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SUMMARY:CPR\, AED & First Aid Certification 10/3 NV
DESCRIPTION:CPR\, AED & FIRST AID CERTIFICATION\nSaturday\, October 3\, 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-10-3-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="Shaye Currie":MAILTO:shaye@abcva.org
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SUMMARY:OSHA 3095 – Electrical Standards 10/5 NV
DESCRIPTION:OSHA 3095 – ELECTRICAL STANDARDS\nOctober 5- 8\, 2026  |  8:00AM – 4:00PM\nREGISTER HERE \nThis course covers OSHA Electrical Standards and the hazards associated with electrical installations and equipment.  Course topics include single- and three-phase systems\, cord- and plug-connected and fixed equipment\, grounding\, ground fault circuit interrupters\, and safety-related work practices. Emphasis is placed on electrical hazard recognition and OSHA Standards\, policies\, and procedures and applicable portions of the National Electrical Code (NEC).  Students will participate in workshops on the safe and correct use of electrical testing equipment.  Upon course completion students will have the ability to understand the severity of electrical current on the human body\, recognize and evaluate actual and potential electrical hazards and reference the applicable OSHA Standard\, determine hazard abatement measures\, and understand the proper use of electrical testing equipment. \n\nUpon Completion of this course students will learn to: \n\nDetect electrical hazards\, determine which OSHA standards apply\, and achieve the appropriate abatement\nProperly use safety electrical test equipment\nUnderstand the effects of electrical current on the human body with respect to voltage\, current path\, and the duration of exposure\nIdentify and value OSHA electrical standards\nUnderstand how the National Electrical Code ties into OSHA’s electrical standard\nStudents will understand the 2024 edition of NFPA 70E and learn the latest information about the effects of arc flash\, arc blast\, and direct current (dc) hazards\, and recent developments in electrical design and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).\n\nStudents who successfully complete the OSHA 3095 are eligible to attend the one day Electrical Safety Trainer course. The Trainer course must be registered for separately\, click here for more information.  \nPlease note\, you must pass the exam with an 80% or higher to attend the following Trainer Course. \nLOCATION\nABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility\n42680 Trade West Drive\, Dulles\, VA 20166 \nCOST\n$895 \nCANCELLATION POLICY\nPlease note that a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made 72 hours in advance. \n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/osha3095-electrical-standards-oct5/
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:20261006T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T150000
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SUMMARY:OSHA 10 Hour 10/6 NV
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THIS COURSE\nSafety training is a necessity in this industry and knowing OSHA regulations ensures jobsite safety and prevents mishaps and OSHA fines. The OSHA 10-Hour Course combines important textual information with relevant\, real-life examples from the field and video presentations. Enroll and learn OSHA regulations and receive your OSHA 10-Hour completion card. Training materials provided. \nSCHEDULE\n2-Session Course:\nTuesday\, October 6\, 2026\, 7:00AM – 3:00PM (Breakfast\, pre-packaged snacks\, coffee/water and boxed lunch provided)\nTuesday\, October 13\, 2026\, 7:00AM – 9:30AM (Pre-packaged snacks and coffee/water provided) \nLOCATION\nABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility\n42680 Trade West Drive\, Dulles\, VA 20166 \nCOST\nMember – $210\nNon-Member – $315 \nCANCELLATION POLICY\nPlease 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/osha-10-hour-10-6-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:OSHA 30 Hour Course 10/6 NV
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THIS COURSE\nWould you like to learn how OSHA regulations affect your jobsite? Enroll in our OSHA 30-Hour course and prepare yourself for the OSHA inspection you are not expecting. Safety training is a necessity in this industry and knowing OSHA regulations ensures jobsite safety and prevents mishaps and OSHA fines. The OSHA 30 Hour Course combines important textual information with relevant\, real-life examples from the field and video presentations. Enroll and learn OSHA regulations and receive your OSHA 30-Hour completion card. Training materials provided. \nSCHEDULE\n4-Session Course: October 6\, 13\, 20 & 27\, 2026 (Tuesdays)\n7:00AM – 3:00PM (Pre-packaged snacks\, coffee/water and boxed lunch provided) \nLOCATION\nABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility\n42680 Trade West Drive\, Dulles\, VA 20166 \nCOST\nMember – $495\nNon-Member – $695 \nCANCELLATION POLICY\nPlease 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/osha-30-hour-course-10-6-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:Northern VA 2026 Leadership Institute Session Two 10/8
DESCRIPTION:NORTHERN VA LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE\nSession 2 — Behavior Profile Workshop & Emotional Intelligence\nThursday\, October 8\, 2026  |  3:30PM – 5:30PM  |  Northern VA Training Facility\nInstructor: Karen Cotton\, CPSM\, Timmons Group \n2026-2027 Leadership Institute is closed to new applicants. The next session will begin in Fall 2027. \n\n\n\n\nSessions \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\nCOURSE CONTACT\nAshley Richey
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/northern-va-2026-leadership-institute-oct8/
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="Ashley Richey":MAILTO:ashley@abcva.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T160000
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SUMMARY:Electrical Safety Trainer 10/9 NV
DESCRIPTION:ELECTRICAL SAFETY TRAINER\nFriday\, October 9\, 2026  |  8:00AM – 4:00PM\nREGISTER HERE \nElectricity has long been recognized as a serious workplace hazard. OSHA’s electrical standards are designed to protect employees exposed to dangers such as electric shock\, electrocution\, fires\, and explosions. Participants will gain the knowledge and skills to prepare and deliver training that explain hazards and acceptable corrective measures for Electrical Safety. \nThis Trainer Course is recommended for inspectors\, auditors\, safety and health professionals and those personnel responsible for writing\, auditing\, or training employees with an active role in electrical safety policy and procedures. \nCourse Objectives:\n• Determine electrical safety training needs\n• Identify goals and objectives\n• Identify materials and information necessary to train employees\n• Develop learning activities (i.e.\, lecture\, on-the-job\, hands-on\, discussion\, or a combination of all of these)\n• Conduct the training; each student will be responsible to develop and present an assigned topic on electrical safety to the class and be evaluated on that presentation.\n• Evaluate Training and Presentations \nPrerequisite:\nIn order to attend this course you must have completed the OSHA 3095 Electrical Standard course within the last 12 months and provide the CRSC with a copy of your course completion certificate. \n\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. \n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/electrical-safety-trainer-10-9-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:20261013T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T123000
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SUMMARY:4th Annual Clay Shoot Tournament 10/13 NV
DESCRIPTION:ABC-VA’S 4TH ANNUAL CLAY SHOOT TOURNAMENT\nTuesday\, October 13\, 2026  |  9:30AM – 12:30PM\nTeam up for a fun morning of clay shooting at Bull Run Shooting Center on October 13! This year’s event will feature a tournament (3-person teams) followed by networking\, a full BBQ lunch\, and prizes. Gun rental\, ammo and ear plugs are provided. Eyewear is not. We will sell out – register early! \nPLEASE NOTE\n– 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.\n– ABC-VA tips the instructors. No need to give an additional tip.\n– No alcohol before or during the event. \nYou are welcome to bring your own gun. Minimum barrel length requirement is 23″. \nSCHEDULE\n9:00AM Check-in\, distribute equipment (please arrive on time)\n9:30AM Morning tournament begins\n11:30AM BBQ buffet lunch\, networking\, prizes and raffle drawing \nCOST (Members Only)\n$198 – includes gun rental\, ammo\, ear plugs\, shooting fee\, lunch\n**Everything included EXCEPT eyewear** \nSPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Commitments needed by COB October 7\nLunch Sponsor $850 – includes one (1) registration\, signage at event\, logo/name on marketing materials\nPrize and Raffle Sponsor $850 – includes one (1) registration\, signage at event\, logo/name on marketing materials\nShooting Station Sponsor $125 – includes signage at event\, logo/name on marketing materials\nSelect during registration or email Maureen Nanna to register as a sponsor \nSPONSORS – THANK YOU!\n \nLOCATION\nBull Run Shooting Center\n7700 Bull Run Drive\, Centreville\, VA 20121 \nSUBSTITUTIONS/CANCELLATIONS\nSubstitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend. Please note: a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made within 48 hours of the event. \nQUESTIONS?\nMaureen Nanna
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/clayshoot26/
LOCATION:Bull Run Shooting Center\, 7700 Bull Run Drive\, Centreville\, VA\, 20121\, United States
CATEGORIES:Northern Virginia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Maureen Nanna":MAILTO:maureen@abcva.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T180000
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SUMMARY:2026 Project Managers Academy 10/14 NV
DESCRIPTION:2026 PROJECT MANAGERS ACADEMY\nOctober 14 – 16\, 2026  |  8:00AM – 6:00PM  |  See detailed schedule below\nThis 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 some of the 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. \nThis program is limited to 25 participants. We sold out last year — register early! Registration deadline is 5PM on Wednesday\, October 7. \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND?\nThe academy is designed for project managers and estimators with at least two years of on-the-job experience. \nSPEAKERS\nPatrick Dean\, ABC Virginia\nKyle Clayton\, S-Works Construction Corp.\nNick Giambra\, Aegis Consultants\nShannon Kualii\, E.E. Reed East Coast\, L.P.\nRich Ruckman\, S-Works Construction Corp.\nMike Quadros\, E.E. Reed East Coast\, L.P. \nSCHEDULE\nOctober 14 8:00AM – 6:00PM Dinner and networking after class\nOctober 15 8:00AM- 6:00PM Dinner and networking after class\nOctober 16 8:00AM – 12:00PM Certificate Ceremony takes place on last day \nCOST\nMember – $825\nNon-Member – $1\,175\nIncludes all course materials\, lunch and dinner and drinks during networking portion \nLOCATION\nABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility\n42680 Trade West Drive\, Dulles\, VA 20166 \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 by Wednesday\, October 7\, 2026 by 5PM. \nQuestions?\nContact Ashley Richey
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/pm2026/
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:20261021T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T200000
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SUMMARY:CPR\, AED & First Aid Certification 10/21 NV
DESCRIPTION:CPR\, AED & FIRST AID CERTIFICATION\nWednesday\, October 21\, 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-10-21-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:20261022T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T150000
DTSTAMP:20260825T163604Z
CREATED:20260825T163604Z
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SUMMARY:Bluebeam Launch Webinar 10/22 [VIRTUAL]
DESCRIPTION:Bluebeam Launch Webinar\nThursday\, October 22\, 2026  |  2:00PM – 3:00PM \nWhen 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. \nABC-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. \nThis intro course is optional as part of the Bluebeam training series. \nRegistration:\nREGISTRATION LINK. This intro course hosted by UChapter2. \nVisit our Bluebeam page for more information on the entire program. \nContact us if you have any questions.
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/bluebeam-launch-webinar-10-22-virtual/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia,Hampton Roads,Northern Virginia,Statewide
ORGANIZER;CN="Meredith Strahan":MAILTO:meredith@abcva.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T173000
DTSTAMP:20260819T211410Z
CREATED:20260819T211330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T211410Z
UID:10002519-1792683000-1792690200@www.abcva.org
SUMMARY:Northern VA 2026 Leadership Institute Session Three 10/22
DESCRIPTION:NORTHERN VA LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE\nSession 3 — The Purpose Driven Life\nThursday\, October 22\, 2026  |  3:30PM – 5:30PM  |  Northern VA Training Facility\nInstructor: Spencer Teel\, TEEL Construction \n2026-2027 Leadership Institute is closed to new applicants. The next session will begin in Fall 2027. \n\n\n\n\nSessions \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\nCOURSE CONTACT\nAshley Richey
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/northern-va-2026-leadership-institute-session-three-oct22/
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="Ashley Richey":MAILTO:ashley@abcva.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T160000
DTSTAMP:20260805T145606Z
CREATED:20260805T145606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T145606Z
UID:10002512-1792742400-1792771200@www.abcva.org
SUMMARY:Lift Truck Trainer 10/23 NV
DESCRIPTION:LIFT TRUCK TRAINER\nREGISTER HERE\nOffered by Mid Atlantic OTI Education Center\, this course will be held at ABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility\, Host Training Organization\nOctober 23\, 2026  |  8:00AM – 4:00PM\nThis OSHA compliant\, comprehensive program covers every aspect of lift truck training and any operator\, at every level of experience will benefit from the course. \nCourse covers: \n\nOSHA Powered Industrial Truck Standard\n1910.178 and 1926.602 compliance\nHow to evaluate operators’ performance\nHow to educate nonoperators about working safely around powered industrial trucks\nHow to teach safe procedures and maintenance\n\nThe provided lift truck operator program includes 7 interrelated but independent instructional modules that can be taught in any order. \n\nOSHA Regulations\nLiftTruck Design and Operating Principles\nPre-Shift Safety Inspection & Preventive Maintenance\nWorksite Inspections\nPick Up a Load\nDeliver a Load\nApply Lift Truck Operator Safety Skills\n\nTrainer guide includes: \n\nEasy-to-follow facilitator guide with electronic presentation that lets course leaders engage and involve participants through all 7 instructional modules\nHigh-definition videos of real-life working conditions and operator frontline perspectives\nDetailed animations that further illustrate course topics\nModule exams\nFinal exam\n7 Instructional Modules\n\nPrerequisite: None. Knowledge of lift truck/forklift operation recommended. \nCourse Includes: Trainer materials\, lunch and refreshments \n  \nLOCATION\nABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility\n42680 Trade West Drive\, Dulles\, VA 20166 \nCOST\nMembers — $675\nNon-Members — $775 \nSCHEDULE\nPlease visit CRSC registration link above
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/lift-truck-trainer-10-23-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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T190000
DTSTAMP:20260107T233352Z
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SUMMARY:Blueprint Reading 101 10/27 NV
DESCRIPTION:BLUEPRINT READING 101\nBegins Tuesday\, October 27\, 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:\nOct 27\nNov 3\, 10\, 17\, 24\nDec 1\, 8\, 15\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-101-10-27-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:The GC Perspective Panel & Social Hour 10/29 NV
DESCRIPTION:THE GC PERSPECTIVE PANEL & SOCIAL HOUR AT WESTWOOD COUNTRY CLUB\nThursday\, October 29\, 2026  |  4:30PM – 7:00PM\nJoin 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 follow the panel\, featuring recognition of our newest STEP members and a door prize drawing. \nNew 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. \nPANELISTS\nTBA\nSPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES \nEvent $1\,000 – includes two (2) tickets\, signage at event\, logo/name on marketing materials\nBar $1\,000 – includes two (2) tickets\, signage at event\, logo/name on marketing materials\nDrawing $500 – includes one (1) ticket\, signage at event\, logo/name on marketing materials \nSPONSORS – THANK YOU\n \nLOCATION\nWestwood Country Club\n800 Maple Avenue East\, Vienna\, VA 22180 \nCOST\nABC-VA Member — $95\nProspective Member — $125\nIncludes heavy appetizers and two (2) drinks\n \nProspective Members: please plan to attend the special pre-mixer right before we kick off the panel!\nSUBSTITUTIONS/CANCELLATIONS POLICY\nSubstitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend. Cancellations must be made within 48 hours of event. \nQuestions?\nContact Maureen Nanna
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/gcpanel26/
LOCATION:Westwood Country Club\, 800 Maple Avenue East\, Vienna\, VA\, 22180\, United States
CATEGORIES:Northern Virginia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Maureen Nanna":MAILTO:maureen@abcva.org
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