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SUMMARY:Beginner Excel Training for Construction Professionals 6/4 CV
DESCRIPTION:BEGINNER EXCEL TRAINING FOR CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONALS\nThursday\, June 4\, 2026  |  3:00PM – 5:00PM\nLay the foundation with this beginner Excel class to assist you with every day construction tasks like workforce scheduling\, estimating\, and data analysis. This program introduces basic formulas and functions using practical\, commonly used construction related examples. The instructor will also demonstrate how to use AI in Excel to streamline tasks and improve your work flow. \nWhat you’ll learn:\n1. Excel Basics (Workbooks\, worksheets\, rows\, and columns)\n2. Entering & Editing Data\n3. Simple Math Calculations\n4. Organizing and Sorting Data\n5. Cell References\n6. Copying & Pasting Calculations\n7. Formatting for Printing & Sharing \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\nMonty Lay\, Director of Preconstruction\, ColonialWebb Contractors \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND\nAdministrative professionals\, construction professionals looking to learn more about the basics of organizing\, analyzing\, and visualizing data \nLOCATION\nABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility\n1600 East Parham Road\, Richmond\, VA 23228 \nCOST\nMembers – $55\nNon-Members – $85 \nSUBSTITUTION/CANCELLATION POLICY\nSubstitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend. Written notice must be received by 5PM on June 1\, 2026\, for a refund. \nQuestions?\nContact Kristen Altermatt
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/beginner-excel-construction-professionals-june4/
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
ORGANIZER;CN="Rebeca Reyes":MAILTO:rebeca@abcva.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T113000
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SUMMARY:Leveraging BIM for Better Project Delivery 6/10 CV
DESCRIPTION:LEVERAGING BIM FOR BETTER PROJECT DELIVERY\nWednesday\, June 10\, 2026  |  11:30AM – 1:30PM  |  Lunch provided\nBIM is transforming how construction teams design\, coordinate\, and deliver projects. Learn how to use it effectively—from preconstruction to the field. \nKey Topics\n– BIM process: workflow & resources\n– Software & information; BIM execution plans; pull planning for a coordination schedule; and the role of operations and field leadership in model coordination\n– Uses/benefits of BIM software integration\n– Prefabrication; material procurement; plan & spec contract benefits: flushing out design issues early; design build contract benefits: working with engineers & architects to make models constructible\n– Reality capture\n– Site capture software & model comparison; laser scanning: applications for accelerating Tenant Uplift & Retrofit projects\n– BIM models in the field – how to leverage the investment\n– Using the model on BIM projects to assure quality field installation; installation tracking tools \nINSTRUCTORS\nLee Bickley and Richard Whirley\, Jr.\, ColonialWebb Contractors \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND\nSubcontractor PMs & Assistant PMs\, Project Engineers\, Product/Equipment Vendors\, and anyone looking to learn more about the role of BIM in construction \nLOCATION\nABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility\n1600 East Parham Road\, Richmond\, VA 23228 \nCOST\nMembers – $67\nNon-Members – $97 \nSUBSTITUTION/CANCELLATION POLICY\nSubstitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend. Written notice must be received by 5PM on June 5\, 2026\, for a refund. \nQuestions?\nContact Kristen Altermatt
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/bim26/
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
ORGANIZER;CN="Rebeca Reyes":MAILTO:rebeca@abcva.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T150000
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SUMMARY:Intermediate Excel Training for Construction Professionals 6/24 CV
DESCRIPTION:INTERMEDIATE EXCEL TRAINING FOR CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONALS\nWednesday\, June 24\, 2026  |  3:00PM – 5:00PM\nLevel up your Excel skill set – This intermediate Excel program builds on basic skills to help construction professionals analyze data\, control calculations\, combine information from multiple sources\, and create clear visual summaries for decision making. The instructor will also demonstrate how to use AI in Excel to streamline tasks and improve your work flow. \nWhat you’ll learn:\n1. Smarter Calculations: Making spreadsheet calculations respond automatically to different conditions and using logic to control results based on project data\n2. Working With Data Tables – Pulling information from reference tables and calculating values based on matching items such as labor classes\, material types\, or cost codes\n3. Spreadsheet Collaboration – Sharing Excel files with multiple users\, understanding how changes are tracked\, and best practices to avoid overwriting work\n4. Protecting Your Work – Locking important cells so calculations can’t be accidentally changed\, allowing users to edit only specific areas\, and protecting worksheets and files\n5. Linking Multiple Spreadsheets – connecting data between different Excel files\, using linked files for project roll-ups and reporting\n6. Visualizing Data – Creating 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\nMonty Lay\, Director of Preconstruction\, ColonialWebb Contractors \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND\nAll administrative and construction professionals looking to level up their Excel skills \nLOCATION\nABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility\n1600 East Parham Road\, Richmond\, VA 23228 \nCOST\nMembers – $55\nNon-Members – $85 \nSUBSTITUTION/CANCELLATION POLICY\nSubstitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend. Written notice must be received by 5PM on June 22\, 2026\, for a refund. \nQuestions?\nContact Kristen Altermatt
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/intermediate-excel-training-for-construction-professionals-6-24-cv/
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
ORGANIZER;CN="Rebeca Reyes":MAILTO:rebeca@abcva.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T140000
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SUMMARY:Unlocking Smarter Construction With Drone-Powered Precision 7/15 [Virtual]
DESCRIPTION:UNLOCKING SMARTER CONSTRUCTION WITH DRONE-POWERED PRECISION\nWednesday\, July 15\, 2026  |  2:00PM – 3:00PM  |  Virtual\nThis session\, led by Sky-Hound\, examines how drone technology is driving measurable improvements across construction projects in Northern Virginia\, a region defined by rapid growth in infrastructure and data center development. It highlights how leading firms are leveraging drones for high-precision data capture\, real-time project visibility\, and enhanced site safety. \nThe session also covers the complex\, highly regulated airspace in Northern Virginia —near Washington\, D.C.\, with restricted zones and FAA compliance requirements—and outlines key considerations construction teams must navigate to operate safely and legally. \nAttendees will gain a strategic perspective on how drone-enabled insights are reducing risk\, accelerating timelines\, and supporting smarter decision-making in one of the nation’s most active construction markets. \nPRESENTERS\nTyler Richards\, Sky-Hound\nMark Vakarchuk\, Databird Solutions \nLOCATION\nVirtual\nLink to be sent to attendees within 12 hours of webinar \nCOST \nMembers — $20\nNon-Members — $30 \nQuestions?\nContact Jenny Tashjian
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/precision/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia,Hampton Roads,Northern Virginia,Statewide
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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