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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
  • Beginner Excel for Construction Professionals 3/31 HR

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

    BEGINNER EXCEL FOR CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONALS Tuesday, March 31, 2026 |  1:30PM - 3:30PM Maximize the power of an Excel spreadsheet to assist you with every day construction tasks like workforce scheduling, estimating, and data analysis. We’ll be demonstrating: – Basic functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) – Conditional functions (IF, AND, OR, NOT) – Lookup and calculate functions using tables of data – Spreadsheet collaboration – sharing files with multiple users – Protecting formulas from inadvertent changes or edits – defining, locking, and unlocking cells – Linking spreadsheets together to combine data from multiple sources – How to create basic charts and graphs This is a hands-on learning class – bring your laptop (with a copy of Excel pre-loaded), a mouse, and a power cord to class. INSTRUCTOR – Eric Rash, Submittal Manager, Heartland Construction, Inc. As Submittal Manager, Eric is responsible for overseeing the submission and approval process of technical documents, including shop drawings, product data, and samples for construction projects. This role involves ensuring all submittals comply with project specifications and contract requirements, coordinating with architects, engineers, contractors, and suppliers to facilitate effective communication and timely approvals. LOCATION ABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility 530 Independence Parkway, Suite 500, Chesapeake, […]

    Get Tickets $67.00 – $97.00 11 tickets left
  • Preconstruction Considerations for the Subcontractor 4/2 CV

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

    PRECONSTRUCTION CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE SUBCONTRACTOR Thursday, April 2, 2026  |  8:30AM - 1:00PM  |  Lunch & Learn Join us for an interactive discussion on factors to consider before bidding projects to your customers. This course is designed for new sales, business development personnel, and estimators in the subcontractor industry. Topics of discussion: 1. The role of preconstruction in the overall construction project life cycle 2. The "Go/No-Go" decision process for potential opportunities 3. Identifying key milestones and deliverables 4. Analyzing the RFP bid specifications, drawings, and addenda 5. The importance of early involvement and collaboration 6. Preconstruction planning and estimating 7. Creating a risk management plan 8. Gathering accurate cost data and pricing information 9. Defining general requirements, general conditions, indirects, and overhead 10. Contingency planning Who should attend: Subcontractor sales teams, business developers, and estimators, or anyone looking to master the preconstruction process. Lunch provided. INSTRUCTORS Monty Lay, Director of Preconstruction, ColonialWebb Contractors Justin Toney, Estimating Executive, Old Dominion Group LOCATION ABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility 1600 E Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23228 COST  Members – $85 Non-Members – $125 Lunch provided SUBSTITUTION/CANCELLATION POLICY Substitutions are always welcome if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend. Written notice […]

    Get Tickets $85.00 – $125.00
  • Submittal Management Seminar 4/29 HR

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

    SUBMITTAL MANAGEMENT SEMINAR Wednesday, April 29, 2026  |  11:30AM – 1:30PM  |  Lunch provided Learn to correctly complete the submittals process insuring on-time and in-budget construction. This seminar will provide information on the responsibilities of suppliers, subcontractors, general contractors, architects, and engineers. Attendees will learn how to create proper submittal packages from start to finish using contract documents as well as learn key details that can save the company time and money. This seminar is geared towards subcontracting firms and supplier companies who would like more insight into how the submittal process works and how they can achieve timeliness and success with their packages. Learn the role and importance submittal packages have in the construction process and how to achieve an approval the first time. INSTRUCTOR - Eric Rash, Submittal Manager, Heartland Construction, Inc. As Submittal Manager, Eric is responsible for overseeing the submission and approval process of technical documents, including shop drawings, product data, and samples for construction projects. This role involves ensuring all submittals comply with project specifications and contract requirements, coordinating with architects, engineers, contractors, and suppliers to facilitate effective communication and timely approvals. LOCATION ABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility 530 Independence Parkway, Suite 500, Chesapeake, VA […]

    Get Tickets $67.00 – $97.00
  • Project Closeout Seminar 4/29 HR

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

    PROJECT CLOSEOUT SEMINAR Wednesday, April 29, 2026 |  2:00PM – 4:00PM Learning how to successfully close out a project is an essential aspect of this business. Each student will leave with the skills and confidence to create and implement a logical process and an efficient environment that will promote a complete close-out. This seminar is for administrative employees, superintendents, and project managers of general contractors and specialty contractors. Attendees will learn: • The “Ten Commandments” of project close-out • Project close-out strategy • The project close-out timeline • Field operations specifics • The engineering close-out matrix • The financial close-out matrix • The project close-out scorecard • The 10-month walk-through process • The instructor’s focus will be teaching this organized and logical process and providing students with a solid basis to improve closing out their projects. INSTRUCTOR – Eric Rash, Submittal Manager, Heartland Construction, Inc. As Submittal Manager, Eric is responsible for overseeing the submission and approval process of technical documents, including shop drawings, product data, and samples for construction projects. This role involves ensuring all submittals comply with project specifications and contract requirements, coordinating with architects, engineers, contractors, and suppliers to facilitate effective communication and timely approvals. LOCATION ABC-VA Hampton Roads […]

    Get Tickets $67.00 – $97.00
  • 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
  • Introduction to Microsoft Project (Virtual) 6/17

    Virtual

    INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT PROJECT: GETTING STARTED Wednesday, June 17, 2026  |  8:00AM – 4:00PM Managing time, tasks, people and resources effectively can make the difference between success and failure when completing a complex project. In this Introduction to Microsoft Project 2016: Getting Started class, students will spend time getting comfortable with the Project 2016 user interface, including project views and the ribbon. They will also learn to enter, organize, and link tasks, work with resources, and create projects independently. The course allows time to practice fundamental basic skills essential for efficient use of this program. KEY TAKEAWAYS Not just an “introductory” course, this virtual one-day training offers a deep dive into the essential features of Microsoft Project so that attendees can immediately put the software to use planning and managing their projects when they return to work. • Learn to create and manage simple projects. • Learn to enter and manage tasks. • Learn to work with a project calendar. • Learn to add and manage project resources and work with the resource sheet. • Learn to create basic reports for your project. Embrace the opportunity to enhance your project management skills through this engaging, virtual learning experience. This event […]

    Get Tickets $195.00 – $335.00
  • 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