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SUMMARY:Business Growth Strategies: Exceptional Service = Exponential Growth
DESCRIPTION:The secret to growing your business is very likely right under your nose. In fact\, we have found that most businesses obliviously leave a percentage of their current revenues on the table every year. This workshop will show you a proven sales methodology that will not only bring in new customers but create repeat business for years to come. \nHosted by Bill Skinner with Paramount Business Development \nInterested in registering for 4 or more classes hosted by Paramount Business Development\, contact Amy Aldred for information on discounted pricing. 
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/business-growth-strategies-exceptional-service-exponential-growth/
LOCATION:ABC Lehigh Valley\, 894 Marcon Blvd\, Allentown PA\, PA\, 18109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Human Resources Classes,Leadership and Management Development,Management Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy McCafferty":MAILTO:amccafferty@abceastpa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241007T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241007T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T033431
CREATED:20240913T175418Z
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SUMMARY:Standardized Construction Control Processes for Bluebeam (4 Sessions)
DESCRIPTION:We’ve all heard that Bluebeam Revu is the ideal solution to set up and control all your construction projects\, but often times we don’t know how to begin that vital process. Wouldn’t it be nice to set up graphic dashboards where you can open a site plan and just click on a location to open all the specs\, drawings\, bids\, and other relevant documents for your job? How about tracking field issues\, creating RFIs\, and even tracking the current status of any project issues you have\, all in Bluebeam Revu? This class will show you how to do all this\, along with how to standardize those procedures for use on every project and by everyone in your company. \nZenTek Consultants\, the nation’s premiere Bluebeam Partner\, will show you the most effective means of using Revu to standardize your internal Construction Control Processes\, 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. \nNote: This class is for Bluebeam Revu for PC\, not the iPad. Instructor will be using Bluebeam Revu Complete 21 and some tools shown may not be available in Revu Basics or Core. Looking for this class in Bluebeam Revu 2017\, 2018\, 2019\, or 20? Contact us to make arrangements. \nRecording: Registrants for this 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. \nMust attend all four sessions. \nSession 1: Building Project Dashboards: Oct 7th \n\nCreating a Dashboard\nLinking Dashboards to Job Files\nLinking Dashboards to Cloud & PM Sites\nHosting Dashboards for Stakeholders\nSetting Up Staging/Access Control Plans\n\nSession 2: RFIs & Site Reports: Oct 14th \n\nCreating Templates\, Stamps\, & Legends\nConverting Existing RFI Forms\nAdding Form Fields\nUnderstanding Form Field Tools & Properties\nDirect Email of PDF/FDF Form Data\n\nSession 3: Tracking Field Issues: Oct 21st \n\nCreating and Setting Statuses\nCommenting/Replying on Statuses\nBuilding Custom Issue Fields\nSorting & Filtering by Status\nReporting and Extracting Field Issues\n\nSession 4: Punch & Close Out Processes: Oct 28th \n\nCreating Custom Punch Keys\nCreating/Modifying Punch Tool Chests\nDistributing Punch Keys Across Your Company\nTracking Punch Status and Comments\nWorking with Comments on Punch Items
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/standardized-construction-control-processes-for-bluebeam-4-sessions/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Classes,Management Education,Online Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy McCafferty":MAILTO:amccafferty@abceastpa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T033431
CREATED:20231120T151529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T134050Z
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SUMMARY:CPM For Scheduling & Disputes
DESCRIPTION:This course will introduce students to critical path method (CPM) scheduling. CPM scheduling is a planning tool to help keep projects on time and within budget. The CPM schedule is a valuable tool for determining what project issues impact the project completion. This course will teach how to properly document and present time extension requests and delay claims. \nFollowing this course\, you will be able to: \nDefine the Critical Path Method \nKnow the importance of the Longest Path and Float in CPM scheduling \nUnderstand the guidelines for developing a Baseline Schedule \nKnow the common mistakes in performing schedule updates \nKnow the difference between a recovery schedule and acceleration \nBe able to perform a schedule delay analysis \nDifferentiate the three major types of delay \nIdentify financial damages associated with delays \n  \nInstructors Bio: \nJoseph Hellenbrand is a Schedule Engineer at Capital Project Management\, Inc. Mr. Hellenbrand has more than 25 years of experience in construction and project management\, planning\, scheduling\, engineering\, and claims analysis\, in the private and public sectors. He is knowledgeable in critical path method (CPM) scheduling\, damages assessment\, project controls\, site logistics and construction from project initiation to completion. \n  \nKevin Ecker has over 13 years of experience in planning\, scheduling\, construction\, manufacturing\, project management and leadership for both private and governmental organizations. His portfolio of successful projects include residential\, commercial\, industrial\, and nuclear facilities as well as capital equipment design and manufacturing. He has extensive experience in all aspects of project management including budgeting costs\, subcontractor negotiations\, onsite implementation\, adherence to contract documents\, and schedule control.
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/cpm-for-scheduling-disputes-2/
LOCATION:ABC E. Norriton Office\, 430 W Germantown Pike\, Norristown\, PA\, 19403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Management Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Danielle Hart":MAILTO:dhart@abceastpa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T033431
CREATED:20240509T171908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T153543Z
UID:33370-1728981000-1729002600@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Microsoft Excel Level 1
DESCRIPTION:Attendees are required to bring a laptop to class. \nGetting Started with Microsoft Office Excel 2016 : Navigate the Excel User Interface Use Excel Commands Create and Save a Basic Workbook Enter Cell Data Use Excel Help \nPerforming Calculations: Create Worksheet Formulas Insert Functions Reuse Formulas and Functions \nModifying a Worksheet: Insert\, Delete\, and Adjust Cells\, Columns\, and Rows Search for and Replace Data Use Proofing and Research Tools \nFormatting a Worksheet: Apply Text Formats Apply Number Formats Align Cell Contents Apply Styles and Themes Apply Basic Conditional Formatting Create and Use Templates \nPrinting Workbooks: Preview and Print a Workbook Set Up the Page Layout Configure Headers and Footers \nManaging Workbooks: Manage Worksheets Manage Workbook and Worksheet Views Manage Workbook Properties
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/microsoft-excel-level-1-3/
LOCATION:ABC Lehigh Valley\, 894 Marcon Blvd\, Allentown PA\, PA\, 18109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accounting/Financial Classes,Classes,Leadership and Management Development,Management Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy McCafferty":MAILTO:amccafferty@abceastpa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T033431
CREATED:20240913T204400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T144954Z
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SUMMARY:Microsoft Excel for Construction Scheduling & Estimating (4 Sessions)
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wanted to improve your estimating templates in Microsoft Excel? Would you like to be able to quickly create and view a simple Gannt schedule? Using Excel\, you can do that and much more. Learning specific Excel formulas that assist the Estimating team can result in more accurate bids\, less human error\, and provide automation – all of which save time and money. Project Managers and Superintendents can create a schedule in just a few minutes and calculate working loads/durations in seconds. \nZenTek Consultants\, a nationally recognized Construction Consulting expert and Microsoft Partner\, will show you the most effective ways of using Excel in a construction environment. 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. \nNote: Instructor will be using the latest version of Microsoft Excel and students are encouraged to use same. \nRecording: Registrants for this 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. \nMust attend all four sessions. \nSession 1: Excel Overview and Basics Oct 15th \n\nReview the functions & interface within Excel\nLoading templates from Microsoft\nNavigating Excel\nFormulas\, Number Types\nAdding Notes & Comments to Cells\nFreezing Cells\, Printing\, and Headers\n\nSession 2: Fun with Functions and Formulas Oct 22nd \n\nUsing scheduling specific formulas\nConditional Formatting related to dates & scheduling\nUsing Data Validation within a schedule\nDeveloping a Gantt Chart within Excel\n\nSession 3: Delving into Data Oct 29th \n\nCreating & Using Tables\nUsing estimating specific formulas\nConditional Formatting related to estimating\nUsing Data Validation within an estimate\nProtecting your workbook\n\nSession 4: Summarizing Simplified Nov 5th \n\nAdvanced formulas\nWorkflow Improvement & Efficiency\nBest Practices for Presenting Data (Estimate\, Schedule\, Financial\, etc.)
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/microsoft-excel-for-construction-scheduling-estimating-4-sessions/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Classes,Management Education,Online Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy McCafferty":MAILTO:amccafferty@abceastpa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241016T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241016T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T033431
CREATED:20240806T175158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T175158Z
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SUMMARY:Business Growth Strategies: Time Maximizing Productivity: Time Management Mastery:
DESCRIPTION:Effective time management is a critical skill for professionals seeking to enhance productivity and achieve work-life balance. This workshop is designed to equip you with practical strategies and techniques to win back your time\, prioritize tasks\, and achieve your goals efficiently. \nHosted by Bill Skinner with Paramount Business Development \nInterested in registering for 4 or more classes hosted by Paramount Business Development\, contact Amy Aldred for information on discounted pricing. 
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/business-growth-strategies-time-maximizing-productivity-time-management-mastery/
LOCATION:ABC Lehigh Valley\, 894 Marcon Blvd\, Allentown PA\, PA\, 18109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Human Resources Classes,Leadership and Management Development,Management Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy McCafferty":MAILTO:amccafferty@abceastpa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T033431
CREATED:20240913T174539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T174539Z
UID:34710-1729180800-1729188000@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Bluebeam for Project Management (4 Sessions)
DESCRIPTION:Bluebeam Revu is an incredibly powerful tool for Project Management teams. Bluebeam Revu is in use by over 80% of all design/build firms because of its ability to easily control document communication and workflow processes in the construction world. This Bluebeam Revu training course for Project Managers is designed to show your Project Management team the tools that will help them the most. From simple takeoffs & measurements\, to automatically comparing hundreds of drawings at once\, Bluebeam will ensure your Project Managers are working simply\, effectively\, and as quickly as possible on your jobs and using a tool that everyone in our industry knows and trusts. \n​ZenTek Consultants\, a certified Bluebeam Partner\, provides training courses to show you the most effective means of using Bluebeam Revu\, so you can get the ROI you were hoping for. This eight (8) hour training 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. \n​​Note: Instructor will be using Bluebeam Revu Complete 21 and some tools shown may not be available in Revu Basics or Core. Looking for this class in Bluebeam Revu 2017\, 2018\, 2019\, or 20? Contact us to make arrangements. \nRecording: Registrants for this 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. \nMust attend all four sessions. \nSession 1: Markups & Images: Oct 17th \n\nCreating Markups & Takeoffs\nCreating a Tool Chest with Common Tools\nAdding Stamps to Documents\nAdding Images to Documents\nHyperlinking\n\nSession 2: Measurement Tools: Oct 24th \n\nPDF Scaling and Calibration\nLinear Measurement Tools\nArea and Volume Tools\nItem Counts and Search Tools\n\nSession 3: Document Management: Oct 31st \n\nCreating Page Labels & Bookmarks\nDocument Comparison Process\nDocument Overlay Process\nBatch Tools for Compare and Overlay\nSlip Sheeting Process\nBatch Slip Sheeting\nExtracting Tables & Charts to Excel\n\nSession 4: Bluebeam Studio for Collaboration: Nov 7th \n\nUnderstanding Sessions\nUnderstanding Projects\nSharing/organizing Files\nReal-Time File Sharing and Editing\nStudio Security Settings
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/bluebeam-for-project-management-4-sessions/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Classes,Management Education,Online Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy McCafferty":MAILTO:amccafferty@abceastpa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T033431
CREATED:20240913T181312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T181312Z
UID:34722-1729594800-1729602000@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Autodesk Build Essentials Online Training (4 Sessions)
DESCRIPTION:Autodesk Build is one of the fastest growing\, and most affordable\, construction management systems on the market. With simple user interfaces to help streamline managing\, sharing\, and accessing project documentation and much more\, you can easily keep track of all information in your construction projects. Like any software though\, learning the best methods of working in it are vital. Even a simple system like Autodesk Build requires users to have a solid understanding of how the interface works\, where files and data are stored\, and the fastest ways to access\, edit\, and share that data. \nThis course will teach you the fundamentals of creating and contributing to an online project in the Autodesk Construction Cloud platform\, through Build. \nNote: Instructor will be using the Autodesk Construction Cloud platform and the mobile app\, and students are encouraged to use same. Students should have a working knowledge of a Windows OS and Web Browser\, Autodesk Docs Essentials\, or general familiarity with the Autodesk Construction Cloud. \nMust attend all four sessions. \nSession 1 Oct 22nd \n\nProject Setup: Project Admin module and workflows.\nAutodesk Docs/Files: Navigate the Common Data Environment through the Files module.\nSheets: Upload and manage Sheets into Version Sets\, rename sheet names\, work with hyperlinks\, add and publish markups\, add issues\, add References to Sheets.\nSpecifications: Add and publish specifications for use by project members. Leverage the Optical Character Recognition (OCR) to extract specification information and automate connections between section codes and descriptions.\n\nSession 2 Oct 29th \n\nIssues: Track\, manage\, and communicate problems across the construction lifecycle. Reference data on Sheets\, Forms\, RFIs\, and other project files.\nRFIs: Create an RFI\, respond to an RFI\, send reminder emails\, add watchers\, and respond via email.\nSubmittals: Create and review submittals. Manage submittals with packages.\n\nSession 3 Nov 5th \n\nForms: Create custom form templates or upload a smart fillable PDFs.\nMeetings: Create a meeting agenda\, generate a Teams or Zoom link\, add and manage action Items\, convert to meeting minutes\, attach project files as References.\nCorrespondence: Create and manage communication with project members and external collaborators. Leverage the project email address to consolidate all correspondence in a single location.\nPhotos: Take photos with the mobile app\, add manual tags\, add photos as References to other tools.\n\nSession 4 Nov 12 \n\nSchedule: Import a Schedule file and review schedule items.\nAssets: Add assets\, manage categories\, add barcodes and References.\nReports: Manage reports\, schedule reports\, create report templates.\nBridge: Create a Bridge from one project to another\, share files across company projects or across consultants.
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/autodesk-build-essentials-online-training-4-sessions/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Classes,Management Education,Online Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy McCafferty":MAILTO:amccafferty@abceastpa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241030T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241030T090000
DTSTAMP:20260404T033431
CREATED:20240926T165522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T133754Z
UID:34894-1730275200-1730278800@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Free Webinar: Unlock Training & Funding Opportunities with Advenser & WEDnetPA
DESCRIPTION:ABC Member Advenser is hosting a free webinar exclusive for Eastern PA Members. \nIn this session you will learn more about: \n\nWEDnetPA Training Grants\nAdvenser & Building Information Modeling (BIM) \nBIM Training Certificate Program at East Stroudsburg University\n\n  \nAdvenser Technology Services\, Inc. invites you to an informative session focused on workforce development and training opportunities available to Pennsylvania businesses and their employees. Specifically designed for ABC members in the Architecture\, Engineering\, and Construction sectors\, this session will highlight Advenser’s latest initiatives in Northeast PA\, their strategic partnership with East Stroudsburg University (ESU) through the BIM Training Certificate Program\, and the robust training support available through the Workforce & Economic Development Network of Pennsylvania (WEDnetPA).  \nDiscover how WEDnetPA grants can empower your company with valuable training resources.
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/free-webinar-unlock-training-funding-opportunities-with-advenser-wednetpa/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Classes,Management Education,Online Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy McCafferty":MAILTO:amccafferty@abceastpa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241030T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241030T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T033431
CREATED:20240806T180223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T180223Z
UID:34294-1730275200-1730287800@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Team Dynamics and Workplace Harmony: Profit Powerhouse: Simple Methods for Bottom Line Growth
DESCRIPTION:Have you worked hard throughout your career but still find yourself struggling to get the results you thought you’d get? Does it feel like growing a successful\, profitable business is just out of reach? This workshop will teach you simple\, proven methods to increase your profits without increasing your hours spent at work. We will also share Paramount’s ‘5 Way Power Play’ to start increasing your profits NOW! \nHosted by Bill Skinner with Paramount Business Development \nInterested in registering for 4 or more classes hosted by Paramount Business Development\, contact Amy Aldred for discounted pricing. 
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/team-dynamics-and-workplace-harmony-profit-powerhouse-simple-methods-for-bottom-line-growth/
LOCATION:ABC Lehigh Valley\, 894 Marcon Blvd\, Allentown PA\, PA\, 18109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Human Resources Classes,Leadership and Management Development,Management Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy McCafferty":MAILTO:amccafferty@abceastpa.org
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