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  • Email & Texting Communications: Don’t Give Too Little • Lunch & Learn

    ABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility, Chesapeake 530 Independence Parkway, Suite 500, Chesapeake, United States

    EMAIL & TEXTING COMMUNICATIONS: DON'T GIVE TOO LITTLE • LUNCH & LEARN Tuesday, March 24, 2026 |  11:30AM - 1:00PM Don’t you hate getting three or four emails a day from the same person? How about when you really need to communicate with someone and you get ignored? Do you get stuck when you need to share difficult information? Sometimes it is hard to even decide how to communicate information. We will dive deep into messaging through different delivery systems and how to determine which one to use. Our Objectives • Understand both communications channels to better determine how to communicate with employees, executives, and clients • Learn to develop messages appropriate for each channel • Identify individual communications weakness to improve • Develop messages which capture your reader’s attention, build relationships, and create action INSTRUCTOR Susan Long-Molnar, President, Managing Communications – Susan Long-Molnar is a lifelong professional communicator with over 35 years of experience assisting business owners and their employees to communicate effectively so they exceed their business goals. Susan graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a B.A. in Theatre Arts/Communications and a minor in English. She began a teaching career in 1976 after moving to Virginia Beach to […]

    Get Tickets $67.00 – $97.00

  • 2026 Superintendents Academy (RVA & Chesapeake) 4/15

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    ABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility ABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility, 1600 E Parham Road, Richmond, VA, United States

    2026 SUPERINTENDENTS ACADEMY (serving Central VA & Hampton Roads regions) April 15 - 17, 2026  |  See detailed schedule below Calling All Future Construction Leaders: Superintendents Academy is back for another run! Practical, interactive, and built for the modern jobsite, this training features interactive sessions on the following topics: Project Administration and Processes Safety and Risk Management Quality and Quality Control Contracts and Jobsite Documentation Budgeting and Estimating Pull Planning Construction Practices on the Jobsite Construction Planning and Productivity Jobsite Technology Personal Skills and Habits Goal Setting Time Management Communication Jobsite Leadership WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Superintendents of all experience levels. SPEAKERS Frank Bliley, W.M. Jordan Company Scott Brame, W.M. Jordan Company Thomas Hearn, Retired, DAVIS Construction Carson Rejzer, W.M. Jordan Company Jeremy Crumley, Balfour Beatty Lee Bickley, ColonialWebb Contractors Richard Whirley, Jr., ColonialWebb Contractors Dave Thompson, RetroAIM Keith Klammer, Atlantic Constructors, Inc, Pat Dean, ABC Virginia Chapter SCHEDULE April 15 7:30AM - 5:00PM Breakfast & Lunch included April 16 7:30AM - 6:00PM Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Networking included April 17 7:30AM-11:00AM Breakfast & Certificate Ceremony included COST Members — $825 Non-Members — $1,250 LOCATION ABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility 1600 E Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23228 SUBSTITUTION/CANCELLATION POLICY Substitutions are welcome at […]

    Get Tickets $825.00 18 tickets left

  • 2026 Superintendents Academy (Northern VA) 4/22

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    ABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility ABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility, 42680 Trade West Drive, Dulles,, VA, United States

    SUPERINTENDENTS ACADEMY 2026 April 22 - 24, 2026  |  See detailed schedule below Join us for ABC-VA’s annual Superintendents Academy to learn firsthand from industry professionals. This training features interactive sessions on the following topics with all subjects geared toward the modern Superintendent: Project Administration and Processes Safety and Risk Management Quality and Quality Control Contracts and Jobsite Documentation Budgeting and Estimating Construction Practices on the Jobsite Construction Planning and Productivity Jobsite Technology Personal Skills and Habits Goal Setting Time Management Communication Jobsite Leadership WHO SHOULD ATTEND? The academy is designed for superintendents of all experience levels. SPEAKERS Andrew George, Hensel Phelps Anthony Simco, DPR Construction Cody Chace, Balfour Beatty Brian Fish, Hensel Phelps Saurabh Chandarana, DPR Construction Jorge Castro, E.E. Reed East Coast Michael Bellaman, ABC President & CEO Thomas Hern, Retired (DAVIS Construction) SCHEDULE April 22 7:30AM-5:00PM Breakfast & Lunch included April 23 7:30AM-5:00PM Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Networking included April 24 7:30AM-12:00PM Breakfast & Certificate Ceremony included COST Member – $825 Non-Member – $1,250 SUBSTITUTION/CANCELLATION POLICY Substitutions 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 April 15, 2026. Questions? Contact Jenny Tashjian

    Get Tickets $825.00 – $1,250.00 7 tickets left

  • Leverage Feedback to Build Engagement and Loyalty [Lunch & Learn] 5/5 HR

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    ABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility, Chesapeake 530 Independence Parkway, Suite 500, Chesapeake, United States

    LEVERAGE FEEDBACK TO BUILD ENGAGEMENT AND LOYALTY • LUNCH & LEARN Tuesday, May 5, 2026 |  11:30AM - 1:00PM In times of change - whether in our services or our internal culture - feedback is one of the most powerful tools we have to improve performance and engagement. Giving and receiving feedback is a skill worth developing. How often have you struggled with giving members of your team feedback? What kind of feedback do you think is important to others? How often do you ask for feedback? These are the kind of questions supervisors and others should be asking themselves. KEY TAKEAWAYS • Understand what drives how feedback is received. • Analyze your own feedback skills you use with your team. • Learn techniques for giving feedback effectively. • Understand the value of receiving feedback from others. • Identify communications breakdowns and barriers when receiving feedback. • Establish four key communications skills to build better feedback. INSTRUCTOR Susan Long-Molnar, President, Managing Communications – Susan Long-Molnar is a lifelong professional communicator with over 35 years of experience assisting business owners and their employees to communicate effectively so they exceed their business goals. Susan graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a B.A. […]

    Get Tickets $95.00 – $125.00

  • Federal and State Small Business Programs: The Changes Made and the Changes Looming 5/6 VIRTUAL

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    FEDERAL AND STATE SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAMS: THE CHANGES MADE AND THE CHANGES LOOMING • VIRTUAL Wednesday, May 6, 2026 |  10:00AM - 11:00AM The Federal Small Business Administration, the Federal Department of Transportation, and the State of Virginia have already made and continue considering additional changes affecting small business program eligibility and implementation. This virtual learning program will overview those programs' basics, their recent changes, and their current and expected impacts on small businesses and those working with them moving forward. Who should attend: Business team personnel looking to learn about or better understand the federal small and disadvantaged business programs and how the government has been and is reshaping those programs’ missions INSTRUCTORS Neil Lowenstein, Woods Rogers Tom Barrow, Woods Rogers LOCATION Virtual Attendees will receive the meeting link within 24 hours of program COST Members — $20 Non-members — $40 CANCELLATION POLICY Please note that a 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) are no longer available. **Online registration closes 5:00PM on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.** COURSE CONTACT Contact Maddy Goulden

    Get Tickets $20.00 – $40.00

  • Excellence in Construction Awards Ceremony 9/18 NV

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    The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons 1700 Tysons Blvd, McLean

    2026 EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION (EIC) AWARDS CEREMONY (ABC-VA NORTHERN VA & ABC METRO WASHINGTON) Thursday, September 24, 2026  |  6:00PM - 9:00PM **Submissions due April 10 - click here for details & submission portal** The 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. ABC-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! LOCATION The Ritz Carlton, Tysons 1700 Tysons Boulevard, McLean, VA 22102 COST TBA Questions? Contact Maureen Nanna