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
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UNDERSTANDING PLANS & SPECS (FORMERLY BLUEPRINT READING 101/102) Begins Tuesday, July 14, 2026 | 3:00PM - 5:00PM Enhance 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. 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. INSTRUCTOR Jeremy Winstead, Power Electric Co. SCHEDULE Six-Day Course: July 14, 16, 21, 23, 28 & 30 (Tuesdays & Thursdays) 3:00PM - 5:00PM LOCATION ABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility 530 Independence Parkway, Suite 500, Chesapeake, VA 23320 COST Member - $345 Non-Member - $445 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? […]
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UNLOCKING SMARTER CONSTRUCTION WITH DRONE-POWERED PRECISION Wednesday, July 15, 2026 | 2:00PM – 3:00PM | Virtual This session, led by Sky-Hound, examines how drone technology is driving measurable improvements across construction projects in Northern Virginia, a region defined by rapid growth in infrastructure and data center development. It highlights how leading firms are leveraging drones for high-precision data capture, real-time project visibility, and enhanced site safety. The session also covers the complex, highly regulated airspace in Northern Virginia —near Washington, D.C., with restricted zones and FAA compliance requirements—and outlines key considerations construction teams must navigate to operate safely and legally. Attendees will gain a strategic perspective on how drone-enabled insights are reducing risk, accelerating timelines, and supporting smarter decision-making in one of the nation's most active construction markets. PRESENTERS Tyler Richards, Sky-Hound Mark Vakarchuk, Databird Solutions LOCATION Virtual Link to be sent to attendees within 12 hours of webinar COST Members — $20 Non-Members — $30 Questions? Contact Jenny Tashjian
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BALANCING DETAIL & RISK: PRECONSTRUCTION PEER GROUP DISCUSSION Thursday, July 16, 2026 | 8:00AM - 9:30AM Balancing Detail and Risk: How Contractors are Structuring Lump Sum, Pre-Bid SOVs and GMP Breakdowns How much detail is too much and when does it start working against you? Join industry peers for a practical discussion on how contractors are navigating increasing GC and owner demands for pricing transparency. This session will explore real-world approaches to structuring Lump Sum, Pre-Bid SOVs, and GMP breakdowns while protecting margin, managing risk, and maintaining a competitive edge. We'll be discussing: - Evolving expectations for cost breakdowns - Risks of over-disclosure in bids and GMPs - Strategies to structure SOVs without giving away leverage - Lessons learned from the field Come ready to share your experience and walk away with actionable strategies you can apply immediately. Who should attend: Estimators, Sales & Business Development, anyone with an interest in learning more about preconstruction Light breakfast provided SPEAKERS Nathan Karr, Business Development Executive, Atlantic Constructors, Inc. Monty Lay, Director of Preconstruction, ColonialWebb Contractors Shane Oberholtzer, President, eTEC Mechanical Corporation LOCATION ABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility 1600 E Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23228 COST Members – $40 Non-Members – $80 […]
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CHANGES MADE AND CHANGES LOOMING FOR SMALL BUSINESS CONTRACTORS Tuesday, July 21, 2026 | 10:00AM - 11:00AM | Virtual The Federal Small Business Administration and now also the Federal Department of Transportation have already made and are further considering additional changes affecting program eligibility. This program will discuss those changes and their current and expected impacts on small businesses and others working with them. SPEAKERS Neil Lowenstein and Tom Barrow, members of the Woods Rogers Vandeventer Black Construction and Government Contract Practice Group. Both Neil and Tom regularly assist clients balance the competing demands of project stakeholders, regulatory officials, and community interests as they relate to federal projects, including the various federal small business programs. WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Contractors looking to learn about or better understand these small and disadvantaged business programs and how they are reshaping those programs’ missions LOCATION Virtual Link to be sent to attendees within 12 hours of webinar COST Members — $30 Non-Members — $60 Questions? Contact Meredith Strahan
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EMPLOYMENT LAW FOR CONSTRUCTION LEADERS: WHAT EVERY MANAGER, SUPERVISOR AND HR PROFESSIONAL NEEDS TO KNOW Begins Tuesday, July 28, 2026 | 11:00AM - 12:30PM | Virtual | Detailed schedule below Federal and state laws provide employees with important workplace rights and protections, making it essential for managers to understand, uphold, and champion those rights every day. This comprehensive course offers a clear and practical overview of the legal principles that guide managers in supporting employees while maintaining compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements. Brought to you by Woods Rogers, one of the largest, dedicated employment practices in Virginia, this course will incorporate real-world scenarios and cases that apply directly to the construction industry. Intended for human resource professionals, managers, supervisors, and team leads, this course emphasizes real-world application rather than legal theory. Our 5-session virtual series begins 7/28 and will cover the topics below. Bundle pricing is available, as well as individual pricing per session. Session 1 (7/28): HARASSMENT, DISCRIMINATION AND RETALIATION • The basis of state and federal anti-discrimination and anti-harassment laws • Addresses harassment beyond sexual harassment, including harassment or discrimination on the basis of disability, race, national origin, etc. • Covers a supervisor’s legal obligation to engage […]
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Unlocking Smarter Construction With Drone-Powered Precision 7/15 [Virtual]
Balancing Detail & Risk: Preconstruction Peer Group Discussion 7/16 CV
Changes Made and Changes Looming for Small Business Contractors 7/21 [Virtual]