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OSHA 510 – OSHA Standards for the Construction Industry 11/6 NV

ABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility ABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility, 42680 Trade West Drive, Dulles,, VA, United States

OSHA 510 - OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY This is a Chesapeake Region Safety Council course - REGISTER HERE November 6 - 9, 2023 | 8:00AM-4:00PM This course covers OSHA Standards, policies, and procedures in the construction industry.  Topics include scope and application of the OSHA Construction Standards, construction safety and health principles, and special emphasis on those areas in construction which are most hazardous.  Upon course completion students will have the ability to define construction terms found in the OSHA Construction Standards, identify hazards which occur in the construction industry, locate and determine appropriate OSHA Construction Standards, policies, and procedures, and describe the use of the OSHA Construction Standards and regulations to supplement an ongoing safety and health program. Student Contact Hours:  26 Prerequisites:  None Course Includes: Student binder, OSHA CFR 1926, Lunch and Refreshments Click here for a PDF registration form This course is a prerequisite to the OSHA #500 Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry This course is a required courses for the Public Sector Safety & Health Fundamentals Certificate Program for Construction LOCATION ABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility 42680 Trade West Drive, Dulles, VA 20166 COST $845 […]

NV Hydronics Training ABC Virginia HVAC Plumbing Nov 7 WEB
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Hydronics Training 11/7 NV

ABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility ABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility, 42680 Trade West Drive, Dulles,, VA, United States

HYDRONICS TRAINING Tuesday, November 7 & November 14, 2023  |  8:00AM - 1:00PM This course is designed to instruct the journeyman/master plumber/apprentice or HVAC licensee on how to firstly design and install new hydronics equipment to include modulating boilers and tankless water heaters. Secondly, to troubleshoot, service and or repair units. Thirdly, maintenance and seasonal preparation. When this course is completed, the student will possess a working knowledge of hydronics installations and heating equipment with required appurtenances. Additionally, correct gas supply and venting will be taught. They will also demonstrate a performance evaluation with hands-on practice guided by the instructor. SCHEDULE Two-Day Program Tuesday, November 7, 2023 Tuesday, November 14, 2023 8:00AM - 1:00PM COST Member - $150 Non-Member - $195 Includes light breakfast and lunch SUBSTITUTION/CANCELLATION POLICY Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual can no longer attend. Please note that a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made 48 hours in advance. Questions? Contact Amy Faris

$150.00 – $195.00
Executive Safety Academy Nov 9 WEB
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Executive Safety Academy: The Safety Conference for Firm Leadership 11/9 CV **Rescheduled**

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

EXECUTIVE SAFETY ACADEMY: THE CONFERENCE FOR FIRM LEADERSHIP **RESCHEDULED for February 2024. Date TBD.** Thursday, November 9, 2023 - Friday, November 10, 2023  |  8:00AM - 2:00PM The road to world-class safety starts HERE. ABC Virginia invites you to attend the Executive Safety Academy, a two-day immersion into developing leadership commitment to safety as a core value from the C-Suite down, and implementing the leading indicator systems and processes that are required to achieve world-class safety performance. Learning Takeaways: - How Leadership Plays Into Implementing a Successful Safety Cultural Transformation - Implementing Core Leading Indicators to Improve Safety Performance - Change Management: Making Concepts a Reality - Personal Commitment - and much more Session 1: The Road Map to World-Class Safety - Dissatisfaction with Current Performance - Leadership Commitment - Cultural Transformation - Deliverable: Transformation Plan or Company and Individual Session 2: World-Class Systems and Processes - World-Class Results - Best Practice Systems and Process - Balanced Scoreboard Who Should Attend? Owners, Principals, Vice Presidents, Operations and Division Managers This course is NOT intended for crew leaders or job superintendents. Due to the nature of this class, registrations are subject to approval by ABC and the class instructor. This is […]

$325.00 – $525.00
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Bluebeam Advanced Materials Takeoffs & Estimates 11/9

Bluebeam Advanced Materials Takeoffs & Estimates (Virtual) Thursday, November 9, 2023  |  2:00PM-4:00PM *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 […]

HR Get Unburied Nov 15 WEB
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Get Unburied: Dig Out of the Paperwork by Empowering your Administrative Team 11/15 HR

ABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility ABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility, 5505 Robin Hood Road, Norfolk, VA, United States

GET UNBURIED: DIG OUT OF THE PAPERWORK BY EMPOWERING YOUR ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM Wednesday, November 15, 2023  |  8:30AM - 11:30AM  |  Breakfast provided Managing the administrative functions in your company can get a little messy and feel like a burden. In this workshop, we will work through a new model for managing admin. Dismantle the stigma of “just admin” and gain clarity around hiring, workflows, purpose, fit, opportunity, and collaboration. Empower your admin team to make meaningful contributions so that you can get unburied. Each attendee will receive a copy of Jamie Vanek's book: Buried in Business: Find Freedom by Unlocking the Power of Your Admin Team This workshop is designed for department leaders, office managers and administrative professionals. SPEAKER Jamie Vanek, President, Etolin Strait Development Group, LLC - From Art Teacher to Construction Executive: While formally trained in education, Jamie discovered her love for construction when she moved from Pennsylvania to Virginia in 2006. She has worked her way through the construction industry working in both the administrative and operation sides of the industry, managing projects from $10K to $10M and teams across the country. As a female leader in construction, she is passionate about breaking down barriers and […]

$67.00 – $97.00
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Bluebeam for Administrative Professionals 11/16

Bluebeam for Administrative Professionals (Virtual) Thursday, November 16, 2023  |  2:00PM-4:00PM Administrative teams have unique document workflows that demand a different set of tools compared to design and construction teams. A typical Bluebeam class concentrates on design markups, estimating and collecting field data, but this class is very different! In just two hours you’ll be ready to combine documents, mark for redaction, apply digital signatures and several other important administrative tasks. 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 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, […]

$99.00 – $149.00
CV In House Craft Competition Nov 17 WEB
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Central VA’s 3rd Annual In-House Craft Competition 11/17 CV

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

CENTRAL VIRGINIA'S 3RD ANNUAL IN-HOUSE CRAFT COMPETITION Friday, November 17, 2023  |  8:30AM - 5:00PM REGISTRATION OPENING SOON Join us for an exciting competition on November 17th, 2023. Nine apprentices across three trades will battle it out to see who will be top apprentice in their trade. Electrical, HVAC and Plumbing will each have a special project that must be completed within certain time restraints. Their tasks will include plans/drawings, pre-material lists, hands-on activities and general knowledge. Come on out and see who will be TOP APPRENTICE of 2023! The first place winner of this competition will fly to Kissimmee, FL, to compete in the National Craft Competition in March of 2024 at ABC National Convention. SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Event Sponsor $1,200 - includes name on website, signage at event as event sponsor, name on award certificates, name on t-shirt, special recognition during announcements T-Shirt Sponsor $1,000 - includes name on event t-shirt, website, event marketing material and award certificates, signage at event Equipment Sponsor $700 - includes name on website, signage at event, name on equipment (where visible), name on event t-shirt, marketing materials and award certificates Tool Sponsor $500 - includes name on website, event marketing materials and award certificates […]

$400.00 – $1,200.00
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Bluebeam Reading Construction Documents 11/27

Bluebeam Reading Construction Documents (Virtual) November 27 & 29, 2023  |  10:00AM-1:00PM 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 a large […]

$295.00 – $395.00

Bluebeam Launch Webinar 22DEC22

Bluebeam Intro from the Experts 12/20

Virtual

Bluebeam Intro from the Experts (Virtual) Wednesday, December 20, 2023  |  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.

No Date Construction Estimating Principles
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Bluebeam Construction Estimating Principles and Application 1/9 HR

Bluebeam Construction Estimating Principles and Application (Virtual) January 9-10, 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 demonstrating how technology can not only replace your highlighters, […]

$350.00 – $490.00
NV Blueprint Reading 101 Jan 9 WEB Abc Virginia
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Blueprint Reading 101 1/9 NV

ABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility ABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility, 42680 Trade West Drive, Dulles,, VA, United States

BLUEPRINT READING 101 Begins Tuesday, January 9, 2024  |  4:00PM - 7:00PM Enhance your personal and professional value by enrolling in ABC-VA's Blueprint Reading 101 for the Construction Industry. This comprehensive course is structured for the beginner and covers all phases of a construction project. Participants will discuss the phases of construction including site, landscape, architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical. All employees in the construction industry can benefit from this course.  Knowing and understanding the blueprint language is a highly marketable skill and will make anyone an invaluable resource to their company. SCHEDULE Eight-Day Program: January 9, 16, 23 & 30 February 6, 13, 20, 27 4:00PM-7:00PM COST Member - $370 Non-Member - $540 Includes textbooks and blueprints SUBSTITUTION/CANCELLATION POLICY Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual can no longer attend. Please note that a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made 48 hours in advance. Questions? Contact Shaye Currie

$370.00 – $540.00
No Date Baseline Basics
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Bluebeam Baseline Basics 1/11 HR

Bluebeam Baseline Basics (Virtual) Thursday, January 11, 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, Troy has cultivated a deep understanding of the requirements […]

$99.00 – $249.00