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Hampton Roads’ Chesapeake OPEN HOUSE! 3/20 HR **SOLD OUT!!**

ABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility, Chesapeake 530 Independence Parkway, Suite 500, Chesapeake, United States

HAMPTON ROADS' CHESAPEAKE OPEN HOUSE **SOLD OUT!! At this time, we are unable to accommodate any more registrations or walk-ins.** Wednesday, March 20, 2024  |  3:30PM - 6:00PM  |  FREE OPEN CHESAPEAKE! Be part of a momentous occasion as we celebrate the opening of our new Hampton Roads location. The ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring esteemed guest Chesapeake Mayor Rick West will commence at 3:30PM. Networking and refreshments will begin at 4:00PM. The new ABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility was designed and built especially to fit our needs with the help of our members. The new facility gives us 11,809 SF (almost double the size of the previous space) with our apprenticeship and safety training lab expanding from 1,200 SF to 2,582 SF. Don't miss this chance to be a part of a transformative event that celebrates the growth and progress of the construction industry in Hampton Roads! LOCATION ABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility 530 Independence Parkway, Suite 500, Chesapeake, VA 23320 *Parking + entrance is located in the back of the building.* SPONSORS - THANK YOU! Please email Rob Camlin if you're interested in sponsoring. We are open to different options! COST Free - RSVP REQUIRED A tremendous thank you to […]

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IFGC Update 3/20 CV

ABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility ABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility, 1600 E Parham Road, Richmond, VA, United States

IFGC UPDATE Wednesday, March 20, 2024  |  6:00PM - 9:00PM This course has been approved by the Board for Contractors, Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation, as meeting the continuing education requirements for licensed gas fitter tradesmen (journeyman and masters), in accordance with the provisions of 18 VAC 50-30-120. Students are required to bring their own 2018 IFGC book. INSTRUCTOR Roy Cook LOCATION ABC-VA Richmond Office 1600 East Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23228 COST Member - $65 Non-Member - $98 CANCELLATION POLICY Please note that a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made 48 hours in advance. Questions? Contact Kristen Altermatt

$65.00 – $98.00
CV YP Sustain Success Hardywood Mar 28 WEB West Creek
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Young Professionals: How to Sustain Success – Speaker & Networking Event 3/28 CV

Hardywood, West Creek 820 Sanctuary Trail, Richmond, United States

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS: HOW TO SUSTAIN SUCCESS **Registration will close at 12PM on March 28, 2024.** Thursday, March 28, 2024  |  4:00PM - 6:00PM Join us for our first 2024 Young Professional (YP) networking event! Our very own Patrick Dean, President of ABC-VA, will be sharing some valuable insight on "How to Sustain Success" while we enjoy light refreshments and drinks. This event is for Young Professionals 40 & under. SPEAKERS Patrick Dean, President, ABC Virginia Patrick J. Dean is President of the ABC Virginia Chapter, serving since 1992. Prior, in 1985, he came on board with ABC National, working in other areas of the country learning the association and advancing in building membership. His leadership has brought ABC-VA from a small 170-member association to an impressive 600+ members strong and three branch offices. He is largely responsible for transforming the chapter into one that leads in construction trade education. Pat is also is well-versed as a presenter in some of ABC-VA's course offerings such as Construction 101, the Leadership Institute, and 7 Habits of Franklin Covey. LOCATION Hardywood, West Creek 820 Sanctuary Trail, Richmond, VA 23238 COST (Members Only) Young Professionals - $40 SUBSTITUTIONS/CANCELLATION POLICY Please note that a reservation constitutes […]

$40.00

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Career Day at Saunders Middle School (Manassas)

Career Day Sign Up at Saunders Middle School Make a difference in the construction industry! During April, Saunders Middle School is inviting anyone interested in giving a career talk to visit the school and share a day in the life of your role. ABC-VA would love to see a few of our members participate. Talks would last approximately 30 minutes and we encourage games, prizes, handouts, and interactive activities with the students. **Please no items that would possibly be considered weapons.** Want to go the extra mile? Order a Grit Leads to Greatness book bundle to share with the class! LOCATION Saunders Middle School 13557 Spriggs Rd, Manassas, VA 20112 April sign up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSed2LYgBqiZf6ZUUwVaiQ4LZPxmaMTp2chJa89WTyH3NY7TpQ/viewform?usp=sf_link Career Letter and Tips Sheet: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xxzUnzJgxRpNZoskkhvvJMh6RkbQtUWFJLArNbcwTgs/edit?usp=sharing QUESTIONS - Contact Darlene Hart    

No Date Construction Estimating Principles
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Bluebeam Construction Estimating Principles and Application 4/2 HR

Virtual

Bluebeam Construction Estimating Principles and Application (Virtual) **Registration will close 5PM on Friday, March 29, 2024.** April 2-3, 2024  |  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?” This virtual interactive training workshop is scheduled in two half-day sessions. 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 […]

$350.00 – $490.00
No Date Baseline Basics
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Bluebeam Baseline Basics 4/4 HR

Virtual

Bluebeam Baseline Basics (Virtual) **Registration will close 12PM on Wednesday, April 3, 2024.** Thursday, April 4, 2024  |  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, […]

$110.00 – $276.00
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Career Day at Saunders Middle School (Manassas)

Career Day Sign Up at Saunders Middle School Make a difference in the construction industry! During April, Saunders Middle School is inviting anyone interested in giving a career talk to visit the school and share a day in the life of your role. ABC-VA would love to see a few of our members participate. Talks would last approximately 30 minutes and we encourage games, prizes, handouts, and interactive activities with the students. **Please no items that would possibly be considered weapons.** Want to go the extra mile? Order a Grit Leads to Greatness book bundle to share with the class! LOCATION Saunders Middle School 13557 Spriggs Rd, Manassas, VA 20112 April sign up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSed2LYgBqiZf6ZUUwVaiQ4LZPxmaMTp2chJa89WTyH3NY7TpQ/viewform?usp=sf_link Career Letter and Tips Sheet: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xxzUnzJgxRpNZoskkhvvJMh6RkbQtUWFJLArNbcwTgs/edit?usp=sharing QUESTIONS - Contact Darlene Hart    

No Date Basics Materials Takeoffs
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Bluebeam Basics Materials Takeoffs & Estimates 4/10 HR

Bluebeam Basics Materials Takeoffs & Estimates (Virtual) Wednesday, April 10, 2024  |  12:00PM-2:00PM *Mandatory Pre-requisite - Baseline Basics 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 large multi-discipline engineering firm, he provides a broad understanding of the industry and the […]

IMC Update 4/10 CV

ABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility ABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility, 1600 E Parham Road, Richmond, VA, United States

IMC UPDATE Wednesday, April 10, 2024  |  6:00PM - 9:00PM This course has been approved by the Board for Contractors, Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation, as meeting the continuing education requirements for licensed HVAC tradesmen (journeyman and masters), in accordance with the provisions of 18 VAC 50-30-120. Students are required to bring their own 2018 IMC book.  LOCATION ABC-VA Richmond Office 1600 East Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23228 COST Member - $65 Non-Member - $98 CANCELLATION POLICY Please note that a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made 48 hours in advance. Questions? Contact Kristen Altermatt

$65.00 – $98.00
NV Intro To MS Project Apr 11 WEB
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Intro to Microsoft Project: Getting Started 4/11 NV

Virtual

INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT PROJECT: GETTING STARTED Thursday, April 11, 2024  |  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 […]

$245.00 – $335.00
No Date Advanced Materials Takeoffs
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Bluebeam Advanced Materials Takeoffs & Estimates 4/11 HR

Virtual

Bluebeam Advanced Materials Takeoffs & Estimates (Virtual) Thursday, April 11, 2024  |  12:00PM-2:00PM *Mandatory Pre-requisites - Baseline Basics and Basics Materials Takeoffs & Estimates 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 of the technology. He has led many companies through successful software implementations and training. Having served as the BIM […]

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Career Day at Saunders Middle School (Manassas)

Career Day Sign Up at Saunders Middle School Make a difference in the construction industry! During April, Saunders Middle School is inviting anyone interested in giving a career talk to visit the school and share a day in the life of your role. ABC-VA would love to see a few of our members participate. Talks would last approximately 30 minutes and we encourage games, prizes, handouts, and interactive activities with the students. **Please no items that would possibly be considered weapons.** Want to go the extra mile? Order a Grit Leads to Greatness book bundle to share with the class! LOCATION Saunders Middle School 13557 Spriggs Rd, Manassas, VA 20112 April sign up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSed2LYgBqiZf6ZUUwVaiQ4LZPxmaMTp2chJa89WTyH3NY7TpQ/viewform?usp=sf_link Career Letter and Tips Sheet: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xxzUnzJgxRpNZoskkhvvJMh6RkbQtUWFJLArNbcwTgs/edit?usp=sharing QUESTIONS - Contact Darlene Hart