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SUMMARY:CONSTRUCTION QUALITY MANAGEMENT FOR CONTRACTORS (CQM)
DESCRIPTION:**THIS IS A SMOKE-FREE FACILITY** \nConstruction Quality Management for Contractors is a certification course sponsored by USACE and NAVFAC. This certification is usually a contract requirement and is an integral component of quality management on Federal government construction projects. \nUSACE in coordination with NAVFAC developed the course that was given the formal title of Construction Quality Management (CQM) for Contractors. \nWhile there is no prerequisite for the class\, students should have a general knowledge of construction processes and Federal construction contracts. \nClass is conducted in one day using the USACE Student Study Guide (provided by the sponsor or facilitator) with a pre and post-test. The class is conducted in person\, utilizing actual examples to stimulate discussion among students. Students are encouraged to ask questions and bring up relevant construction topics. \nFacilitators provided by Building Constructive Solutions are authorized by NAVFAC MIDLANT to deliver the course and issue certificates for candidates who meet the criteria specified by USACE and NAVFAC. \nBuilding Constructive Solutions is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business.  BCS is currently a licensed Class A contractor in the Commonwealth of Virginia as well as licensed to provide Professional Engineering services. \nUpon passing the post test\, each student will be provided with an official certificate which is valid for five years. \nLunch will be provided for all attendees
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/construction-quality-management-for-contractors-cqm/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Classes,Management Education,Safety Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy McCafferty":MAILTO:amccafferty@abceastpa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240306T150000
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SUMMARY:Practical Construction Use of Bluebeam Revu
DESCRIPTION:Bluebeam Revu is used daily by over 80% of construction firms in the U.S.\, but\, unfortunately\, not a lot of us use it well or efficiently. Bluebeam is designed for the construction industry\, but all too often the people it’s meant for don’t even understand what Bluebeam can do in the construction world. With Bluebeam Revu\, you can create as-builts\, directly modify PDFs\, define phases/zones\, link to details\, compare differences between documents\, even overlay PDFs to look for system conflicts\, and much more. This class is focused entirely on the tools and features that will provide the most benefit to people working construction projects in Bluebeam Revu. \nZenTek Consultants\, the nation’s premiere Bluebeam Partner\, will show you the most effective means of using Revu for Construction work so you can get the efficiency and intelligence you need from Revu. This eight (8) hour course is delivered in four (4)\, two-hour long sessions that students can attend online\, right from their own desk. A live instructor will explain the detailed functions\, and address questions as the class progresses. \nMust attend all four sessions. This class will be held on 4 consecutive Wednesdays March 6th\, 13th\, 20th & 27th. \nSession 1: As-Built & Shop Drawings \n\nPDF Scaling and Calibration\nSketching to Scale\nAlign/Distribute/Size Objects\nDirect Edit of PDFs\nFlattening Markups\n\nSession 2: Construction Information Controls \n\nDefining Spaces and Places\nLinking Details & Specs\nBatch Linking\nAuto Labeling & Numbering\nLinked Table of Contents\n\nSession 3: File & Revisions Controls \n\nCompare Documents\nOverlay Documents\nBatch Overlay/Compare\nUsing Revised Documents\nSplit/Merge PDFs\n\nSession 4: Construction Document Control \n\nSharing documents in Studio\nSharing Document Sets\nTracking Custom Data\nIsolate Trades in a PDF\nTemplates\, Stamps & Legends
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/practical-construction-use-of-bluebeam-revu/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Classes,Management Education,Online Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy McCafferty":MAILTO:amccafferty@abceastpa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T093000
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SUMMARY:Dealing with Delay: From Contract Negotiations to Claims
DESCRIPTION:This presentation will provide strategies for contractors to protect themselves against the impacts of delays and will identify practical steps that a contractor can take at various stages of a project\, from bid to close-out\, to increase the contractor’s chances of successfully obtaining additional time and compensation.  The strategies presented will include: \n\naddressing schedule requirements at the proposal stage and negotiating contract language to reduce the risk of cost impacts associated with material shortages\, force majeure\, changes\, unforeseen conditions\, delays cause by others\, and non-excusable delays attributable to the contractor;\ndocumentation practices during the performance of the work to avoid contractual pitfalls and effectively supporting claims for additional time and compensation; and\,\nsuccessfully resolving disputes and pursuing claims for additional time and compensation as a result of delay and impacts.\n\n  \nLearning Objectives: \n\nProvide an understanding of basic “delay” related terminology;\nPresent bidding and pre-construction strategies to mitigate delay and impact risk;\nIdentify key contract language posing risk in relation to delays and impacts;\nProvide guidance on why and how certain standard contract language (i.e. “no damages for delay” clauses and liquidated damages clauses) should be modified in pre-contract negotiations;\nOutline steps for effectively documenting delay during construction to support requests for additional time and money;\nIdentify contractual pitfalls to be avoided during construction to preserve the contractor’s rights to additional time and money; and\,\nProvide guidance on proactively addressing disputes during performance of the work and after completion.\n\n  \nPresenter Information: Construction attorney and ABC Member J.T. Gallagher of Hendrick\, Phillips\, Salzman & Siegel\, P.C. began working in construction in the Lehigh Valley as a plumber’s helper during high school and has been working in the industry ever since.  After obtaining his B.S. in Building Construction from the University of Florida and working for several years in construction project management\, J.T. obtained his J.D.\, with honors\, from Emory University School of Law.  He now specializes in complex construction litigation and utilizes his industry experience to effectively represents contractors\, subcontractors\, specialty trade contractors\, design professionals\, and owners in relation to all aspects of public and private construction projects.
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/dealing-with-delay-from-contract-negotiations-to-claims-2/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Classes,Legal Classes,Management Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy McCafferty":MAILTO:amccafferty@abceastpa.org
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SUMMARY:Bluebeam Revu Training for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:So\, you have Bluebeam Revu\, and you know it can do some amazing things to help you with your job\, but you’re just not sure how to actually use it. Bluebeam Revu is one of the most powerful tools in the AEC world\, providing markup\, take-off\, estimating\, design review\, punch list\, and collaboration tools all in one affordable system. All too often though\, end users are given the software without any type of formal training\, or support on how to access and use the tools they’re looking for. \n​ZenTek Consultants\, a certified Bluebeam Partner\, will show you the most effective means of using Bluebeam Revu\, so you can get the ROI you were hoping for. This eight (8) hour program is delivered in four (4)\, two-hour long sessions that students can attend online\, right from their own desk. A live instructor will explain the detailed functions\, and address questions as the class progresses. \nSessions will be held for 4 consecutive Mondays\, March 18th\, 25th\, April 1st & April 8th \nSession 1: Understanding the Tools \n\nTabs\, Palettes\, and Toolbars\nMultiview Tools\nRunning Multiple Sessions of Revu\nNavigation and File Access\n\nSession 2: Working with Markups \n\nText-Based Editing/Markup Tools\nGraphic Review/Markup Tools\nControlling Markup Display Properties\nWorking With Stamps\n\nSession 3: Intelligent Markups \n\nWorking With Layers & Display Controls\nAdding Hyperlinks and Images\nControlling Markup Status\nCutting/Erasing PDF Content\nFlattening Markups\n\nSession 4: Bluebeam Studio for Collaboration \n\nUnderstanding Sessions\nUnderstanding Projects\nSharing/organizing files\nReal-Time File Sharing and Editing\nStudio Security Settings
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/bluebeam-revu-training-for-beginners/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Classes,Management Education,Online Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy McCafferty":MAILTO:amccafferty@abceastpa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T150000
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SUMMARY:Bluebeam Revu for Site & Civil Projects
DESCRIPTION:Bluebeam Revu is the most popular\, and powerful\, estimating and markup tool on the market today\, and it’s ideal for customizing to industry-specific needs. Right out-of-the box\, Revu tools work wonders for anyone in the Site/Civil industry. Add in a little more knowledge\, and you can make Bluebeam Revu the primary tool for all your Site/Civil work\, with custom tools\, features\, and calculations that can save you thousands of man-hours each year. This course will show you how to optimize\, and customize\, Bluebeam Revu specifically for use in the Site/Civil industry. \nZenTek Consultants\, a certified Bluebeam Partner\, will show you the most effective means of using the software you already own\, so you can get the ROI you were hoping for. This eight (8) hour program is delivered in four (4)\, two-hour long sessions that students can attend online\, right from their own desk. A live instructor will explain the detailed functions\, and address questions as the class progresses. \nMust attend all four sessions. This course is being held on 4 consecutive Thursdays March 21st\, 28th\, April 4th and April 11th. \nSession 1: Preparing Site/Civil Documents \n\nCalibrating and Scaling Site Documents\nDefining Spaces and Places\nLinking to Places and Spaces\nGenerating Bookmarks\n\nSession 2: Common Tools for Site/Civil Work \n\nCreating and Re-Using Notes and Callouts\nAdding “to Scale” Markups and Sketches\nWorking with Images and Photos\nLinking to Specifications\, Details\, and Files\n\nSession 3: Site/Civil Related Functionality \n\nWorking with Site Area and Volume Measurements\nWorking with Linear Site Utilities\nWorking with Site Structures and Appurtenances\nSite Logistics and SESC Tools\nCreating and Working with Layers\n\nSession 4: Custom Site/Civil Tool Chests \n\nCreating Custom Civil/Site Tool Chests and Symbols\nBuilding Civil/Site Focused Takeoff Tools\nDistributing Tool Chests for Office & Field Work\nCreating Custom Columns & Statuses
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/bluebeam-revu-for-site-civil-projects/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Classes,Management Education,Online Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy McCafferty":MAILTO:amccafferty@abceastpa.org
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