by Katie Gregg | Jan 7, 2026
BLUEPRINT READING 101
Begins Tuesday, May 5, 2026 | 4:00PM – 7:00PM
Enhance your personal and professional value by enrolling in ABC-VA’s Blueprint Reading 101 for the Construction Industry. This comprehensive course is structured for the beginner and covers all phases of a construction project. Participants will discuss the phases of construction including site, landscape, architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical.
All employees in the construction industry can benefit from this course. Knowing and understanding the blueprint language is a highly marketable skill and will make anyone an invaluable resource to their company.
SCHEDULE
Eight-Day Program:
May 5, 12, 19, 26
June 2, 9, 16, 23
4:00PM – 7:00PM
COST
Member – $370
Non-Member – $540
Includes textbooks and blueprints
SUBSTITUTION/CANCELLATION POLICY
Substitutions 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.
Questions?
Contact Shaye Currie
by Katie Gregg | Jan 7, 2026
BLUEPRINT READING 102
Begins Tuesday, March 3, 2026 | 4:00PM – 7:00PM
This course is designed to advance those with the fundamental skills and theories from the basic blueprint reading class (Blueprint 101) that is essential for print reading experience in heavy commercial construction. The textbook and actual project drawings used for this course present and reinforce the concepts of elements commonly found on prints of large structures.
The topics to be covered in these sessions include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Working Drawings and Drawing Concepts
• Types of Construction
• Specifications
• Sitework
• Structural Steel Construction
• Reinforced Concrete Construction
• Mechanical and Electrical Systems
• Finish Construction
• Trade Competency Tests and Review Questions
SCHEDULE
Eight-Day Program:
Mar 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Apr 7, 14, 21
4:00PM – 7:00PM
COST
Member – $370
Non-Member – $540
Includes textbooks and blueprints
SUBSTITUTION/CANCELLATION POLICY
Substitutions 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.
Questions?
Contact Shaye Currie
by Jessica Gillette | Jan 7, 2026
Construction Technology Trends Reshaping Today’s Contractors • VIRTUAL
Wednesday, January 28, 2026 | 11:00AM – 12:00PM
Join us for a timely virtual webinar exploring the technology trends transforming how contractors operate, collaborate, and compete.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Bridging the Gap Between Office & Field
• How digital tools are improving communication, coordination, and real-time visibility across projects
Driving Productivity & Labor Efficiency
• Ways construction technology is helping contractors do more with limited labor while improving accuracy and jobsite performance
Preparing Your Workforce for Technology Adoption
• Practical strategies to train, engage, and empower teams to successfully adopt new tools and workflows
SPEAKERS
Patrick Scarpati, Director of Construction Technology & Innovation, ABC National
Nino Efendic, Founder, Aerial Prospex
LOCATION
Virtual
A meeting link will be sent to registered attendees within 24 hours of webinar.
COST
ABC-VA Members — $25
Non-members — $50
Questions?
Contact Kristen Altermatt
by Jessica Gillette | Jan 5, 2026
UNDERSTANDING PLANS & SPECS (FORMERLY BLUEPRINT READING 101/102)
Begins Tuesday, February 10, 2026 | 2:00PM – 4:00PM
Enhance your personal and professional value by enrolling in ABC-VA’s Understanding Plans and Specifications. This comprehensive course builds the fundamental skills needed to confidently read, interpret, and work with construction plans and specifications – whether in the office or in the field. Participants will begin with an introduction to construction plans and progressively develop the ability to navigate and utilize a complete plan set as it is applied in real-world construction environments.
All employees in the construction industry can benefit from this course. Knowing and understanding the blueprint language is a highly marketable skill and will make anyone an invaluable resource to their company.
INSTRUCTOR
Jeremy Winstead, Power Electric Co.
SCHEDULE
Six-Day Course:
February 10, 12, 17, 19, 24 & 26 (Tuesdays & Thursdays)
2:00PM – 4:00PM
LOCATION
ABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility
530 Independence Parkway, Suite 500, Chesapeake, VA 23320
COST
Member – $345
Non-Member – $445
SUBSTITUTION/CANCELLATION POLICY
Substitutions 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.
Questions?
Contact Jamie Carrow
by Jessica Gillette | Dec 15, 2025
FROM BIDS TO BUILDS: HOW SALESFORCE & AI ARE TRANSFORMING CONSTRUCTION • VIRTUAL
Wednesday, January 28, 2026 | 1:00PM – 2:30PM
The construction industry is shifting from manual spreadsheets to data-driven decision-making. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not just for futurists – it is a practical tool available today to vet designs, automate quality checks, and predict material needs. This session explores how ABC-VA members can use Salesforce as a “Single Source of Truth,” integrating with specialized AI tools to eliminate administrative burdens and win more profitable work.
LOCATION
Virtual
A meeting link will be sent to registered attendees within 24 hours of webinar.
COST
ABC-VA Members — $25
Non-members — $35
Questions?
Contact Jenny Tashjian
