ABOUT THIS COURSE Begins Wednesday, January 22, 2025 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, January 22, 23 & 24 Thursday and Friday, January 30 & 31 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 **Please note: cost includes instruction only.** CANCELLATION/SUBSTITUTION POLICY Please note that a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made by 5:00PM on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) can […]

ACCOUNTABILITY IN ACTION: SETTING EXPECTATIONS FOR HIGH-PERFORMING TEAMS Wednesday, January 22, 2025  |  10:00AM - 11:00AM Let's discuss the importance of high expectations in the workplace and how to raise the level of performance in a positive way with renowned speaker and trainer Jim Davis. Employee engagement and holding team members accountable can be a challenge in any organization, especially in industries like construction. Accountability is the litmus test for any successful leader, though must be done with care. This module stresses the importance of having and conveying high expectations and then how to respond with those expectations are not met. Done the right way, supportive correction can help employees grow and improve, not to mention be more productive. Key Takeaways • Learn to confront behavior that fails to meet your expectations. • Understand the importance of discipline and conformity in building high performance. • Develop a set of non-negotiables for those whom you lead. • Practice the skill of harnessing harmful behavior. Attendees will walk away with an action plan to apply these lessons and principles in their daily agendas. SPEAKER Jim Davis – Jim Davis has spent over 25 years at the forefront of training and development, dedicating […]

Bluebeam Basics Materials Takeoffs & Estimates (Virtual) Wednesday, January 22, 2025  |  12:00PM-2:00PM *Mandatory Pre-requisite – Baseline Basics (Option 1 - January 20) / Baseline Basics (Option 2 - January 21) 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 […]

YOUNG PROS, BIG IMPACT: SPECIAL OLYMPICS FUNDRAISER Wednesday, January 22, 2025  |  5:00PM – 9:00PM Nine diverse Young Professionals groups throughout Hampton Roads are coming together for an evening of networking and fundraising for Special Olympics Virginia. 10% of all food and beverage sales + ALL tips will be donated to Special Olympics VA, as well as the Elizabeth River Trail. Chow down on tasty BLZN Tacos and sip delicious craft beer by Coastal Fermentory while supporting a worthy cause. Non-alcoholic options available. This is a pay-your-own-way event. Please note: this event is for Young Professionals (40 & under). Registration is required. YP groups include ABC-VA, YPB Special Olympics, Thrive, HRACRE, Urban League of Hampton Roads, CBDA, AGC Virginia, Virginia Beach Jaycees and HRUHCA. LOCATION Coastal Fermentory 206 23rd St B, Newport News, VA 23607 COST (Members Only) No cost for members (walk-ins welcome) Please note: this is a pay-your-own-way event. 10% of all food and beverage sales + ALL tips will be donated to Special Olympics VA, as well as the Elizabeth River Trail Questions? Contact Rachel Fronius

Bluebeam Advanced Materials Takeoffs & Estimates (Virtual) Thursday, January 23, 2025  |  12:00PM - 2:00PM *Mandatory Pre-requisite – Baseline Basics (Option 1 - January 20) / Baseline Basics (Option 2 - January 21) & Basics Materials Takeoffs & Estimates (January 22) 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 […]

WINTER MEMBER MIXER @ YARD HOUSE AT RIVERS CASINO Thursday, January 23, 2025  |  4:00PM - 7:00PM Join us at Yard House located inside the fabulous Rivers Casino for winter networking on January 23! Make constructive connections with 100+ members over delicious food and libations while we kick off 2025 in style. SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Event Sponsor $500 - includes two (2) registrations, signage at event, logo/name on marketing materials Bar Sponsor $300 - includes one (1) registration, signage at event, logo/name on marketing materials Select during registration or email Rachel Fronius to register as a sponsor! SPONSOR(S) - THANK YOU! LOCATION Yard House at Rivers Casino 3630 Victory Boulevard, Portsmouth, VA 23701 COST Members: $60 Non-Members: $80 Includes appetizers and two (2) drink tickets SUBSTITUTION/CANCELLATION POLICY Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend. Please note: a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made 48 hours in advance. Questions? Contact Rachel Fronius

Bluebeam for Administrative Professionals (Virtual) Tuesday, January 28, 2025  |  12:00PM-2:00PM 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, […]

MASTERING FEDERAL CONTRACTING SUCCESS WITH CPARS (CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORTING SYSTEM) **RESCHEDULED. NEW DATE TBA.** Tuesday, January 28, 2025  |  3:30PM - 5:00PM The key to unlocking growth opportunities in federal contracting is successful past performance. Through the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS), the federal government evaluates your past performance and relies on this information in awarding future projects. Join us for an insightful program where we’ll break down everything you need to know about CPARS and how it impacts your business in the federal sector. This program is designed for construction executives, project managers, field staff, and administrators—all of whom play a vital role in the evaluation process. You’ll learn: • The critical assessment factors used by the government • How your company’s performance is rated • What to expect from the CPARS process • Your rights and options if you need to dispute a rating This comprehensive session will provide you with the knowledge to navigate the CPARS process, ensuring your company remains competitive and continues to thrive in federal contracting. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your understanding and secure future success! SPEAKER Geoff Bambini, Senior Vice President, Terra Constructs Geoff Bambini is a seasoned construction […]

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS: OPTIMIZING LINKEDIN FOR NETWORKING, BRANDING & SOCIAL SELLING IN CONSTRUCTION Wednesday, January 29, 2025  |  3:30PM - 5:30PM Supercharge your network and build your personal brand using LinkedIn, the world's largest professional social platform with over 900 million users. Lauren Krailo, social media expert with a focus on construction, will provide actionable tips and tricks you can implement right away, regardless of your social media experience. Following the engaging workshop, stick around for networking and refreshments over golf game play at Indoor Golf RVA - Rocketts Landing.  Please note: this event is for Young Professionals (40 & under). Key Takeaways: • Actionable tips to optimize your LinkedIn profile and presence • Proven strategies to increase engagement and visibility • Insights into LinkedIn's latest features and best practices **Only 24 seats available - register early!** ABOUT LAUREN KRAILO Lauren's journey has been defined by innovation and adaptability. Growing up as an Air Force 'brat,' she developed strong relationship-building skills while navigating new schools. Her determination drove her to graduate Summa Cum Laude from Texas State University with a Bachelor of Science in just three years. Inspired by her future mother-in-law’s construction background, Lauren identified the need for modern marketing […]

SUICIDE PREVENTION IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY WITH VITALCOG Thursday, January 30, 2025  |  2:00PM - 4:00PM The construction industry has one of the highest suicide rates. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that men working in construction have one of the highest suicide rates by population: their rate of suicide is about four times higher than the general population and is the second-highest rate of all workplace industries at 45 per 100,000. The solution starts with you. Sign up for the VitalCog in Construction training and learn early warning signs and how to talk to someone about suicide. This 60-minute training includes videos, group discussions/exercises, and roleplays to create a better understanding of your role in suicide prevention in the construction industry: • Design: Learn the importance of talking about suicide in the construction industry • Bid: Identify risk factors and warning signs • Build: Practice conversations around suicide Goals of this training are to promote critical thinking about suicide prevention, create an open dialogue about mental health and promote help-seeking and help-giving behaviors. After the training, participants feel knowledgeable about suicide prevention, confident talking about suicide and getting help and are likely to apply what they have learned. […]

WASHINGTON CAPITALS VS. COLORADO AVALANCHE GAME & PREGAME MIXER Tuesday, February 4, 2025  |  Pregame mixer starts at 5:30PM LET'S GO CAPS! Our annual Washington Caps game & pregame mixer will be held on February 4. Join us for networking and dinner at Capitol City Brewing before we walk over to Capital One Arena to watch Ovechkin and team take on the Colorado Avalanche. Tickets will be sent in advance as time permits, or they can be picked up at the pregame mixer. After 7:30PM, tickets will be left at will call. This event sells out, so register early! SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Event Sponsor $650 - includes one (1) registration and signage at pregame mixer SOLD OUT!! Bar Sponsor $650 - includes one (1) registration and signage at pregame mixer SOLD OUT!! SPONSORS - THANK YOU!     . . SCHEDULE Tuesday, February 4, 2025 5:30PM Pregame mixer at Capitol City Brewing 7:00PM Game start LOCATION Capitol City Brewing: 1100 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC Capital One Arena: 601 F St NW, Washington, DC COST (Members Only) Members: $158 Includes game ticket, buffet dinner at Capitol City Brewing and two (2) drink tickets SUBSTITUTIONS/CANCELLATIONS Substitutions can be made at any […]