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SUMMARY:Blueprint Reading 102 9/1 NV
DESCRIPTION:BLUEPRINT READING 102\nBegins Tuesday\, September 1\, 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:\nSept 1\, 8\, 15\, 22\, 29\nOct 6\, 13\, 20\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-102-9-1-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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T133000
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SUMMARY:Beginner Excel for Construction Professionals 9/22 HR
DESCRIPTION:BEGINNER EXCEL FOR CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONALS\nTuesday\, September 22\, 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-for-construction-professionals-9-22-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="Meredith Strahan":MAILTO:meredith@abcva.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T080000
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SUMMARY:How to Collaborate in the Pull Planning Process 9/29 NV
DESCRIPTION:How to Collaborate in the Pull Planning Process\nTuesday\, September 29\, 2026  |  8:00AM – 3:00PM\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 Northern Virginia Training Facility\n42680 Trade West Drive\, Dulles\, VA 20166 \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?\nJenny Tashjian
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/pullplan-sep29/
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:The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Workshop 9/30 NV
DESCRIPTION:THE 7 HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PEOPLE WORKSHOP\nWednesday\, September 30 – Thursday\, October 1\, 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/ \nINSTRUCTOR\nPatrick Dean\, ABC Virginia \nLOCATION\nABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility\n42680 Trade West Drive\, Dulles\, VA 20166 \nCOST\nMembers: $575\nNon-Members: $795\nIncludes light breakfast\, lunch and course materials\n\nREGISTRATION / CANCELLATION DEADLINE\nSeptember 23\, 2026 by 5PM\nPlease note: a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made one (1) week in advance. Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend. \nCOURSE CONTACT\nJenny Tashjian
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/7habits-sep30/
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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