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MPPC Gas-Fitting Training 2/11 NV

MPPC GAS-FITTING TRAINING W/ DARRYL "MAC" MCDONALD Please note: this is a training class held at a location different than ABC-VA's Dulles Training Facility. Please review all information below. PROPOSAL: 24 HOURS NATURAL AND LP GAS TRAINING INSTUCTORS: Darryl McDonald -owner METRO PLUMBING PRO CONSULTING, LLC MASTER VA. & WSSC PLUMBER/GAS-FITTER Alex Foley- Owner Foley Gas Services MASTER WSSC/MD. NATURAL/ LP GAS-FITTER UPCOMING DATES: FEBRUARY 11TH, 18TH 25TH MARCH 4TH LOCATION: 11170 LEE HIGHWAY SUITE A, FAIRFAX VA. 22030 MPPC COURSE OUTLINES: MPPC will provide DPOR/WSSC approved gas-fitting provider training for journeyman/master gas-fitting exams. Our course is for A MANDATORY 24 hours generally 4- 6-hour Saturday classes 8am-2pm. Current rates are $625.00 per person.  (STUDENTS WILL PROVIDE THEIR OWN IFGC CODE BOOKS)  MPPC will also provide gas-fitting as listed below: . Code approved gas pipe installation based on the 2015-18 IFGC code. . Correct gas pipe Longest Run Sizing Method . Correct gas regulator selection, sizing, and installation practices . VIEGA MEGA PRESS CETRIFICATION IF NEEDED . Instructors will also provide instruction for inspections to identify on-site gas code violations and investigations per code. . An MPPC certificate of training will be provided upon full completion of the classes of […]

Intro to Microsoft Project: Getting Started 3/13 HR

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

INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT PROJECT: GETTING STARTED March 13-14, 2023  |  12:00PM - 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 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. Each attendee should have a laptop/PC for training and have MS Project 2016 installed prior to the training dates. […]

$240.00 – $325.00

Blueprint Reading 101 3/15 NV

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

BLUEPRINT READING 101 **SOLD OUT! Our next Blueprint Reading session begins August 2.** 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 8-Day Course: March 15, 22, 29 April 5, 12, 19, 26 May 3 4PM-7PM COST Member - $360 Non-Member - $540 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

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Blueprint Reading 101 3/20 HR

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

BLUEPRINT READING 101 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 6-Day Course: March 20, 22, 27, 29 April 3, 5 1PM-4PM COST Member - $345 Non-Member - $445 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 Jamie Carrow

$345.00 – $445.00
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NFPA 70e Electrical Safety Training 3/30 CV

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

NFPA 70E ELECTRICAL SAFETY TRAINING **This is a rescheduled class from March 1, 2023.** Thursday, March 30, 2023  |  12:00PM - 4:00PM This training will introduce your workers to the basics of how electricity functions and how to work around it safely. Electricity is an essential part of our everyday life. From heating and cooling, computers, tools, televisions and more, electricity makes our world possible. Electricity is so much an integral part of everyday life that we tend to overlook its dangers. (Additional OSHA resource on “Controlling Electrical Hazards” is included in discussion) The purpose of this training program is to familiarize workers with best practices when working around electricity, how electricity works, and its hazards. Electrical Safety Training Class Topic Overview: • Overview of how electricity works • Definitions of common electrical terms • Overview of grounding • How to avoid electrical shock • Electrical shock injuries • Safety rules when working with electricity • Working with generators safely • Personal Protective Equipment for electrical work • Lockout/Tagout and hazardous energy • What to do in an electrical emergency • OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1926 Subpart K compliant Course Outcomes After completing this training, your employees will be certified […]

$300.00 – $375.00

Submittal Management Seminar 4/6 CV

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

SUBMITTAL MANAGEMENT SEMINAR Thursday, April 6, 2023  |  9:00AM - 11:00AM Learn to correctly complete the submittals process insuring on-time and in-budget construction. This seminar will provide information on the responsibilities of suppliers, subcontractors, general contractors, architects, and engineers. Attendees will learn how to create proper submittal packages from start to finish using contract documents as well as learn key details that can save the company time and money. This seminar is geared towards subcontracting firms and supplier companies who would like more insight into how the submittal process works and how they can achieve timeliness and success with their packages. Learn the role and importance submittal packages have in the construction process and how to achieve an approval the first time. INSTRUCTOR Cebert White, ABC-VA Instructor LOCATION ABC-VA Central VA Training Facility 1600 E Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23228 COST Members $70 Non-members $100 Includes light snacks CANCELLATION POLICY Please note that a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made 48 hours in advance. Questions? Contact Kate Bossard

$70.00 – $100.00

Project Close-Out Seminar 4/6 CV

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

PROJECT CLOSE-OUT SEMINAR Thursday, April 6, 2023  |  12:00PM - 2:00PM Learning how to successfully close out a project is an essential aspect of this business. Each student will leave with the skills and confidence to create and implement a logical process and an efficient environment that will promote a complete close-out. This seminar is for administrative employees, superintendents, and project managers of general contractors and specialty contractors. Attendees will learn: • The "Ten Commandments" of project close-out • Project close-out strategy • The project close-out timeline • Field operations specifics • The engineering close-out matrix • The financial close-out matrix • The project close-out scorecard • The 10-month walk-through process • The instructor's focus will be teaching this organized and logical process and providing students with a solid basis to improve closing out their projects. INSTRUCTOR Cebert White, ABC-VA Instructor LOCATION ABC-VA Central VA Training Facility 1600 E Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23228 COST Members $70 Non-members $100 CANCELLATION POLICY Please note that a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made 48 hours in advance. Questions? Contact Kate Bossard

$70.00 – $100.00

Bluebeam Intro from the Experts 4/6

Bluebeam Intro from the Experts (Virtual) Thursday, April 6, 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: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_tkdu0FfVRFya988d6v1Iaw Visit our Bluebeam page for more information on the entire program. Contact us if you have any questions.

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Basic Communication on the Jobsite 4/17 CV

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

BASIC COMMUNICATION ON THE JOBSITE - SETTING EXPECTATIONS, COACHING AND GIVING PERFORMANCE FEEDBACK Monday, April 17, 2023  |  5:30PM - 7:30PM Communication skills are fundamental to a manager’s success. They directly impact safety, productivity and employee relations. In this 2-hour workshop, we will cover the basics of communication with emphasis on getting the most from today’s workforce. Participants will learn how to set expectations with employees, coach them, and give performance feedback in a manner that consistently delivers results. INSTRUCTOR Joseph White, AEU Lead As Director of AEU LEAD, Joe White focuses on helping members transform operational goals into actionable plans through a structured change management process. Prior to joining AEU, Joe was a senior consultant for E.I. DuPont’s consulting division, DuPont Sustainable Solutions (DSS). He joined DSS in 2011 to develop the next generation of safety practices using extensive research in behavioral sciences he’s compiled over a period of nearly two decades. His efforts resulted in the development of The Risk Factor, which is now the flagship instructor-led offering for the consulting division. Combined, Joe has 26 years of operational safety experience, the majority of which was with DuPont. Joe has been published in Occupational Health & Safety Magazine […]

$75.00 – $100.00
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Executive Safety Academy: The Safety Conference for Firm Leadership 4/19

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

EXECUTIVE SAFETY ACADEMY: THE CONFERENCE FOR FIRM LEADERSHIP Wednesday, April 19, 2023 - Thursday, April 20, 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 to ensure that the target audience […]

$325.00 – $525.00
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Superintendents Academy 4/19 NV

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

SUPERINTENDENTS ACADEMY April 19-21, 2023  |  See detailed schedule below Join us for ABC-VA's annual Superintendents Academy to learn firsthand from industry professionals. This training features interactive sessions on the following topics with all subjects geared toward the modern Superintendent: Project Administration and Processes Safety and Risk Management Quality and Quality Control Contracts and Jobsite Documentation Budgeting and Estimating Construction Practices on the Jobsite Construction Planning and Productivity Jobsite Technology Personal Skills and Habits Goal Setting Time Management Communication Jobsite Leadership WHO SHOULD ATTEND? The academy is designed for superintendents of all experience levels. SPEAKERS Mitch Filipowicz, HITT Contracting Andrew George, Hensel Phelps Brian Fish, Hensel Phelps Thomas Hern, DAVIS Construction David Stone, DPR Construction Anthony Simco, DPR Construction Frank Trujillo, Miller & Long Co. Michael Bellaman, ABC President & CEO SCHEDULE April 19 8:00AM-5:30PM Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Networking April 20 7:30AM-5:30PM Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Networking April 21 8:00AM-12:00PM Breakfast & Certificate Ceremony COST Member - $800 Non-Member - $1,250 SUBSTITUTION/CANCELLATION POLICY Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) 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

$800.00 – $1,250.00

Bluebeam Baseline Basics 4/20

Bluebeam Baseline Basics (Virtual) Thursday, April 20, 2023  |  2:00PM-4:00PM **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

Virtual Project Close-Out Seminar 4/27 HR

Virtual

VIRTUAL PROJECT CLOSE-OUT SEMINAR Thursday, April 27, 2023  |  10:00AM - 12:00PM Learning how to successfully close out a project is an essential aspect of this business. Each student will leave with the skills and confidence to create and implement a logical process and an efficient environment that will promote a complete close-out. This seminar is for administrative employees, superintendents, and project managers of general contractors and specialty contractors. Attendees will learn: • The "Ten Commandments" of project close-out • Project close-out strategy • The project close-out timeline • Field operations specifics • The engineering close-out matrix • The financial close-out matrix • The project close-out scorecard • The 10-month walk-through process • The instructor's focus will be teaching this organized and logical process and providing students with a solid basis to improve closing out their projects. INSTRUCTOR Cebert White, ABC-VA Instructor LOCATION Conducted via Zoom. A link will be sent to attendees after registering. COST Members $67 Non-members $97 CANCELLATION POLICY Please note that a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made 48 hours in advance. Questions? Contact Jamie Carrow

$67.00 – $97.00

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ASHE Certification – Health Constructor Certification Program 5/3 NV

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

ASHE (AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR HEALTH CARE ENGINEERING) CERTIFIED HEALTH CARE CONSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION PROGRAM Wednesday, May 3 - Thursday, May 4, 2023  |  8:00AM - 5:00PM The ASHE Certified Health Constructor certification is best for general contractors, supervisors, and project leaders who lead health care construction projects and want to show a commitment to health care facility construction. We expect this training to sell out - only 80 spots available. E-learning prerequisite required. All Health Care Construction Workshop attendees must complete an e-learning prerequisite portion before the face-to-face program begins on May 3. The prerequisite should take about 5-7 hours to complete. Attendees can log in and out, so they can work at their own pace. A Certificate of Attendance with CECs is awarded once the evaluation is complete. Attendees will receive information to access the e-learning prerequisite upon registering. Completing ONLY the e-learning prerequisite does not constitute as completion of the Health Care Construction workshop. ASHE recommends that each general contractor/project lead holds a CHC Certification, and that at least one CHC holder should be part of every health care facility construction project. COST $925 per attendee Includes all course materials and lunch both days LOCATION ABC-VA Northern Virginia Headquarters […]

$925.00