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
by Jessica Gillette | Feb 11, 2025
How to Collaborate in the Pull Planning Process
Thursday, March 27, 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 Northern Virginia Training Facility
42680 Trade West Drive, Dulles, VA 20166
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?
Erin Stamer
by Jessica Gillette | Feb 6, 2025
ABOUT THIS COURSE
Begins Monday, March 3, 2025
As of January 1, 2023, persons testing and repairing backflow prevention assemblies and backflow prevention devices shall be certified by a Commonwealth of Virginia tradesman certification program (identified by DPOR as backflow prevention device workers).
This 40-hour course is designed to help participants understand backflow and recognize cross-connections, placing special emphasis on preparing individuals to test, inspect, and provide in-line maintenance of reduced pressure principle backflow prevention devices, double check valve assemblies, and pressure vacuum breakers.
* This course has been approved by the Board for Contractors, Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation in accordance with the provisions of 12 VAC5-590-630.
**LIMITED TO 12 PARTICIPANTS**
SCHEDULE
March 3, 10, 17, 24 & April 7, 2025 (Mondays)
8:00AM – 5:00PM
Online registration will close Friday, February 28 at 1:00PM
Please note: lunch is NOT included.
LOCATION
ABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility
1600 E Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23228
COST
Member – $995
Non-Member – $995
**Please note: cost includes instruction only.**
CANCELLATION/SUBSTITUTION POLICY
Please note that a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made by 5:00PM on Monday, February 24, 2025. Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend.
Questions?
Contact Sherrie Dickerson
by Jessica Gillette | Jan 23, 2025
BLUEPRINT READING 101
Begins Tuesday, May 6, 2025 | 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 6, 13, 20, 27
June 3, 10, 17, 24
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 21, 2025
BASIC RIGGING AND SIGNAL PERSON SAFETY TRAINING
Thursday, June 12, 2025 | 7:00AM – 4:00PM
This training is for individuals who work under the supervision of a competent person and on a routine basis perform rigging work engaged in lifting loads other than rigging for special lifts, or the erection, dismantling, jumping or reconfiguring of cranes or all of these. This person is also trained to communicate guidance and direction to a crane operator in lifting, hoisting, moving, or releasing a load.
Upon completion of this course, employees shall be able to demonstrate specific knowledge of the following:
• Hand, voice and radio communications
• Proficiency in hand and verbal signals, including the standard method for hand signals as required by ASME B30.3-2004, ASME B30.5-2007 and ASME B30.6-2003
• Rigging hardware, including: Hooks and similar attaching devices; shackles, clips, and clamps; and taglines
• Synthetic/wire rope slings
• Common load configurations and positioning
• Personal fall protection methods
• Emergency procedures
• Hazards and restrictions associated with working adjacent to overhead electric lines and equipment.
Attendees should provide their own rigging equipment. Doing so will provide the opportunity to learn how to properly use and inspect their own equipment.
INSTRUCTOR
Cebert White
LOCATION
ABC-VA Central VA Training Facility
1600 E Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23228
COST
Member: $110
Non-Member: $145
COURSE CONTACT
Sherrie Dickerson
