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
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
