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SUMMARY:Blueprint Reading 102 3/3 NV
DESCRIPTION:BLUEPRINT READING 102\nBegins Tuesday\, March 3\, 2026  |  4:00PM – 7:00PM\nThis 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. \nThe topics to be covered in these sessions include\, but are not limited to\, the following:\n• Working Drawings and Drawing Concepts\n• Types of Construction\n• Specifications\n• Sitework\n• Structural Steel Construction\n• Reinforced Concrete Construction\n• Mechanical and Electrical Systems\n• Finish Construction\n• Trade Competency Tests and Review Questions \nSCHEDULE\nEight-Day Program:\nMar 3\, 10\, 17\, 24\, 31\nApr 7\, 14\, 21\n4:00PM – 7:00PM \nCOST\nMember – $370\nNon-Member – $540\nIncludes textbooks and blueprints \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 Shaye Currie
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/blueprint-reading-102-3-3-nv/
LOCATION:ABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility\, ABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility\, 42680 Trade West Drive\, Dulles\,\, VA\, 20166\, United States
CATEGORIES:Northern Virginia
ORGANIZER;CN="Shaye Currie":MAILTO:shaye@abcva.org
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SUMMARY:Understanding Plans & Specs - Blueprint Bootcamp for Construction Professionals 3/5 CV
DESCRIPTION:UNDERSTANDING PLANS & SPECS — BLUEPRINT BOOTCAMP FOR CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONALS\nBegins Thursday\, March 5\, 2026  |  10:00AM – 2:30PM   |  Lunch provided\nThis interactive and hands-on course breaks down construction drawings and specifications so they actually make sense—no fluff\, just practical skills you can use immediately. Structured for a beginner\, we’ll cover all phases of a construction project\, including site\, landscape\, architectural\, structural\, mechanical\, plumbing\, and electrical. \nAll employees in the construction industry can benefit from this course. Enhance your personal and professional value – knowing and understanding the blueprint language is a highly marketable skill and will make anyone an invaluable resource to their company. \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND?\nSuperintendents\, PMs\, field personnel\, estimators\, new hires\, apprentices\, students\, anyone in construction that uses construction drawings in their day-to-day tasks \nINSTRUCTOR\nThomas Hern\, DAVIS Construction (retired) and ABC-VA Instructor \n  \n\n\nLOCATION\nABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility\n1600 E Parham Road\, Richmond\, VA 23228 \nSCHEDULE\nPlease note: this is a four-day course\nMarch 5\, 6\, 18 & 19\, 2026\n10:00AM – 2:30PM\nLunch provided daily \nCOST\nMembers — $435\nNon-members — $595\nLunch\, textbook\, and construction drawings used in class \nCANCELLATION/SUBSTITUTION POLICY\nPlease note that a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made in writing by 5PM on March 2\, 2026. Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) are no longer available. \nCOURSE CONTACT\nKristen Altermatt
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/blueprintbootcamp-march5/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T080000
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SUMMARY:Prevailing Wage Compliance: Navigating Davis-Bacon 3/11 NV
DESCRIPTION:PREVAILING WAGE COMPLIANCE: NAVIGATING THE DAVIS-BACON ACT\nWednesday\, March 11\, 2026  |  8:00AM – 10:00AM  |  Breakfast provided\nJoin us for an in-depth presentation on navigating the complexities of the Davis-Bacon Act and Virginia’s specific regulations. You’ll gain essential knowledge to ensure compliance\, avoid costly mistakes\, and maximize your competitiveness in prevailing wage jobs. \n\nKey Takeaways:\n\n\n• Ensure Accuracy: Learn how to identify the correct wage determination and avoid errors that can lead to costly fines and penalties.\n\n\n• Streamline Compliance: Understand Certified Payroll Report (CPR) mandates and best practices to simplify your reporting process and reduce the risk of non-compliance.\n\n\n• Optimize Fringe Benefits: Discover how to calculate and maximize fringe benefit obligations\, potentially saving you thousands of dollars on labor costs.\n\n\n\nAdditional topics covered will include:\n\n\n• Overtime calculations and compliance\n\n\n• Managing holidays\, paid time\, sick leave\, and weekend work\n\n\n• Navigating wage increases over the project’s lifespan\n\n\n\nExclusive Bonus: Each attendee will receive a signed copy of “The Contractor’s Guide to the Davis-Bacon Act: Essential Knowledge for Bidding and Compliance on Prevailing Wage Jobs” by Nat Peniston – a valuable resource to help you stay ahead of the curve.\n\nINSTRUCTOR – Nat Peniston\, Vice President\, Fringe Benefit Group\, Inc.\nNat Peniston is a national expert on government-funded prevailing wage obligations and works closely with construction contractors to ensure proper compliance\, particularly in bona fide employee benefits strategies. An accomplished author\, he has published numerous articles in ABC’s Construction Executive magazine and published the book\, “The Contractor’s Guide to the Davis-Bacon Act: Essential Knowledge for Bidding and Compliance on Prevailing Wage Jobs.” Nat is a past chairman of the board of ABC – Central Texas and is involved in various charitable organizations. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Miami and lives in Austin\, TX\, with his wife and two daughters.\n\nLOCATION\nABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility\n42680 Trade West Drive\, Dulles\, VA 20166\n\nCOST\nMembers $30\nNon-members $60\nBreakfast provided\n\nCANCELLATION/SUBSTITUTION POLICY\nPlease note that a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made 48 hours in advance. Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) are no longer available.\n\nCOURSE CONTACT\nJenny Tashjian
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/nvcomplies26/
LOCATION:ABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility\, ABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility\, 42680 Trade West Drive\, Dulles\,\, VA\, 20166\, United States
CATEGORIES:Northern Virginia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Shaye Currie":MAILTO:shaye@abcva.org
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SUMMARY:Prevailing Wage Compliance: Navigating Davis-Bacon • Virtual 3/11 CV
DESCRIPTION:PREVAILING WAGE COMPLIANCE: NAVIGATING THE DAVIS-BACON ACT\nWednesday\, March 11\, 2026  |  11:30AM – 1:30PM   |  VIRTUAL\nJoin us for an in-depth presentation on navigating the complexities of the Davis-Bacon Act and Virginia’s specific regulations. You’ll gain essential knowledge to ensure compliance\, avoid costly mistakes\, and maximize your competitiveness in prevailing wage jobs. \n\nKey Takeaways:\n\n\n• Ensure Accuracy: Learn how to identify the correct wage determination and avoid errors that can lead to costly fines and penalties.\n\n\n• Streamline Compliance: Understand Certified Payroll Report (CPR) mandates and best practices to simplify your reporting process and reduce the risk of non-compliance.\n\n\n• Optimize Fringe Benefits: Discover how to calculate and maximize fringe benefit obligations\, potentially saving you thousands of dollars on labor costs.\n\n\n\nAdditional topics covered will include:\n\n\n• Overtime calculations and compliance\n\n\n• Managing holidays\, paid time\, sick leave\, and weekend work\n\n\n• Navigating wage increases over the project’s lifespan\n\n\n\nExclusive Bonus: Each attendee will receive a signed copy of “The Contractor’s Guide to the Davis-Bacon Act: Essential Knowledge for Bidding and Compliance on Prevailing Wage Jobs” by Nat Peniston – a valuable resource to help you stay ahead of the curve.\n\nINSTRUCTOR – Nat Peniston\, Vice President\, Fringe Benefit Group\, Inc.\nNat Peniston is a national expert on government-funded prevailing wage obligations and works closely with construction contractors to ensure proper compliance\, particularly in bona fide employee benefits strategies. An accomplished author\, he has published numerous articles in ABC’s Construction Executive magazine and published the book\, “The Contractor’s Guide to the Davis-Bacon Act: Essential Knowledge for Bidding and Compliance on Prevailing Wage Jobs.” Nat is a past chairman of the board of ABC – Central Texas and is involved in various charitable organizations. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Miami and lives in Austin\, TX\, with his wife and two daughters.\n\nLOCATION\nVirtual\nA meeting link will be sent to all attendees within 24 hours of program\n\nCOST\nMembers — $30\nNon-members — $60\nLunch provided\n\nCANCELLATION/SUBSTITUTION POLICY\nPlease note that a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made 48 hours in advance. Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) are no longer available.\n\nCOURSE CONTACT\nKristen Altermatt
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/cvcomplies26/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia
ORGANIZER;CN="Kristen Altermatt":MAILTO:kristen@abcva.org
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SUMMARY:Prevailing Wage Compliance: Navigating Davis-Bacon 3/12 HR
DESCRIPTION:PREVAILING WAGE COMPLIANCE: NAVIGATING THE DAVIS-BACON ACT\nThursday\, March 12\, 2026 | 8:00AM – 10:00AM | Breakfast provided\nJoin us for an in-depth presentation on navigating the complexities of the Davis-Bacon Act and Virginia’s specific regulations. You’ll gain essential knowledge to ensure compliance\, avoid costly mistakes\, and maximize your competitiveness in prevailing wage jobs. \nKey Takeaways:\n• Ensure Accuracy: Learn how to identify the correct wage determination and avoid errors that can lead to costly fines and penalties.\n• Streamline Compliance: Understand Certified Payroll Report (CPR) mandates and best practices to simplify your reporting process and reduce the risk of non-compliance.\n• Optimize Fringe Benefits: Discover how to calculate and maximize fringe benefit obligations\, potentially saving you thousands of dollars on labor costs. \nAdditional topics covered will include:\n• Overtime calculations and compliance\n• Managing holidays\, paid time\, sick leave\, and weekend work\n• Navigating wage increases over the project’s lifespan \nExclusive Bonus: Each attendee will receive a signed copy of “The Contractor’s Guide to the Davis-Bacon Act: Essential Knowledge for Bidding and Compliance on Prevailing Wage Jobs” by Nat Peniston – a valuable resource to help you stay ahead of the curve. \nINSTRUCTOR – Nat Peniston\, Vice President\, Fringe Benefit Group\, Inc.\nNat Peniston is a national expert on government-funded prevailing wage obligations and works closely with construction contractors to ensure proper compliance\, particularly in bona fide employee benefits strategies. An accomplished author\, he has published numerous articles in ABC’s Construction Executive magazine and published the book\, “The Contractor’s Guide to the Davis-Bacon Act: Essential Knowledge for Bidding and Compliance on Prevailing Wage Jobs.” Nat is a past chairman of the board of ABC – Central Texas and is involved in various charitable organizations. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Miami and lives in Austin\, TX\, with his wife and two daughters. \nLOCATION\nABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility\n530 Independence Parkway\, Suite 500\, Chesapeake\, VA 23320\n**Attendee parking and entrance is in the back of the building.** \nCOST\nMembers — $30\nNon-members — $60\nBreakfast provided \nCANCELLATION/SUBSTITUTION POLICY\nPlease note that a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made 48 hours in advance. Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) are no longer available. \nCOURSE CONTACT\nJamie Carrow
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/hrcomplies26/
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="Maddy Goulden":MAILTO:maddy@abcva.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T083000
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SUMMARY:The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Workshop 3/24 HR
DESCRIPTION:THE 7 HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PEOPLE WORKSHOP\nTuesday\, March 24 – Wednesday\, March 25\, 2026 |  8:30 AM – 4:00 PM\nHabits 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. \nBenefits of Attending:\nDr. 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. \nThis two-day\, intensive course will help you:\n• Execute critical priorities with focus and planning\n• End self-defeating behavior\n• Develop strong relationships based on mutual trust\n• Be prepared to deal with difficult circumstances before they happen\n• Increase team engagement\, morale and collaboration\n• Create a highly effective culture based on core values\n• Raise up the next leaders who model competence and character \nJoin ABC-VA for two days of interactive discussion on the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Learn how to use the seven habits to strengthen both professional and personal development. This renowned class will leave you feeling energized\, refreshed and ready to take on the world with a new perspective. \nPRE-WORK REQUIRED: Attendees will be sent a 360-degree survey to send to supervisors\, colleagues\, industry peers\, friends and the like. Register early to make sure you have plenty of time for your surveys to be completed! \n“A class everyone (at every level) should complete. I took so much from this and work to apply it to my life every day!” -Juliane Faller\, Senior Business Development Manager\, Balfour Beatty US \n• Recommended but not required reading: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey\n• Information on The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: https://www.franklincovey.com/the-7-habits/\n• Information on Dr. Stephen R. Covey and The 7 Habits: https://www.stephencovey.com/ \nPlease note: this workshop takes place over two days\, Tuesday\, March 24 – Wednesday\, March 25\nINSTRUCTOR\nPatrick Dean\, President\, ABC Virginia \nLOCATION\nABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility\n530 Independence Parkway\, Suite 500\, Chesapeake\, VA 23320 \nCOST\nMembers: $575\nNon-Members: $795\nIncludes light breakfast\, lunch and course materials\n\nREGISTRATION / CANCELLATION DEADLINE\nMarch 10\, 2026\, by 5PM\nPlease note: a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made by 5PM on March 10\, 2026. Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend. \nCOURSE CONTACT\nJamie Carrow
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/the-7-habits-of-highly-effective-people-workshop-3-24-hr/
LOCATION:ABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility\, Chesapeake\, 530 Independence Parkway\, Suite 500\, Chesapeake\, 23320\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hampton Roads
ORGANIZER;CN="Maddy Goulden":MAILTO:maddy@abcva.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T153000
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SUMMARY:Beginner Excel for Construction Professionals 3/31 HR
DESCRIPTION:BEGINNER EXCEL FOR CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONALS\nTuesday\, March 31\, 2026 |  1:30PM – 3:30PM\nMaximize 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: \n– Basic functions (addition\, subtraction\, multiplication\, and division)\n– Conditional functions (IF\, AND\, OR\, NOT)\n– Lookup and calculate functions using tables of data\n– Spreadsheet collaboration – sharing files with multiple users\n– Protecting formulas from inadvertent changes or edits – defining\, locking\, and unlocking cells\n– Linking spreadsheets together to combine data from multiple sources\n– How to create basic charts and graphs \nThis is a hands-on learning class – bring your laptop (with a copy of Excel pre-loaded)\, a mouse\, and a power cord to class. \nINSTRUCTOR – Eric Rash\, Submittal Manager\, Heartland Construction\, Inc.\nAs 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. \nLOCATION\nABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility\n530 Independence Parkway\, Suite 500\, Chesapeake\, VA 23320 \nCOST\nMembers — $67\nNon-members — $97\nLunch provided \nCANCELLATION POLICY\nPlease note that a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made 48 hours in advance. Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) are no longer available. \nCOURSE CONTACT\nContact Meredith Strahan
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/beginner-excel-mar31/
LOCATION:ABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility\, Chesapeake\, 530 Independence Parkway\, Suite 500\, Chesapeake\, 23320\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hampton Roads
ORGANIZER;CN="Meredith Strahan":MAILTO:meredith@abcva.org
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