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SUMMARY:2026 Superintendents Academy (Northern VA) 4/22
DESCRIPTION:SUPERINTENDENTS ACADEMY 2026\n**FULL. Please email Shaye Currie to be put on waitlist.**\nApril 22 – 24\, 2026  |  See detailed schedule below\nJoin us for ABC-VA’s annual Superintendents Academy to learn firsthand from industry professionals. This training features interactive sessions on the following topics with all subjects geared toward the modern Superintendent: \n\nProject Administration and Processes\nSafety and Risk Management\nQuality and Quality Control\nContracts and Jobsite Documentation\nBudgeting and Estimating\nConstruction Practices on the Jobsite\nConstruction Planning and Productivity\nJobsite Technology\nPersonal Skills and Habits\nGoal Setting\nTime Management\nCommunication\nJobsite Leadership\n\nWHO SHOULD ATTEND?\nThe academy is designed for superintendents of all experience levels. \nSPEAKERS\nAndrew George\, Hensel Phelps\nAnthony Simco\, DPR Construction\nCody Chace\, Balfour Beatty\nBrian Fish\, Hensel Phelps\nSaurabh Chandarana\, DPR Construction\nJorge Castro\, E.E. Reed East Coast\nMichael Bellaman\, ABC President & CEO\nThomas Hern\, Retired (DAVIS Construction) \nSCHEDULE\nApril 22 7:30AM-5:00PM Breakfast & Lunch included\nApril 23 7:30AM-5:00PM Breakfast\, Lunch\, Dinner & Networking included\nApril 24 7:30AM-12:00PM Breakfast & Certificate Ceremony included \nCOST\nMember – $825\nNon-Member – $1\,250 \nSUBSTITUTION/CANCELLATION POLICY\nSubstitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend. Please note that a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made by April 15\, 2026. \nQuestions?\nContact Jenny Tashjian
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/supers26/
LOCATION:ABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility\, ABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility\, 42680 Trade West Drive\, Dulles\,\, VA\, 20166\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia,Hampton Roads,Northern Virginia,Statewide
ORGANIZER;CN="Jenny Tashjian":MAILTO:jenny@abcva.org
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SUMMARY:Submittal Management Seminar 4/29 HR
DESCRIPTION:SUBMITTAL MANAGEMENT SEMINAR\nWednesday\, April 29\, 2026  |  11:30AM – 1:30PM  |  Lunch provided\nLearn to correctly complete the submittals process insuring on-time and in-budget construction. This seminar will provide information on the responsibilities of suppliers\, subcontractors\, general contractors\, architects\, and engineers. Attendees will learn how to create proper submittal packages from start to finish using contract documents as well as learn key details that can save the company time and money. \nThis seminar is geared towards subcontracting firms and supplier companies who would like more insight into how the submittal process works and how they can achieve timeliness and success with their packages. Learn the role and importance submittal packages have in the construction process and how to achieve an approval the first time. \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/submittal-management-seminar-apr29-hr/
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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SUMMARY:Project Closeout Seminar 4/29 HR
DESCRIPTION:PROJECT CLOSEOUT SEMINAR\nWednesday\, April 29\, 2026 |  2:00PM – 4:00PM\nLearning how to successfully close out a project is an essential aspect of this business. Each student will leave with the skills and confidence to create and implement a logical process and an efficient environment that will promote a complete close-out. This seminar is for administrative employees\, superintendents\, and project managers of general contractors and specialty contractors. \nAttendees will learn:\n• The “Ten Commandments” of project close-out\n• Project close-out strategy\n• The project close-out timeline\n• Field operations specifics\n• The engineering close-out matrix\n• The financial close-out matrix\n• The project close-out scorecard\n• The 10-month walk-through process\n• The instructor’s focus will be teaching this organized and logical process and providing students with a solid basis to improve closing out their projects. \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 \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 \n 
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/project-closeout-seminar-apr29-hr/
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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SUMMARY:Beyond the Hype 2.0: A.I. Use Cases Across the Project Lifecycle • Roundtable 4/30 CV
DESCRIPTION:BEYOND THE HYPE 2.0: A.I. USE CASES ACROSS THE PROJECT LIFECYCLE • ROUNDTABLE\nThursday\, April 30\, 2026  |  11:30AM – 1:30PM\nIn our last session\, we held an open discussion focused on A.I. making real-world impact in our industry and implementation strategies. We’re back with round two\, this time focusing on real A.I. use cases across the project lifecycle. Participants are encouraged to bring real examples of how they are using (or have tried to use) A.I. on active or recent projects\, including what worked\, what didn’t\, and lessons learned. \nEvent Agenda:\n1. AI Use Cases Across the Project Lifecycle – Preconstruction & Estimating\, Project Management\n2. AI Tools and how to use them effectively (Copilot\, ChatGPT\, Claude)\n3. Risk Management & Escalation – What AI handles & what requires review\n4. Open Discussion – What’s working\, what’s not\, priority pilot workflows\, and ownership/follow-up actions \nDidn’t make it to the first session? No problem! Anyone interested in real-use cases of A.I. in construction are encouraged to join us. Seats are limited to provide for open and honest discussion. \nWho should attend: Construction Executives & Project Managers\, Preconstruction and Estimators\, and anyone exploring AI’s role in operations\, safety\, or design \nLunch provided\nSPEAKERS\nMonty Lay\, Director of Preconstruction\, ColonialWebb Contractors\nShane Oberholtzer\, President\, eTEC Mechanical Corporation \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 April 27\, 2026. \nQuestions?\nContact Kristen Altermatt
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/beyondthehype-2-0/
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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