by Jessica Gillette | Apr 1, 2025
BEST PRACTICES: START-UP & CLOSE-OUT
Thursday, May 22, 2025 | 3:00PM – 5:00PM
Are you a project manager or assistant PM looking to enhance your skills in commercial construction? Join us for an engaging and interactive class where we dive into the essential steps for successfully starting up and closing out projects.
Learn from industry experts as they share valuable tips and practices for the critical phases of project management—from the moment a project is awarded to the final turnover. Discover what has worked well in our experiences, and be aware of common pitfalls to avoid.
This class is designed to be highly interactive, encouraging questions and discussions to ensure you gain practical insights and knowledge. Don’t miss this opportunity to boost your project management expertise and connect with fellow professionals!
LOCATION
ABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility
42680 Trade West Drive, Dulles, VA 20166
COST
Members – $55
Non-Members – $75
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 | Mar 25, 2025
How to Collaborate in the Pull Planning Process
Wednesday, June 4, 2025 | 8:00AM – 4:00PM
“Awesome class, outstanding all around. Best I’ve been to at ABC-VA to date!” -Colin Miller, General Superintendent, TEEL Construction
Learn how to use the Collaborative Pull Planning Process that has proven to yield better and more reliable schedules. No computers are used in this very “hands-on” workshop. Participants learning it by doing it.
This valuable planning and managing technique is used around the world, and it is rapidly being adopted in all types of projects from very large to very small. From the overall master planner, to the foreman in the field – these schedules are more than just wallpaper. The foremen actually help create and follow the plan.
Participants will learn how to the integrate the Master Schedule, the Phase Pull, the Look Ahead, Constraints, and the Weekly work plan. Additionally, participants will learn to monitor and measure how well the teams follow the plan through PPC tracking – altogether on the wall with sticky notes – no computer required!
This workshop is perfect for executives, project managers, superintendents and foremen.
INSTRUCTOR
Tom Patton, Project Management Services Bureau
LOCATION
ABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility
1600 E Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23228
COST
Members: $275
Non-Member: $375
Breakfast and lunch provided
SUBSTITUTION/CANCELLATION POLICY
Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend. A reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made 48 hours in advance.
QUESTIONS?
Kristen Altermatt
by Jessica Gillette | Mar 18, 2025
EARNING AND OWNING YOUR SEAT AT THE TABLE WITH JAMIE VANEK
Wednesday, April 30, 2025 | 10:00AM – 11:00AM | Virtual
Pull up a chair and get ready to confidently claim your seat at the table! In this interactive session, you’ll explore strategies to elevate your presence and advocate for your expertise. With relatable examples and simple strategies, you’ll leave this session ready to build influence, take on new opportunities, and own your role.
In this session you will learn:
• How to conquer limiting beliefs
• Tips for advocating for yourself
• How to increase value by aligning your role with the company’s vision
This session is for anyone ranging from entry-level positions to mid-level managers looking to have a greater impact within their organization, both in the office and in the field.
SPEAKER
Jamie Vanek, President, Etolin Strait Development Group – Jamie Vanek made the unexpected career leap from teaching to construction in 2007 and discovered a passion for project management and team leadership. After diving deep into the federal contracting industry through construction, Jamie has led projects and teams across the country in support of many federal agencies including NAVFAC, USACE, FBI, NIWC, Coast Guard. Department of Veteran Affairs, and Air Force. Jamie is currently President of Etolin Strait Development Group, an Alaska Native 8(a) Company, headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia, and executing contracts from Washington DC to Georgia.
As a female leader in the construction industry, author, TEDx speaker, and facilitator, Jamie has been featured in Construction Business Owner, Construction Executive, ThriveGlobal, and other digital publications about leading in the construction industry. Visit Jamie’s website to learn more | Watch Jamie’s TEDx Talk!
LOCATION
Virtual
Link to be sent to attendees within 24 hours of webinar
COST
Members – $35
Non-Members – $65
Questions?
Contact Jamie Carrow
by Jessica Gillette | Mar 11, 2025
BUILDING BETTER BOSSES
Thursday, April 24, 2025 | 8:30AM – 10:00AM
Do you promote your top performers into management roles? Learn why it’s important to teach your key contributors what great managers do and turn management potential into a tangible skill set that will nurture motivated and high-performing teams.
What we’ll be discussing:
• Key components of leadership and the benefits of investing in management training for your key contributors
• The importance of coaching and its impact on team performance
• Fostering a sense of ownership and accountability among your teams
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Senior Leaders, Owners, HR Managers, anyone that is responsible for developing/coaching future managers and leaders in an organization
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 $30
Non-members $60
SUBSTITUTION/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) can no longer attend.
Questions?
Contact Kristen Altermatt
by Jessica Gillette | Mar 11, 2025
THE ROLE OF BIM IN CONSTRUCTION • LUNCH & LEARN
Thursday, April 17, 2025 | 11:30AM – 1:30PM
The role of BIM in Modern Construction: Transforming Design, Coordination & Project Delivery
What we’ll be learning:
– BIM process: workflow & resources
– Software & information; BIM execution plans; pull planning for a coordination schedule; and the role of operations and field leadership in model coordination
– Uses/benefits of BIM software integration
– Prefabrication; material procurement; plan & spec contract benefits: flushing out design issues early; design build contract benefits: working with engineering associates to make models constructible
– Reality capture
– Site capture software & model comparison; laser scanning: applications for accelerating Tenant Uplift & Retrofit projects
– BIM models in the field – how to leverage the investment
– Using the model on BIM projects to assure quality field installation; installation tracking tools
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Subcontractor Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, Project Engineers, Product/Equipment Vendors
INSTRUCTOR
Brad Mohler, Virtual Construction Manager, ColonialWebb Contractors
LOCATION
ColonialWebb
1920 E Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23228
COST
Members $67
Non-members $97
SUBSTITUTION/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) can no longer attend.
Questions?
Contact Kristen Altermatt
