by Jessica Gillette | Apr 18, 2025
UNDERSTANDING PLANS & SPECS (FORMERLY BLUEPRINT READING 101/102)
Begins Tuesday, June 24, 2025 | 3:00PM – 5:00PM
Enhance your personal and professional value by enrolling in ABC-VA’s Understanding Plans and Specs (formerly Blueprint Reading). Blueprint Reading 101 and 102 are being combined in one course that will establish the fundamental skills necessary to navigate and work with Plans and Specifications, either in the office or in the field. This course will start with an introduction to plans and work towards using the full plan set in the field of construction.
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:
June 24, 26
July 8, 10, 15, 17
3:00PM – 5:00PM
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 | Apr 2, 2025
THE 7 HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PEOPLE WORKSHOP
May 7 & 8, 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 to:
• 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, ABC-VA
LOCATION
ABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility
530 Independence Parkway, Suite 500, Chesapeake, VA 23320
COST
Members: $575
Non-Members: $795
Includes pre-assessment, course materials and lunch
REGISTRATION / CANCELLATION DEADLINE
April 23, 2025
Please note: a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made one (1) week in advance. Substitutions are always welcome if the originally registered attendee(s) can no longer attend.
COURSE CONTACT
Jamie Carrow
by Jessica Gillette | Mar 25, 2025
How to Collaborate in the Pull Planning Process
Wednesday, June 4, 2025 | 8:00AM – 4:00PM
“Awesome class, outstanding all around. Best I’ve been to at ABC-VA to date!” -Colin Miller, General Superintendent, TEEL Construction
Learn how to use the Collaborative Pull Planning Process that has proven to yield better and more reliable schedules. No computers are used in this very “hands-on” workshop. Participants learning it by doing it.
This valuable planning and managing technique is used around the world, and it is rapidly being adopted in all types of projects from very large to very small. From the overall master planner, to the foreman in the field – these schedules are more than just wallpaper. The foremen actually help create and follow the plan.
Participants will learn how to the integrate the Master Schedule, the Phase Pull, the Look Ahead, Constraints, and the Weekly work plan. Additionally, participants will learn to monitor and measure how well the teams follow the plan through PPC tracking – altogether on the wall with sticky notes – no computer required!
This workshop is perfect for executives, project managers, superintendents and foremen.
INSTRUCTOR
Tom Patton, Project Management Services Bureau
LOCATION
ABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility
1600 E Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23228
COST
Members: $275
Non-Member: $375
Breakfast and lunch provided
SUBSTITUTION/CANCELLATION POLICY
Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend. A reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made 48 hours in advance.
QUESTIONS?
Kristen Altermatt
by Jessica Gillette | Mar 20, 2025
MOBILE ELEVATING WORK PLATFORMS (MEWP) TRAINER COURSE
REGISTER HERE
Thursday, July 24, 2025 | 8:00AM – 4:00PM
This is a comprehensive training program for Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWP) to prepare employees to train on hazard identification, inspection and safe operating practices back at their facility. Upon completion of this course attendees will have the skills and knowledge necessary to ensure safe work practices and procedures.
Topics Include:
- Inspection of potential work areas for hazards
- Operator Training
- Operator familiarization
- Equipment Pre-start Inspection
- Safe operating practices
- Operator, User, and Owner Responsibilities
Course Includes: Instructor Resource Binder and Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWP) PowerPoint Presentation on USB, lunch and refreshments
LOCATION
ABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility
42680 Trade West Drive, Dulles, VA 20166
COST
Members – $375
Non-Members – $475
SCHEDULE
Please visit CRSC registration link above
by Jessica Gillette | Mar 20, 2025
OSHA 502 – UPDATE FOR CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY OUTREACH TRAINERS
REGISTER HERE
Offered by Mid Atlantic OTI Education Center, this course will be held at ABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility, Host Training Organization
July 21 – 23, 2025 | 8:00AM – 4:00PM
This course is designed for Outreach Training Program trainers who have completed OSHA #500 Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry and are authorized trainers in the OSHA Outreach Training Program. The course provides an update on OSHA Construction Standards, policies, and regulations. Upon course completion students will have the ability to demonstrate continued professional development in their field by applying effective adult learning principles and interactive training techniques to clearly identify, define, and explain construction industry hazards and acceptable corrective measures as they continue to teach the 10- and 30-hour Construction Outreach Training Program classes.
Student Contact Hours: 18
Prerequisites: OSHA #500 Trainers Course in OSHA Standards for the Construction Industry. Authorized Outreach Training Program trainers are required to attend this course once every four years (4) to maintain their trainer status. Prior to registration, students must provide a copy of their current Outreach Training Program trainer card or an official transcript showing successful completion of the OSHA #500 Trainer Course in OSHA Standards for Construction from their respective OSHA Training Institute Education Center, for verification of trainer status. Please note: Copies of Course Certificates will not be accepted as proof of successful completion.
The Prerequisite Verification Form is required to complete the registration process. Click this link Prerequisite Verification Form print and send the documentation to our office via email to info@oshamidatlantic.org or fax 410-281-1350
Course Includes: Student binder, OSHA CFR 1926, USB which includes:
- PowerPoint Presentation
- Video clips
- Test Questions
- Additional resource information
LOCATION
ABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility
42680 Trade West Drive, Dulles, VA 20166
COST
$795
SCHEDULE
Please visit CRSC registration link above
