BOURBON & BBQ MIXER Thursday, July 17, 2025  |  5:00PM - 7:00PM **Online registration closes 3PM on Wednesday, July 16. Please contact Kristen Altermatt / (804) 346-4222 for availability after this time.** Summertime Vibes: Bourbon, BBQ & Good Times! Whether you’re here to talk shop or just unwind, join us for a memorable summer celebration! Enjoy a mouthwatering BBQ buffet featuring three meats, four sides, and house-made cornbread. Your ticket also includes two whiskey-inspired drinks from the bar. Whiskey not your style? No problem—we’ve got you covered with craft beer, wine and non-alcoholic options, too. Exclusive Bourbon Tasting Experience For those looking to sip something special, add a tasting ticket for a guided 3-pour experience featuring rare, limited-release selections from McCormack’s private barrel collection. Whether you're a seasoned bourbon lover or just curious, it's a tasting experience you won’t want to miss. Don’t wait - register today for an unforgettable evening and toast to a summer full of great networking in the construction industry! SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Commitments needed by July 14 Event Sponsor $950 - includes two (2) comped registrations, signage at event, logo/name on marketing materials SOLD OUT!! Bar Sponsor $600 - includes one (1) comped registration, signage at […]

CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT FUNDRAISER (HOSTED BY YOUNG PROFESSIONALS) Wednesday, July 23, 2025  |  4:00PM – 7:00PM Calling all cornhole players - show us your competitive side and compete against your fellow ABC-VA members! Join us for some friendly competition and a fun afternoon of networking while giving back to our community. Please note: this event is hosted by the Young Professionals but open to ALL members! Register early as we are limited to 16 teams (32 players), and we sold out last year! This is a double elimination tournament. Open to all members, this event will benefit Little Hands Virginia, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides essentials and a little extra love to children newborn to three years old in need in Central Virginia. Little Hands Virginia fills a unique role in the ecosystem of support in the Greater Richmond region. They are focused on the early years, making sure children in Central Virginia are clean, healthy and cared for from day one. By better supporting young children and their families, we can improve outcomes down the road. A huge thank-you to United Rentals for keeping us chill — they’re providing cooling equipment to help us beat the heat while you bring […]

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS: FUTURE-PROOFING WITH AI FOR CONSTRUCTION Thursday, July 24, 2025  |  4:30PM – 7:00PM BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Our Young Professionals Panel & Social Hour returns on July 24 to explore how to future-proof our construction projects using AI. This interactive panel will highlight how to set up custom AI agents, using ChatGPT effectively, Digital Twin, Microsoft Co-Pilot, AI governance and policies + Q&A where you can ask whatever you want to know! Key Takeaways • Explore How AI Is Transforming Construction: Discover real-world applications of artificial intelligence across planning, design, safety, and operations. • Hear from Industry Leaders and Innovators: Gain insights from experts at the forefront of AI implementation in construction projects of all sizes. • Boost Productivity & Reduce Risk: Learn how AI is helping companies optimize schedules, prevent cost overruns, and improve site safety. • Case Studies from the Field: Get inspired by live examples of how AI is being used today in areas like drone mapping, predictive maintenance, and robotics. • Future-Proof Your Business: Understand emerging trends and how your organization can stay competitive in a rapidly evolving tech landscape. • Interactive Q&A with Experts: Ask the questions that matter most to your business […]

EXCELERATE YOUR SKILLS: MICROSOFT EXCEL FOR CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONALS Tuesday, July 29, 2025  |  3:00PM – 5:00PM 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. 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

PENINSULA BEACH PARTY WITH HRUHCA Thursday, July 31, 2025  |  4:00PM - 7:00PM Join ABC-VA and co-host Hampton Roads Utility & Heavy Contractors Association (HRUHCA) for a beach party at Paradise Ocean Club! Enjoy the warm weather, cool breeze, cold drinks and delicious food for our last networking event of the summer. SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Commitments needed by July 28 COB Event Sponsor $800 – includes two (2) registrations, large signage at event, logo/name on marketing materials Bar Sponsor $500 – includes one (1) registration, signage at the bar during event, logo/name on marketing materials Select during registration or email Maddy Goulden to register as a sponsor! SPONSORS - THANK YOU!          LOCATION Paradise Ocean Club 490 Fenwick Road, Fort Monroe, VA 23651 COST Members: $65 Non-Members: $95 Includes heavy appetizers and two (2) drink tickets CANCELLATION/SUBSTITUTION 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 Maddy Goulden

Bluebeam Construction Estimating Principles and Application (Virtual) Tuesday, August 5, 2025  |  1:00PM-5:00PM Great Estimators know that to be competitive and competent in the current market, their companies must continually be in search of an edge. “How can we approach this project differently than our competition?” Track 1 – The Estimating Principles Behind Every Bid: This open forum discussion led by a panel of experienced construction estimators explores advanced elements of construction estimating. Experienced estimators will be challenged to evaluate their own systems within the framework of current trends and models with an emphasis on Bluebeam. Every topic will be discussed from various perspectives to allow Estimators from across the spectrum to benefit. Learning Objectives: Cost/Price analysis Pricing project constraints How to build flexibility into your system Optimum time to complete Escalation Managing risk within the estimate Danger zones to avoid Track 2 – How Technology Can Produce Faster, More Accurate Estimates: Oftentimes simply being more visual in your bid scope can put you ahead of the competition by showing you truly understand the project. Each day we’ll spend some time demonstrating how technology can not only replace your highlighters, scales, and calculator, but fluid company standards for you and […]

Bluebeam Reading Construction Documents (Virtual) August 6 & 7, 2025  |  1:00PM – 5:00PM This two-part online program is for entry-level architectural or engineering designers, apprentices, entry-level tradespersons, project coordinators, assistant project managers, new project managers, estimators, specialty sales representatives, or anyone in career transition looking for a refresher. Designed to quickly familiarize students with the basics of reading and understanding construction documents. From navigating title block information to combing through specification documents, participants will learn how to navigate a project and understand the material and construction requirements. Instructor: Troy DeGroot, Bluebeam Certified Instructor, UChapter2 | Owner As a Bluebeam Certified Consultant, Bluebeam Certified Instructor, and Implementation Specialist, Troy travels the country training over 2,000 students annually with customized tools and workflows. It is these extensive and diverse training opportunities that have led to Troy being a requested annual presenter at AIA meetings, Bluebeam Academy and Bluebeam’s very own eXtreme Conference (XCON). With over 20 years in the industry, Troy has cultivated a deep understanding of the requirements of customers, the needs of end users, common goals of management, and the capacities of the technology. He has led many companies through successful software implementations and training. Having served as the BIM Manager for […]

Bluebeam Baseline Basics (Virtual) – Option 1 Monday, August 11, 2025  |  12:00PM-2:00PM **This class is a mandatory pre-requisite for Bluebeam Basics Materials Takeoffs & Estimates and Bluebeam Advanced Materials Takeoffs & Estimates.** Regardless of your experience with Bluebeam, we highly recommend taking the full course of Baseline Basics, Basics Materials Takeoffs & Estimates and Advanced Materials Takeoffs & Estimates to ensure you get the most value out of your training and time with expert Troy DeGroot. Attendees will learn interface navigation including menu dropdowns, toolbars, various tool panels, keyboard shortcuts and a few recommended settings. While learning various markup and measurement tools, several tips & tricks will be shared to increase speed and accuracy. Learning Objectives: Interface Navigation Calibration & Measurements Introduction to the Markups List Instructor: Troy DeGroot, Bluebeam Certified Instructor, UChapter2 | Owner As a Bluebeam Certified Consultant, Bluebeam Certified Instructor, and Implementation Specialist, Troy travels the country training over 2,000 students annually with customized tools and workflows. It is these extensive and diverse training opportunities that have led to Troy being a requested annual presenter at AIA meetings, Bluebeam Academy and Bluebeam’s very own eXtreme Conference (XCON). With over 20 years in the industry, Troy has cultivated a deep understanding […]

Bluebeam Baseline Basics (Virtual) – Option 2 Tuesday, August 12, 2025  |  12:00PM-2:00PM **This class is a mandatory pre-requisite for Bluebeam Basics Materials Takeoffs & Estimates and Bluebeam Advanced Materials Takeoffs & Estimates.** Regardless of your experience with Bluebeam, we highly recommend taking the full course of Baseline Basics, Basics Materials Takeoffs & Estimates and Advanced Materials Takeoffs & Estimates to ensure you get the most value out of your training and time with expert Troy DeGroot. Attendees will learn interface navigation including menu dropdowns, toolbars, various tool panels, keyboard shortcuts and a few recommended settings. While learning various markup and measurement tools, several tips & tricks will be shared to increase speed and accuracy. Learning Objectives: Interface Navigation Calibration & Measurements Introduction to the Markups List Instructor: Troy DeGroot, Bluebeam Certified Instructor, UChapter2 | Owner As a Bluebeam Certified Consultant, Bluebeam Certified Instructor, and Implementation Specialist, Troy travels the country training over 2,000 students annually with customized tools and workflows. It is these extensive and diverse training opportunities that have led to Troy being a requested annual presenter at AIA meetings, Bluebeam Academy and Bluebeam’s very own eXtreme Conference (XCON). With over 20 years in the industry, Troy has cultivated a deep understanding […]

Bluebeam Basics Materials Takeoffs & Estimates (Virtual) Wednesday, August 13, 2025  |  12:00PM-2:00PM *Mandatory Pre-requisite – Baseline Basics (Option 1 – August 11) / Baseline Basics (Option 2 – August 12) With Revu’s intuitive measurement tools and customizable interface, we can turn your highlighters into a data rich takeoff tools. We’ll start out going through the standard measurement tools and settings, then move into various customization options and discuss the results in the Markups List. Learning Objectives: Introduction to Viewports Measurement Tips & Tricks Custom Estimating Tools Instructor: Troy DeGroot, Bluebeam Certified Instructor, UChapter2 | Owner As a Bluebeam Certified Consultant, Bluebeam Certified Instructor, and Implementation Specialist, Troy travels the country training over 2,000 students annually with customized tools and workflows. It is these extensive and diverse training opportunities that have led to Troy being a requested annual presenter at AIA meetings, Bluebeam Academy and Bluebeam’s very own eXtreme Conference (XCON). With over 20 years in the industry, Troy has cultivated a deep understanding of the requirements of customers, the needs of end users, common goals of management, and the capacities of the technology. He has led many companies through successful software implementations and training. Having served as the BIM Manager for a […]

Bluebeam Advanced Materials Takeoffs & Estimates (Virtual) Thursday, August 14, 2025  |  12:00PM - 2:00PM *Mandatory Pre-requisite – Baseline Basics (Option 1 – August 11) / Baseline Basics (Option 2 – August 12) & Basics Materials Takeoffs & Estimates (August 13) After finishing the Bluebeam Takeoffs & Estimates – Basics course we’ll move into creating custom columns, embedding formulas, and information organization. Did you know you can export to an Excel spreadsheet, or even link directly to that Excel template file full of formulas you’ve been using for years? Learning Objectives: Custom Estimating Tools (Continued from “Material Takeoffs & Estimates-Basics”) Collecting Rich Data with Custom Columns Reports and Exporting Data Instructor: Troy DeGroot, Bluebeam Certified Instructor, UChapter2 | Owner As a Bluebeam Certified Consultant, Bluebeam Certified Instructor, and Implementation Specialist, Troy travels the country training over 2,000 students annually with customized tools and workflows. It is these extensive and diverse training opportunities that have led to Troy being a requested annual presenter at AIA meetings, Bluebeam Academy and Bluebeam’s very own eXtreme Conference (XCON). With over 20 years in the industry, Troy has cultivated a deep understanding of the requirements of customers, the needs of end users, common goals of management, and the capacities […]

RICHMOND RACEWAY TAILGATE & NASCAR MODIFIED WHELEN TOUR RACE Thursday, August 14, 2025  |  Tailgate begins at 4:30PM  |  Race begins 7:30PM Boogity Boogity Boogity, Let’s Go Tailgating! ABC-VA is revving up the fun Thursday, August 14, at Richmond International Raceway! Join us in the covered, group tailgate arena near the fan zone. We'll have cold drinks, catering from BBQ Bliss, and plenty of full-throttle networking opportunities. Looking for even more thrills? Stick around for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour! Includes access to the Infield FanGrounds area. Family members are invited! Children 12 & under receive a free race ticket with a paid adult ticket. Ticket options available for tailgate only, race only, or come to both and receive a combo discount! Tailgate begins at 4:30PM and race begins at 7:30PM. SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Commitments needed by August 11 COB Tailgate Sponsor $950 – includes two combo (tailgate + race) tickets, signage at event, logo/name on marketing materials Beverage Sponsor $500 – includes one combo (tailgate + race) ticket, signage at event, logo/name on marketing materials Dinner Sponsor $500 – includes one combo (tailgate + race) ticket, signage at event, logo/name on marketing materials Select during registration or email Kristen Altermatt to register […]