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SUMMARY:Drones in Construction: From Innovation to Implementation 4/15 HR
DESCRIPTION:DRONES IN CONSTRUCTION: FROM INNOVATION TO IMPLEMENTATION\nWednesday\, April 15\, 2026  | 11:30AM – 1:00PM  |  Lunch provided\nSmarter Data. Safer Jobsites. Stronger Results. Drones are no longer a “nice-to-have” in construction – they’re becoming an essential tool for safety\, compliance\, project documentation\, marketing\, and client communication. \nJoin ABC-VA for an engaging panel discussion featuring local industry leaders who are actively using drone technology to improve the way projects are planned\, managed\, and delivered. This session will move beyond the basics to explore real-world application\, practical challenges\, and the future of aerial technology in our region. \nTopics will include:\n• Using drones for jobsite safety and risk management\n• Contractor compliance and FAA considerations\n• Leveraging aerial imagery for marketing and client engagement\n• Integrating drones with BIM/VDC workflows\n• What’s next for drones in construction \nWhether you’re new to drone technology or looking to expand how your company uses it\, you’ll leave with actionable insights and clearer understanding how drones can elevate your projects. \nDRONE EXPERTS\nWilliam Prettyman\, Owner | CEO\, Studio Center\nZach Emerson\, BIM/VDC Manager\, MEB\nChad Bailey\, Founder and Owner\, SkyRaptor\nJustin Jones\, Systems Manager\, VTC & UAV\, W.M. Jordan Company\nJason Petrie\, Safety Manager\, Clancy & Theys (Moderator)\nVIEW DETAILED BIOS OF SPEAKERS HERE \nLOCATION\nABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility\n530 Independence Parkway\, Suite 500\, Chesapeake\, VA 23320\n**Attendee parking and entrance is in the back of the building.** \nCOST\nMembers — $65\nNon-members — $85\nLunch provided \nCANCELLATION/SUBSTITUTION 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/drones-hr-26/
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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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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