by Jessica Gillette | Mar 6, 2026
FALL PROTECTION TRAINER
Thursday, March 12, 2026 | 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 Central Virginia Training Facility
1600 E Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23228
COST
Member – $275
Non-Member – $375
CANCELLATION POLICY
Please note that a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made 72 hours in advance.
Questions?
Contact Sherrie Dickerson
by Jessica Gillette | Feb 19, 2026
PRECONSTRUCTION CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE SUBCONTRACTOR
Thursday, April 2, 2026 | 8:30AM – 1:00PM | Lunch & Learn
Join us for an interactive discussion on factors to consider before bidding projects to your customers. This course is designed for new sales, business development personnel, and estimators in the subcontractor industry.
Registration closes at 5PM on Tuesday, March 31. Please email Kristen Altermatt for availability after this time.
Topics of discussion:
1. The role of preconstruction in the overall construction project life cycle
2. The “Go/No-Go” decision process for potential opportunities
3. Identifying key milestones and deliverables
4. Analyzing the RFP bid specifications, drawings, and addenda
5. The importance of early involvement and collaboration
6. Preconstruction planning and estimating
7. Creating a risk management plan
8. Gathering accurate cost data and pricing information
9. Defining general requirements, general conditions, indirects, and overhead
10. Contingency planning
Who should attend: Subcontractor sales teams, business developers, and estimators, or anyone looking to master the preconstruction process.
Lunch provided.
INSTRUCTORS
Monty Lay, Director of Preconstruction, ColonialWebb Contractors
Justin Toney, Estimating Executive, Old Dominion Group
LOCATION
ABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility
1600 E Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23228
COST
Members – $85
Non-Members – $125
Lunch provided
SUBSTITUTION/CANCELLATION POLICY
Substitutions are always welcome if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend. Written notice to cancel and receive a refund must be received by 5PM on March 30, 2026.
Questions?
Contact Kristen Altermatt
by Jessica Gillette | Feb 2, 2026
BEGINNER EXCEL FOR CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONALS
Tuesday, March 31, 2026 | 1:30PM – 3:30PM
Maximize the power of an Excel spreadsheet to assist you with every day construction tasks like workforce scheduling, estimating, and data analysis. We’ll be demonstrating:
– Basic functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division)
– Conditional functions (IF, AND, OR, NOT)
– Lookup and calculate functions using tables of data
– Spreadsheet collaboration – sharing files with multiple users
– Protecting formulas from inadvertent changes or edits – defining, locking, and unlocking cells
– Linking spreadsheets together to combine data from multiple sources
– How to create basic charts and graphs
This is a hands-on learning class – bring your laptop (with a copy of Excel pre-loaded), a mouse, and a power cord to class.
INSTRUCTOR – Eric Rash, Submittal Manager, Heartland Construction, Inc.
As Submittal Manager, Eric is responsible for overseeing the submission and approval process of technical documents, including shop drawings, product data, and samples for construction projects. This role involves ensuring all submittals comply with project specifications and contract requirements, coordinating with architects, engineers, contractors, and suppliers to facilitate effective communication and timely approvals.
LOCATION
ABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility
530 Independence Parkway, Suite 500, Chesapeake, VA 23320
COST
Members — $67
Non-members — $97
Lunch provided
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) are no longer available.
COURSE CONTACT
Contact Meredith Strahan
by Jessica Gillette | Jan 23, 2026
INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT PROJECT: GETTING STARTED
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 8:00AM – 4:00PM
Managing time, tasks, people and resources effectively can make the difference between success and failure when completing a complex project. In this Introduction to Microsoft Project 2016: Getting Started class, students will spend time getting comfortable with the Project 2016 user interface, including project views and the ribbon. They will also learn to enter, organize, and link tasks, work with resources, and create projects independently. The course allows time to practice fundamental basic skills essential for efficient use of this program.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Not just an “introductory” course, this virtual one-day training offers a deep dive into the essential features of Microsoft Project so that attendees can immediately put the software to use planning and managing their projects when they return to work.
• Learn to create and manage simple projects.
• Learn to enter and manage tasks.
• Learn to work with a project calendar.
• Learn to add and manage project resources and work with the resource sheet.
• Learn to create basic reports for your project.
Embrace the opportunity to enhance your project management skills through this engaging, virtual learning experience.
This event is held on Zoom and will require participants to have a reliable internet connection. We also ask that participants have Microsoft Project 2016 installed on their computer.
INSTRUCTOR
Tom Patton, Project Management Services Bureau
LOCATION
Virtual – a Zoom link will be emailed to participants within 24 hours of training
COST
Members: $245
Non-Member: $335
DISCOUNT Additional Members from Same Company: $195
SUBSTITUTIONS/CANCELLATION POLICY
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 Meredith Strahan
by Jessica Gillette | Jan 20, 2026
Bluebeam for Administrative Professionals (Virtual)
Tuesday, February 3, 2026 | 12:00PM – 2:00PM
This course—tailored by UChapter2 specifically for administrative professionals—focuses on document prep and control tasks often overlooked in traditional Bluebeam software training. Learn to combine PDFs, apply redactions, use digital signatures, and manage key admin workflows with confidence.
Learning Objectives:
• Extracting pages from existing documents
• Use Redaction to quickly clean sensitive information from documents
• Creating and applying digital signatures
• Updating Page Labels
• Applying headers and footers
• Search document text and visual symbols
• Apply stamps
• Flag important content in documents
Instructor: Troy DeGroot, Bluebeam Certified Instructor, UChapter2 | Owner
Troy DeGroot is a globally recognized Bluebeam Certified Instructor, Consultant, and Implementation Specialist, known for delivering practical, workflow-based training courses that empower construction professionals to get results. As the founder of uchapter2.com, Troy trains over 4,000 professionals each year, helping teams streamline processes with custom tools and implementation strategies built around their real-world needs.
With 30+ years in the design and construction industry, Troy brings a unique ability to align technology, team goals, and field workflows. Having served as the BIM Manager for a large, multi-discipline engineering firm, he understands both the day-to-day challenges of software, project teams, and the strategic priorities of leadership.
Troy is a featured speaker at national and international events—including AIA chapters and major industry conferences like Bluebeam’s Unbound Conference (formerly XCON). Widely regarded as one of the leading authorities in the Bluebeam ecosystem, he’s known for making complex tools easy to understand, and training that sticks.
Visit our Bluebeam page for more information on the entire program.
Contact us if you have any questions.
