by Jessica Gillette | Mar 20, 2025
FALL PROTECTION TRAINER
Thursday, April 24, 2025 | 8:00AM – 4:00PM
REGISTER HERE
Falls are the Leading Cause of Death in Construction. In 2021, there were 390 fatal falls out of the 951 construction fatalities (BLS data). These deaths are preventable. This course will help you plan, prepare and deliver fall protection training to your workers to prevent injuries and fatalities from falls.
Objective: This program provides the elements to develop a good Fall Protection Training Program to include:
- Determine fall protection training needs
- Identify goals and objectives
- Identify materials and information necessary to train employees
- Develop learning activities (i.e., lecture, on-the-job, hands-on, discussion, or a combination of all of these)
- Conduct the training each student will be responsible to develop and present an assigned topic on fall protection to the class and be evaluated on that presentation.
- Evaluate the Program
Prerequisite: In order to attend this course you must have completed the OSHA 3115 FALL PROTECTION course within the last 12 months and provide the CRSC with a copy of your course completion certificate.
Upon completion of both the OSHA 3115 and the Fall Protection Train the Trainer Course, as presented by the Chesapeake Region Safety Council, meet the Competent Person (CP) 24 hour training requirement in Section 21.C.04 of the new EM 385-1-1 USACE Safety and Health Requirements Manual. The OSHA 3115 (3 day course) and the Fall Protection Train the Trainer course (1 day) are independent and must be registered for separately.
Course Includes: A student binder and a USB which includes:
- PowerPoint Presentations
- Video clips
- Test questions
- Additional resource information for fall protection
Please note, to register for this course you must have completed the OSHA 3115 FALL PROTECTION and pass the course exam with an 80% or higher.
LOCATION
ABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility
42680 Trade West Drive, Dulles, VA 20166
COST
Member – $265
Non-Member – $345
CANCELLATION POLICY
Please note that a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made 72 hours in advance.
by Jessica Gillette | Mar 20, 2025
OSHA 3115 – FALL PROTECTION
REGISTER HERE
Offered by Mid Atlantic OTI Education Center, this course will be held at ABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility, Host Training Organization
April 21 – 23, 2025 | 8:00AM – 4:00PM
This course covers the OSHA Fall Protection Standard for construction and an overview of fall protection methods. Course topics include principles of fall protection, components and limitations of fall arrest systems, and OSHA Standards and policies regarding fall protection. Students will participate in workshops demonstrating the inspection and use of fall protection equipment, residential construction fall protection, training requirements, and developing a fall protection program. Upon course completion students will have the ability to assess compliance with the OSHA Fall Protection Standard, evaluate installed passive systems and fall arrest systems, and develop and implement fall protection plans.
OSHA 3115 and the FALL PROTECTION TRAIN-THE-TRAINER Courses Combined Presented by the Chesapeake Region Safety Council, meet the Competent Person (CP) 24 hour training requirement in Section 21.C.04 of the new EM 385-1-1 USACE Safety and Health Requirements Manual. The OSHA 3115 (3 day course) and the Fall Protection Train the Trainer course (1 day) are independent and must be registered for separately.
Please note, you must pass the exam with an 80% or higher to attend the following Trainer Course
Student Contact Hours: 18
Prerequisites: None
Course Includes: Student materials, lunch and refreshments
LOCATION
ABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility
42680 Trade West Drive, Dulles, VA 20166
COST
$795
SCHEDULE
Please visit CRSC registration link above
by Jessica Gillette | Mar 11, 2025
THE ROLE OF BIM IN CONSTRUCTION • LUNCH & LEARN
Thursday, April 17, 2025 | 11:30AM – 1:30PM
The role of BIM in Modern Construction: Transforming Design, Coordination & Project Delivery
What we’ll be learning:
– BIM process: workflow & resources
– Software & information; BIM execution plans; pull planning for a coordination schedule; and the role of operations and field leadership in model coordination
– Uses/benefits of BIM software integration
– Prefabrication; material procurement; plan & spec contract benefits: flushing out design issues early; design build contract benefits: working with engineering associates to make models constructible
– Reality capture
– Site capture software & model comparison; laser scanning: applications for accelerating Tenant Uplift & Retrofit projects
– BIM models in the field – how to leverage the investment
– Using the model on BIM projects to assure quality field installation; installation tracking tools
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Subcontractor Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, Project Engineers, Product/Equipment Vendors
INSTRUCTOR
Brad Mohler, Virtual Construction Manager, ColonialWebb Contractors
LOCATION
ColonialWebb
1920 E Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23228
COST
Members $67
Non-members $97
SUBSTITUTION/CANCELLATION 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) can no longer attend.
Questions?
Contact Kristen Altermatt
by Jessica Gillette | Mar 7, 2025
SUPERINTENDENTS ACADEMY 2025
April 23 – 25, 2025 | See detailed schedule below
Join us for ABC-VA’s annual Superintendents Academy to learn firsthand from industry professionals. This training features interactive sessions on the following topics with all subjects geared toward the modern Superintendent:
- Project Administration and Processes
- Safety and Risk Management
- Quality and Quality Control
- Contracts and Jobsite Documentation
- Budgeting and Estimating
- Construction Practices on the Jobsite
- Construction Planning and Productivity
- Jobsite Technology
- Personal Skills and Habits
- Goal Setting
- Time Management
- Communication
- Jobsite Leadership
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
The academy is designed for superintendents of all experience levels.
SPEAKERS
Andrew George, Hensel Phelps
Anthony Simco, DPR Construction
Atul Chandak, Balfour Beatty
Brian Fish, Hensel Phelps
David Stone, DPR Construction
Frank Trujillo, Coakley & Williams Construction
Michael Bellaman, ABC President & CEO
Thomas Hern, Retired (DAVIS Construction)
SCHEDULE
April 23 7:30AM-5:00PM Breakfast & Lunch included
April 24 7:30AM-5:00PM Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Networking included
April 25 7:30AM-12:00PM Breakfast & Certificate Ceremony included
COST
Member – $800
Non-Member – $1,250
SUBSTITUTION/CANCELLATION POLICY
Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend. Please note that a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made by April 16, 2025.
Questions?
Contact Jenny Tashjian
by Jessica Gillette | Feb 24, 2025
BEGINNER EXCEL FOR CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONALS
Wednesday, April 9, 2025 | 3:00PM – 5:00PM
Whether you’re looking to organize data, create simple formulas, or navigate spreadsheets with confidence, this course will give you the essential skills to get started. No prior experience needed—bring your laptop with Excel pre-loaded, a power cord, a mouse, and a desire to learn!
What we’ll be demonstrating:
• Basic Excel functions
– Entering, editing, and data formatting basics
• Simple Calculations
– Basic math (+, -, *, and /)
– Simple functions/formulas (SUM, AVERAGE, MIN, MAX)
• Data Organization
– Worksheets/Rows/Columns
– Inserting, deleting, hiding columns and rows
– Sorting Basics
• Cell Referencing
– Relative vs. Absolute ($ in formulas)
– Copying/pasting formulas with correct cell referencing
• Page Formatting
– Headers/Footers & Page Breaks
– Borders/Shading & Wrapping Text
LOCATION
ABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility
1600 East Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23228
COST
Members – $55
Non-Members – $85
SUBSTITUTION/CANCELLATION POLICY
Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend. Written notice to cancel must be received within 48 hours of training for a refund.
Questions?
Contact Kristen Altermatt
