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  • Measure Twice, Cut Once: Asking the Right Questions for a Competitive Advantage 8/5 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

    MEASURE TWICE, CUT ONCE: ASKING THE RIGHT QUESTIONS FOR A COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE • LUNCH & LEARN Wednesday, August 5, 2026 |  11:30AM - 1:30PM In construction, we’re taught to measure twice and cut once. The same principle applies to business development. Too often, sales professionals rush to present solutions, proposals, or pricing before fully understanding the client’s real challenges, goals, and needs. The result? Missed opportunities, weak relationships, and conversations that fail to create value. This interactive workshop will show participants how asking better questions leads to stronger client relationships, better-qualified opportunities, and more successful outcomes. What you'll learn: • Ask strategic questions that uncover real client needs • Diagnose problems before offering solutions • Build trust and credibility through meaningful conversations • Better qualify opportunities and avoid wasted effort • Position their expertise more effectively with owners, contractors, and project partners • Lead more productive and confident sales discussions WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Business Development Professionals, Project Managers, Estimators, anyone looking to enhance their customer relationship building skills INSTRUCTOR 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 […]

    Get Tickets $67.00 – $97.00

  • Young Professionals: Constructing the Future — AI’s Next Chapter [Panel & Networking] 8/6 NV

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    ABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility ABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility, 42680 Trade West Drive, Dulles,, VA, United States +1 more

    YOUNG PROFESSIONALS: Constructing the Future — AI's Next Chapter Thursday, August 6, 2026  |  5:00PM – 7:30PM One year ago, AI was a curiosity. Today, it's becoming a competitive advantage. Join ABC-VA's Young Professionals for an engaging discussion with industry leaders, technology innovators, and construction professionals as we explore what's changed since last year's AI conversation, what's working in the field today, and what's on the horizon for contractors, designers, and project teams. From project management and estimating to workforce development, safety, scheduling, and business operations, AI is transforming how we build and do business. Recent advances in generative AI and automation are creating new opportunities for construction professionals to improve productivity, decision-making, and efficiency across every phase of a project. This panel will move beyond the hype and focus on real-world applications, lessons learned from early adopters, emerging trends, and the practical challenges companies face as they integrate AI into their workflows. Whether you're just beginning to explore AI or already implementing these tools within your organization, you'll leave with valuable insights, actionable takeaways, and a clearer understanding of where AI is headed—and what it means for the future of construction. Come ready to learn, ask questions, and discover […]

    Get Tickets $50.00 – $150.00

  • Communicating with Impact: Strong Presence. Clear Message. Better Results. 8/19 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

    COMMUNICATING WITH IMPACT • LUNCH & LEARN **COURSE IS FULL! Please email Kristen Altermatt to be put on waitilist.** Wednesday, August 19, 2026 |  11:00AM - 1:00PM What does it take to present key messages, capabilities, and more to gain credibility? Whether you are representing your company during a proposal presentation, a pre-bid meeting, or a site visit, how you plan and present impacts the entire company. Even our communications internally on our teams or in other meetings can impact perceptions of us as leaders and managers. In this workshop we will focus on how we communicate, save time and confusion, and present key messages for different audiences. Our objectives will be to: 1. Understand how communications styles and behaviors impact how well we present. 2. Evaluate and learn how to communicate key messages and prepare for speaking. 3. Become more audience focused. 4. Plan for meetings, reporting, and engaging effectively. This workshop will be very interactive with role plays and small group activities. WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Project Engineers, Superintendents, PMs, Administrative Professionals, Finance & Accounting Staff, anyone looking to enhance their communication/presentation skills INSTRUCTOR Susan Long-Molnar, President, Managing Communications – Susan Long-Molnar is a regional consultant specializing in communications, […]

    Sold Out $95.00 – $125.00

  • 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

  • Procore Analytics: Turning Construction Data Into Actionable Insights 9/16 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

    PROCORE ANALYTICS: TURNING CONSTRUCTION DATA INTO ACTIONABLE INSIGHTS Wednesday, September 16, 2026  |  11:30AM - 1:30PM Unlock the power of your Procore data. Your projects generate valuable data every day—but are you using it to drive better decisions, reduce risk, and improve performance? Procore Analytics equips construction professionals with the tools to transform project data into meaningful business intelligence. Learn how to leverage Procore Analytics 2.0 and Power BI to gain visibility into project performance, track key metrics, and create customized reporting solutions that support operational excellence. What you'll learn: Construction Analytics Through Procore • Understand what Procore Analytics is and how it works • Discover the benefits of data-driven decision making • Improve data quality and integrity across projects • Establish confidence in your project reporting Introduction to Procore Analytics 2.0 • The Data Source • Connecting data through Power BI • Navigate pre-built Procore reporting templates: (Project Management, Quality, Safety, Issues) • How to interpret KPIs in Power BI templates Customizing Reports for Your Organization • Integrate data from other systems into Power BI • Embed analytics directly within the Procore platform • Adding Procore to a Data Lake environment Applications • Scheduling and Drawing Management • RFI […]

    Get Tickets $67.00 – $97.00

  • From Bid to Buyout: Negotiating Smarter Subcontracts with Industry-Leading General Contractors on Large-Scale Construction Projects 9/17 HR

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

    From Bid to Buyout: Negotiating Smarter Subcontracts with Industry-Leading General Contractors on Large-Scale Construction Projects Thursday, September 17, 2026 |  8:00AM - 10:00AM In this session, the presenters offer practical, real-world strategies for negotiating subcontracts on large-scale construction projects, drawing on both legal and purchasing perspectives and industry experience working with leading general contractors and subcontractors. The program focuses on negotiating subcontracts to manage risk, align expectations, collaborate with stakeholders, preserve working relationships, and avoid disputes in the field. Attendees will gain practical guidance on key issues from the bid phase through contract execution, including bid-phase strategy, post-award contract review, high-risk contract clauses, contract modification approaches, and efficient negotiation techniques. Attendees will leave with actionable takeaways they can immediately apply in real-world subcontract negotiations. SPEAKERS – Jimmy Jones, MBA, DSL, Director of Purchasing, Allan Myers — Jimmy is a procurement and supply-chain leader with extensive experience in construction purchasing, strategic sourcing, and subcontract negotiation. Jimmy leads the company’s Purchasing Department, overseeing large-scale supplier, subcontractor, and professional services procurements for public, private, and design-build projects. His responsibilities include bid package management, vendor selection, subcontract and purchase order negotiations, and inclusion planning for DBE/SWaM and small business participation. In addition to his construction […]

    Get Tickets $37.00 – $67.00

  • Beginner Excel for Construction Professionals 9/22 HR

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

    BEGINNER EXCEL FOR CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONALS Tuesday, September 22, 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

  • Building Efficiency: How Microsoft Copilot Streamlines Construction Workflows 9/23 [Virtual]

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    BUILDING EFFICIENCY: HOW MICROSOFT COPILOT STREAMLINES CONSTRUCTION WORKFLOWS Wednesday, September 23, 2026  |  3:30PM – 4:30PM Microsoft 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. What You'll Learn: 1. 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. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. 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 […]

    Get Tickets $35.00

  • How to Collaborate in the Pull Planning Process 9/29 NV

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

    How to Collaborate in the Pull Planning Process Tuesday, September 29, 2026  |  8:00AM – 3:00PM “Awesome class, outstanding all around. Best I’ve been to at ABC-VA to date!” -Colin Miller, General Superintendent, TEEL Construction Learn 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. This 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. Participants 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! This workshop is perfect for executives, project managers, superintendents and foremen. INSTRUCTOR Tom Patton, Project Management Services Bureau LOCATION ABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility 42680 Trade […]

    Get Tickets $275.00 – $375.00

  • RVA & Hampton Roads Project Managers Academy 9/30

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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 RICHMOND & HAMPTON ROADS PROJECT MANAGERS ACADEMY September 30 - October 2, 2026  |  8:00AM – 6:30PM  |  See detailed schedule below This three-day intensive program is geared toward Project Managers and Assistant 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 six of our 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. This program is limited to 24 participants. Register early! Registration deadline is 5PM on Wednesday, September 23. WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Project managers and assistant PMs of all experience levels SPEAKERS Nicole Anderson, Clancy & Theys Jeremy Crumley, Balfour Beatty Scott Brame, W.M. Jordan Company Jamie Vanek, Etolin Strait Development Group Scott Kowalski, PLDR Law Firm Patrick Dean, ABC Virginia SCHEDULE September 30 — 8:00AM - 6:30PM Breakfast, lunch and dinner/networking included October 1 — 8:00AM - 6:15PM Breakfast, lunch and dinner/networking included October 2 — 8:00AM - 12:00PM Breakfast, Certificate […]

    Get Tickets $825.00 – $1,250.00 4 tickets left

  • The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Workshop 9/30 NV

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

    THE 7 HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PEOPLE WORKSHOP Wednesday, September 30 - Thursday, October 1, 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 6 tickets left

  • Central VA/Hampton Roads 2026 Leadership Institute Kickoff 10/7

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

    LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE PROGRAM KICKOFF • CENTRAL VA & HAMPTON ROADS Wednesday, October 7, 2026  |  2:00PM - 4:00PM  |  ABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility The 2026 Leadership Institute kicks off on October 7 with a program overview and the ABCs of ABC. Applications for the Leadership Institute are due Monday, September 21, 2026. Download application The 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. The curriculum requires reading assignments, an emotional intelligence/personality assessment with a professionally facilitated workshop, social outings and a community service project. Eligibility Nominee must have worked in the Architecture, Engineering & Construction (AEC) industry for a minimum of three (3) years Nominee must be employed by a member in good standing of the ABC Virginia Chapter Nominee must be able and willing to attend at least nine out of ten sessions to graduate Sessions (beginning October 7) Program Kickoff & the ABCs of ABC (October 7) The Purpose Driven Life (November 18) Effective […]

  • 2026 Project Managers Academy 10/14 NV

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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 PROJECT MANAGERS ACADEMY October 14 - 16, 2026  |  8:00AM – 6:00PM  |  See detailed schedule below This 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. This program is limited to 25 participants. We sold out last year — register early! Registration deadline is 5PM on Wednesday, October 7. WHO SHOULD ATTEND? The academy is designed for project managers and estimators with at least two years of on-the-job experience. SPEAKERS Patrick Dean, ABC Virginia Kyle Clayton, S-Works Construction Corp. Nick Giambra, Aegis Consultants Shannon Kualii, E.E. Reed East Coast, L.P. Rich Ruckman, S-Works Construction Corp. Mike Quadros, E.E. Reed East Coast, L.P. SCHEDULE October 14 8:00AM - 6:00PM Dinner and networking after class October 15 8:00AM- 6 :00PM Dinner and networking after class October 16 8:00AM - 12:00PM Certificate Ceremony takes […]

    Get Tickets $825.00 – $1,175.00 25 tickets left

  • 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

  • How to Collaborate in the Pull Planning Process 10/29 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

    How to Collaborate in the Pull Planning Process Thursday, October 29, 2026  |  8:00AM – 4:00PM Build Better Schedules. Deliver More Reliable Projects. Learn the Collaborative Pull Planning Process — a proven, hands-on scheduling method used on projects around the world to improve coordination, accountability, and project performance. This interactive workshop is designed for project teams who want schedules that are actually used in the field — not just posted on the wall. WHAT MAKES THIS WORKSHOP DIFFERENT? ✅ Hands-On Learning No computers. No complicated software. Participants learn by actively building schedules together using sticky notes and visual planning techniques. ✅ Real-World Application Used successfully on projects of every size — from major construction programs to small-scale projects. ✅ Built for the Entire Team From executive leadership and master planners to superintendents and field foremen, everyone plays a role in creating and following the plan. ✅ Better Team Alignment Foremen and field teams actively participate in developing the schedule, increasing commitment, communication, and reliability. WHAT PARTICIPANTS WILL LEARN Participants will learn how to integrate: • Master Scheduling • Phase Pull Planning • Look-Ahead Planning • Constraint Management • Weekly Work Planning • PPC (Percent Plan Complete) Tracking All using a […]

    Get Tickets $295.00 – $395.00

  • 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Workshop 11/17 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

    The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Workshop November 17 & 18, 2026  |  8:30AM – 4:30PM Transform the Way You Lead, Work, and Live Our habits shape every aspect of our lives — influencing how effective, productive, and fulfilled we become. Based on the groundbreaking work of Stephen R. Covey, this powerful program provides a principle-centered approach to achieving lasting personal and professional effectiveness. Through this engaging two-day workshop, participants will gain practical tools and strategies to lead with greater purpose, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful results both at work and in life. WHY THIS PROGRAM MATTERS The 7 Habits provide a proven framework for personal and interpersonal growth — helping individuals become more focused, collaborative, and impactful leaders. Participants will leave with: ✔ A personalized action plan for growth ✔ Practical leadership and communication tools ✔ Strategies to improve productivity and accountability ✔ A renewed sense of motivation and purpose WHY ATTEND? Stephen R. Covey was a world-renowned leadership expert whose influential book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, has sold millions of copies worldwide and continues to transform leaders across every industry. Recognized by Forbes as one of the most influential management books ever written, its […]

    Get Tickets $695.00 – $895.00