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  • Optimizing LinkedIn for Construction: Vendor Relationships + Recruiting • Lunch & Learn 3/18 HR

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    ABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility, Chesapeake 530 Independence Parkway, Suite 500, Chesapeake, United States

    OPTIMIZING LINKEDIN FOR CONSTRUCTION: VENDOR RELATIONSHIPS + RECRUITING • LUNCH & LEARN Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |  11:30AM - 1:00PM LinkedIn is one of the most underutilized tools in the construction industry. Not just for marketing, but for building real business relationships and attracting strong talent. In this beginner-friendly lunch & learn, we’ll focus on practical ways construction professionals can use LinkedIn to: • Strengthen vendor and partner relationships • Support recruiting and talent acquisition efforts • Build trust and credibility in the local market • Create a consistent presence without spending hours online Attendees will walk away with simple, actionable strategies they can apply immediately, whether they’re in business development, operations, or HR. SPEAKER Lauren Krailo, Owner, Krailo Socials – Lauren Krailo is the founder of Krailo Socials, an AI-powered social media management platform that helps businesses create and post consistent, high-quality content without adding more work to their plates. She originally built her expertise working closely with commercial construction companies to optimize LinkedIn for business development, vendor relationships, and recruiting. Today, she helps service-based and local businesses across industries use modern social strategy and AI tools to build trust, attract talent, and stay visible in competitive markets. Lauren […]

    Get Tickets $95.00 – $125.00

  • The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Workshop 3/24 HR

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    ABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility, Chesapeake 530 Independence Parkway, Suite 500, Chesapeake, United States

    THE 7 HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PEOPLE WORKSHOP Tuesday, March 24 - Wednesday, March 25, 2026 |  8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Habits are powerful forces in our lives that determine our level of effectiveness or ineffectiveness. The purpose of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, based on principles detailed in Stephen Covey’s popular self-help book, is to help you lead your life in a truly effective way. They represent a proven process of personal and interpersonal growth that can have an immediate and lasting impact. Gain a personal plan of action to enhance your productivity and leadership skills. Benefits of Attending: Dr. Stephen R. Covey was a global leadership authority. His international bestseller, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People®, was named one of the 10 most influential management books ever by Forbes magazine and is the bestselling audio book in history. This two-day, intensive course will help you: • Execute critical priorities with focus and planning • End self-defeating behavior • Develop strong relationships based on mutual trust • Be prepared to deal with difficult circumstances before they happen • Increase team engagement, morale and collaboration • Create a highly effective culture based on core values • […]

    Get Tickets $575.00 – $795.00

  • Beachside Social Member Mixer 3/26 HR

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    Beachside Social 2728 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, United States

    BEACHSIDE SOCIAL MEMBER MIXER Thursday, March 26, 2026  |  5:00PM - 7:30PM If you’re tired of cramped networking rooms, this one is for you. Beachside Social is massive, which means plenty of space to actually move around and have a conversation. We'll have food and drinks, plus three shuffleboard courts reserved just for us. Come grab a drink, play a round of shuffleboard, and catch up with everyone! SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Event $500 – includes two (2) registrations, signage at event, logo/name on marketing materials Bar $300 – includes one (1) registration, signage at event, logo/name on marketing materials Select during registration or email Maddy Goulden to register as a sponsor! SPONSORS - THANK YOU! COST Member – $70 Non-Member — $100 Includes food and two (2) drink tickets LOCATION Beachside Social 2728 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach, VA 23451 SUBSTITUTIONS/CANCELLATIONS Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend. Please note: a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made within 48 hours of event. QUESTIONS? Maddy Goulden

    Get Tickets $70.00 – $500.00

  • Beginner Excel for Construction Professionals 3/31 HR

    ABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility, Chesapeake 530 Independence Parkway, Suite 500, Chesapeake, United States

    BEGINNER EXCEL FOR CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONALS Tuesday, March 31, 2026 |  1:30PM - 3:30PM Maximize 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: – Basic functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) – Conditional functions (IF, AND, OR, NOT) – Lookup and calculate functions using tables of data – Spreadsheet collaboration – sharing files with multiple users – Protecting formulas from inadvertent changes or edits – defining, locking, and unlocking cells – Linking spreadsheets together to combine data from multiple sources – How to create basic charts and graphs This is a hands-on learning class – bring your laptop (with a copy of Excel pre-loaded), a mouse, and a power cord to class. INSTRUCTOR – Eric Rash, Submittal Manager, Heartland Construction, Inc. As 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. LOCATION ABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility 530 Independence Parkway, Suite 500, Chesapeake, […]

    Get Tickets $67.00 – $97.00 11 tickets left

  • Construction Quality Management 4/14 HR

    ABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility, Chesapeake 530 Independence Parkway, Suite 500, Chesapeake, United States

    CONSTRUCTION QUALITY MANAGEMENT (CQM) Tuesday, April 14, 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, April 14, 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 […]

    Get Tickets $295.00 – $395.00

  • 1 Hour Before Bid Time Workshop 4/21 HR

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    ABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility, Chesapeake 530 Independence Parkway, Suite 500, Chesapeake, United States

    1 HOUR BEFORE BID TIME WORKSHOP Tuesday, April 21, 2026 | 12:00PM - 3:00PM | Lunch provided You have one hour before your bid is due - how do the experts handle this final hour!? We'll identify hurdles and learn techniques to overcome them during the hard bid process then move on to the bulk of the workshop: preparing an actual bid. This exercise will simulate a real competitive bid process for most general contractors, and a winning team will be selected (for bragging rights only). Involved in the final preparation of project bids? This workshop is for YOU! INSTRUCTOR Cebert White, ABC-VA Instructor LOCATION ABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility 530 Independence Parkway, Suite 500, Chesapeake, VA 23320 **Attendee parking and entrance is in the back of the building.** COST Members — $67 Non-members — $97 Lunch provided CANCELLATION/SUBSTITUTION POLICY Please 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. COURSE CONTACT Maddy Goulden

    Get Tickets $67.00 – $97.00

  • Hampton Roads Spring Golf Tournament 4/28 HR

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    Cypress Point Country Club 5340 Club Head Road, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

    HAMPTON ROADS SPRING GOLF TOURNAMENT Tuesday, April 28, 2026  |  See detailed schedule below Join ABC Virginia members for a fun day on the green at our annual Spring Golf Tournament! We are offering two shotgun starts to accommodate our early birds and afternoon aficionados. Registration deadline is April 21, however, this tournament always sells out, so register early! **MEMBERS ONLY EVENT** SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Second price reflects discount to sponsor both 2025 spring and fall tournaments Hole Sponsor: $200/$350 Hole Sponsor & BYO Tent: $300/$400 Range Sponsor: $300/$500 Putting Contest Sponsor: $300/$500 Breakfast Sponsor: $500 (Spring only) Bloody Mary & Mimosa Bar Sponsor: $500 (Spring only) Lunch Sponsor: $500/$900 Golf Cart Sponsor: $500/$900 Beverage Cart Sponsor: $500/$900 Reception Sponsor: $600/$1000 Select during registration or email Maddy Goulden to register as a sponsor! Please note: sponsorships are available to ABC-VA members only. Interested in learning more about the benefits of membership? Reach out to Rob Camlin! SCHEDULE Morning Shotgun (80 players max) 6:30AM Check-in and breakfast 7:30AM Shotgun Start Lunch and prizes following play Afternoon Shotgun (120 players max) 11:30AM Check-in and lunch 1:00PM Shotgun Start Dinner and prizes following play LOCATION Cypress Point Country Club 5340 Club Head Road, Virginia Beach, […]

    Get Tickets $200.00 – $1,000.00

  • Submittal Management Seminar 4/29 HR

    ABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility, Chesapeake 530 Independence Parkway, Suite 500, Chesapeake, United States

    SUBMITTAL MANAGEMENT SEMINAR Wednesday, April 29, 2026  |  11:30AM – 1:30PM  |  Lunch provided Learn to correctly complete the submittals process insuring on-time and in-budget construction. This seminar will provide information on the responsibilities of suppliers, subcontractors, general contractors, architects, and engineers. Attendees will learn how to create proper submittal packages from start to finish using contract documents as well as learn key details that can save the company time and money. This seminar is geared towards subcontracting firms and supplier companies who would like more insight into how the submittal process works and how they can achieve timeliness and success with their packages. Learn the role and importance submittal packages have in the construction process and how to achieve an approval the first time. INSTRUCTOR - Eric Rash, Submittal Manager, Heartland Construction, Inc. As 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. LOCATION ABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility 530 Independence Parkway, Suite 500, Chesapeake, VA […]

    Get Tickets $67.00 – $97.00

  • Project Closeout Seminar 4/29 HR

    ABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility, Chesapeake 530 Independence Parkway, Suite 500, Chesapeake, United States

    PROJECT CLOSEOUT SEMINAR Wednesday, April 29, 2026 |  2:00PM – 4:00PM Learning how to successfully close out a project is an essential aspect of this business. Each student will leave with the skills and confidence to create and implement a logical process and an efficient environment that will promote a complete close-out. This seminar is for administrative employees, superintendents, and project managers of general contractors and specialty contractors. Attendees will learn: • The “Ten Commandments” of project close-out • Project close-out strategy • The project close-out timeline • Field operations specifics • The engineering close-out matrix • The financial close-out matrix • The project close-out scorecard • The 10-month walk-through process • The instructor’s focus will be teaching this organized and logical process and providing students with a solid basis to improve closing out their projects. INSTRUCTOR – Eric Rash, Submittal Manager, Heartland Construction, Inc. As 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. LOCATION ABC-VA Hampton Roads […]

    Get Tickets $67.00 – $97.00

  • Leverage Feedback to Build Engagement and Loyalty [Lunch & Learn] 5/5 HR

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    ABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility, Chesapeake 530 Independence Parkway, Suite 500, Chesapeake, United States

    LEVERAGE FEEDBACK TO BUILD ENGAGEMENT AND LOYALTY • LUNCH & LEARN Tuesday, May 5, 2026 |  11:30AM - 1:00PM In times of change - whether in our services or our internal culture - feedback is one of the most powerful tools we have to improve performance and engagement. Giving and receiving feedback is a skill worth developing. How often have you struggled with giving members of your team feedback? What kind of feedback do you think is important to others? How often do you ask for feedback? These are the kind of questions supervisors and others should be asking themselves. KEY TAKEAWAYS • Understand what drives how feedback is received. • Analyze your own feedback skills you use with your team. • Learn techniques for giving feedback effectively. • Understand the value of receiving feedback from others. • Identify communications breakdowns and barriers when receiving feedback. • Establish four key communications skills to build better feedback. INSTRUCTOR Susan Long-Molnar, President, Managing Communications – Susan Long-Molnar is a lifelong professional communicator with over 35 years of experience assisting business owners and their employees to communicate effectively so they exceed their business goals. Susan graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a B.A. […]

    Get Tickets $95.00 – $125.00

  • Construction Quality Management 6/9 HR

    ABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility, Chesapeake 530 Independence Parkway, Suite 500, Chesapeake, United States

    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 […]

    Get Tickets $295.00 – $395.00

  • Introduction to Microsoft Project (Virtual) 6/17

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    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 […]

    Get Tickets $195.00 – $335.00

  • Construction Quality Management 8/11 HR

    ABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility, Chesapeake 530 Independence Parkway, Suite 500, Chesapeake, United States

    CONSTRUCTION QUALITY MANAGEMENT (CQM) Tuesday, August 11, 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, August 11, 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 […]

    Get Tickets $295.00 – $395.00

  • Construction Quality Management 10/13 HR

    ABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility, Chesapeake 530 Independence Parkway, Suite 500, Chesapeake, United States

    CONSTRUCTION QUALITY MANAGEMENT (CQM) Tuesday, October 13, 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, October 13, 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 […]

    Get Tickets $295.00 – $395.00

  • Construction Quality Management 11/10 HR

    ABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility, Chesapeake 530 Independence Parkway, Suite 500, Chesapeake, United States

    CONSTRUCTION QUALITY MANAGEMENT (CQM) Tuesday, November 10, 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, November 10, 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 […]

    Get Tickets $295.00 – $395.00

  • Construction Quality Management 12/8 HR

    ABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility, Chesapeake 530 Independence Parkway, Suite 500, Chesapeake, United States

    CONSTRUCTION QUALITY MANAGEMENT (CQM) Tuesday, December 8, 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, December 8, 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 […]

    Get Tickets $295.00 – $395.00