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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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SUMMARY:Introduction to Microsoft Project (Virtual) 6/17
DESCRIPTION:INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT PROJECT: GETTING STARTED\nWednesday\, June 17\, 2026  |  8:00AM – 4:00PM\nManaging time\, tasks\, people and resources effectively can make the difference between success and failure when completing a complex project. In this Introduction to Microsoft Project 2016: Getting Started class\, students will spend time getting comfortable with the Project 2016 user interface\, including project views and the ribbon. They will also learn to enter\, organize\, and link tasks\, work with resources\, and create projects independently. The course allows time to practice fundamental basic skills essential for efficient use of this program. \nKEY TAKEAWAYS\nNot just an “introductory” course\, this virtual one-day training offers a deep dive into the essential features of Microsoft Project so that attendees can immediately put the software to use planning and managing their projects when they return to work.\n• Learn to create and manage simple projects.\n• Learn to enter and manage tasks.\n• Learn to work with a project calendar.\n• Learn to add and manage project resources and work with the resource sheet.\n• Learn to create basic reports for your project. \nEmbrace the opportunity to enhance your project management skills through this engaging\, virtual learning experience.\nThis event is held on Zoom and will require participants to have a reliable internet connection. We also ask that participants have Microsoft Project 2016 installed on their computer. \nINSTRUCTOR\nTom Patton\, Project Management Services Bureau \nLOCATION\nVirtual – a Zoom link will be emailed to participants within 24 hours of training \nCOST\nMembers: $245\nNon-Member: $335\nDISCOUNT Additional Members from Same Company: $195 \nSUBSTITUTIONS/CANCELLATION POLICY\nA 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) can no longer attend. \nQUESTIONS\nContact Meredith Strahan
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/intro-ms-project-june-17/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia,Hampton Roads,Northern Virginia,Statewide
ORGANIZER;CN="Meredith Strahan":MAILTO:meredith@abcva.org
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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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