ABOUT THIS COURSE Begins Tuesday, May 26, 2026 As of January 1, 2023, persons testing and repairing backflow prevention assemblies and backflow prevention devices shall be certified by a Commonwealth of Virginia tradesman certification program (identified by DPOR as backflow prevention device workers). This 40-hour course is designed to help participants understand backflow and recognize cross-connections, placing special emphasis on preparing individuals to test, inspect, and provide in-line maintenance of reduced pressure principle backflow prevention devices, double check valve assemblies, and pressure vacuum breakers. * This course has been approved by the Board for Contractors, Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation in accordance with the provisions of 12 VAC5-590-630. SCHEDULE (4-day class) May 26, 2026 - May 29, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Online registration will close Friday, May 22 at 1:00PM Please note: lunch is NOT included. LOCATION ABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility 1600 E Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23228 COST Member – $995 Non-Member – $995 **Please note: cost includes instruction only.** CANCELLATION/SUBSTITUTION POLICY Please note that a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made within 48 hours of class start. Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend. […]

CONSTRUCTION QUALITY MANAGEMENT (CQM) Monday, June 1, 2026  |  7:15AM - 5:00PM Do you want to become more competitive handling government contracts? Do you want to deliver quality, increase repeat business, and maintain your reputation, all while making a profit? If these things are important to you then enroll in Construction Quality Management (CQM) for Contractors, brought to you by ABC-Virginia, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), and the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC). This required training recognizes that the mutual goal of contractors and the government is a quality end product. This program encourages proactive leadership and emphasizes getting it right the first time. Attendees develop an understanding of how to integrate quality into every aspect of the project from the pre-construction planning to project close-out. Enroll in Construction Quality Management and satisfy the government's requirements. Your certification is issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and is valid for five years. COST Member - $295 Non-Member - $395 Includes breakfast, lunch and course materials LOCATION ABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility 1600 E Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23228 SUBSTITUTIONS/CANCELLATIONS Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend. Cancellations must be […]

OSHA 5400 – TRAINER COURSE IN OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS FOR THE MARITIME INDUSTRY REGISTER HERE Offered by Mid Atlantic OTI Education Center, this course will be held at ABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility, Host Training Organization June 1 - 5, 2026  |  8:00AM – 4:00PM This course is designed for individuals interested in teaching the 10- and 30-hour Maritime safety and health Outreach Training Program to their employees and other interested groups. Special emphasis is placed on those topics required in the 10- and 30-hour Outreach Training Program as well as the most hazardous in the maritime industry using OSHA Maritime Standards as a guide. Students are briefed on effective instructional approaches and use of visual aids and handouts. This course allows the student to become a trainer in the Outreach Training Program, to conduct 10- and 30-hour maritime classes in shipyard employment, marine terminals, and longshoring, and to issue cards to participants after verifying course completion. Students in OSHA #5400 Trainer Course in OSHA Standards for the Maritime Industry who wish to participate as authorized Outreach Trainer Program trainers in the OSHA Outreach Training Program must successfully prepare a presentation on an assigned OSHA maritime industry Outreach Training Program […]

CPR, AED & FIRST AID CERTIFICATION Saturday, June 6, 2026  |  8:00AM - 12:00PM ABC Virginia certifies hundreds of individuals each year in First-Aid and CPR/AED using the American Safety and Health Institute’s training content. ABC-VA’s primary goal is to create confidence in its students' abilities to handle emergency situations. Our instructors provide clear explanations of the subject matter in a relaxed environment. Instructors focus on the importance of controlling, with confidence, medical emergencies and providing life support for victims of sudden illness or injury. The certification issued to each participant is valid for two years. LOCATION ABC-VA Northern VA Training Facility 42680 Trade West Drive, Dulles, VA 20166 COST Member: $98 Non-Member: $125 SUBSTITUTIONS/CANCELLATION POLICY Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual can no longer attend. Cancellations must be made with 48 hours. CLASS CONTACT Shaye Currie

OSHA 3015 - EXCAVATION, TRENCHING AND SOIL MECHANICS This is a Chesapeake Region Safety Council course - REGISTER HERE June 8 - 10, 2026 | 8:00AM - 4:00PM Offered by Mid Atlantic OTI Education Center, this course will be held at the ABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility, Host Training Organization This course covers the OSHA Excavation Standard and safety and health aspects of excavation and trenching.  Course topics include practical soil mechanics and its relationship to the stability of shored and unshored slopes and walls of excavations, introduction of various types of shoring (wood timbers and hydraulic), soil classification, and use of protective systems.  Testing methods are demonstrated and students participate in workshops in the use of instruments such as penetrometers, torvane shears, and engineering rods.  Upon course completion students will have the ability to assess their employer’s compliance with the OSHA Excavation Standard, utilize soil testing methods to classify soil types, determine protective systems for excavation operations, and training requirements. OSHA 3015 and the EXCAVATION, TRENCHING & SOIL MECHANICS TRAINER Course Combined Presented by the Chesapeake Region Safety Council  is recommended for inspectors, auditors, safety and health professionals and those personnel responsible for writing, auditing, or training employees with an active […]

OSHA 3115 - FALL PROTECTION REGISTER HERE Offered by Mid Atlantic OTI Education Center, this course will be held at ABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility, Host Training Organization June 8 - 10, 2026  |  8:00AM - 4:00PM This course covers the OSHA Fall Protection Standard for construction and an overview of fall protection methods.  Course topics include principles of fall protection, components and limitations of fall arrest systems, and OSHA Standards and policies regarding fall protection.  Students will participate in workshops demonstrating the inspection and use of fall protection equipment, residential construction fall protection, training requirements, and developing a fall protection program.  Upon course completion students will have the ability to assess compliance with the OSHA Fall Protection Standard, evaluate installed passive systems and fall arrest systems, and develop and implement fall protection plans. OSHA 3115 and the FALL PROTECTION TRAIN-THE-TRAINER Courses Combined Presented by the Chesapeake Region Safety Council, meet the Competent Person (CP) 24 hour training requirement in Section 21.C.04 of the new EM 385-1-1 USACE Safety and Health Requirements Manual. The OSHA 3115 (3 day course) and the Fall Protection Train the Trainer course (1 day) are independent and must be registered for separately. Please note, you must pass […]

ABOUT THIS COURSE Safety training is a necessity in this industry and knowing OSHA regulations ensures jobsite safety and prevents mishaps and OSHA fines. The OSHA 10-Hour Course combines important textual information with relevant, real-life examples from the field and video presentations. Enroll and learn OSHA regulations and receive your OSHA 10-Hour completion card. Training materials provided. SCHEDULE 2-Session Course: Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 7:00AM - 3:00PM (Breakfast, pre-packaged snacks, coffee/water and boxed lunch provided) Tuesday, June 16, 2026, 7:00AM - 9:30AM (Pre-packaged snacks and coffee/water provided) LOCATION ABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility 42680 Trade West Drive, Dulles, VA 20166 COST Member - $210 Non-Member - $315 CANCELLATION POLICY Please note that a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made 48 hours in advance. Questions? Contact Shaye Currie

ABOUT THIS COURSE Would you like to learn how OSHA regulations affect your jobsite? Enroll in our OSHA 30-Hour course and prepare yourself for the OSHA inspection you are not expecting. Safety training is a necessity in this industry and knowing OSHA regulations ensures jobsite safety and prevents mishaps and OSHA fines. The OSHA 30 Hour Course combines important textual information with relevant, real-life examples from the field and video presentations. Enroll and learn OSHA regulations and receive your OSHA 30-Hour completion card. Training materials provided. SCHEDULE 4-Session Course: June 9, 16, 23 & 30, 2026 (Tuesdays) 7:00AM - 3:00PM (Pre-packaged snacks, coffee/water and boxed lunch provided) LOCATION ABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility 42680 Trade West Drive, Dulles, VA 20166 COST Member - $495 Non-Member - $695 CANCELLATION POLICY Please note that a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made 48 hours in advance. Questions? Contact Shaye Currie

CONSTRUCTION QUALITY MANAGEMENT (CQM) Tuesday, June 9, 2026  |  7:30AM - 5:00PM Do you want to become more competitive handling government contracts? Do you want to deliver quality, increase repeat business, and maintain your reputation, all while making a profit? If these things are important to you then enroll in Construction Quality Management (CQM) for Contractors, brought to you by ABC-Virginia, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), and the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC). This required training recognizes that the mutual goal of contractors and the government is a quality end product. This program encourages proactive leadership and emphasizes getting it right the first time. Attendees develop an understanding of how to integrate quality into every aspect of the project from the pre-construction planning to project close-out. Enroll in Construction Quality Management and satisfy the government's requirements. Your certification is issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and is valid for five years. SCHEDULE Tuesday, June 9, 2026 7:30AM - 5:00PM Continental breakfast and lunch provided LOCATION ABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility 530 Independence Parkway, Suite 500, Chesapeake, VA 23320 *Student parking and entrance is in the back of the building.* COST Member - $295 Non-Member - $395 CANCELLATION POLICY […]

LEVERAGING BIM FOR BETTER PROJECT DELIVERY Wednesday, June 10, 2026  |  11:30AM - 1:30PM  |  Lunch provided BIM is transforming how construction teams design, coordinate, and deliver projects. Learn how to use it effectively—from preconstruction to the field. Key Topics - BIM process: workflow & resources - Software & information; BIM execution plans; pull planning for a coordination schedule; and the role of operations and field leadership in model coordination - Uses/benefits of BIM software integration - Prefabrication; material procurement; plan & spec contract benefits: flushing out design issues early; design build contract benefits: working with engineers & architects to make models constructible - Reality capture - Site capture software & model comparison; laser scanning: applications for accelerating Tenant Uplift & Retrofit projects - BIM models in the field - how to leverage the investment - Using the model on BIM projects to assure quality field installation; installation tracking tools INSTRUCTORS Lee Bickley and Richard Whirley, Jr., ColonialWebb Contractors WHO SHOULD ATTEND Subcontractor PMs & Assistant PMs, Project Engineers, Product/Equipment Vendors, and anyone looking to learn more about the role of BIM in construction LOCATION ABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility 1600 East Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23228 COST Members – […]

EXCAVATION, TRENCHING AND SOIL MECHANICS TRAINER This is a Chesapeake Region Safety Council course - REGISTER HERE June 11, 2026  |  8:00AM - 4:00PM This Trainer Course in Trenching and Excavation is recommended for inspectors, auditors, safety and health professionals and those personnel responsible for writing, auditing, or training employees with an active role in trenching and excavations. This course was developed and designed to educate participants to train about all aspects of 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P Excavations. Prerequisite: In order to attend this course you must have completed the OSHA 3015 EXCAVATION, TRENCHING AND SOIL MECHANICS course within the last 12 months and provide the CRSC with a copy of your course completion certificate. Objective: This program provides the elements to develop a good Trenching and Excavation Training Program to include: Determine training needs Identify goals and objectives  Develop learning activities   (i.e., lecture, on-the-job, hands-on, discussion, or a combination of all of these) Conduct the training – each student will be responsible to develop and present an assigned topic on Trenching and Excavations to the class and be evaluated on that presentation. Evaluate the Training Program Course Includes: A student binder and a USB which includes: PowerPoint Presentations Video clips Test […]

OSHA 500 - TRAINER COURSE IN OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY REGISTER HERE Offered by Mid Atlantic OTI Education Center, this course will be held at ABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility, Host Training Organization June 15 - 18, 2026  |  8:00AM - 4:00PM This course is designed for individuals interested in teaching the 10- and 30-hour construction safety and health Outreach Training Program to their employees and other interested groups. Using OSHA Construction Standards as a guide, special emphasis is placed on those topics required in the 10- and 30-hour programs as well as those which are most hazardous. Students are briefed on effective instructional approaches and use of visual aids and handouts. This course allows the student to become a trainer in the OSHA Outreach Training Program, to conduct both 10- and 30-hour Construction Outreach classes, and to issue cards to participants after verifying course completion. Students who wish to participate as authorized Outreach trainers in the OSHA Outreach Training Program must prepare a presentation on an assigned OSHA Construction Outreach Training Program topic individually or as part of a group and successfully pass a written exam at the end of the course. Topics include: […]

INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT PROJECT: GETTING STARTED Wednesday, June 17, 2026  |  8:00AM – 4:00PM Managing 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. KEY TAKEAWAYS Not 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. • Learn to create and manage simple projects. • Learn to enter and manage tasks. • Learn to work with a project calendar. • Learn to add and manage project resources and work with the resource sheet. • Learn to create basic reports for your project. Embrace the opportunity to enhance your project management skills through this engaging, virtual learning experience. This event […]