by Jessica Gillette | Oct 30, 2025
BEYOND THE HYPE: REAL TALK ABOUT A.I. IN CONSTRUCTION ROUNDTABLE
Thursday, December 4, 2025 | 11:30AM – 1:00PM
A.I. is already reshaping the construction industry – what’s next? Join us for an open discussion focused on A.I. making real-world impact in our industry and implementation strategies.
Monty Lay, Director of Preconstruction at ColonialWebb Contractors, and Shane Oberholtzer, President of eTEC Mechanical Corporation, will open the program with an overview of AI’s influence on the construction industry from capital investment to construction demand, and what it means for your business – even if you are not using AI yet. We’ll cut through the hype to explain what AI really is: how it’s evolved and where it stands today, including tools like ChatGPT and other Large Language Models (LLMs). Monty and Shane will wrap up with real-world examples of using AI-powered Excel for project management and applying AI to improve sales and training.
Then it’s time for some real talk! Attendees will dive into an interactive discussion on how firms are adopting and implementing AI, the challenges they face, and what the future of AI looks like in construction.
Who should attend: Construction Executives & Project Managers, anyone exploring AI’s role in operations, safety, or design
Lunch provided
SPEAKERS
Monty Lay, Director of Preconstruction, ColonialWebb Contractors
Shane Oberholtzer, President, eTEC Mechanical Corporation
LOCATION
ABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility
1600 E Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23228
COST
Members – $67
Non-Members – $97
SUBSTITUTION/CANCELLATION POLICY
Substitutions are always welcome if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend. Written notice to cancel and receive a refund must be received by 5PM on December 2, 2025.
Questions?
Contact Kristen Altermatt
by Katie Gregg | Oct 23, 2025
ADVANCING CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT THROUGH DRONE INNOVATION, REGULATION AND REAL-WORLD IMPACT [PANEL]
Thursday, November 20, 2025 | 3:00PM – 5:00PM
Building Smarter. Safer. Faster.
Join us for Advancing Construction Management Through Drone Innovation and Regulation – a must-attend session for construction leaders ready to harness the power of aerial data. Learn how drones are driving efficiency, shaping compliance, and redefining what’s possible on the jobsite. Hear from experts who’ve turned drone insights into real-world impact – and walk away ready to elevate your project management from sky to site.
Moderated by Elisabeth Keyes, President and Co-Founder at Flying Fox UAV and a robust panelists of industry experts.
Panelists include:
Dan Keyes, Vice President of Operations and Co-Founder | Flying Fox UAV
Colin McShane, Senior Project Manager | E.E. Reed East Coast
Todd Minetree, Senior Superintendent | HITT Contracting
Rob Nimmo, Project Superintendent | E.E. Reed East Coast
Jake Vail, Project Manager | HITT Contracting
Josh Wedel, Assistant Project Manager | E.E. Reed East Coast
Griffin Jackson, Project Manager | HITT Contracting
Joey San Martin, Project Manager, Technology | HITT Contracting
Bryce Garrison, Assistant Superintendent | HITT Contracting
LOCATION
ABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility
42680 Trade West Drive, Dulles, VA 20166
COST
Members – $30
Non-Members – $40
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 Jenny Tashjian
by Jessica Gillette | Oct 6, 2025
SELL SMARTER: SPOT THESE 10 MISTAKES BEFORE THEY COST YOU
Thursday, February 19, 2026 | 11:30AM – 1:00PM | Lunch & Learn
Business development isn’t just about knowing your trade – it’s about knowing how to win business. Too many contractors lose out on jobs because they make common but costly sales mistakes. In this fast-paced and practical session, we’ll break down The 10 Mistakes Salespeople Make: from bidding too soon to struggling with pricing conversations.
You’ll walk away with actionable strategies to stand out, close more deals, and keep your pipeline full. If you’re tired of competing on price and ready to sell with confidence, this talk is for you.
Who should attend: Sales/business development professionals, business owners, sales support staff, anyone looking to level up their sales or partnership skills.
Lunch provided.
SPEAKER
Robin Green, Owner/President, Ascend Performance, Inc., powered by Sandler
Robin works with companies in a variety of industries develop proven and reliable methodologies to grow revenue. Serving clients from across the United States, the United Kingdom, and India, he is a frequent speaker at industry events and trade organizations on the topics of sales, communication, and leadership topics.
LOCATION
ABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility
1600 E Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23228
COST
Members – $67
Non-Members – $97
Lunch provided
SUBSTITUTION/CANCELLATION POLICY
Substitutions are always welcome if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend. Written notice to cancel and receive a refund must be received by 5PM on February 16, 2026.
Questions?
Contact Kristen Altermatt
by Jessica Gillette | Oct 1, 2025
EFFECTIVE PROJECT SCHEDULING – DO’S, DON’TS & CRITICAL INSIGHTS • VIRTUAL
Wednesday, October 22, 2025 | 10:00AM – 11:00AM | Webinar
Baselines, Updates, and Change Order Requests for Additional Time — The How, What, When, and Why of Having to Do It
The tools, inputs, and best practices of project scheduling will be reviewed, from baselines, to updates, to change order requests for additional time. The presentation will emphasize typical interests and motivations from different project parties, and how those shape the requirements, development, and review of different project scheduling outputs. The presentation will improve attendee’s understanding of what to do, what not to do, and what to look out for through the process, using lessons learned in the presenters’ 55+ years of project scheduling experience.
PRESENTATION BY
Kelly Consulting Services, LLC
Pat Kelly, PSP, CPE and Rob Kelly, PSP, CFCC
Project Schedule services provided on more than $12b in construction.
www.KellyConsultingServices.org
SHOULD I ATTEND?
This webinar is geared towards contractor executives, managers, schedulers, owners, architects/engineers
LOCATION
Virtual
A link will be sent to all attendees within 24 hours of webinar
COST
Members $25
Non-members $55
CANCELLATION POLICY
Please note that a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made 48 hours in advance.
Questions?
Contact Jamie Carrow
by Jessica Gillette | Sep 30, 2025
PROJECT CLOSEOUT SEMINAR
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 | 2:00PM – 4:00PM
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 – Eric Rash, Submittal Manager, Heartland Construction, Inc.
As Submittal Manager, Eric is responsible for overseeing the submission and approval process of technical documents, including shop drawings, product data, and samples for construction projects. This role involves ensuring all submittals comply with project specifications and contract requirements, coordinating with architects, engineers, contractors, and suppliers to facilitate effective communication and timely approvals.
LOCATION
ABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility
530 Independence Parkway, Suite 500, Chesapeake, VA 23320
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. Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) are no longer available.
COURSE CONTACT
Contact Jamie Carrow
