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SUMMARY:Construction Law Survival Seminar 11/3 NV
DESCRIPTION:CONSTRUCTION LAW SURVIVAL SEMINAR\nTuesday\, November 3\, 2026  |  9:00AM – 4:30PM\nJoin us for a comprehensive one-day seminar designed specifically for construction professionals\, contractors\, subcontractors\, suppliers\, and legal teams working in Virginia\, Maryland\, Pennsylvania\, and DC. \nTOPICS COVERED:\nMechanic’s Liens\n– Time Limits\, Notices and Claims to Preserve\nMechanic’s Lien Rights in Virginia\, Maryland\, Pennsylvania and D.C. \nPublic and Private Payment Bond Rights\n– Federal Miller Act and State Little Miller Acts in Virginia\, Maryland\, Pennsylvania and D.C.\n– Private Payment Bond Rights \nLien & Bond Progress Payment Waivers\n– Review and revising waivers in contracts and progress payment waivers\n– Lien Waivers\, Bond Right Waivers\, & Claims Waivers \nConstruction Contracts\n– Contract Terms to put in your Proposals\n– Reviewing and Revising Contracts you receive\n– Conduit\, Pay when Paid Clauses and Claims Procedures \nEach Construction Law Survival Seminar participant will receive continental breakfast\, lunch\, refreshments and the newest edition of the 700 page Construction Law Survival Manual. Seminar starts at 9:00 am. Check-in starts at 8:30 am. \nSPEAKER\nJames D. Fullerton\, President\, Fullerton & Knowles\, P.C.\nMr. Fullerton is a Martindale Hubbell Peer Rated Lawyer Preeminent. Jim represents owners\, lenders\, design professionals\, suppliers\, subcontractors\, general contractors and other members of the real estate and construction industries region-wide. He advises on all real estate and construction law issues; public procurement and bidding\, contract formation and disputes; defects in labor and materials; design defects in plans and specifications; inefficiency\, impact and delay claims; mechanic’s lien and bond rights; litigation\, arbitration and mediation in public and private projects; joint ventures\, mentor protegee agreements and other arrangements for minority and disadvantaged business enterprises; bank and lender representation; commercial transactions and loan closings; sales contracts and leases. \nMr. Fullerton is also a master brick mason\, a licensed real estate broker and the owner of Summit Real Estate. He is Counsel to Board of Directors\, Virginia Precast Concrete Association; and is Counsel to Board of Directors\, Central Atlantic Precast Concrete Association. He graduated from the University of Colorado and the University of Virginia School of Law. \nLOCATION\nABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility\n42680 Trade West Drive\, Dulles\, VA 20166 \nCOST\nMember – $100\nNon-Member – $100\nIncludes breakfast bars\, coffee\, water and lunch \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 Ashley Richey
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/conlaw-survival-november-3/
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:Reality Data Capture Lunch & Learn 11/4
DESCRIPTION:REALITY DATA CAPTURE LUNCH & LEARN\nWednesday\, November 4\, 2026  |  11:30AM – 1:30PM\nYour jobsite is changing every day. Are you capturing the data that proves it? Stop guessing and start capturing! \nJoin us for an informational session where we’ll take a practical look at what reality data capture is and how Lidar and photogrammetry are leveraged for construction visibility\, accuracy\, and better decision making. Discover real-world applications and opportunities you may be overlooking to support your team throughout the building lifecycle: \no Catch conflicts before they become rework\no Cut down on time-consuming field measurements\no Verify construction progress with real-world data\no Capture accurate as-built conditions\no Improve communication across the entire project team\no Make faster\, more confident decisions\no Reduce risk\, delays\, and costly surprises \nDon’t miss this opportunity to learn how to utilize this technology so your construction teams have a faster\, smarter way to know exactly what’s happening on the jobsite before small issues turn into expensive problems. \nWho should attend: Contractors\, PMs\, BIM Managers\, Preconstruction Teams\, Owners/Developers\, Architects\, Engineers \nLunch provided\nSPEAKER — Casey O’Connor\, Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer\, VectorNet\nCasey has nearly 20 years of experience in design\, surveying\, CAD/BIM\, and field work on industrial\, civil\, and building projects. He holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology and has worked on both the design and construction sides of complex projects. Casey helps contractors and design teams get accurate existing conditions up front through laser scanning\, scan-to-BIM\, and field verification. That work reduces rework\, supports prefabrication and coordination\, and keeps schedules and budgets on track. \nLOCATION\nABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility\n1600 E Parham Road\, Richmond\, VA 23228 \nCOST \nMembers – $67\nNon-Members – $97 \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 Monday\, November 2\, 2026. \nQuestions?\nContact Kristen Altermatt
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/datacap26/
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kristen Altermatt":MAILTO:kristen@abcva.org
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SUMMARY:Changes Made and Changes Looming for Small Business Contractors 11/11
DESCRIPTION:CHANGES MADE AND CHANGES LOOMING FOR SMALL BUSINESS CONTRACTORS\nWednesday\, November 11\, 2026  |  10:00AM – 11:00AM  |  Virtual\nThe 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. \nSPEAKERS\nNeil 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. \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND?\nContractors looking to learn about or better understand these small and disadvantaged business programs and how they are reshaping those programs’ missions \nLOCATION\nVirtual\nLink to be sent to attendees within 12 hours of webinar \nCOST \nMembers — $30\nNon-Members — $60 \nQuestions?\nContact Meredith Strahan
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/smallbizchanges/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia,Hampton Roads,Northern Virginia,Statewide
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ORGANIZER;CN="Meredith Strahan":MAILTO:meredith@abcva.org
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SUMMARY:7 Habits of Highly Effective People Workshop 11/17 CV
DESCRIPTION:The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Workshop\nNovember 17 & 18\, 2026  |  8:30AM – 4:30PM\nTransform the Way You Lead\, Work\, and Live \nOur habits shape every aspect of our lives — influencing how effective\, productive\, and fulfilled we become. Based on the groundbreaking work of Stephen R. Covey\, this powerful program provides a principle-centered approach to achieving lasting personal and professional effectiveness. \nThrough this engaging two-day workshop\, participants will gain practical tools and strategies to lead with greater purpose\, strengthen relationships\, and create meaningful results both at work and in life. \nWHY THIS PROGRAM MATTERS\nThe 7 Habits provide a proven framework for personal and interpersonal growth — helping individuals become more focused\, collaborative\, and impactful leaders.\nParticipants will leave with:\n✔ A personalized action plan for growth\n✔ Practical leadership and communication tools\n✔ Strategies to improve productivity and accountability\n✔ A renewed sense of motivation and purpose \nWHY ATTEND?\nStephen R. Covey was a world-renowned leadership expert whose influential book\, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People\, has sold millions of copies worldwide and continues to transform leaders across every industry. Recognized by Forbes as one of the most influential management books ever written\, its principles remain timeless\, practical\, and highly relevant in today’s workplace. \nIN THIS DYNAMIC TWO-DAY WORKSHOP\, YOU WILL LEARN HOW TO:\n✅ Prioritize and execute your most important tasks with clarity and discipline\n✅ Break free from ineffective habits and behaviors\n✅ Build stronger\, trust-based relationships\n✅ Navigate difficult situations with confidence and effectiveness\n✅ Increase engagement\, morale\, and team collaboration\n✅ Create a high-performance culture grounded in shared values\n✅ Develop future leaders with both character and competence \nWHAT TO EXPECT\nThis highly interactive experience includes:\n• Engaging group discussions\n• Hands-on activities and exercises\n• Real-world leadership applications\n• Personal reflection and action planning \nParticipants will explore how to apply the 7 Habits principles to both professional and personal challenges — leaving inspired\, energized\, and equipped with a fresh perspective for success. \nRegister today and start building habits that lead to lasting success. \nINSTRUCTOR\nPatrick Dean\, ABC-VA President \nLOCATION\nABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility\n1600 E Parham Road\, Richmond\, VA 23228 \nCOST\nMembers: $695\nNon-Member: $895\nLunch 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 by 5PM on November 10\, 2026. \nQUESTIONS?\nKristen Altermatt
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/7habits-nov17/
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rebeca Reyes":MAILTO:rebeca@abcva.org
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SUMMARY:Construction Financials & Project Profitability Workshop 11/18
DESCRIPTION:CONSTRUCTION FINANCIALS & PROJECT PROFITABILITY WORKSHOP • VIRTUAL\nWednesday\, November 18\, 2026  |  2:00PM – 3:00PM\nThis program will provide information on essential construction financial principles associated with project management and the impact the accuracy has on corporate financial statements. Many construction professionals may not truly understand the principles of over/under billings\, cost-to-complete projections\, accrual v. percent complete methodology\, year-end complete projections and more. \nUnderstanding the overall financial picture is often misunderstood at the Project Management level. A “big picture” understanding of financial/budgetary management can impact opportunities for growth\, identify risks. Each presenter will provide an informative discussion on basic job-cost principles\, building synergy and collaboration between operations and accounting\, risk mitigation\, lessons learned and practical examples of successes and challenges\, relationship between corporate financials and bonding\, and more. The session will include a Q&A forum. \nSPEAKERS\nGene Crawley\, President\, East Coast Surety Solutions\nBrad Salter\, President\, RA Holdings \nLOCATION (2 OPTIONS)\n1. Virtual — A meeting link will be sent to attendees within 12 hours of the webinar\n2. Please join us at TST Construction’s office — 555 South Independent Boulevard\, Virginia Beach\, VA 23452 (1st Floor Auditorium) \nCOST\nMembers — $40\nNon-Members — $40 \nCANCELLATION POLICY\nPlease note that a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made 48 hours in advance. \nQuestions?\nContact Meredith Strahan
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/project-profitability-workshop-virtual/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia,Hampton Roads,Northern Virginia,Statewide
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ORGANIZER;CN="Meredith Strahan":MAILTO:meredith@abcva.org
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