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SUMMARY:Understanding Plans & Specs 2/10 HR
DESCRIPTION:UNDERSTANDING PLANS & SPECS (FORMERLY BLUEPRINT READING 101/102)\nBegins Tuesday\, February 10\, 2026  |  2:00PM – 4:00PM\nEnhance 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. \nAll 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. \nINSTRUCTOR\nJeremy Winstead\, Power Electric Co. \nSCHEDULE\nSix-Day Course:\nFebruary 10\, 12\, 17\, 19\, 24 & 26 (Tuesdays & Thursdays)\n2:00PM – 4:00PM \nLOCATION \nABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility\n530 Independence Parkway\, Suite 500\, Chesapeake\, VA 23320 \nCOST\nMember – $345\nNon-Member – $445 \nSUBSTITUTION/CANCELLATION POLICY\nSubstitutions 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. \nQuestions?\nContact Jamie Carrow
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/understanding-plans-specs-2-10-hr/
LOCATION:ABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility\, Chesapeake\, 530 Independence Parkway\, Suite 500\, Chesapeake\, 23320\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hampton Roads
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jamie Carrow":MAILTO:jamie@abcva.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T080000
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SUMMARY:ABC Regional Construction Summit: Leadership & Technology for Better Business 2/12
DESCRIPTION:ABC REGIONAL CONSTRUCTION SUMMIT: LEADERSHIP & TECHNOLOGY FOR BETTER BUSINESS\nThursday\, February 12\, 2026  |  8:00AM – 4:30PM  |  MD Live! Casino\, Hanover\, MD\nPLEASE NOTE: REGISTRATION IS THROUGH ABC GREATER BALTIMORE (CLICK HERE) \nVisit official ABC Regional Construction Summit website\nThe 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. \nAt 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! \nAGENDA\n8am – Registration\, Breakfast & Exhibitor Hall (Click here to see full list of exhibitors) \n9:30am – Morning Keynote Speaker\n10:45am – Breakout Session #1 (choice of 4 topics/speakers)\n11:45am – Breakout Session #2 (choice of 4 topics/speakers)\n12:30pm – Lunch & Lunch Keynote Speaker\n1:45pm – Afternoon Break/Exhibitor Hall (click here to see full list of exhibitors)\n2:15pm – Legacy of Leadership Fireside Chat (one general session)\n3:00 pm to 4:30 pm – Happy Hour\, Networking\, Exhibitor Hall \nSpeakers & Topics – Click here for detailed descriptions\nOPENING KEYNOTE\n“Building Smarter: Leveraging AI for Construction Innovation”\nMicah Rodman\, CEO & Co-Founder of KOJO \nBREAKOUT SESSIONS #1 (choose one) \n\n“BIM in Practice: Misconceptions\, Value\, and Real-World Outcomes” – A Panel Discussion\n“Wage Misclassification and Labor Laws Update\,” Marc Furman of Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman\, P.C.\n“Aligning Operations for Growth: The CEO-COO Mindset\,” Diane Mentzer of Diane Integrates\, LLC\n“From Contacts to Clients: Networking Skills That Fuel Business Development\,” Diane Darling\n\nBREAKOUT SESSIONS #2 (choose one)  \n\n“Hierarchy of Controls/JHA Hazard Assessment” – A Safety Panel Discussion\n“Building Your Team: Strategies to Strengthen Tomorrow’s Workforce\,” DeAnna Thomas\, ABC National\n“Building Intelligence: AI’s Role\, Risk and Future in the Built Environment\,” Andrew Gregg\, Bean\, Kinney\, and Korman\n“DC Insider: Federal Policy Outlook and What it Means for Your Business\,” with Ben Brubeck\, Principal & CEO\, Government Affairs Solutions\, LLC\n\n\nLUNCH KEYNOTE\n“The People Puzzle: Managing Difficult Personalities and Across Generations”\nDiane Darling\, Author\, Keynote Speaker & Consultant \nBREAKOUT SESSION #3 (All Attendees)\n“Legacy of Leadership Fireside Chat” featuring\nLynn Stith Bennett CEO\, Coakley & Williams Construction (CWC)\nDolores Navia VP\, Real Estate Development\, JBG Smith\nLeigh Press President\, PCC Construction Components\, Inc.\nJerry Shapiro President\, Shapiro & Duncan\, Inc.\nMichael Bellaman CEO\, ABC National \nLOCATION\nMaryland Live! Casino & Hotel\n7002 Arundel Mills Cir Ste 7777\, Hanover\, MD 21076 \nCOST\nEarly Bird (until 1/16/2026) – $199\nRegular – $225\nNon-Members – $375 \nVIEW EXHIBITORS   |   VIEW ATTENDING COMPANIES\n  \nSUBSTITUTIONS/CANCELLATIONS\nSubstitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend. Written notice must be submitted by 5PM on Friday\, February 6\, 2026\, to receive a refund. \nQUESTIONS?\nContact Jess Gillette\, CPSM
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/arcs26/
LOCATION:MD Live! Casino\, 7002 Arundel Mills Cir Ste 7777\, Hanover\, MD\, 21076\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia,Hampton Roads,Northern Virginia,Statewide
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SUMMARY:Sell Smarter: Spot These 10 Mistakes Before They Cost You 2/19 CV
DESCRIPTION:SELL SMARTER: SPOT THESE 10 MISTAKES BEFORE THEY COST YOU\nThursday\, February 19\, 2026  |  11:30AM – 1:00PM  |  Lunch & Learn\nBusiness 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. \nYou’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. \nWho should attend: Sales/business development professionals\, business owners\, sales support staff\, anyone looking to level up their sales or partnership skills. \nLunch provided. \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 – $67\nNon-Members – $97\nLunch provided \nSUBSTITUTION/CANCELLATION POLICY\nSubstitutions are always welcome if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend. Written notice to cancel and receive a refund must be received by 5PM on February 16\, 2026. \nQuestions?\nContact Kristen Altermatt
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/10mistakes/
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
ORGANIZER;CN="Kristen Altermatt":MAILTO:kristen@abcva.org
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SUMMARY:From Design to Delivery: Bridging the Gap Between Engineers\, Contractors\, and Manufacturers 2/24 CV
DESCRIPTION:PARTNER EVENT WITH ASHRAE • FROM DESIGN TO DELIVERY: BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN ENGINEERS\, CONTRACTORS\, AND MANUFACTURERS\nTuesday\, February 24\, 2026  |  5:00PM – 7:00PM \n**Online registration is closed. Please email/call Kristen Altermatt / (804) 346-4222 to register.**\nABC-VA and ASHRAE are coming together to bring you an informative and interactive session to explore how early and ongoing collaboration influences cost\, schedule\, efficiency\, and long-term building performance. Representing design\, construction\, and manufacturing\, our esteemed panel will share real-world perspectives on building great projects based on alignment\, not assumptions. \nWhat you’ll take away:\n– How and why communication breaks down between project teams\n– What the real constraints and priorities are for each stakeholder\n– How coordination decisions affect cost\, schedule\, and performance\n– Where early collaboration has the greatest impact\n– What each discipline wishes the others understood\n– Some common disconnects between design intent and field execution\n– How to create clearer handoffs and accountability\n– Practical strategies and tools\, processes\, and behavior that improve project coordination \nPANELISTS\nBruce Tibbetts\, President\, EMC Mechanical Services\nTerrence Kerner\, President\, Atlantic Constructors\, Inc\nChad Blalock\, Director of Business Development\, Hobbs & Associates\nPatrick O’Neil\, President\, O’Neil Engineering Services\nRichard Polo\, Inversity Consulting \nSCHEDULE\n5:00 – 5:45 p.m. Networking Social\n5:45 – 6:30 p.m. Panel Discussion\n6:30 – 7:00 p.m. Attendee Q & A and after-panel networking as time permits \nSPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Commitments needed by Feb 19 COB\nEvent Sponsor $850 – includes two (2) registrations\, signage at event\, logo/name on marketing materials\nBar Sponsor $450 – includes one (1) registration\, signage at event\, logo/name on marketing materials\nSelect during registration or email Kristen Altermatt to register as a sponsor \nSPONSORS – THANK YOU!         \n           \nLOCATION\nHenrico Sports & Event Center\n1 All Star Boulevard\, Glenn Allen VA 23059 \nCOST \nABC-VA & ASHRAE Members — $55\nNon-Members — $55\nIncludes appetizers with two (2) drink tickets \nSUBSTITUTIONS/CANCELLATIONS\nSubstitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend. Please note: a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made by 5PM on February 20\, 2026. \nQUESTIONS?\nKristen Altermatt
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/ashrae26/
LOCATION:Henrico Sports & Event Center\, 1 All Star Boulevard\, Glen Allen\, 23059\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia
ORGANIZER;CN="Kristen Altermatt":MAILTO:kristen@abcva.org
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