by Jessica Gillette | Jun 10, 2025
THE 7 HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PEOPLE WORKSHOP
Tuesday, September 23 & Wednesday, September 24, 2025 | 8:30AM – 4:30PM
Based off Stephen R. Covey’s popular book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, this class will teach you how to execute critical priorities with focus & planning, end self-defeating behavior, develop strong relationships based on mutual trust, be prepared to deal with difficult circumstances before they happen, increase team engagement, morale and collaboration, create a highly effective culture based on core values and raise up the next leaders who model competence & character.
This dynamic, two-day workshop will help you:
• Prioritize and execute your most important tasks with clarity and discipline
• Break free from unproductive habits and behaviors
• Build strong, trust-based relationships
• Anticipate and effectively handle challenging situations
• Foster higher levels of engagement, morale, and collaboration
• Shape a high-performance culture grounded in shared values
• Develop future leaders who exemplify both character and competence
Join ABC-VA for two days of interactive discussion on the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Learn how to use the seven habits to strengthen both professional and personal development. This renowned class will leave you feeling energized, refreshed and ready to take on the world with a new perspective.
PRE-WORK REQUIRED: Attendees will be sent a 360-degree survey to send to supervisors, colleagues, industry peers, friends and the like. Register early to make sure you have plenty of time for your surveys to be completed!
“A class everyone (at every level) should complete. I took so much from this and work to apply it to my life every day!” -Juliane Faller, Senior Business Development Manager, Balfour Beatty US
• Recommended but not required reading: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey
• Information on The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: https://www.franklincovey.com/the-7-habits/
• Information on Dr. Stephen R. Covey and The 7 Habits: https://www.stephencovey.com/
INSTRUCTOR
Patrick Dean, ABC-VA President – Pat was appointed president of ABC-VA in 1992, and the chapter grew rapidly under his leadership. The once Northern Virginia-based association expanded, opening offices with training facilities in Richmond and Norfolk. The ABC-VA membership increased significantly as the chapter became the foremost construction training association in the state while becoming the political advocacy group for the commercial construction industry. Pat is a firm believer in the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and has been teaching this course for many years.
LOCATION
ABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility
1600 E Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23228
COST
Members: $595
Non-Members: $795
Includes light breakfast, lunch and course materials
REGISTRATION / CANCELLATION DEADLINE
A reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made by 5PM on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. Substitutions are always welcome if the originally registered attendee(s) can no longer attend.
COURSE CONTACT
Kristen Altermatt
by Jessica Gillette | Jun 10, 2025
MANAGING ECONOMIC VOLATILITY & TARIFFS IN CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS
Monday, July 14, 2025 | 3:00PM – 5:00PM
This presentation will provide practical legal and project management strategies for dealing with economic challenges in construction projects, such as inflation, tariffs, and material cost spikes. Speakers from Offit Kurman, Attorneys At Law.
Topics covered:
— Overview of industry-standard clauses that help manage economic risk and evaluation of how well these clauses address volatility.
— Legal doctrines that may provide relief even without express contract terms and limitations and requirements for invoking them.
— Tailoring contracts to anticipate economic fluctuations, including escalation clauses, force majeure, and material price adjustment provisions.
— What to do when facing or filing a claim for cost overages, and legal and procedural steps to protect your position.
Q&A and Informal Happy Hour/Networking to follow
VIRTUAL OPTION AVAILABLE! Please select Virtual Participant during registration. You will receive the virtual link within 24 hours before the workshop begins.
LOCATION
ABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility
42680 Trade West Drive, Dulles, VA 20166
COST
Members – $40
Non-Members – $60
SUBSTITUTION/CANCELLATION POLICY
Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend. Written notice to cancel must be received within 48 hours of training for a refund.
Questions?
Contact Jenny Tashjian
by Jessica Gillette | Jun 10, 2025
EXCELERATE YOUR SKILLS: MICROSOFT EXCEL FOR CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONALS
Tuesday, July 29, 2025 | 3:00PM – 5:00PM
Maximize the power of an Excel spreadsheet to assist you with every day construction tasks like workforce scheduling, estimating, and data analysis. We’ll be demonstrating:
– Basic functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division)
– Conditional functions (IF, AND, OR, NOT)
– Lookup and calculate functions using tables of data
– Spreadsheet collaboration – sharing files with multiple users
– Protecting formulas from inadvertent changes or edits – defining, locking, and unlocking cells
– Linking spreadsheets together to combine data from multiple sources
– How to create basic charts and graphs
This is a hands-on learning class – bring your laptop (with a copy of Excel pre-loaded), a mouse, and a power cord to class.
LOCATION
ABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility
1600 East Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23228
COST
Members – $55
Non-Members – $85
SUBSTITUTION/CANCELLATION POLICY
Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend. Written notice to cancel must be received within 48 hours of training for a refund.
Questions?
Contact Kristen Altermatt
by Jessica Gillette | May 15, 2025
SUPERINTENDENTS ACADEMY 2025 – CENTRAL VIRGINIA LOCATION
November 19 – 21, 2025 | 7:30AM – 5:00PM
Calling all future construction leaders! 📢 Superintendents Academy hits Central Virginia!
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
**Limited to 25 participants. We anticipate the Academy to sell out – register early!**
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
The academy is designed for superintendents of all experience levels.
SPEAKERS
Frank Bliley, WM Jordan Company
Thomas Hearn, Retired (DAVIS Construction)
Jeremy Crumley, Balfour Beatty
Brad Mohler, ColonialWebb Contractors
Keith Klammer, Atlantic Constructors, Inc
Michael Bellaman, ABC-National President & CEO
SCHEDULE
November 19 7:30AM-5:00PM Breakfast & Lunch included
November 20 8:30AM-5:30PM Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Networking included
November 21 7:30AM-12:00PM Breakfast & Certificate Ceremony included
COST
Members — $825
Non-Members — $1,175
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 by 5PM on November 12, 2025.
Questions?
Contact Kristen Altermatt
by Jessica Gillette | Apr 25, 2025
KNOWLEDGE IS POWER: HOW A.I. IS HELPING BUILDERS NAVIGATE THEIR CONTRACTS AND THE TARIFFS
Wednesday, June 4, 2025 | 10:00AM – 11:00AM | Virtual
As tariffs continue to be a disrupting and fluid change for all builders, the importance of understanding how your current and future contracts treat these changes has never been greater. Join ABC for a special presentation of the AI-Powered Tariff Risk Assessment product offered to ABC members for free from Document Crunch (ABC strategic and tech marketplace partner).
Learn how cutting-edge AI can help your team understand how your contracts treat potential tariff situations, proactively identify risks, and help you negotiate more equitable agreements in this tricky time.
Registration is through ABC Greater Baltimore: REGISTER HERE!
Please note: this webinar is FREE for those who attended the 2025 ABC Regional Construction Summit on March 13.
Speaker: Ryan Gaiss, Account Executive at Document Crunch
LOCATION
Virtual
Link to be sent to attendees within 24 hours of webinar
COST
ABC Regional Construction Summit Attendees – Free
Members – $25
Questions?
Contact Jess Gillette
