by Jessica Gillette | Sep 22, 2025
ABC REGIONAL CONSTRUCTION SUMMIT: LEADERSHIP & TECHNOLOGY FOR BETTER BUSINESS
Thursday, February 12, 2026 | 8:00AM – 4:30PM | MD Live! Casino, Hanover, MD
PLEASE NOTE: REGISTRATION IS THROUGH ABC GREATER BALTIMORE (CLICK HERE)
The 2026 ABC Regional Construction Summit, co-hosted by ABC Chesapeake Shores, ABC Greater Baltimore, ABC of Metro Washington, and ABC Virginia is the premier networking and educational conference of the year! We guarantee there is content for every type of member and employee.
At this day-long conference, we will bring in dynamic speakers featuring the region’s most forward-thinking companies for an opportunity to meet, collaborate, and learn how we can expect this industry to be changing and how we can be on the forefront of leadership, technological advances, and safety preparedness. Don’t miss out on this one-day conference of educational sessions, exhibitors & networking!
AGENDA
8am – Registration, Breakfast & Exhibitor Hall (Click here to see full list of exhibitors)
9:30am – Morning Keynote Speaker
10:45am – Breakout Session #1 (choice of 4 topics/speakers)
11:45am – Breakout Session #2 (choice of 4 topics/speakers)
12:30pm – Lunch & Lunch Keynote Speaker
1:45pm – Afternoon Break/Exhibitor Hall (click here to see full list of exhibitors)
2:15pm – Legacy of Leadership Fireside Chat (one general session)
3:00 pm to 4:30 pm – Happy Hour, Networking, Exhibitor Hall
OPENING KEYNOTE
“Building Smarter: Leveraging AI for Construction Innovation”
Micah Rodman, CEO & Co-Founder of KOJO
BREAKOUT SESSIONS #1 (choose one)
- “BIM in Practice: Misconceptions, Value, and Real-World Outcomes” – A Panel Discussion
- “Wage Misclassification and Labor Laws Update,” Marc Furman of Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman, P.C.
- “Aligning Operations for Growth: The CEO-COO Mindset,” Diane Mentzer of Diane Integrates, LLC
- “From Contacts to Clients: Networking Skills That Fuel Business Development,” Diane Darling
BREAKOUT SESSIONS #2 (choose one)
- “Hierarchy of Controls/JHA Hazard Assessment” – A Safety Panel Discussion
- “Building Your Team: Strategies to Strengthen Tomorrow’s Workforce,” DeAnna Thomas, ABC National
- “Building Intelligence: AI’s Role, Risk and Future in the Built Environment,” Andrew Gregg, Bean, Kinney, and Korman
- “DC Insider: Federal Policy Outlook and What it Means for Your Business,” with Ben Brubeck, Principal & CEO, Government Affairs Solutions, LLC
LUNCH KEYNOTE
“The People Puzzle: Managing Difficult Personalities and Across Generations”
Diane Darling, Author, Keynote Speaker & Consultant
BREAKOUT SESSION #3 (All Attendees)
“Legacy of Leadership Fireside Chat” featuring
Lynn Stith Bennett CEO, Coakley & Williams Construction (CWC)
Dolores Navia VP, Real Estate Development, JBG Smith
Leigh Press President, PCC Construction Components, Inc.
Jerry Shapiro President, Shapiro & Duncan, Inc.
Michael Bellaman CEO, ABC National
LOCATION
Maryland Live! Casino & Hotel
7002 Arundel Mills Cir Ste 7777, Hanover, MD 21076
COST
Early Bird (until 1/16/2026) – $199
Regular – $225
Non-Members – $375
SUBSTITUTIONS/CANCELLATIONS
Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend. Written notice must be submitted by 5PM on Friday, February 6, 2026, to receive a refund.
QUESTIONS?
Contact Jess Gillette, CPSM
by Jessica Gillette | Sep 4, 2025
CONSTRUCTION FINANCIALS & PROJECT PROFITABILITY WORKSHOP • LUNCH & LEARN
Wednesday, October 8, 2025 | 11:30AM – 1:00PM
This program will provide information on essential construction financial principles associated with project management and the impact the accuracy has on corporate financial statements. Many construction professionals may not truly understand the principles of over/under billings, cost-to-complete projections, accrual v. percent complete methodology, year-end complete projections and more.
Understanding the overall financial picture is often misunderstood at the Project Management level. A “big picture” understanding of financial/budgetary management can impact opportunities for growth, identify risks. Each presenter will provide an informative discussion on basic job-cost principles, building synergy and collaboration between operations and accounting, risk mitigation, lessons learned and practical examples of successes and challenges, relationship between corporate financials and bonding, and more. The session will include a Q&A forum.
This is a lunch and learn.
SPEAKERS
Gene Crawley, President, East Coast Surety Solutions
Brad Salter, President, RetroAIM, LLC
LOCATION
ABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility
530 Independence Parkway, Suite 500, Chesapeake, VA 23320
COST
Members $67
Non-members $97
CANCELLATION POLICY
Please note that a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made 48 hours in advance.
Questions?
Contact Jamie Carrow
by Jessica Gillette | Aug 26, 2025
2025 RICHMOND & HAMPTON ROADS PROJECT MANAGERS ACADEMY
October 29 – 31, 2025 | 8:00AM – 6:00PM | See detailed schedule below
**BRAND NEW ACADEMY to these regions! We expect to sell out – register early!**
This three-day intensive program is geared toward Project Managers who are looking to improve their skills in the day-to-day management of successful construction projects and the leadership of today’s construction team. Students will sharpen their estimating, resource control, contract administration, scheduling and management skills through case studies and group exercises facilitated by three of our industry’s most talented instructors and construction leaders. Participants of this program will dramatically accelerate their growth and overall performance, thus increasing their value to their company and clients.
This program is limited to 25 participants. Register early! Registration deadline is 5PM on Wednesday, October 22.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
The academy is designed for project managers and estimators with at least two years of on-the-job experience.
SPEAKERS
Patrick Dean, ABC Virginia
Nicole Anderson, Clancy & Theys
Eric Stichler, Heartland Construction
Erik Mills, W.M. Jordan Company
SCHEDULE
October 29 8:00AM-6:30PM Breakfast, lunch and dinner/networking included
October 30 8:00AM-6:15PM Breakfast, lunch and dinner/networking included
October 31 8:00AM-12:00PM Breakfast, Certificate Ceremony with lunch takes place on last day
COST
Member – $825
Non-Member – $1,175
Includes all course materials, breakfast & lunch every day, dinner and drinks during networking portion
LOCATION
ABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility
530 Independence Parkway, Suite 500, Chesapeake, VA 23320
SUBSTITUTION/CANCELLATION POLICY
Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend. Please note that a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made by Wednesday, October 22, 2025 by 5PM.
Questions?
Contact Kristen Altermatt
by Jessica Gillette | Aug 26, 2025
2025 PROJECT MANAGERS ACADEMY
October 15 – 17, 2025 | 8:00AM – 6:00PM | See detailed schedule below
**SOLD OUT!!**
This three-day intensive program is geared toward Project Managers who are looking to improve their skills in the day-to-day management of successful construction projects and the leadership of today’s construction team. Students will sharpen their estimating, resource control, contract administration, scheduling and management skills through case studies and group exercises facilitated by three of our industry’s most talented instructors and construction leaders. Participants of this program will dramatically accelerate their growth and overall performance, thus increasing their value to their company and clients.
This program is limited to 25 participants. Register early! Registration deadline is 5PM on Wednesday, October 8.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
The academy is designed for project managers and estimators with at least two years of on-the-job experience.
SPEAKERS
Patrick Dean, ABC Virginia
Brooke Johnson, Hensel Phelps
Nick Giambra, Aegis Consultants
Shannon Kualii, E.E. Reed Construction East Coast, L.P.
Rich Ruckman, S-Works Construction Corp.
Mike Quadros, E.E. Reed Construction East Coast, L.P.
SCHEDULE
October 15 8:00AM-6:00PM Dinner and networking after class
October 16 8:00AM-6:00PM Dinner and networking after class
October 17 8:00AM-12:00PM Certificate Ceremony takes place on last day
COST
Member – $825
Non-Member – $1,175
Includes all course materials, lunch and dinner and drinks during networking portion
LOCATION
ABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility
42680 Trade West Drive, Dulles, VA 20166
SUBSTITUTION/CANCELLATION POLICY
Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend. Please note that a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made by Wednesday, October 8, 2025 by 5PM.
Questions?
Contact Jenny Tashjian
by Jessica Gillette | Aug 20, 2025
THE 7 HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PEOPLE WORKSHOP
**CANCELLED. An ABC-VA representative will reach out to any registered attendees.**
Wednesday, November 19, 2025 – Thursday, November 20, 2025 | 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
• Raise up the next leaders who model competence and character
Join ABC-VA for two days of interactive discussion on the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Learn how to use the seven habits to strengthen both professional and personal development. This renowned class will leave you feeling energized, refreshed and ready to take on the world with a new perspective.
PRE-WORK REQUIRED: Attendees will be sent a 360-degree survey to send to supervisors, colleagues, industry peers, friends and the like. Register early to make sure you have plenty of time for your surveys to be completed!
“A class everyone (at every level) should complete. I took so much from this and work to apply it to my life every day!” -Juliane Faller, Senior Business Development Manager, Balfour Beatty US
• Recommended but not required reading: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey
• Information on The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: https://www.franklincovey.com/the-7-habits/
• Information on Dr. Stephen R. Covey and The 7 Habits: https://www.stephencovey.com/
INSTRUCTOR
Patrick Dean, President, ABC Virginia
LOCATION
ABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility
530 Independence Parkway, Suite 500, Chesapeake, VA 23320
COST
Members: $575
Non-Members: $795
Includes light breakfast, lunch and course materials
REGISTRATION / CANCELLATION DEADLINE
November 11, 2025 by 5PM
Please note: a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made by 5PM on Saturday, November 1, 2025. Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend.
COURSE CONTACT
Jamie Carrow
