\nThe Leadership Institute brings together aspiring leaders that have three or more years in the AEC industry. Our program is designed to enhance the potential of our industry’s rising leaders by helping them to develop a greater self-awareness of their unique leadership style. Current industry leaders will facilitate discussions that encourage active participation. \nThe curriculum requires reading assignments\, an emotional intelligence/personality assessment with a professionally facilitated workshop\, social outings and a community service project. \nEligibility \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNominee must have worked in the Architecture\, Engineering & Construction (AEC) industry for a minimum of three (3) years\nNominee must be employed by a member in good standing of the ABC Virginia Chapter\nNominee must be able and willing to attend at least nine out of ten sessions to graduate\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSessions (beginning September 17) \n\nProgram Kickoff & the ABCs of ABC (Instructor: Patrick Dean\, ABC-VA  |  September 17)\nBehavior Profile Workshop & Emotional Intelligence (Instructor: Karen Cotton\, CPSM\, Timmons Group  |  October 8)\nThe Purpose Driven Life (Instructor: Spencer Teel\, TEEL Construction  | October 22)\nSituational Leadership (Instructor: Andrew George & Brian Fish\, Hensel Phelps  | November 12)\nWhat Makes a Leader? (Instructor: Patrick Dean\, ABC-VA  |  December 3)\nIdentifying Ideal Team Players (Instructor: Steve Skinner\, WCS Construction  |  December 17)\nStephen Covey’s Speed of Trust (Instructor: Mike Bellaman\, ABC National  |  January 14)\nEffective Communication (Instructor: Zeena Fangman\, HITT Contracting  |  February 18)\nCorporate Culture and Ethics (Instructor: Steve Daves\, Dimensional Consulting Co.  |  March 18)\nCareer Development (Instructor: Mark Bailey\, TMG Construction  |  April 15)\nEnd of Year Celebration (April 29)\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nLOCATION\nABC-VA Northern Virginia Headquarters\n42680 Trade West Drive\, Dulles\, VA 20166 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCOST\n$625 per Participant\nPlease note: registration is not available online. Please submit your application with all required documents to Shaye Currie. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCOURSE CONTACT\nShaye Currie
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/li-kickoff-sep17/
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="Shaye Currie":MAILTO:shaye@abcva.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T123000
DTSTAMP:20260618T202239Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T202239Z
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SUMMARY:Employment Law for Construction Leaders: What Every Manager\, Supervisor and HR Professional Needs to Know [Virtual Series - Session 5]
DESCRIPTION:EMPLOYMENT LAW FOR CONSTRUCTION LEADERS: WHAT EVERY MANAGER\, SUPERVISOR AND HR PROFESSIONAL NEEDS TO KNOW\nSESSION FIVE — WAGE AND HOUR LAWS\nWednesday\, September 23\, 2026 |  11:00AM – 12:30PM  |  Virtual\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. \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\nClick here to register for Session One only (if date has not passed) \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 Two only (if date has not passed) \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 Three only (if date has not passed) \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 Four only (if date has not passed) \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 \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 — Individual (per session) — $95\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-5/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T163000
DTSTAMP:20260701T155619Z
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SUMMARY:Building Efficiency: How Microsoft Copilot Streamlines Construction Workflows 9/23 [Virtual]
DESCRIPTION:BUILDING EFFICIENCY: HOW MICROSOFT COPILOT STREAMLINES CONSTRUCTION WORKFLOWS\nWednesday\, September 23\, 2026  |  3:30PM – 4:30PM\nMicrosoft Copilot is an AI-powered tool integrated into Microsoft 365 applications like Word\, Excel\, PowerPoint\, and more. It uses advanced language models to assist users with tasks such as drafting text\, creating presentations\, analyzing data\, and managing workflows. \nWhat You’ll Learn:\n1. Integration Across Microsoft 365: Copilot is embedded within popular Microsoft applications\, allowing users to leverage AI without leaving their familiar environments. This includes apps like Word\, Excel\, PowerPoint\, Outlook\, Teams\, and others.\n2. Productivity Enhancement: In Word\, Copilot can help draft documents\, generate summaries\, and suggest edits. In Excel\, it assists with data analysis\, generating insights\, and automating repetitive tasks. In PowerPoint\, it aids in creating presentations by generating slides\, formatting content\, and suggesting design improvements.\n3. Natural Language Processing: Copilot allows users to interact with Microsoft applications using natural language. Users can type or speak commands\, and Copilot will execute them\, such as generating a chart in Excel or summarizing an email thread in Outlook.\n4. Customization and Learning: Copilot learns from user interactions\, becoming more tailored to individual preferences over time. It can adapt to specific tasks and provide personalized suggestions based on user behavior and the content of documents or emails.\n5. Collaboration Features: In Teams\, Copilot can help manage meetings\, generate meeting summaries\, and suggest follow-up actions\, making collaboration more efficient.\n6. Security and Compliance: Microsoft emphasizes that Copilot adheres to the same security\, compliance\, and privacy commitments as the rest of Microsoft 365\, ensuring that data is handled securely.\n7. Business Applications: Copilot is also integrated into Microsoft’s business applications like Dynamics 365\, where it can assist with customer relationship management (CRM)\, enterprise resource planning (ERP)\, and other business processes. \nOverall\, Microsoft Copilot is designed to enhance productivity by automating tasks\, providing intelligent insights\, and enabling more natural interactions with Microsoft’s suite of tools. \nSPEAKERS\nElliott Eliason\, Principal Microsoft Solutions Consultant\, Pax8\nBenny Sayasithsena\, Vice President of Sales and Marketing\, M3 Technology Consultants\, Inc.\n \nCOST\nMembers/Non-Members – $35 \nVIRTUAL PROGRAM\nAttendees will receive a meeting link within 12 hours of program start. Online registration closes 5PM on September 22\, 2026. \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 Meredith Strahan
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/copilot-for-construction/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia,Hampton Roads,Northern Virginia,Statewide
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ORGANIZER;CN="Maddy Goulden":MAILTO:maddy@abcva.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T210000
DTSTAMP:20260625T184410Z
CREATED:20260224T144800Z
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SUMMARY:Excellence in Construction Awards Ceremony 9/18 NV
DESCRIPTION:2026 EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION (EIC) AWARDS CEREMONY\n(ABC-VA NORTHERN VA & ABC METRO WASHINGTON)\nThursday\, September 24\, 2026  |  6:00PM – 9:00PM \nRegister through ABC Metro Washington here (click blue “register here” button).\nThe Excellence in Construction (EIC) Awards recognize and celebrate outstanding projects built by Washington-area ABC members annually. 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. \nABC-VA (Northern VA) and ABC Metro Washington are proud to host the Excellence in Construction Awards to honor the exceptional work created in the metropolitan Washington area each year. Come and celebrate the winning projects and teams! \nTables of 10: Use this registration link \nSponsorship Opportunities – Download sponsorship flyer \n\n\n\nPLATINUM SPONSOR $5\,600\n• Ten complimentary registrations\n• Corporate logo in video presentation\n• 1/2 page color ad in banquet program\n• Recognition in Building Washington Magazine\n• Individual acknowledgment at banquet\n• Signage displayed at banquet\nGOLD SPONSOR $4\,100\n• Four complimentary registrations\n• Corporate logo in video presentation\n• 1/4 page color ad in banquet program\n• Recognition in Building Washington Magazine\n• Individual acknowledgment at banquet\n• Signage displayed at banquet\nGOLD+ SPONSOR $4\,600 [EXCLUSIVE]\n• Four complimentary registrations\n• Corporate logo in video presentation\n• Full page color ad in banquet program\n• Recognition in Building Washington Magazine\n• Individual acknowledgment at banquet\n• Signage displayed at banquet\n\n\nCOCKTAIL RECEPTION $3\,600\n• Corporate logo printed on cocktail napkins\n• Signage displayed at each bar\n• Recognition in the program\n\nDINNER WINE $3\,600\n• Corporate logo printed on wine tag for\neach bottle of wine placed on tables\nduring dinner\n• Recognition in the program\nDESSERT $3\,600\n• Corporate logo printed on edible\nchocolate placed on desserts\n• Recognition in the program\n\n\nAWARDS $2\,500\n• Corporate logo on signage\n• Recognition in the program\nPROGRAMS $2\,500\n• Corporate logo printed on Awards program\n• Signage placed at registration area\n• Recognition in the program\n\nDOOR PRIZE $1\,500\n• Sponsor items raffled off during event\nprogram\n• Corporate logo printed on signage\nplaced near the stage\n• Recognition in the program\n\n\n\nEmail Maureen Nanna to register as a sponsor! \nLOCATION\nThe Ritz Carlton\, Tysons\n1700 Tysons Boulevard\, McLean\, VA 22102 \nCOST\nABC-VA Member — $299\nTable of 10 — $2990 \nQuestions?\nContact Maureen Nanna
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/eic26-nv/
LOCATION:The Ritz-Carlton\, Tysons\, 1700 Tysons Blvd\, McLean\, 22102
CATEGORIES:Northern Virginia
ORGANIZER;CN="Maureen Nanna":MAILTO:maureen@abcva.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T183000
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SUMMARY:Northern VA Fall Golf Tournament 9/28 NV
DESCRIPTION:NORTHERN VIRGINIA FALL GOLF TOURNAMENT **SAVE THE DATE!**\nMonday\, September 28\, 2026  |  11:00AM – 6:30PM\nJoin ABC-VA members at the beautiful Belle Haven Country Club for our annual Fall Golf tournament. Establish and build relationships with members new and old while enjoying a great day on the golf course! \nSPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES\nTBA \nSCHEDULE **Subject to change**\n11:00AM Registration and lunch\n12:00PM Tee Time/Shotgun Start \nLOCATION\nBelle Haven Country Club\n6023 Fort Hunt Road\, Alexandria\, VA 22307 \nCOST \nTBA \nSUBSTITUTION/CANCELLATION POLICY\nSubstitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend. Cancellations must be made by 5PM on September 7\, 2026\, in order to receive a refund. \nQuestions?\nContact Maureen Nanna
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/nvfallgolf26/
LOCATION:Belle Haven Country Club\, 6023 Fort Hunt Rd\, Alexandria\, 22307
CATEGORIES:Northern Virginia
ORGANIZER;CN="Maureen Nanna":MAILTO:maureen@abcva.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T150000
DTSTAMP:20260602T132140Z
CREATED:20260602T132139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T132140Z
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SUMMARY:How to Collaborate in the Pull Planning Process 9/29 NV
DESCRIPTION:How to Collaborate in the Pull Planning Process\nTuesday\, September 29\, 2026  |  8:00AM – 3:00PM\n \n“Awesome class\, outstanding all around. Best I’ve been to at ABC-VA to date!” -Colin Miller\, General Superintendent\, TEEL Construction \nLearn how to use the Collaborative Pull Planning Process that has proven to yield better and more reliable schedules. No computers are used in this very “hands-on” workshop. Participants learning it by doing it. \nThis valuable planning and managing technique is used around the world\, and it is rapidly being adopted in all types of projects from very large to very small. From the overall master planner\, to the foreman in the field – these schedules are more than just wallpaper. The foremen actually help create and follow the plan. \nParticipants will learn how to the integrate the Master Schedule\, the Phase Pull\, the Look Ahead\, Constraints\, and the Weekly work plan. Additionally\, participants will learn to monitor and measure how well the teams follow the plan through PPC tracking – altogether on the wall with sticky notes – no computer required! \nThis workshop is perfect for executives\, project managers\, superintendents and foremen. \nINSTRUCTOR\nTom Patton\, Project Management Services Bureau \nLOCATION\nABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility\n42680 Trade West Drive\, Dulles\, VA 20166 \nCOST\nMembers: $275\nNon-Member: $375\nBreakfast and lunch provided \nSUBSTITUTION/CANCELLATION POLICY\nSubstitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend. A reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made 48 hours in advance. \nQUESTIONS?\nJenny Tashjian
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/pullplan-sep29/
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="Shaye Currie":MAILTO:shaye@abcva.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T160000
DTSTAMP:20260602T125533Z
CREATED:20260602T123953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T125533Z
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SUMMARY:The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Workshop 9/30 NV
DESCRIPTION:THE 7 HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PEOPLE WORKSHOP\nWednesday\, September 30 – Thursday\, October 1\, 2026  |  8:30 AM – 4:00 PM\nHabits 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. \nBenefits of Attending:\nDr. 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. \nThis two-day\, intensive course will help you:\n• Execute critical priorities with focus and planning\n• End self-defeating behavior\n• Develop strong relationships based on mutual trust\n• Be prepared to deal with difficult circumstances before they happen\n• Increase team engagement\, morale and collaboration\n• Create a highly effective culture based on core values\n• Raise up the next leaders who model competence and character \nJoin ABC-VA for two days of interactive discussion on the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Learn how to use the seven habits to strengthen both professional and personal development. This renowned class will leave you feeling energized\, refreshed and ready to take on the world with a new perspective. \nPRE-WORK REQUIRED: Attendees will be sent a 360-degree survey to send to supervisors\, colleagues\, industry peers\, friends and the like. Register early to make sure you have plenty of time for your surveys to be completed! \n“A class everyone (at every level) should complete. I took so much from this and work to apply it to my life every day!” -Juliane Faller\, Senior Business Development Manager\, Balfour Beatty US \n• Recommended but not required reading: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey\n• Information on The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: https://www.franklincovey.com/the-7-habits/\n• Information on Dr. Stephen R. Covey and The 7 Habits: https://www.stephencovey.com/ \nINSTRUCTOR\nPatrick Dean\, ABC Virginia \nLOCATION\nABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility\n42680 Trade West Drive\, Dulles\, VA 20166 \nCOST\nMembers: $575\nNon-Members: $795\nIncludes light breakfast\, lunch and course materials\n\nREGISTRATION / CANCELLATION DEADLINE\nSeptember 23\, 2026 by 5PM\nPlease note: a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made one (1) week in advance. Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend. \nCOURSE CONTACT\nJenny Tashjian
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/7habits-sep30/
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="Shaye Currie":MAILTO:shaye@abcva.org
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