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SUMMARY:Bluebeam Construction Estimating Principles and Application 8/4 [VIRTUAL]
DESCRIPTION:Bluebeam Construction Estimating Principles and Application (Virtual)\nTuesday\, August 4\, 2026  |  1:00PM – 5:00PM\nGreat Estimators know that to be competitive and competent in the current market\, their companies must continually be in search of an edge. “How can we approach this project differently than our competition?” \nTrack 1 – The Estimating Principles Behind Every Bid:\nThis open forum discussion led by a panel of experienced construction estimators explores advanced elements of construction estimating. Experienced estimators will be challenged to evaluate their own systems within the framework of current trends and models with an emphasis on Bluebeam. Every topic will be discussed from various perspectives to allow Estimators from across the spectrum to benefit. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nCost/Price analysis\nPricing project constraints\nHow to build flexibility into your system\nOptimum time to complete\nEscalation\nManaging risk within the estimate\nDanger zones to avoid\n\nTrack 2 – How Technology Can Produce Faster\, More Accurate Estimates:\nOftentimes simply being more visual in your bid scope can put you ahead of the competition by showing you truly understand the project. Each day we’ll spend some time demonstrating how technology can not only replace your highlighters\, scales\, and calculator\, but fluid company standards for you and your team. With an emphasis on Bluebeam Revu\, these digital tools and workflows will produce clear\, visual markups that are accurate\, predictable\, and consistent no matter who on the team uses them. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nWorking with PDF drawings\nCalibrating drawings\nMeasurement tools\nCustom measurement tools\nDisplaying and exporting data\n\nInstructor: Troy DeGroot\, Bluebeam Certified Instructor\, UChapter2 | Owner\nAs a Bluebeam Certified Consultant\, Bluebeam Certified Instructor\, and Implementation Specialist\, Troy travels the country training over 2\,000 students annually with customized tools and workflows. It is these extensive and diverse training opportunities that have led to Troy being a requested annual presenter at AIA meetings\, Bluebeam Academy and Bluebeam’s very own eXtreme Conference (XCON). \nWith over 20 years in the industry\, Troy has cultivated a deep understanding of the requirements of customers\, the needs of end users\, common goals of management\, and the capacities of the technology. He has led many companies through successful software implementations and training. Having served as the BIM Manager for a large multi-discipline engineering firm\, he provides a broad understanding of the industry and the evolution of technology. \nSCHEDULE\nTuesday\, August 4\, 2026\n1:00PM – 5:00PM \nPRICING\n$385 ABC Member\n$539 Non-Member \nVisit our Bluebeam page for more information on the entire program. \nCOURSE CONTACT\nMeredith Strahan
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/bluebeam-construction-estimating-principles-and-application-8-4-virtual/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia,Hampton Roads,Northern Virginia,Statewide
ORGANIZER;CN="Meredith Strahan":MAILTO:meredith@abcva.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T170000
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SUMMARY:Bluebeam Reading Construction Documents 8/5 [VIRTUAL]
DESCRIPTION:Bluebeam Reading Construction Documents (Virtual)\nPart 1\, August 5\, 2PM – 5PM EST & Part 2\, August 6\, 2PM – 5PM EST\n \nThis two-part online program is for entry-level architectural or engineering designers\, apprentices\, entry-level tradespersons\, project coordinators\, assistant project managers\, new project managers\, estimators\, specialty sales representatives\, or anyone in career transition looking for a refresher. \nDesigned to quickly familiarize students with the basics of reading and understanding construction documents. From navigating title block information to combing through specification documents\, participants will learn how to navigate a project and understand the material and construction requirements. \nInstructor: Troy DeGroot\, Bluebeam Certified Instructor\, UChapter2 | Owner\nAs a Bluebeam Certified Consultant\, Bluebeam Certified Instructor\, and Implementation Specialist\, Troy travels the country training over 2\,000 students annually with customized tools and workflows. It is these extensive and diverse training opportunities that have led to Troy being a requested annual presenter at AIA meetings\, Bluebeam Academy and Bluebeam’s very own eXtreme Conference (XCON). \nWith over 20 years in the industry\, Troy has cultivated a deep understanding of the requirements of customers\, the needs of end users\, common goals of management\, and the capacities of the technology. He has led many companies through successful software implementations and training. Having served as the BIM Manager for a large multi-discipline engineering firm\, he provides a broad understanding of the industry and the evolution of technology. \n**This is a two-day course**\nSCHEDULE\nWednesday\, August 5\, 2026\nThursday\, August 6\, 2026\n2:00PM – 5:00PM \nCOST\n$362 ABC Member\n$506 Non-Member \nVisit our Bluebeam page for more information on the entire program. \nCOURSE CONTACT\nMeredith Strahan
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/bluebeam-reading-construction-documents-8-5-virtual/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia,Hampton Roads,Northern Virginia,Statewide
ORGANIZER;CN="Meredith Strahan":MAILTO:meredith@abcva.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T140000
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SUMMARY:Bluebeam Baseline Basics (Option 1) 8/11 [VIRTUAL]
DESCRIPTION:Bluebeam Baseline Basics (Virtual) – Option 1\nTuesday\, August 11\, 2026  |  12:00PM – 2:00PM\n**This class is a mandatory pre-requisite for Bluebeam Basics Materials Takeoffs & Estimates and Bluebeam Advanced Materials Takeoffs & Estimates.** \nWhether you’re opening Bluebeam Revu software for the first time or you’ve been using it for years\, this essential **Bluebeam Revu class** ensures everyone is starting from the same strong foundation. Developed by the certified instructors at UChapter2\, this session teaches you how to navigate menus\, toolbars\, panels\, shortcuts\, and key settings. \nYou’ll also get hands-on with markup and measurement tools\, plus insider tips that boost speed\, accuracy\, and proficiency. \nLearning Objectives:\n• Interface Navigation\n• Calibration & Measurements\n• Introduction to the Markups List \nInstructor: Troy DeGroot\, Bluebeam Certified Instructor\, UChapter2 | Owner\nTroy DeGroot is a globally recognized Bluebeam Certified Instructor\, Consultant\, and Implementation Specialist\, known for delivering practical\, workflow-based training courses that empower construction professionals to get results. As the founder of uchapter2.com\, Troy trains over 4\,000 professionals each year\, helping teams streamline processes with custom tools and implementation strategies built around their real-world needs. \nWith 30+ years in the design and construction industry\, Troy brings a unique ability to align technology\, team goals\, and field workflows. Having served as the BIM Manager for a large\, multi-discipline engineering firm\, he understands both the day-to-day challenges of software\, project teams\, and the strategic priorities of leadership. \nTroy is a featured speaker at national and international events—including AIA chapters and major industry conferences like Bluebeam’s Unbound Conference (formerly XCON). Widely regarded as one of the leading authorities in the Bluebeam ecosystem\, he’s known for making complex tools easy to understand\, and training that sticks. \nABC Members can bundle the following classes for $303 (non-members can bundle for $468); or $121 per class for Members / $182 per class for non-members: \n\nBaseline Basics (Option 1)\, August 11\, 12:00-2:00 p.m. EST\nBaseline Basics (Option 2)\, August 12\, 12:00-2:00 p.m. EST\nMaterials Takeoffs & Estimates\, Basics\, Thursday\, August 13\, 12:00-2:00 p.m. EST\nMaterials Takeoffs & Estimates\, Advanced\, Friday\, August 14\, 12:00-2:00 p.m. EST\n\nVisit our Bluebeam page for more information on the entire program. \nCOURSE CONTACT\nMeredith Strahan
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/bluebeam-baseline-basics-option-1-8-11-virtual/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia,Hampton Roads,Northern Virginia,Statewide
ORGANIZER;CN="Meredith Strahan":MAILTO:meredith@abcva.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T140000
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SUMMARY:Bluebeam Baseline Basics (Option 2) 8/12 [VIRTUAL]
DESCRIPTION:Bluebeam Baseline Basics (Virtual) – Option 1\nWednesday\, August 12\, 2026  |  12:00PM – 2:00PM\n**This class is a mandatory pre-requisite for Bluebeam Basics Materials Takeoffs & Estimates and Bluebeam Advanced Materials Takeoffs & Estimates.** \nWhether you’re opening Bluebeam Revu software for the first time or you’ve been using it for years\, this essential **Bluebeam Revu class** ensures everyone is starting from the same strong foundation. Developed by the certified instructors at UChapter2\, this session teaches you how to navigate menus\, toolbars\, panels\, shortcuts\, and key settings. \nYou’ll also get hands-on with markup and measurement tools\, plus insider tips that boost speed\, accuracy\, and proficiency. \nLearning Objectives:\n• Interface Navigation\n• Calibration & Measurements\n• Introduction to the Markups List \nInstructor: Troy DeGroot\, Bluebeam Certified Instructor\, UChapter2 | Owner\nTroy DeGroot is a globally recognized Bluebeam Certified Instructor\, Consultant\, and Implementation Specialist\, known for delivering practical\, workflow-based training courses that empower construction professionals to get results. As the founder of uchapter2.com\, Troy trains over 4\,000 professionals each year\, helping teams streamline processes with custom tools and implementation strategies built around their real-world needs. \nWith 30+ years in the design and construction industry\, Troy brings a unique ability to align technology\, team goals\, and field workflows. Having served as the BIM Manager for a large\, multi-discipline engineering firm\, he understands both the day-to-day challenges of software\, project teams\, and the strategic priorities of leadership. \nTroy is a featured speaker at national and international events—including AIA chapters and major industry conferences like Bluebeam’s Unbound Conference (formerly XCON). Widely regarded as one of the leading authorities in the Bluebeam ecosystem\, he’s known for making complex tools easy to understand\, and training that sticks. \nABC Members can bundle the following classes for $303 (non-members can bundle for $468); or $121 per class for Members / $182 per class for non-members: \n\nBaseline Basics (Option 1)\, August 11\, 12:00-2:00 p.m. EST\nBaseline Basics (Option 2)\, August 12\, 12:00-2:00 p.m. EST\nMaterials Takeoffs & Estimates\, Basics\, Thursday\, August 13\, 12:00-2:00 p.m. EST\nMaterials Takeoffs & Estimates\, Advanced\, Friday\, August 14\, 12:00-2:00 p.m. EST\n\nVisit our Bluebeam page for more information on the entire program. \nCOURSE CONTACT\nMeredith Strahan
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/bluebeam-baseline-basics-option-2-8-12-virtual/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia,Hampton Roads,Northern Virginia,Statewide
ORGANIZER;CN="Meredith Strahan":MAILTO:meredith@abcva.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T123000
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SUMMARY:Employment Law for Construction Leaders: What Every Manager\, Supervisor and HR Professional Needs to Know [Virtual Series - Session 2]
DESCRIPTION:EMPLOYMENT LAW FOR CONSTRUCTION LEADERS: WHAT EVERY MANAGER\, SUPERVISOR AND HR PROFESSIONAL NEEDS TO KNOW\nSESSION TWO — ACCOMMODATIONS AND MEDICAL LEAVE\nThursday\, August 18\, 2026 |  11:00AM – 12:30PM  |  Virtual\nFederal and state laws provide employees with important workplace rights and protections\, making it essential for managers to understand\, uphold\, and champion those rights every day. \nThis comprehensive course offers a clear and practical overview of the legal principles that guide managers in supporting employees while maintaining compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements. Brought to you by Woods Rogers\, one of the largest\, dedicated employment practices in Virginia\, this course will incorporate real-world scenarios and cases that apply directly to the construction industry.  Intended for human resource professionals\, managers\, supervisors\, and team leads\, this course emphasizes real-world application rather than legal theory. \nSession 1 (7/28): HARASSMENT\, DISCRIMINATION AND RETALIATION\n• The basis of state and federal anti-discrimination and anti-harassment laws\n• Addresses harassment beyond sexual harassment\, including harassment or discrimination on the basis of disability\, race\, national origin\, etc.\n• Covers a supervisor’s legal obligation to engage in prompt and effective remedial action to address offensive conduct in the workplace\n• Why a supervisor’s actions can create liability for the company\nClick here to register for Session One only (if date has not passed) \nSession 2 (8/13): ACCOMMODATIONS AND MEDICAL LEAVE\n• Navigating employees with disabilities\, pregnancies\, and serious health conditions\n• Process for accommodations (the interactive process)\n• FMLA and appropriate documentation/certifications\n• Navigating intermittent FMLA\n• Disciplining employees with medical leave and accommodations\n \nSession 3 (8/26): DOCUMENTATION AND PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT TO DEFEND EMPLOYMENT LAWSUITS\n• How an employment lawsuit works\n• What is legally sufficient documentation for performance related issues to defend lawsuits\n• What to document\, when\, and how\n• How to do PIPs and reviews accurately\n• Why following company policies and applying them fairly matters\nClick here to register for Session Three only \nSession 4 (9/17): WORKPLACE VIOLENCE\, SAFETY\, NEGLIGENCE\n• Dos and Don’ts of safety\n• OSHA’s general duty clause for employers to respond to recognized workplace hazards in the form of workplace violence\n• Negligent retention\, hiring\, and premises liability\n• A supervisor’s legal obligation to address employee threatening and/or violent behavior\n• A supervisor’s legal obligation to address third party threats of violence\, including handling employees with protective orders against third parties\n• Red flags for violence\nClick here to register for Session Four only \nSession 5 (9/23): WAGE AND HOUR LAWS\n• The basics of the state and federal laws covering overtime\, minimum wage\, and child labor\n• Working off-the-clock\n• Breaks time laws\n• Employees’ rights to complain about wages\n• Class actions and wage lawsuits\nClick here to register for Session Five only \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND?\n• Human resource professionals\n• Managers\, supervisors\, and team leaders\n• Business owners\n• General managers and operations professionals\n• Anyone looking to enhance their knowledge of employment law \nEquip your team with the knowledge to reduce risk and create a culture of compliance – register today! \nSPEAKERS\nLeah Stiegler\, Principal\, Woods Rogers — Leah can walk employers through any workplace situation. From complex personnel matters\, to implementing client-specific performance management practices\, Leah advises employers to navigate these issues to keep them out of court. Her counseling covers the entire employment spectrum: recruitment\, onboarding\, workplace culture\, pay equity audits\, RIFs\, terminations and severance packages. View Leah’s full biography and professional credentials here \nFred Schutt\, Principal\, Woods Rogers — Focused on helping employers avoid costly litigation and regulatory violation\, Fred routinely defends employers before federal and state agencies\, including the EEOC\, DOL\, and OSHA. Fred also has extensive experience defending employers in state and federal court in a variety of employment related cases alleging violation of the ADA\, ADEA\, Title VII\, Title IX\, Equal Pay Act\, FMLA\, and the FLSA\, breach of contract\, and violation of restrictive covenants. View Fred’s full biography and professional credentials here \nLOCATION\nVirtual\nLink to be sent to attendees within 12 hours of webinar \nCOST \nMembers — Individual (per session) — $95\nNon-Members — Individual (per session) — $145 \nTo register for sessions individually\, please visit each event page to register using the links above.\nQuestions?\nContact Kristen Altermatt
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/employment-series-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia,Hampton Roads,Northern Virginia,Statewide
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kristen Altermatt":MAILTO:kristen@abcva.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T140000
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SUMMARY:Bluebeam Materials Takeoffs & Estimates • Basics 8/13 [VIRTUAL]
DESCRIPTION:Bluebeam Materials Takeoffs & Estimates • Basics (Virtual)\nThursday\, August 13\, 2026  |  12:00PM – 2:00PM \n*Mandatory Pre-requisite – Baseline Basics (Option 1 – August 11) / Baseline Basics (Option 2 – August 12). Please use one of the preceding links if you would like to purchase the 3-class bundle. \nOffered by the certified instructors at UChapter2\, this course introduces standard measurement tools and markup customization options to help convert your highlighters into powerful takeoff tools. With emphasis on the Markups List and workflow tips\, this **Bluebeam software course** helps estimators improve speed and accuracy from day one. \nLearning Objectives:\n• Introduction to Viewports\n• Measurement Tips & Tricks\n• Custom Estimating Tools \nInstructor: Troy DeGroot\, Bluebeam Certified Instructor\, UChapter2 | Owner\nTroy DeGroot is a globally recognized Bluebeam Certified Instructor\, Consultant\, and Implementation Specialist\, known for delivering practical\, workflow-based training courses that empower construction professionals to get results. As the founder of uchapter2.com\, Troy trains over 4\,000 professionals each year\, helping teams streamline processes with custom tools and implementation strategies built around their real-world needs. \nWith 30+ years in the design and construction industry\, Troy brings a unique ability to align technology\, team goals\, and field workflows. Having served as the BIM Manager for a large\, multi-discipline engineering firm\, he understands both the day-to-day challenges of software\, project teams\, and the strategic priorities of leadership. \nTroy is a featured speaker at national and international events—including AIA chapters and major industry conferences like Bluebeam’s Unbound Conference (formerly XCON). Widely regarded as one of the leading authorities in the Bluebeam ecosystem\, he’s known for making complex tools easy to understand\, and training that sticks. \nVisit our Bluebeam page for more information on the entire program. \nCOURSE CONTACT\nMeredith Strahan
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/bluebeam-materials-takeoffs-estimates-basics-8-13-virtual/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia,Hampton Roads,Northern Virginia,Statewide
ORGANIZER;CN="Meredith Strahan":MAILTO:meredith@abcva.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T140000
DTSTAMP:20260402T185842Z
CREATED:20260402T185842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T185842Z
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SUMMARY:Bluebeam Materials Takeoffs & Estimates • Advanced 8/14 [VIRTUAL]
DESCRIPTION:Bluebeam Materials Takeoffs & Estimates • Advanced (Virtual)\nFriday\, August 14\, 2026  |  12:00PM – 2:00PM \n*Mandatory Pre-requisite – Baseline Basics (Option 1 – August 11) / Baseline Basics (Option 2 – August 12). Please use one of the preceding links if you would like to purchase the 3-class bundle. \nThis advanced class from UChapter2 takes your estimating to the next level. Learn to create custom columns\, embed formulas\, organize information\, and export or live-link to Excel templates. Estimators gain immediate\, real-world skills they can put to work on the very next bid. \nLearning Objectives:\n• Custom Estimating Tools (Continued from “Material Takeoffs & Estimates-Basics”)\n• Collecting Rich Data with Custom Columns\n• Reports and Exporting Data \nInstructor: Troy DeGroot\, Bluebeam Certified Instructor\, UChapter2 | Owner\nTroy DeGroot is a globally recognized Bluebeam Certified Instructor\, Consultant\, and Implementation Specialist\, known for delivering practical\, workflow-based training courses that empower construction professionals to get results. As the founder of uchapter2.com\, Troy trains over 4\,000 professionals each year\, helping teams streamline processes with custom tools and implementation strategies built around their real-world needs. \nWith 30+ years in the design and construction industry\, Troy brings a unique ability to align technology\, team goals\, and field workflows. Having served as the BIM Manager for a large\, multi-discipline engineering firm\, he understands both the day-to-day challenges of software\, project teams\, and the strategic priorities of leadership. \nTroy is a featured speaker at national and international events—including AIA chapters and major industry conferences like Bluebeam’s Unbound Conference (formerly XCON). Widely regarded as one of the leading authorities in the Bluebeam ecosystem\, he’s known for making complex tools easy to understand\, and training that sticks. \nVisit our Bluebeam page for more information on the entire program. \nCOURSE CONTACT\nMeredith Strahan
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/bluebeam-materials-takeoffs-estimates-advanced-8-14-virtual/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia,Hampton Roads,Northern Virginia,Statewide
ORGANIZER;CN="Meredith Strahan":MAILTO:meredith@abcva.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T140000
DTSTAMP:20260325T145706Z
CREATED:20260325T145033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T145706Z
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SUMMARY:Bluebeam for Administrative Professionals 8/18 [VIRTUAL]
DESCRIPTION:Bluebeam for Administrative Professionals (Virtual)\nTuesday\, August 18\, 2026  |  12:00PM – 2:00PM \nThis course—tailored by UChapter2 specifically for administrative professionals—focuses on document prep and control tasks often overlooked in traditional Bluebeam software training. Learn to combine PDFs\, apply redactions\, use digital signatures\, and manage key admin workflows with confidence. \nLearning Objectives:\n• Extracting pages from existing documents\n• Use Redaction to quickly clean sensitive information from documents\n• Creating and applying digital signatures\n• Updating Page Labels\n• Applying headers and footers\n• Search document text and visual symbols\n• Apply stamps\n• Flag important content in documents \nInstructor: Troy DeGroot\, Bluebeam Certified Instructor\, UChapter2 | Owner\nTroy DeGroot is a globally recognized Bluebeam Certified Instructor\, Consultant\, and Implementation Specialist\, known for delivering practical\, workflow-based training courses that empower construction professionals to get results. As the founder of uchapter2.com\, Troy trains over 4\,000 professionals each year\, helping teams streamline processes with custom tools and implementation strategies built around their real-world needs. \nWith 30+ years in the design and construction industry\, Troy brings a unique ability to align technology\, team goals\, and field workflows. Having served as the BIM Manager for a large\, multi-discipline engineering firm\, he understands both the day-to-day challenges of software\, project teams\, and the strategic priorities of leadership. \nTroy is a featured speaker at national and international events—including AIA chapters and major industry conferences like Bluebeam’s Unbound Conference (formerly XCON). Widely regarded as one of the leading authorities in the Bluebeam ecosystem\, he’s known for making complex tools easy to understand\, and training that sticks. \nVisit our Bluebeam page for more information on the entire program. \nCOST\nABC-VA Members — $121\nNon-Members — $182 \nCOURSE CONTACT\nMeredith Strahan
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/bluebeam-for-administrative-professionals-8-18-virtual/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia,Hampton Roads,Northern Virginia,Statewide
ORGANIZER;CN="Meredith Strahan":MAILTO:meredith@abcva.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T123000
DTSTAMP:20260618T202017Z
CREATED:20260618T200258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T202017Z
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SUMMARY:Employment Law for Construction Leaders: What Every Manager\, Supervisor and HR Professional Needs to Know [Virtual Series - Session 3]
DESCRIPTION:EMPLOYMENT LAW FOR CONSTRUCTION LEADERS: WHAT EVERY MANAGER\, SUPERVISOR AND HR PROFESSIONAL NEEDS TO KNOW\nSESSION THREE — DOCUMENTATION AND PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT TO DEFEND EMPLOYMENT LAWSUITS\nWednesday\, August 26\, 2026 |  11:00AM – 12:30PM  |  Virtual\nFederal and state laws provide employees with important workplace rights and protections\, making it essential for managers to understand\, uphold\, and champion those rights every day. \nThis comprehensive course offers a clear and practical overview of the legal principles that guide managers in supporting employees while maintaining compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements. Brought to you by Woods Rogers\, one of the largest\, dedicated employment practices in Virginia\, this course will incorporate real-world scenarios and cases that apply directly to the construction industry.  Intended for human resource professionals\, managers\, supervisors\, and team leads\, this course emphasizes real-world application rather than legal theory. \nSession 1 (7/28): HARASSMENT\, DISCRIMINATION AND RETALIATION\n• The basis of state and federal anti-discrimination and anti-harassment laws\n• Addresses harassment beyond sexual harassment\, including harassment or discrimination on the basis of disability\, race\, national origin\, etc.\n• Covers a supervisor’s legal obligation to engage in prompt and effective remedial action to address offensive conduct in the workplace\n• Why a supervisor’s actions can create liability for the company\nClick here to register for Session Only only (if date has not passed) \nSession 2 (8/13): ACCOMMODATIONS AND MEDICAL LEAVE\n• Navigating employees with disabilities\, pregnancies\, and serious health conditions\n• Process for accommodations (the interactive process)\n• FMLA and appropriate documentation/certifications\n• Navigating intermittent FMLA\n• Disciplining employees with medical leave and accommodations\nClick here to register for Session Two only (if date has not passed) \nSession 3 (8/26): DOCUMENTATION AND PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT TO DEFEND EMPLOYMENT LAWSUITS\n• How an employment lawsuit works\n• What is legally sufficient documentation for performance related issues to defend lawsuits\n• What to document\, when\, and how\n• How to do PIPs and reviews accurately\n• Why following company policies and applying them fairly matters \nSession 4 (9/17): WORKPLACE VIOLENCE\, SAFETY\, NEGLIGENCE\n• Dos and Don’ts of safety\n• OSHA’s general duty clause for employers to respond to recognized workplace hazards in the form of workplace violence\n• Negligent retention\, hiring\, and premises liability\n• A supervisor’s legal obligation to address employee threatening and/or violent behavior\n• A supervisor’s legal obligation to address third party threats of violence\, including handling employees with protective orders against third parties\n• Red flags for violence\nClick here to register for Session Four only \nSession 5 (9/23): WAGE AND HOUR LAWS\n• The basics of the state and federal laws covering overtime\, minimum wage\, and child labor\n• Working off-the-clock\n• Breaks time laws\n• Employees’ rights to complain about wages\n• Class actions and wage lawsuits\nClick here to register for Session Five only \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND?\n• Human resource professionals\n• Managers\, supervisors\, and team leaders\n• Business owners\n• General managers and operations professionals\n• Anyone looking to enhance their knowledge of employment law \nEquip your team with the knowledge to reduce risk and create a culture of compliance – register today! \nSPEAKERS\nLeah Stiegler\, Principal\, Woods Rogers — Leah can walk employers through any workplace situation. From complex personnel matters\, to implementing client-specific performance management practices\, Leah advises employers to navigate these issues to keep them out of court. Her counseling covers the entire employment spectrum: recruitment\, onboarding\, workplace culture\, pay equity audits\, RIFs\, terminations and severance packages. View Leah’s full biography and professional credentials here \nFred Schutt\, Principal\, Woods Rogers — Focused on helping employers avoid costly litigation and regulatory violation\, Fred routinely defends employers before federal and state agencies\, including the EEOC\, DOL\, and OSHA. Fred also has extensive experience defending employers in state and federal court in a variety of employment related cases alleging violation of the ADA\, ADEA\, Title VII\, Title IX\, Equal Pay Act\, FMLA\, and the FLSA\, breach of contract\, and violation of restrictive covenants. View Fred’s full biography and professional credentials here \nLOCATION\nVirtual\nLink to be sent to attendees within 12 hours of webinar \nCOST \nMembers — Individual (per session) — $95\nNon-Members — Individual (per session) — $145 \nTo register for sessions individually\, please visit each event page to register using the links above.\nQuestions?\nContact Kristen Altermatt
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/employment-series-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia,Hampton Roads,Northern Virginia,Statewide
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