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SUMMARY:How to Collaborate in the Pull Planning Process 6/4 CV
DESCRIPTION:How to Collaborate in the Pull Planning Process\nWednesday\, June 4\, 2025  |  8:00AM – 4:00PM\n \n“Awesome class\, outstanding all around. Best I’ve been to at ABC-VA to date!” -Colin Miller\, General Superintendent\, TEEL Construction \nLearn 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. \nThis 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. \nParticipants 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! \nThis workshop is perfect for executives\, project managers\, superintendents and foremen. \nINSTRUCTOR\nTom Patton\, Project Management Services Bureau \nLOCATION\nABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility\n1600 E Parham Road\, Richmond\, VA 23228 \nCOST\nMembers: $275\nNon-Member: $375\nBreakfast and lunch provided \nSUBSTITUTION/CANCELLATION POLICY\nSubstitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend. A reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made 48 hours in advance. \nQUESTIONS?\nKristen Altermatt
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/how-to-collaborate-in-the-pull-planning-process-6-4-cv/
LOCATION:ABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility\, ABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility\, 1600 E Parham Road\, Richmond\, VA\, 23228\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kristen Altermatt":MAILTO:kristen@abcva.org
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Knowledge is Power: How AI is Helping Builders Navigate Their Contracts and the Tariffs
DESCRIPTION:KNOWLEDGE IS POWER: HOW A.I. IS HELPING BUILDERS NAVIGATE THEIR CONTRACTS AND THE TARIFFS\nWednesday\, June 4\, 2025  |  10:00AM – 11:00AM  |  Virtual\nAs tariffs continue to be a disrupting and fluid change for all builders\, the importance of understanding how your current and future contracts treat these changes has never been greater. Join ABC for a special presentation of the AI-Powered Tariff Risk Assessment product offered to ABC members for free from Document Crunch (ABC strategic and tech marketplace partner). \nLearn how cutting-edge AI can help your team understand how your contracts treat potential tariff situations\, proactively identify risks\, and help you negotiate more equitable agreements in this tricky time. \nRegistration is through ABC Greater Baltimore: REGISTER HERE!\nPlease note: this webinar is FREE for those who attended the 2025 ABC Regional Construction Summit on March 13.\nSpeaker: Ryan Gaiss\, Account Executive at Document Crunch \nLOCATION\nVirtual\nLink to be sent to attendees within 24 hours of webinar \nCOST \nABC Regional Construction Summit Attendees – Free\nMembers – $25 \nQuestions?\nContact Jess Gillette
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/ai-contracts-tariffs-june4/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia,Hampton Roads,Northern Virginia,Statewide
ORGANIZER;CN="Jessica Gillette":MAILTO:jessica@abcva.org
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SUMMARY:Land & Expand - From Transactions to Relationships: The Art of Long-Term Partnerships 6/10 CV
DESCRIPTION:LAND & EXPAND – FROM TRANSACTIONS TO RELATIONSHIPS: THE ART OF LONG-TERM PARTNERSHIPS\nTuesday\, June 10\, 2025  |  3:00PM – 5:00PM\nWinning the job is just the beginning — real success comes from growing the relationship. Too many contractors leave money on the table by failing to expand their business with existing clients. In this session\, we’ll explore how to LAND and EXPAND: increasing wallet share\, introducing your full range of services\, and uncovering new opportunities. Whether you’re in HVAC\, electrical\, or general contracting\, you’ll walk away with practical strategies to turn one-time customers into long-term\, high-value partners. \nWho should attend: Anyone in business development or client-facing roles \nSPEAKER\nRobin Green\, Owner/President\, Ascend Performance\, Inc.\, powered by Sandler\nRobin 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. \nLOCATION\nABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility\n1600 E Parham Road\, Richmond\, VA 23228 \nCOST \nMembers – $55\nNon-Members – $85 \nQuestions?\nContact Kristen Altermatt
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/landandexpand/
LOCATION:ABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility\, ABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility\, 1600 E Parham Road\, Richmond\, VA\, 23228\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kristen Altermatt":MAILTO:kristen@abcva.org
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SUMMARY:Facilitating Meaningful Strategic Meetings 6/18 HR
DESCRIPTION:FACILITATING MEANINGFUL STRATEGIC MEETINGS with JAMIE VANEK\nWednesday\, June 18\, 2025  |  11:30AM – 1:00PM\nWhat exactly are strategic meetings and why do they matter? If you’ve ever left a meeting feeling frustrated\, bored\, or like it was a waste of time\, you’re not alone. Facilitating meetings isn’t just a dull requirement of managers\, it’s a necessity to move the organization\, team or project forward. The problem is that many people don’t know how to make these meetings more meaningful\, engaging\, and results driven. \nIn this session we’ll cover the definition and benefits of strategic meetings as well as the playbook for leading effective meetings. \nIn this session you will learn:\n• What is strategy and why does it matter?\n• Keys to successful meetings\n• Facilitation techniques\n• The three most important questions to ask before having a meeting \nThis session is for anyone who has to lead meetings for organizations\, teams or projects\, Supervisors\, Project Managers\, Office Managers\, Executives \nSPEAKER\nJamie Vanek\, President\, Etolin Strait Development Group – Jamie Vanek made the unexpected career leap from teaching to construction in 2007 and discovered a passion for project management and team leadership. After diving deep into the federal contracting industry through construction\, Jamie has led projects and teams across the country in support of many federal agencies including NAVFAC\, USACE\, FBI\, NIWC\, Coast Guard. Department of Veteran Affairs\, and Air Force. Jamie is currently President of Etolin Strait Development Group\, an Alaska Native 8(a) Company\, headquartered in Norfolk\, Virginia\, and executing contracts from Washington DC to Georgia. \nAs a female leader in the construction industry\, author\, TEDx speaker\, and facilitator\, Jamie has been featured in Construction Business Owner\, Construction Executive\, ThriveGlobal\, and other digital publications about leading in the construction industry. Visit Jamie’s website to learn more  |  Watch Jamie’s TEDx Talk! \nLOCATION\nABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility\n530 Independence Parkway\, Suite 500\, Chesapeake\, VA 23320 \nCOST \nMembers – $67\nNon-Members – $97\nLunch provided \nQuestions?\nContact Jamie Carrow
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/meetings25/
LOCATION:ABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility\, Chesapeake\, 530 Independence Parkway\, Suite 500\, Chesapeake\, 23320\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hampton Roads
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