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  • Construction Technology Trends Reshaping Today’s Contractors • VIRTUAL 1/28

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    Construction Technology Trends Reshaping Today's Contractors • VIRTUAL Wednesday, January 28, 2026  |  11:00AM - 12:00PM Join us for a timely virtual webinar exploring the technology trends transforming how contractors operate, collaborate, and compete. KEY TAKEAWAYS Bridging the Gap Between Office & Field • How digital tools are improving communication, coordination, and real-time visibility across projects Driving Productivity & Labor Efficiency • Ways construction technology is helping contractors do more with limited labor while improving accuracy and jobsite performance Preparing Your Workforce for Technology Adoption • Practical strategies to train, engage, and empower teams to successfully adopt new tools and workflows SPEAKERS Patrick Scarpati, Director of Construction Technology & Innovation, ABC National Nino Efendic, Founder, Aerial Prospex LOCATION Virtual A meeting link will be sent to registered attendees within 24 hours of webinar. COST ABC-VA Members — $25 Non-members — $50 Questions? Contact Kristen Altermatt

    Get Tickets $25.00 – $50.00

  • From Bids to Builds: How Salesforce & AI Are Transforming Construction • Virtual 1/28

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    FROM BIDS TO BUILDS: HOW SALESFORCE & AI ARE TRANSFORMING CONSTRUCTION • VIRTUAL Wednesday, January 28, 2026  |  1:00PM - 2:30PM The construction industry is shifting from manual spreadsheets to data-driven decision-making. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not just for futurists - it is a practical tool available today to vet designs, automate quality checks, and predict material needs. This session explores how ABC-VA members can use Salesforce as a "Single Source of Truth," integrating with specialized AI tools to eliminate administrative burdens and win more profitable work. LOCATION Virtual A meeting link will be sent to registered attendees within 24 hours of webinar. COST ABC-VA Members — $25 Non-members — $35 Questions? Contact Jenny Tashjian

    Get Tickets $25.00 – $35.00

  • Understanding Plans & Specs 2/10 HR

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

    UNDERSTANDING PLANS & SPECS (FORMERLY BLUEPRINT READING 101/102) Begins Tuesday, February 10, 2026  |  2:00PM - 4:00PM Enhance your personal and professional value by enrolling in ABC-VA’s Understanding Plans and Specifications. This comprehensive course builds the fundamental skills needed to confidently read, interpret, and work with construction plans and specifications - whether in the office or in the field. Participants will begin with an introduction to construction plans and progressively develop the ability to navigate and utilize a complete plan set as it is applied in real-world construction environments. All 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. INSTRUCTOR Jeremy Winstead, Power Electric Co. SCHEDULE Six-Day Course: February 10, 12, 17, 19, 24 & 26 (Tuesdays & Thursdays) 2:00PM - 4:00PM LOCATION  ABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility 530 Independence Parkway, Suite 500, Chesapeake, VA 23320 COST Member - $345 Non-Member - $445 SUBSTITUTION/CANCELLATION POLICY Substitutions 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. Questions? […]

    Get Tickets $345.00 – $445.00

  • ABC Regional Construction Summit: Leadership & Technology for Better Business 2/12

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    MD Live! Casino 7002 Arundel Mills Cir Ste 7777, Hanover, MD, United States

    ABC REGIONAL CONSTRUCTION SUMMIT: LEADERSHIP & TECHNOLOGY FOR BETTER BUSINESS Thursday, February 12, 2026  |  8:00AM - 4:30PM  |  MD Live! Casino, Hanover, MD PLEASE NOTE: REGISTRATION IS THROUGH ABC GREATER BALTIMORE (CLICK HERE) Visit official ABC Regional Construction Summit website The 2026 ABC Regional Construction Summit, co-hosted by ABC Chesapeake Shores, ABC Greater Baltimore, ABC of Metro Washington, and ABC Virginia is the premier networking and educational conference of the year! We guarantee there is content for every type of member and employee. At this day-long conference, we will bring in dynamic speakers featuring the region’s most forward-thinking companies for an opportunity to meet, collaborate, and learn how we can expect this industry to be changing and how we can be on the forefront of leadership, technological advances, and safety preparedness. Don’t miss out on this one-day conference of educational sessions, exhibitors & networking! AGENDA 8:00AM – Registration, Breakfast & Exhibitor Hall 9:30AM – Morning Keynote Speaker: Maria Davidson, Founder/CEO of Kojo, Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year  10:45AM – Breakout Session #1 (choice of 3 topics/speakers)                      TBA SOON! 11:45AM – Breakout Session #2 (choice of 3 topics/speakers)     […]

  • Leverage Feedback to Build Engagement and Loyalty [Lunch & Learn] 2/18 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 Wednesday, February 18, 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 $67.00 – $97.00

  • Sell Smarter: Spot These 10 Mistakes Before They Cost You 2/19 CV

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

    SELL SMARTER: SPOT THESE 10 MISTAKES BEFORE THEY COST YOU Thursday, February 19, 2026  |  11:30AM - 1:00PM  |  Lunch & Learn Business development isn’t just about knowing your trade - it’s about knowing how to win business. Too many contractors lose out on jobs because they make common but costly sales mistakes. In this fast-paced and practical session, we’ll break down The 10 Mistakes Salespeople Make: from bidding too soon to struggling with pricing conversations. You’ll walk away with actionable strategies to stand out, close more deals, and keep your pipeline full. If you’re tired of competing on price and ready to sell with confidence, this talk is for you. Who should attend: Sales/business development professionals, business owners, sales support staff, anyone looking to level up their sales or partnership skills. Lunch provided. SPEAKER Robin Green, Owner/President, Ascend Performance, Inc., powered by Sandler Robin works with companies in a variety of industries develop proven and reliable methodologies to grow revenue. Serving clients from across the United States, the United Kingdom, and India, he is a frequent speaker at industry events and trade organizations on the topics of sales, communication, and leadership topics. LOCATION ABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility 1600 […]

    Get Tickets $67.00 – $97.00

  • Blueprint Reading 102 3/3 NV

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

    BLUEPRINT READING 102 Begins Tuesday, March 3, 2026  |  4:00PM - 7:00PM This 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. The topics to be covered in these sessions include, but are not limited to, the following: • Working Drawings and Drawing Concepts • Types of Construction • Specifications • Sitework • Structural Steel Construction • Reinforced Concrete Construction • Mechanical and Electrical Systems • Finish Construction • Trade Competency Tests and Review Questions SCHEDULE Eight-Day Program: Mar 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Apr 7, 14, 21 4:00PM - 7:00PM COST Member - $370 Non-Member - $540 Includes textbooks and blueprints SUBSTITUTION/CANCELLATION POLICY Substitutions 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. Questions? Contact Shaye Currie

    Get Tickets $370.00 – $540.00

  • The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Workshop 3/24 HR

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

    THE 7 HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PEOPLE WORKSHOP Tuesday, March 24 - Wednesday, March 25, 2026 |  8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Habits 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. Benefits of Attending: Dr. 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. This two-day, intensive course will help you: • Execute critical priorities with focus and planning • End self-defeating behavior • Develop strong relationships based on mutual trust • Be prepared to deal with difficult circumstances before they happen • Increase team engagement, morale and collaboration • Create a highly effective culture based on core values • […]

    Get Tickets $575.00 – $795.00

  • 2026 Superintendents Academy 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

    2026 SUPERINTENDENTS ACADEMY April 22 - 24, 2026  |  See detailed schedule below **SAVE THE DATE!** 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 TBA 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 TBA 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

  • Blueprint Reading 101 5/5 NV

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

    BLUEPRINT READING 101 Begins Tuesday, May 5, 2026  |  4:00PM - 7:00PM Enhance 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. All 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. SCHEDULE Eight-Day Program: May 5, 12, 19, 26 June 2, 9, 16, 23 4:00PM - 7:00PM COST Member - $370 Non-Member - $540 Includes textbooks and blueprints SUBSTITUTION/CANCELLATION POLICY Substitutions 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. Questions? Contact Shaye Currie

    Get Tickets $370.00 – $540.00

  • Blueprint Reading 101 7/7 NV

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

    BLUEPRINT READING 101 Begins Tuesday, July 7, 2026  |  4:00PM - 7:00PM Enhance 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. All 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. SCHEDULE Eight-Day Program: July 7, 14, 21, 28 Aug 4, 11, 18, 25 4:00PM - 7:00PM COST Member - $370 Non-Member - $540 Includes textbooks and blueprints SUBSTITUTION/CANCELLATION POLICY Substitutions 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. Questions? Contact Shaye Currie

    Get Tickets $370.00 – $540.00

  • Blueprint Reading 102 9/1 NV

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

    BLUEPRINT READING 102 Begins Tuesday, September 1, 2026  |  4:00PM - 7:00PM This 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. The topics to be covered in these sessions include, but are not limited to, the following: • Working Drawings and Drawing Concepts • Types of Construction • Specifications • Sitework • Structural Steel Construction • Reinforced Concrete Construction • Mechanical and Electrical Systems • Finish Construction • Trade Competency Tests and Review Questions SCHEDULE Eight-Day Program: Sept 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Oct 6, 13, 20 4:00PM - 7:00PM COST Member - $370 Non-Member - $540 Includes textbooks and blueprints SUBSTITUTION/CANCELLATION POLICY Substitutions 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. Questions? Contact Shaye Currie

    Get Tickets $370.00 – $540.00

  • Blueprint Reading 101 10/27 NV

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

    BLUEPRINT READING 101 Begins Tuesday, October 27, 2026  |  4:00PM - 7:00PM Enhance 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. All 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. SCHEDULE Eight-Day Program: Oct 27 Nov 3, 10, 17, 24 Dec 1, 8, 15 4:00PM - 7:00PM COST Member - $370 Non-Member - $540 Includes textbooks and blueprints SUBSTITUTION/CANCELLATION POLICY Substitutions 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. Questions? Contact Shaye Currie

    Get Tickets $370.00 – $540.00