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
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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, […]
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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 […]
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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 • […]
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