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SUMMARY:How to Collaborate in the Pull Planning Process 6/4 CV
DESCRIPTION:How to Collaborate in the Pull Planning Process\nWednesday\, June 4\, 2025  |  8:00AM – 4:00PM\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 Central Virginia Training Facility\n1600 E Parham Road\, Richmond\, VA 23228 \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?\nKristen Altermatt
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/how-to-collaborate-in-the-pull-planning-process-6-4-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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kristen Altermatt":MAILTO:kristen@abcva.org
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SUMMARY:Basic Rigging and Signal Person Safety Training 6/12 CV
DESCRIPTION:BASIC RIGGING AND SIGNAL PERSON SAFETY TRAINING\nThursday\, June 12\, 2025  |  7:00AM – 4:00PM\nThis training is for individuals who work under the supervision of a competent person and on a routine basis perform rigging work engaged in lifting loads other than rigging for special lifts\, or the erection\, dismantling\, jumping or reconfiguring of cranes or all of these. This person is also trained to communicate guidance and direction to a crane operator in lifting\, hoisting\, moving\, or releasing a load. \nUpon completion of this course\, employees shall be able to demonstrate specific knowledge of the following:\n• Hand\, voice and radio communications\n• Proficiency in hand and verbal signals\, including the standard method for hand signals as required by ASME B30.3-2004\, ASME B30.5-2007 and ASME B30.6-2003\n• Rigging hardware\, including: Hooks and similar attaching devices; shackles\, clips\, and clamps; and taglines\n• Synthetic/wire rope slings\n• Common load configurations and positioning\n• Personal fall protection methods\n• Emergency procedures\n• Hazards and restrictions associated with working adjacent to overhead electric lines and equipment. \nAttendees should provide their own rigging equipment. Doing so will provide the opportunity to learn how to properly use and inspect their own equipment. \nINSTRUCTOR\nCebert White \nLOCATION\nABC-VA Central VA Training Facility\n1600 E Parham Road\, Richmond\, VA 23228 \nCOST\nMember: $110\nNon-Member: $145 \nCOURSE CONTACT\nSherrie Dickerson
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/basic-rigging-and-signal-person-safety-training-6-12-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="Sherrie Dickerson":MAILTO:sherrie@abcva.org
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SUMMARY:Understanding Plans & Specs 6/24 HR
DESCRIPTION:UNDERSTANDING PLANS & SPECS (FORMERLY BLUEPRINT READING 101/102)\nBegins Tuesday\, June 24\, 2025  |  3:00PM – 5:00PM\nEnhance your personal and professional value by enrolling in ABC-VA’s Understanding Plans and Specs (formerly Blueprint Reading). Blueprint Reading 101 and 102 are being combined in one course that will establish the fundamental skills necessary to navigate and work with Plans and Specifications\, either in the office or in the field. This course will start with an introduction to plans and work towards using the full plan set in the field of construction. \nAll employees in the construction industry can benefit from this course. Knowing and understanding the blueprint language is a highly marketable skill and will make anyone an invaluable resource to their company. \nINSTRUCTOR\nJeremy Winstead\, Power Electric Co. \nSCHEDULE\nSix-Day Course:\nJune 24\, 26\nJuly 8\, 10\, 15\, 17\n3:00PM – 5:00PM \nLOCATION \nABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility\n530 Independence Parkway\, Suite 500\, Chesapeake\, VA 23320 \nCOST\nMember – $345\nNon-Member – $445 \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 Jamie Carrow
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/understanding-plans-specs-jun24/
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="Jamie Carrow":MAILTO:jamie@abcva.org
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