2024 MID-ATLANTIC CONSTRUCTION SAFETY CONFERENCE (MACSC-2024) Tuesday, April 23, 2024 | Begins at 6:30AM ABC-VA is proud to once again support the Mid-Atlantic Construction Safety Conference taking place at Martins Crosswinds in Greenbelt, MD. View MACSC site and register here LOCATION Martins Crosswinds 7400 Greenway Center Drive, Greenbelt, MD 20773
2024 ABC JOINT TECH SUMMIT HOSTED BY THE ABC CHAPTERS OF CHESAPEAKE SHORES, GREATER BALTIMORE, METRO WASHINGTON & VIRGINIA Registration is through ABC Greater Baltimore - REGISTER HERE Wednesday, April 24 and Thursday, April 25, 2024 / Turf Valley Resort, Ellicott City, MD VISIT ABCTECHDAY.COM TO LEARN ABOUT THE SPEAKERS & CONTENT | DOWNLOAD FLYER Join ABC Chesapeake Shores, ABC Greater Baltimore, ABC Metro Washington and ABC Virginia for our 3rd Annual Joint Tech Summit! This premier event will connect the region’s most forward-thinking companies for an opportunity to meet, collaborate, and learn how technology is revolutionizing the construction industry and how it can positively impact the way you do business. The 2024 Summit is scheduled for two half days: Wednesday, April 24 and Thursday, April 25 at Turf Valley Resort in Ellicott City, conveniently located between Baltimore and Washington, D.C., and only minutes from the BWI Airport. Attendees will be able to exhibit with over 20 leading vendors in construction technology, while hearing from speakers and panels of speakers with expertise on a variety of technology related topics that span from the field work to the owners of companies. TAILORED TRACKS + SESSIONS Choose a ‘track’ that best fits your […]
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS: 9-HOLE SPRING GOLF CLASSIC Monday, April 29, 2024 | 3:00PM - 7:00PM **Registration will close Wednesday, April 24, at 1:00PM.** Young Professionals (40 & under) are invited to play in our first Northern Virginia YP 9-hole Spring Golf Classic at Chantilly National Golf & Country Club on April 29th! Enjoy a quick round of golf followed by networking over dinner and drinks. 3PM shotgun start. SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Hole: $300 – includes one (1) complimentary ticket, tee signage at event, logo/name on marketing materials Beverage Cart: $450 - includes one (1) complimentary ticket, logo on beverage and golf carts, logo/name on marketing materials Dinner: $450 - includes one (1) complimentary ticket, logo on golf carts, signage at reception, logo/name on marketing materials SPONSORS - THANK YOU! LOCATION Chantilly National Golf & Country Club 14901 Braddock Road, Centreville, VA 20120 COST Members Only event: $180 per player / $720 per Foursome Includes golf, beverage cart items during round, dinner + two (2) drink tickets with dinner SUBSTITUTION/CANCELLATION POLICY Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend. Cancellations must be made by April 22. Questions? Contact Katie Gregg
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we are proud to announce the launch of "Breaking the Stigma", a series of workshops aimed at promoting mental health awareness and well-being within the construction industry. This series is joint-hosted with ABC New Hampshire/Vermont. Please note: registration will close at 2:00PM on Thursday, April 25. KEY DETAILS Wednesdays in May 2024 Time: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm (EST) Platform: Zoom Cost: $100 per company grants access to each week's presentation for the entire staff SESSION TOPICS May 1: Hardhat Health – It’s Okay to Not Be Okay May 8: Addiction in Construction May 15: Civility & Respect Across Difference: Reducing Stress & Increasing Productivity in Construction May 22: Why is Suicide So Prevalent in Construction? May 29: Brett’s Story: Lived Experience Cost: $100 per member company gives your entire staff access to each week’s presentation SESSION DESCRIPTIONS: May 1: Hardhat Health – It’s Okay to Not Be Okay Mental health is a significant concern for workers in the construction industry. Construction can be a high-stress environment, driven by deadlines and long working hours. Many workers deal with physical pain and fatigue that can lead to poor emotional well-being over time. Stigma is a barrier for people who may be struggling […]
ABOUT THIS COURSE Safety training is a necessity in this industry and knowing OSHA regulations ensures jobsite safety and prevents mishaps and OSHA fines. The OSHA 10-Hour Course combines important textual information with relevant, real-life examples from the field and video presentations. Enroll and learn OSHA regulations and receive your OSHA 10-Hour completion card. SCHEDULE 2-Session Course: Tuesday, May 7, 2024, 7AM - 3PM (Breakfast, pre-packaged snacks, coffee/water and boxed lunch provided) Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 7AM - 9:30AM (Breakfast provided) LOCATION ABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility 42680 Trade West Drive, Dulles, VA 20166 COST Member - $210 Non-Member - $315 CANCELLATION POLICY Please note that a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made 48 hours in advance. Questions? Contact Shaye Currie
ABOUT THIS COURSE Would you like to learn how OSHA regulations affect your jobsite? Enroll in our OSHA 30-Hour course and prepare yourself for the OSHA inspection you are not expecting. Safety training is a necessity in this industry and knowing OSHA regulations ensures jobsite safety and prevents mishaps and OSHA fines. The OSHA 30 Hour Course combines important textual information with relevant, real-life examples from the field and video presentations. Enroll and learn OSHA regulations and receive your OSHA 30-Hour completion card. SCHEDULE 4-Session Course: May 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2024 (Tuesdays) 7:00AM - 3:00PM (Breakfast, pre-packaged snacks, coffee/water and boxed lunch provided) LOCATION ABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility 42680 Trade West Drive, Dulles, VA 20166 COST Member - $495 Non-Member - $695 CANCELLATION POLICY Please note that a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made 48 hours in advance. Questions? Contact Shaye Currie
REGION 4 WORK-BASED LEARNING PANEL & LUNCH • Workforce Development Opportunity Friday, May 17, 2024 | 11:00AM - 1:00PM The Northern Virginia Workforce Development Committee is pleased to announce that we will be hosting a panel luncheon with the Region Four Work-Based Learning representatives on Friday, May 17, 2024, from 11:00 am to 12 Noon. This is an exciting effort we have put together to give you the full scoop on how you can take advantage of the Department of Education’s initiative to enable students to apply classroom instruction in a real-world business or service-oriented work environment. The groundwork is laid, the plan is in place, and this initiative gives you the chance to showcase construction career opportunities to students enrolled in grades 6 – 12. All of your questions will be answered. With trades talent becoming more scarce and less individuals opting for careers in construction, this is one of the best places to start in battling the workforce shortage! Region 4 covers: Arlington, Alexandria, Clarke, Culpepper, Fairfax, Falls Church City, Fauquier, Frederick, Loudoun, Madison, Manassas City, Manassas Park, Orange, Page, Prince William, Rappahannock, Shenandoah, Warren, and Winchester. **Event is limited to 50 attendees.** SCHEDULE Friday, May 17, 2024 […]
NORTHERN VIRGINIA SPRING GOLF CLASSIC **SOLD OUT! Please email Maureen Nanna to be put on waitlist.** Monday, May 20, 2024 | 11:00AM – 6:00PM Join ABC Virginia members for a fun day on the green at our annual Spring Golf Tournament! We will be playing 4-man scramble style with a shotgun start at 12PM. Join us afterwards for a dinner reception with networking and awards. Registration deadline is May 13, however, this tournament always sells out, so register early! SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Hole: $300 – includes signage, recognition in event program SOLD OUT! Refreshment Stand: $500 - includes signage, recognition in program SOLD OUT! Driving Range: $500 - includes signage, recognition in program SOLD OUT! Putting Contest: $500 - includes signage, recognition in program SOLD OUT! Closest-to-the-Pin Contest: $500 – includes signage, recognition in program SOLD OUT! Beverage Cart: $1,000 – includes logo displayed on each beverage cart, recognition in program SOLD OUT! Golf Cart: $1,500 - includes logo on every golf cart, recognition in program SOLD OUT! Tee Gift: $2,000 – includes hole sponsorship, signage, recognition in program Lunch: $2,000 – includes hole sponsorship, signage, recognition in program Reception: $2,000 – includes hole sponsorship, signage, recognition in program Select during registration or email Maureen Nanna to register as a sponsor! SPONSORS - THANK YOU! […]
CPR, AED & FIRST AID CERTIFICATION Saturday, June 1, 2024 | 8:00AM - 12:00PM ABC Virginia certifies hundreds of individuals each year in First-Aid and CPR/AED using the American Safety and Health Institute’s training content. ABC-VA’s primary goal is to create confidence in its students' abilities to handle emergency situations. Our instructors provide clear explanations of the subject matter in a relaxed environment. Instructors focus on the importance of controlling, with confidence, medical emergencies and providing life support for victims of sudden illness or injury. The certification issued to each participant is valid for two years. LOCATION ABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility 42680 Trade West Drive, Dulles, VA 20166 COST Member: $87 Non-Member: $100 SUBSTITUTIONS/CANCELLATION POLICY Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual can no longer attend. Cancellations must be made with 48 hours. CLASS CONTACT Shaye Currie
ABOUT THIS COURSE 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 Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, June 5, 6, 7 Thursday, and Friday, June 13 and 14 8:00AM – 5:00PM Please note: lunch is NOT included. LOCATION ABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility 42680 Trade West Drive, Dulles, VA 20166 COST Member – $995 Non-Member – $995 CANCELLATION/SUBSTITUTION POLICY Please note that a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made by 5:00PM on Friday, May 31, 2024. Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend. Questions? Contact Shaye Currie
2024 EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION AWARDS - JUDGES BREAKFAST Thursday, June 13, 2024 | 7:00AM - 8:00AM This year marks the 43rd Annual Excellence in Construction (EIC) Awards competition, which recognizes and celebrates outstanding projects built by ABC Metro Washington and ABC Virginia (Northern VA region) members. The awards competition serves to raise the level of construction standards throughout the industry by recognizing the workmanship of those who contribute and by showcasing the results of their dedication. Project judges and guides can register now for our annual Judges Breakfast at The Westin in Tysons. Following breakfast, teams of judges will visit the sites of submitted projects. We are seeking guides to drive around the teams of judges. Being a guide is a unique opportunity to not only network with architects and designers (our typical judges), but also see the incredible projects built by our members. Please contact Maureen Nanna if you would like to be a guide this year or register below! LOCATION The Westin 7801 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22043 COST Free for all judges and guides! Questions? Contact Maureen Nanna
Bluebeam Intro from the Experts (Virtual) Wednesday, June 19, 2024 | 2:00PM-3:00PM When it comes to AEC industry software, Bluebeam Revu is one of the most popular, quickly growing to over 2 million users worldwide. With functionality for Design Review, Estimating, Collecting Field Data, and others, Bluebeam is not your average PDF software. ABC-VA has partnered with Troy DeGroot with UChapter2.com to provide the best quality Bluebeam training in the industry. Don't miss this opportunity to see an introduction to each upcoming course and learning objectives. Get your questions answered to assure you're in the appropriate courses for your skillset and workflows. Be sure to register right away as seats are limited, and share with your industry peers! Registration: Click here to access registration. This intro course hosted by UChapter2. Visit our Bluebeam page for more information on the entire program. Contact us if you have any questions.