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SUMMARY:Microsoft 365 Communications for Construction Projects I (2 Day Session)
DESCRIPTION:This training series introduces construction professionals to practical communication workflows using Microsoft 365. Focusing on Outlook and Microsoft Teams\, you’ll learn how to organize email\, manage calendars and meetings\, and collaborate effectively with field staff\, consultants\, and project partners. The skills taught are immediately applicable to active construction projects. \nCommunication is the lifeblood of any construction job\, but emails can overwhelm our day – and creating\, automating\, and structuring them into some reliable process can seem next to impossible. This course takes you through best practices for handling emails\, meetings\, and working with large volumes of email in a construction environment. \n👉 Interested in advancing your skills?\nView and register for Level II here. \nThis live online series offers 2 four-hour courses. You can take both courses or just the one that meets your needs. Each separate course is delivered in 2 two-hour sessions. A live instructor explains the detailed functions and addresses questions as the class progresses. \nRecording: Registrants for a course will receive access to a recording of each session for 7 consecutive days. Access will start the next business day after the session ends. \nLevel I – Session 1\nMonday\, October 19th | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM \nThe Basics of Emailing \n\nReviewing The Ribbon\nHow to Create an Email\nTips for Organizing Your Email and Creating Folders\nFlagging Emails\nCreating an Email Signature\nSetting up your Out of Office\nEmailing Best Practices\n\nLevel I – Session 2\nTuesday\, October 20th | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM \nMeetings and Calendars \n\nSending Meeting Invites and Updating Meeting Invites\nManaging the Scheduling Assistant\nUtilizing the Scheduling Poll Tool within Outlook\nAdding Contacts\nCreating Distribution Groups\n\nRegistration Deadline: Thursday\, October 15th. \nInstructor\n \nZenTek Consultants\, an ABC Eastern Pennsylvania member\, helps construction\, engineering\, and design firms maximize the value of their technology through consulting\, implementation\, and instructor-led training. Their expertise in construction-focused software and workflows makes them a trusted resource for improving project efficiency and performance.
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/microsoft-365-communications-for-construction-projects-i-2-day-session/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Career Development,Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kristen Griffin":MAILTO:kgriffin@abceastpa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T200000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Blueprint Reading (2-Nights)
DESCRIPTION:Ready to Build Your Future in Construction? \nJoin us for a 2-night blueprint reading class on October 19th & 21st! Whether you’re a beginner or have little experience\, this class is perfect for you! Learn the essential skills to read and interpret construction plans and take your career to the next level! \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\nConstruction Drawing Types\nUnderstanding Floor Plans\, Sections\, & Elevations\nCommon Symbols\, Notations\, & Abbreviations\nScale Reading & Quantity Calculations\nCivil\, Structural\, and Architectural Drawings\nMechanical\, Electrical\, and Low Voltage Systems\n\nWho Should Attend? \n\nBeginners in blueprint reading\nConstruction professionals looking to solidify foundational knowledge\nAnyone proficient in basic math and familiar with commercial building components\n\nCourse Logistics: \n\nDates: October 19 & October 21\, 2026\nTime: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM both days\nLocation: ABC Allentown Office – 894 Marcon Blvd. Allentown\, PA 18109\n\nParticipants who attend both sessions will receive a Certificate of Completion. \n  \n  \nMeet Your Instructor: \n \nInstructor: Maryanne Kostick \nMaryanne Kostick is a Cost Manager at The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company with over 10 years of experience in the field of estimating. As a passionate educator\, she conducts training sessions focused on enhancing the preconstruction phase of projects. Maryanne is committed to advancing industry knowledge and ensuring that each project is set up for success from the very beginning.
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/introduction-to-blueprint-reading-2-nights/
LOCATION:ABC Lehigh Valley\, 894 Marcon Blvd\, Allentown PA\, PA\, 18109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Career Development,Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kristen Griffin":MAILTO:kgriffin@abceastpa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T150000
DTSTAMP:20260815T005915Z
CREATED:20260815T003531Z
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SUMMARY:Clay Shoot
DESCRIPTION:Think you’ve got the best shot? 🎯 \nJoin us for our annual Clay Shoot on October 22\, 2026 at Lehigh Valley Sporting Clays!  All shooters must fill out the following waiver prior to the event.  https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/e/ciEjxfemTKNN9vV72snzz3/ \nRegistration includes:\n✔️ Continental breakfast & lunch\n✔️ Refreshments and snacks on the course\n✔️ Golf cart\n✔️ 100 sporting clay targets\n✔️ 12 or 20 gauge ammunition \nLoaner guns are available if needed. Shooters must provide their own eye protection. \nThis event sells out every year\, so don’t wait to register! Sign up as an individual shooter or register a squad of four. \n📅 Registration Deadline: October 15\n🤝 Sponsorship Deadline: October 8 \nIndividuals: $300 per person| Squad: $1\,200 (4 people) \nSponsorships \n\nPremier Sponsor (Limit 1): $3\,000 Includes 1 squad (4 shooters)\, company banner displayed\, company logo on the course\, recognition at the event & on social media. \n\nPrize Sponsor (Limit 1): $1\,500 Includes 2 shooters\, company logo on the course & prize envelops\, opportunity to present prizes to winning teams\, recognition at the event & on social media. \n\nBeverage Sponsor: $750 Includes 1 shooter\, company logo on the course & beverage cart\, recognition at event & on social media. \n\nCart Sponsor: $550 Includes company logo on all carts & the course\, recognition at event & on social media. \n\nScorecard Sponsor: $400 Includes company logo on all scorecards & the course\, recognition at event & on social media. \n\nStation Sponsor: $300 Includes company logo on the course\, recognition at event & on social media.
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/clay-shoot-2/
LOCATION:Lehigh Valley Sporting Clays\, 2750 Limestone Street\, Coplay\, PA\, 18-37
CATEGORIES:Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Amy McCafferty":MAILTO:amccafferty@abceastpa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T110000
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SUMMARY:Small Business B(AI)sics
DESCRIPTION:Stop Wondering About AI. Start Using It. \nBetween managing your team\, keeping the books\, chasing down customer feedback\, and trying to market your business — who has time to figure out AI on top of everything else? This session meets you where you are. No tech background\, no jargon\, just practical guidance you can put to use right away. \nPresented by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation\, this interactive session walks you through real small business case studies of AI solving everyday problems — from a business owner using AI to win back customers who haven’t come back in months\, to another using AI to draft a business plan in a fraction of the time. Whether you run a construction company or any other small business\, you’ll learn the difference between AI that automates a task for you and AI that helps you do your job better\, and how to apply both across key areas of your business: strategy\, sales and marketing\, customer service\, hiring\, and finance. \nBy the end of the session\, you’ll walk away with your own personal AI action plan — a real first step toward solving one specific challenge in your business\, built using a simple\, repeatable framework for writing effective prompts. \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\nWhat AI is (and isn’t) — and the difference between AI that automates and AI that assists\nSimple\, repeatable frameworks for writing prompts that get you real results\nReal small business case studies\, from marketing win-backs to business plan drafts\nHow to spot the AI opportunity hiding in your own biggest business pain point\nImportant best practices for protecting your business data when using AI tools\n\nWho Should Attend: \n\nSmall business owners and entrepreneurs\nOffice managers and administrative staff\nAnyone curious about AI but unsure where to begin\nOpen to both ABC Eastern PA members and non-members\n\nThis session includes a Participant Workbook with guided activities\, hands-on discussion\, and group collaboration — no laptop required. \nTime: 9:00AM – 11:00AM \nDate: Friday\, October 23\, 2026 \nLocation: In-person – ABC East Norriton Office – 430 W. Germantown Pike East Norriton\, PA 19403 \nRegistration:\nThis training is offered at no cost and is open to both ABC Eastern Pennsylvania members and non-members. While there is no charge to attend\, registration is required to hold your spot and help us plan accordingly — space is limited. We are committed to providing accessible\, high-quality training opportunities that support our members and the broader small business community. \nLearn it today. Use it tomorrow. \n\nPresented by: \n \nThe U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce\, working to strengthen America’s long-term competitiveness. The Foundation develops and delivers practical solutions — including training\, tools\, and resources — to help businesses and communities thrive\, from disaster preparedness to workforce development and emerging technologies like AI.
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/small-business-baisics/
LOCATION:ABC E. Norriton Office\, 430 W Germantown Pike\, Norristown\, PA\, 19403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kristen Griffin":MAILTO:kgriffin@abceastpa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T130000
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SUMMARY:Microsoft 365 Communications for Construction Projects II (2 Day Session)
DESCRIPTION:This training series introduces construction professionals to practical communication workflows using Microsoft 365. Focusing on Outlook and Microsoft Teams\, you’ll learn how to organize email\, manage calendars and meetings\, and collaborate effectively with field staff\, consultants\, and project partners. The skills taught are immediately applicable to active construction projects. \nWork between field and office is complex. Add remote users\, architects\, and engineers that want dozens of meetings each week\, and it can be overwhelming to organize and remember the results and decisions made in all those discussions. Microsoft Teams is the tool that helps you do all that. This course takes you through basic concepts of using Teams Channels\, Meetings\, Chats\, and other communication tools in a construction environment. \n👉 Interested in building your foundation first?\nView and register for Level I here. \nThis live online series offers 2 four-hour courses. You can take both courses or just the one that meets your needs. Each separate course is delivered in 2 two-hour sessions. A live instructor explains the detailed functions and addresses questions as the class progresses. \nRecording: Registrants for a course will receive access to a recording of each session for 7 consecutive days. Access will start the next business day after the session ends. \nLevel II – Session 1\nMonday\, October 26th | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM \nMicrosoft Teams User Concepts \n\nMicrosoft Teams Explained\nUnderstanding Teams and Channels\nJoining or Creating a Team\nAdding Users to a Team\nUnderstanding Channel Tabs\nTeams Side Panel Tools Explained\n\nLevel II – Session 2\nTuesday\, October 27th | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM \nWorking in Teams Made Simple \n\nUsing the Conversation Tools\nUsing Team Chat instead of Email\nWorking with Files in Teams\nWorking with Team Meetings\nVideo and Audio Meetings\nChannel-Based Email Controls\nUsing Wiki and Apps\n\nInstructor\n \nZenTek Consultants\, an ABC Eastern Pennsylvania member\, helps construction\, engineering\, and design firms maximize the value of their technology through consulting\, implementation\, and instructor-led training. Their expertise in construction-focused software and workflows makes them a trusted resource for improving project efficiency and performance. \nRegistration Deadline: Thursday\, October 22nd.
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/microsoft-365-communications-for-construction-projects-ii-2-day-session/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Career Development,Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kristen Griffin":MAILTO:kgriffin@abceastpa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T103000
DTSTAMP:20261007T193145Z
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SUMMARY:Built to Stay: Trades Are Booming. Talent Compounds.
DESCRIPTION:Winning work isn’t your constraint anymore. Keeping the people who build it is.\nJoin respected executives Keith Brubacher (Brubacher Excavating Inc.) and Kristian Fields (KLOVER Inc.)\, both highly regarded ABC member companies\, for a moderated conversation on culture\, leadership\, and people development\, facilitated by Lacher Business Consulting. Then dig into your own retention challenges in breakout groups with like-minded construction leaders. Because retention isn’t an HR problem. It’s a leadership problem. \nYou’ll leave with actionable takeaways to bring back to your team: practical\, reliable\, and simple. Because retention isn’t an HR problem. It’s a leadership problem. \nWho Should Attend\n\nOwners and executives\nHR and talent management leaders\nProject Managers\, Superintendents\, and other front-line leaders who manage and retain crews\nAnyone responsible for building culture or developing people at their company\n\nWhy Attend\n\nLearn from seasoned business owners and leaders who have successfully built and retained strong teams\nHear how leadership drives employee retention and creates opportunities for business growth\nWork through your own retention challenges with other construction leaders at your table\nLeave with practical takeaways you can use with your team the same week\n\nWhat You Will Learn\nKeith Brubacher (Brubacher Excavating Inc.) and Kristian Fields (KLOVER Inc.) will share their experiences and lessons learned on: \n\nHow they developed as leaders\nHow they select\, support\, and invest in leadership talent\nWhy leadership development matters\nWhat they continue to learn as their organizations grow\n\n  \nMeet Our Speakers\nKeith Brubacher brings over 30 years of construction experience to the conversation\, currently serving as president of Brubacher Excavating Inc.\, a third-generation family-owned earthwork\, underground utility\, and paving contractor based in Lancaster County. \nKristian Fields brings a career spanning project engineering through executive operations\, currently serving as president of KLOVER Inc.\, a Quakertown\, PA-based construction firm specializing in prefabricated wall panels\, metal stud framing\, drywall\, acoustical ceilings\, and finish carpentry. \nFacilitated By: Lacher Business Consulting helps businesses build stronger leaders and healthier organizations through their proprietary BUILD assessment process\, which measures organizational health across 13 key areas to pinpoint where focused effort pays off most. With decades of combined experience guiding companies of all sizes through the people challenges that come with growth\, their team of advisors partners closely with clients to turn leadership development into measurable\, lasting results. \nDetails \nOctober 28 @ 8:00 am – 10:30 am \nHistoric Hotel Bethlehem\, 437 Main Street\, Bethlehem\, PA 18018 \n*Breakfast and networking start at 8:00 AM \nProgram begins approx. 8:30 AM
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/built-to-stay-trades-are-booming-talent-compounds/
LOCATION:Hotel Bethlehem\, 437 Main Street\, Bethlehem\, PA\, 18018\, United States
CATEGORIES:Career Development,Classes,Leadership and Management Development
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kristen Griffin":MAILTO:kgriffin@abceastpa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T130000
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SUMMARY:Bluebeam Revu for Large Construction Projects I (2 Day Session)
DESCRIPTION:Bluebeam Revu for Large Construction Projects is a training series designed for construction professionals managing complex\, multi-file projects. The series introduces project-level workflows for organizing document sets and categories\, controlling revisions\, comparing and overlaying files\, and updating markups efficiently. \nBuilding on these foundational skills\, the Level II course teaches how to create fillable forms\, manage field properties and digital signatures\, and build custom tool chests and symbols for consistent\, team-wide use. By completing the series\, you’ll be able to streamline large project workflows\, reduce errors\, and maintain consistent standards across all files and teams. \nBluebeam Revu isn’t just for markups and takeoffs. Its project-level tools can transform how large construction projects are managed. This course introduces participants to techniques for organizing complex projects\, managing document sets and categories\, and controlling revisions across multiple files. \nYou’ll also learn how to compare and overlay documents\, update markups on revised files\, and use batch tools to streamline project workflows\, saving time and reducing errors on large-scale construction jobs. \nInterested in advancing your skills? View and register for Level II here. \nCourse Format\nThis live online series offers two four-hour courses. You can take both courses or just the one that meets your needs. Each separate course is delivered in two two-hour sessions. \nA live instructor explains the detailed functions and addresses questions as the class progresses. Classes are taught by Bluebeam Certified Professionals. \nNote: The instructor will present using Bluebeam Revu Complete 21. Students who wish to follow along with the instructor are encouraged to use the same version. Some tools shown may not be available in Revu Basics or Core. \nLooking for this class in Bluebeam Revu 2017\, 2018\, 2019\, or 20? Contact us to make arrangements. \nRecording: Registrants for a course will receive access to a recording of each session for seven consecutive days. Access will begin the next business day after the session ends. \nRegistration Deadline: Friday\, October 23 \n\nLevel I – Session 1\nWednesday\, October 28\n11:00 AM – 1:00 PM \nProject Level Controls\n\nBuilding Sets and Categories\nWorking with Tags\nBookmarks and Page Labels\nUpdating Sets with Revised Files\nMoving Markups from Original to Revised Files\n\n\nLevel I – Session 2\nThursday\, October 29\n11:00 AM – 1:00 PM \nCompare and Control Documents\n\nDocument Comparison Process\nDocument Overlay Process\nBatch Tools for Compare and Overlay\nSlip Sheeting Process\nBatch Slip Sheeting\n\n\nInstructor\n \nZenTek Consultants\, an ABC Eastern Pennsylvania member\, helps construction\, engineering\, and design firms maximize the value of their technology through consulting\, implementation\, and instructor-led training. Their expertise in construction-focused software and workflows makes them a trusted resource for improving project efficiency and performance.
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/bluebeam-revu-for-large-construction-projects-i-2-day-session/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Career Development,Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kristen Griffin":MAILTO:kgriffin@abceastpa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T160000
DTSTAMP:20261011T004905Z
CREATED:20261011T004905Z
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SUMMARY:Get Started Now: Automate the CMMC Compliance Process
DESCRIPTION:The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program continues to evolve\, but the responsibility to protect sensitive federal information remains unchanged. \nDesigned specifically for ABC contractors\, this webinar provides a practical roadmap for establishing a strong CMMC readiness foundation. Experts will explain how current requirements apply\, where Federal Contract Information and Controlled Unclassified Information enter construction workflows and how organizations should define and control the information environment. \nAttendees will learn how to focus resources effectively\, strengthen information safeguards and preserve completed readiness work while monitoring future guidance. Whether your organization is responding to current contract requirements or preparing for future defense opportunities\, sign up for clear\, practical next steps. \n\nRegister Now
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/get-started-now-automate-the-cmmc-compliance-process/
LOCATION:OH\, 45066\, United States
CATEGORIES:ABC National,Events
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