by Jessica Gillette | Jul 9, 2026
ABOUT THIS COURSE
Begins Monday, August 31, 2026
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.
SCHEDULE (4-day class)
August 31, 2026 – September 4, 2026
8:00AM – 5:00PM
Online registration will close Friday, August 28 at 1:00PM
Please note: lunch is NOT included.
LOCATION
ABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility
1600 E Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23228
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 within 48 hours of class start. Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend.
Questions?
Contact Sherrie Dickerson
by Jessica Gillette | May 4, 2026
LEVERAGING BIM FOR BETTER PROJECT DELIVERY
Wednesday, June 10, 2026 | 11:30AM – 1:30PM | Lunch provided
BIM is transforming how construction teams design, coordinate, and deliver projects. Learn how to use it effectively—from preconstruction to the field.
Key Topics
– 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 engineers & architects 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
INSTRUCTORS
Lee Bickley and Richard Whirley, Jr., ColonialWebb Contractors
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Subcontractor PMs & Assistant PMs, Project Engineers, Product/Equipment Vendors, and anyone looking to learn more about the role of BIM in construction
LOCATION
ABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility
1600 East Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23228
COST
Members – $67
Non-Members – $97
SUBSTITUTION/CANCELLATION POLICY
Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend. Written notice must be received by 5PM on June 5, 2026, for a refund.
Questions?
Contact Kristen Altermatt
by Jessica Gillette | May 4, 2026
INTERMEDIATE EXCEL TRAINING FOR CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONALS
Wednesday, June 24, 2026 | 3:00PM – 5:00PM
Level up your Excel skill set – This intermediate Excel program builds on basic skills to help construction professionals analyze data, control calculations, combine information from multiple sources, and create clear visual summaries for decision making. The instructor will also demonstrate how to use AI in Excel to streamline tasks and improve your work flow.
What you’ll learn:
1. Smarter Calculations: Making spreadsheet calculations respond automatically to different conditions and using logic to control results based on project data
2. Working With Data Tables – Pulling information from reference tables and calculating values based on matching items such as labor classes, material types, or cost codes
3. Spreadsheet Collaboration – Sharing Excel files with multiple users, understanding how changes are tracked, and best practices to avoid overwriting work
4. Protecting Your Work – Locking important cells so calculations can’t be accidentally changed, allowing users to edit only specific areas, and protecting worksheets and files
5. Linking Multiple Spreadsheets – connecting data between different Excel files, using linked files for project roll-ups and reporting
6. Visualizing Data – Creating 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.
INSTRUCTOR
Monty Lay, Director of Preconstruction, ColonialWebb Contractors
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
All administrative and construction professionals looking to level up their Excel skills
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 must be received by 5PM on June 22, 2026, for a refund.
Questions?
Contact Kristen Altermatt
by Jessica Gillette | Apr 22, 2026
FALL PROTECTION TRAINER
Friday, December 4, 2026 | 8:00AM – 4:00PM
REGISTER HERE
Falls are the Leading Cause of Death in Construction. In 2021, there were 390 fatal falls out of the 951 construction fatalities (BLS data). These deaths are preventable. This course will help you plan, prepare and deliver fall protection training to your workers to prevent injuries and fatalities from falls.
Objective: This program provides the elements to develop a good Fall Protection Training Program to include:
- Determine fall protection training needs
- Identify goals and objectives
- Identify materials and information necessary to train employees
- Develop learning activities (i.e., lecture, on-the-job, hands-on, discussion, or a combination of all of these)
- Conduct the training each student will be responsible to develop and present an assigned topic on fall protection to the class and be evaluated on that presentation.
- Evaluate the Program
Prerequisite: In order to attend this course you must have completed the OSHA 3115 FALL PROTECTION course within the last 12 months and provide the CRSC with a copy of your course completion certificate.
Upon completion of both the OSHA 3115 and the Fall Protection Train the Trainer Course, as presented by the Chesapeake Region Safety Council, meet the Competent Person (CP) 24 hour training requirement in Section 21.C.04 of the new EM 385-1-1 USACE Safety and Health Requirements Manual. The OSHA 3115 (3 day course) and the Fall Protection Train the Trainer course (1 day) are independent and must be registered for separately.
Course Includes: A student binder and a USB which includes:
- PowerPoint Presentations
- Video clips
- Test questions
- Additional resource information for fall protection
Please note, to register for this course you must have completed the OSHA 3115 FALL PROTECTION and pass the course exam with an 80% or higher.
LOCATION
ABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility
530 Independence Parkway, Suite 500, Chesapeake, VA 23320
COST
Member – $275
Non-Member – $375
CANCELLATION POLICY
Please note that a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made 72 hours in advance.
by Jessica Gillette | Apr 22, 2026
OSHA 3115 – FALL PROTECTION
REGISTER HERE
Offered by Mid Atlantic OTI Education Center, this course will be held at ABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility, Host Training Organization
November 30 – December 2, 2026 | 8:00AM – 4:00PM
This course covers the OSHA Fall Protection Standard for construction and an overview of fall protection methods. Course topics include principles of fall protection, components and limitations of fall arrest systems, and OSHA Standards and policies regarding fall protection. Students will participate in workshops demonstrating the inspection and use of fall protection equipment, residential construction fall protection, training requirements, and developing a fall protection program. Upon course completion students will have the ability to assess compliance with the OSHA Fall Protection Standard, evaluate installed passive systems and fall arrest systems, and develop and implement fall protection plans.
OSHA 3115 and the FALL PROTECTION TRAIN-THE-TRAINER Courses Combined Presented by the Chesapeake Region Safety Council, meet the Competent Person (CP) 24 hour training requirement in Section 21.C.04 of the new EM 385-1-1 USACE Safety and Health Requirements Manual. The OSHA 3115 (3 day course) and the Fall Protection Train the Trainer course (1 day) are independent and must be registered for separately.
Please note, you must pass the exam with an 80% or higher to attend the following Trainer Course
Student Contact Hours: 18
Prerequisites: None
Course Includes: Student materials, lunch and refreshments
LOCATION
ABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility
530 Independence Parkway, Suite 500, Chesapeake, VA 23320
COST
$795
SCHEDULE
Please visit CRSC registration link above
