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SUMMARY:From Bid to Buyout: Negotiating Smarter Subcontracts with Industry-Leading General Contractors on Large-Scale Construction Projects 9/17 HR
DESCRIPTION:From Bid to Buyout: Negotiating Smarter Subcontracts with Industry-Leading General Contractors on Large-Scale Construction Projects\nThursday\, September 17\, 2026 |  8:00AM – 10:00AM\nIn this session\, the presenters offer practical\, real-world strategies for negotiating subcontracts on large-scale construction projects\, drawing on both legal and purchasing perspectives and industry experience working with leading general contractors and subcontractors.  \nThe program focuses on negotiating subcontracts to manage risk\, align expectations\, collaborate with stakeholders\, preserve working relationships\, and avoid disputes in the field. Attendees will gain practical guidance on key issues from the bid phase through contract execution\, including bid-phase strategy\, post-award contract review\, high-risk contract clauses\, contract modification approaches\, and efficient negotiation techniques.  \nAttendees will leave with actionable takeaways they can immediately apply in real-world subcontract negotiations. \nSPEAKERS –\nJimmy Jones\, MBA\, DSL\, Director of Purchasing\, Allan Myers — Jimmy is a procurement and supply-chain leader with extensive experience in construction purchasing\, strategic sourcing\, and subcontract negotiation. Jimmy leads the company’s Purchasing Department\, overseeing large-scale supplier\, subcontractor\, and professional services procurements for public\, private\, and design-build projects. His responsibilities include bid package management\, vendor selection\, subcontract and purchase order negotiations\, and inclusion planning for DBE/SWaM and small business participation. In addition to his construction purchasing experience\, Jimmy brings substantial logistics and supply-chain leadership from his service in the United States Marine Corps\, as well as prior experience with Virginia Commonwealth University. He holds an MBA from The Citadel and a B.S. from Old Dominion University. \nRodolfo R. “Rudy” Remigio\, Esq.\, Attorney\, Reaves GovCon Law Group — In Rudy’s role\, he is focused on representing construction contractors and government contractors. Before entering private practice\, he served as in-house Corporate Counsel for one of the largest heavy civil contractors in the Mid-Atlantic. There\, he negotiated high-dollar subcontract agreements with top ENR-ranked general contractors on major infrastructure and site development projects. Rudy also supported the company’s Purchasing Department\, helping negotiate agreements with lower-tier subcontractors\, suppliers\, and professional service providers to execute large-scale construction projects. Rudy is a former Assistant Attorney General with the Virginia Attorney General’s Office\, where he served in multiple roles\, including representing VDOT in the Construction Litigation Section. He is also a frequent speaker and published author on construction law topics. \nRudy and Jimmy’s Joint Experience\nRudy and Jimmy previously worked together negotiating agreements with lower-tier subcontractors\, suppliers\, and professional service providers on major construction projects. \nLOCATION\nABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility\n530 Independence Parkway\, Suite 500\, Chesapeake\, VA 23320 \nCOST\nMembers — $37\nNon-members — $67\nContinental breakfast provided \nCANCELLATION POLICY\nPlease 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. \nCOURSE CONTACT\nContact Meredith Strahan
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/from-bid-to-buyout-sep17/
LOCATION:ABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility\, Chesapeake\, 530 Independence Parkway\, Suite 500\, Chesapeake\, 23320\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hampton Roads
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SUMMARY:Back to Business Fall Mixer 9/17 HR
DESCRIPTION:BACK TO BUSINESS FALL NETWORKING MIXER\nThursday\, September 17\, 2026  |  5:30PM – 8:00PM\nJoin ABC-VA for a Membership Mixer at New Realm Brewing Co.! Enjoy an evening of craft beer\, delicious food\, and friendly competition outside. \nWhether you’re looking to meet new members\, reconnect with familiar faces\, or expand your professional network\, this is the perfect opportunity to mix\, mingle\, and make connections. And\, of course\, a little cornhole to keep things fun! We can’t wait to see you there! \nPROSPECTIVE MEMBER PRE-MIXER! Considering ABC-VA membership? Head over early for a pre-mixer to learn more about membership benefits\, meet current Board and committee members\, and ask us anything you want to know before joining our chapter. Email Maddy Goulden to attend the pre-mixer (4:00 – 5:00PM). \nSPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Commitments needed by September 14 COB\nEvent Sponsor $500 – includes two (2) registrations\, large signage at event\, logo/name on marketing materials\nBar Sponsor $300 – includes one (1) registration\, sign at the bar during event\, logo/name on marketing materials\nSelect during registration or contact Maddy Goulden (757-855-8220) to register as a sponsor! \nSPONSORS – THANK YOU!                \n       \nLOCATION\nNew Realm Brewing Co.\n1209 Craft Lane\, Virginia Beach\, VA 23454 \nCOST\nMember – $65\nNon-Member – $100\nIncludes heavy appetizers and two (2) drink tickets \nCANCELLATION/SUBSTITUTION POLICY\nPlease 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) can no longer attend. \nQuestions?\nContact Maddy Goulden
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/fallmix26/
LOCATION:New Realm Brewing Co.\, 1209 Craft Lane\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23454\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hampton Roads
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T113000
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SUMMARY:More Than a Name Badge: PAC 101 for Young Professionals 9/23 HR
DESCRIPTION:MORE THAN A NAME BADGE: PAC 101 FOR YOUNG PROFESSIONALS\nWednesday\, September 23\, 2026  |  11:30AM – 1:00PM\nEver come to an ABC mixer and notice members sporting sparkly\, colorful name badges? Ever wonder what those are about? We’re pulling back the curtain at this PAC Lunch & Learn hosted by the Hampton Roads Young Professionals Council. \nGet a quick\, approachable overview of how ABC advocates for the construction industry through legislative and political engagement—including ABC’s federal priorities\, what ABC PAC does\, and why member participation matters. \nLunch is provided. Come feed your curiosity… and your stomach (and maybe walk away with a sparkly badge of your own)! \nPlease note: Young Professionals events are for ABC-VA members age 40 and under\, offering a space to connect with industry peers. \nSPECIAL GUEST\nCongresswoman Jen Kiggans — Congresswoman Jen Kiggans represents Virginia’s Second Congressional District\, including Virginia Beach\, the Eastern Shore\, and parts of Chesapeake and Hampton Roads. A Navy veteran\, nurse practitioner\, military spouse\, and mother\, Jen served 10 years as a Navy helicopter pilot with two deployments to the Persian Gulf. After leaving active duty\, she became a board-certified Adult-Geriatric Nurse Practitioner\, caring for seniors and families across Virginia Beach and Norfolk. Read more about Jen Kiggans \nSPEAKER\nVance Walter\, Senior Director of Legislative and Political Affairs\, ABC National — Vance Walter helps lead the federal affairs team at ABC in a legislative and political capacity\, serving as the ABC National staff liaison for both ABC PAC and the ABC Legislative Committee. Vance also helps direct the political operations for ABC National and is dedicated to maintaining and growing a merit shop-friendly majority in Congress. Since joining ABC\, ABC PAC has more than doubled its annual fundraising\, growing to more than $1.5 million per year. \nLOCATION\nABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility\n530 Independence Parkway\, Suite 500\, Chesapeake\, VA 23320 \nCOST (Members Only)\nYoung Professionals: $20\nInterested in joining ABC-VA? Email Rob Camlin \nQuestions?\nContact Maddy Goulden
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/pacitup2026/
LOCATION:ABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility\, Chesapeake\, 530 Independence Parkway\, Suite 500\, Chesapeake\, 23320\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hampton Roads
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SUMMARY:Building Efficiency: How Microsoft Copilot Streamlines Construction Workflows 9/23 [Virtual]
DESCRIPTION:BUILDING EFFICIENCY: HOW MICROSOFT COPILOT STREAMLINES CONSTRUCTION WORKFLOWS\nWednesday\, September 23\, 2026  |  3:30PM – 4:30PM\nMicrosoft Copilot is an AI-powered tool integrated into Microsoft 365 applications like Word\, Excel\, PowerPoint\, and more. It uses advanced language models to assist users with tasks such as drafting text\, creating presentations\, analyzing data\, and managing workflows. \nWhat You’ll Learn:\n1. Integration Across Microsoft 365: Copilot is embedded within popular Microsoft applications\, allowing users to leverage AI without leaving their familiar environments. This includes apps like Word\, Excel\, PowerPoint\, Outlook\, Teams\, and others.\n2. Productivity Enhancement: In Word\, Copilot can help draft documents\, generate summaries\, and suggest edits. In Excel\, it assists with data analysis\, generating insights\, and automating repetitive tasks. In PowerPoint\, it aids in creating presentations by generating slides\, formatting content\, and suggesting design improvements.\n3. Natural Language Processing: Copilot allows users to interact with Microsoft applications using natural language. Users can type or speak commands\, and Copilot will execute them\, such as generating a chart in Excel or summarizing an email thread in Outlook.\n4. Customization and Learning: Copilot learns from user interactions\, becoming more tailored to individual preferences over time. It can adapt to specific tasks and provide personalized suggestions based on user behavior and the content of documents or emails.\n5. Collaboration Features: In Teams\, Copilot can help manage meetings\, generate meeting summaries\, and suggest follow-up actions\, making collaboration more efficient.\n6. Security and Compliance: Microsoft emphasizes that Copilot adheres to the same security\, compliance\, and privacy commitments as the rest of Microsoft 365\, ensuring that data is handled securely.\n7. Business Applications: Copilot is also integrated into Microsoft’s business applications like Dynamics 365\, where it can assist with customer relationship management (CRM)\, enterprise resource planning (ERP)\, and other business processes. \nOverall\, Microsoft Copilot is designed to enhance productivity by automating tasks\, providing intelligent insights\, and enabling more natural interactions with Microsoft’s suite of tools. \nSPEAKERS\nElliott Eliason\, Principal Microsoft Solutions Consultant\, Pax8\nBenny Sayasithsena\, Vice President of Sales and Marketing\, M3 Technology Consultants\, Inc.\n \nCOST\nMembers/Non-Members – $35 \nVIRTUAL PROGRAM\nAttendees will receive a meeting link within 12 hours of program start. Online registration closes 5PM on September 22\, 2026. \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 Meredith Strahan
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/copilot-for-construction/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia,Hampton Roads,Northern Virginia,Statewide
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T070000
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SUMMARY:OSHA 10 Hour for Construction 9/24 HR
DESCRIPTION:OSHA 10 HOUR COURSE FOR CONSTRUCTION\nSeptember 24 & 25\, 2026  |  See schedule below\nSafety 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. All training materials provided by ABC-VA. \nSCHEDULE\n2-Session Course:\nThursday\, September 24 / 7:00AM – 4:00PM (includes training materials\, continental breakfast and lunch)\nFriday\, September 25 / 7:00AM -12:00PM (includes training materials\, continental breakfast)\nCoffee/water and light snacks provided throughout the day \nLOCATION\nABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility\n530 Independence Parkway\, Suite 500\, Chesapeake\, VA 23320 \nCOST\nMember – $190\nNon-Member – $310\nAll training materials provided \nCANCELLATION POLICY\nPlease note that a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made 48 hours in advance. \nQuestions?\nContact Meredith Strahan
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/osha-10-hour-for-construction-9-24-hr/
LOCATION:ABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility\, Chesapeake\, 530 Independence Parkway\, Suite 500\, Chesapeake\, 23320\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hampton Roads
ORGANIZER;CN="Maddy Goulden":MAILTO:maddy@abcva.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T110000
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SUMMARY:Safety Luncheon & STEP Awards: Beyond the Hard Hat — Exploring the Connection Between Safety\, Well-Being and Workforce Success 11/10 HR
DESCRIPTION:SAFETY LUNCH & STEP AWARDS: BEYOND THE HARD HAT — EXPLORING THE CONNECTION BETWEEN SAFETY\, WELL-BEING AND WORKFORCE SUCCESS\nTuesday\, November 10\, 2026  |  11:00AM – 2:00PM\n \nSafety is more than what happens on the jobsite.\nA strong safety culture goes beyond PPE\, training\, and compliance. It also means understanding the people behind the hard hats—and recognizing the personal\, mental\, and emotional challenges that can affect their well-being\, engagement\, and ability to stay safe. \nJoin ABC Virginia for the 2026 Safety Luncheon & STEP Awards: Beyond the Hard Hat for an engaging conversation about how supporting the whole person can strengthen your safety culture\, your workforce\, and your organization. \nFeatured Speaker\nJared Elmquist\, Vice President of Field Development\, Corporate Chaplains of America\nJared Elmquist works with business leaders across the country to help organizations support their people and strengthen workplace culture. He began his career in construction and residential HVAC\, working his way through college before spending a decade working alongside farmers and ranchers. These experiences gave him a firsthand appreciation for the people who perform demanding work every day and the challenges they face both on and off the job. \nToday\, Jared draws on that experience to help leaders address employee well-being\, mental health\, workforce engagement\, and organizational success. He brings a practical\, people-centered perspective to conversations about creating workplaces where employees feel supported and have trusted resources when life gets difficult. \nWhat you’ll take away:\nGain a new perspective on workplace safety.Explore the connection between employee well-being\, mental health\, workforce engagement\, and safety—and why what happens off the job can have a real impact on the jobsite. \nWalk away with practical insights.Hear real-world stories and strategies for recognizing challenges employees may be facing and creating a workplace where people feel supported and connected. \nStrengthen your safety culture.Consider how your organization can move beyond compliance toward a culture where safety means genuinely caring for the people who make your work possible. \nConnect with construction leaders and safety professionals.Share ideas\, experiences\, and best practices with peers who are working toward safer jobsites and stronger teams. \nSTEP Awards: Celebrating Members Who Put Safety First\nThe luncheon will culminate in the presentation of the 2026 STEP Awards\, honoring companies that have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to safety through ABC’s STEP Safety Management System. The STEP Awards recognize contractors who go above and beyond to build strong\, proactive safety cultures—setting a higher standard for safety performance across Virginia’s construction industry. \nLearn More About STEPInterested in strengthening your company’s safety program or pursuing STEP recognition? Learn more about ABC’s STEP Safety Management System or email Rob Camlin. \nSPECIAL NOTE: only ABC-VA members from the Hampton Roads region will be recognized during the STEP awards. Northern VA and Central VA STEP recipients are recognized at their respective ceremonies. \nAgenda\n11:00 AM — Check-in & Networking11:30 AM — Lunch12:00–1:30 PM — Presentation & STEP Awards\n1:30 PM — Networking/Departure \nShowcase YOUR Safety\nSafety Showcase Sponsor $500 — includes vendor display table\, two (2) registrations\, opportunity to distribute promotional materials\, logo/name on marketing materials\nSelect during online registration or email Meredith Strahan to sponsor! \nSponsors\n        \nAdditional Details\nLOCATION\nChesapeake Conference Center\n700 Conference Center Drive\, Chesapeake\, VA 23320 \nCOST\nMembers Early Bird – $60\nMembers (starting 10/19) – $80\nNon-Members Early Bird – $100\nNon-Members (starting 10/19) – $125\n \nSUBSTITUTION/CANCELLATION POLICY\nSubstitutions 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 48 hours in advance. \nQuestions?\nContact Meredith Strahan
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/safety2026/
LOCATION:Chesapeake Conference Center\, 700 Conference Center Drive\, Chesapeake\, 23320\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hampton Roads
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ORGANIZER;CN="Maddy Goulden":MAILTO:maddy@abcva.org
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