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SUMMARY:Pizza & Puppies Emerging Leaders Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:Join the ABC Eastern PA Emerging Leaders group for an event with Canine Partners for Life. Canine Partners for Life is an organization that works to increase the independence and quality of life of individuals with physical\, developmental\, and cognitive disabilities or who are in other situations of need. We achieve our mission by providing and sustaining professionally trained service and companion dogs. \nThis event will be followed by a Happy Hour at our East Norriton Office and Pizza will be provided. \nFor More Information: https://k94life.org/ \nAll Proceeds will go to Canine Partners For Life \nIf you are interested in donating items to Canine Partners for Life\, here is their Amazon Wish List: \nhttps://smile.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/1S335STRUZ20O/ref=cm_wl_sortbar_o_page_1?ie=UTF8&sort=rank
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/pizza-puppies-emerging-leaders/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220217T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220217T153000
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SUMMARY:Microsoft Project Level 2
DESCRIPTION:Executing a Project\nEnter Task Progress \nMonitoring Project Progress\nView Project Progress\nAdd Custom Fields\nCreate Custom Views\nAnalyze a Project Plan \nControlling a Project Plan\nEdit the Task List\nReschedule Tasks \nReporting on Progress\nFormat and Share a Chart View\nView Existing Reports\nCreate Custom Reports\nCreate a Visual Report \nCustomizing the Application\nChange Project Options\nCreate a Project Plan Template\nShare Resources\nLink Project Plans
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/microsoft-project-level-2-2/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Leadership and Management Development,Management Education,Online Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy McCafferty":MAILTO:amccafferty@abceastpa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220217T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220217T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T080706
CREATED:20211112T211538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220214T204905Z
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SUMMARY:OSHA 30 (4 Day) - 1 SPOT LEFT
DESCRIPTION:If you perform work in Philadelphia\, all site supervisors now need the OSHA 30-hour certification. \n\n\n \n\n\nThis in-depth 4 day course is designed to educate construction professionals on federal regulations and compliance. It is a must for those desiring a complete understanding of OSHA regulations. The course is also instructive on how to communicate critical safety information to other employees.\n\n\nThis class will be held on February 17th\, 18th\, 24th & 25th from 8:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M.
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/osha-30-4-day/
CATEGORIES:Safety Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220217T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220217T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T080706
CREATED:20211112T211314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220214T204941Z
UID:25844-1645084800-1645110000@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:OSHA 10 (2 Day) - 1 SPOT LEFT
DESCRIPTION:If you perform work in Philadelphia\, all employees now must have the OSHA 10-hour certification. \n\n\n \n\n\nThis 2 day course is designed to provide an overview of required safety regulations to meet Federal OSHA Standards on all construction sites and for all trades. It covers an introduction to OSHA\, fall protection\, electrical safety\, personal protective equipment\, material handling\, HazCom\, scaffolds\, ladders\, trenching\, confined spaces and fire protection.\n\n\nThis class will be held on February 17th & 18th from 8:00 A.M.- 3:00 P.M.
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/osha-10-2/
CATEGORIES:Safety Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220215T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220215T120000
DTSTAMP:20260503T080706
CREATED:20211102T161522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220201T185904Z
UID:25759-1644912000-1644926400@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Construction Project Management
DESCRIPTION:Ideal for construction project managers at all levels\, Construction Project Management is a 4-week class/workshop that offers strategies and solutions to attain the highest level of professionalism and productivity. The class addresses both hard and soft skills needed to be successful as a project manager\, including human relations and effectively using authority\, negotiations\, documents\, planning and scheduling among other topics. This comprehensive National Center for Construction Education and Research curriculum will emphasize cost and resource awareness/control along with a total quality management process. The class emphasizes leadership skills and effective communication strategies. Due to a small group setting with peer to peer interaction\, space is limited. \nDave Liddle has numerous years of experience with Healthcare facilities and construction as well as higher education facilities. He holds numerous specialty environmental and safety engineering certifications. \n  \nThis Class will run virtually for 4 weeks\, beginning on  Tuesday\, February 15th
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/construction-project-management-7/
CATEGORIES:Craft Training Classes/Certifications,Leadership and Management Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220210T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220210T100000
DTSTAMP:20260503T080706
CREATED:20220103T204030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220120T140856Z
UID:26089-1644481800-1644487200@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Connections Breakfast Lehigh Valley
DESCRIPTION:New member\, prospective member or looking for more ways to get involved\, then join ABC Eastern PA for our Lehigh Valley Connections Breakfast on Thursday February 10\, 2022 from 8:30 A.M.-10:00 A.M. \nMeet the ABC Eastern PA Team\, learn how to get involved\, maximum your membership\, and network with your fellow members in the construction industry. \nDate: February 10\, 2022 \nTime: 8:30am-10:00am \nCost: Complimentary \nSponsorship: $150 includes recognition at the event and on ABC Eastern PA social media outlets.
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/connections-breakfast-lehigh-valley/
CATEGORIES:Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy McCafferty":MAILTO:amccafferty@abceastpa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220203T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220203T153000
DTSTAMP:20260503T080706
CREATED:20211115T201116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220127T185808Z
UID:25868-1643878800-1643902200@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Microsoft Project Level 1
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Class \nGetting Started with Microsoft Project\nIdentify Project Management Concepts\nNavigate the Microsoft Project 2016 Environment \nDefining a Project\nCreate a New Project Plan\nDefine a Project\nAssign a Project Calendar \nCreating and Organizing Tasks\nAdd Tasks to a Project Plan\nImport Tasks From Other Programs\nCreate a Work Breakdown Structure\nDefine Task Relationships\nSchedule Tasks \nManaging Project Plan Resources\nAdd Resources to a Project Plan\nCreate a Resource Calendar\nEnter Costs for Resources\nAssign Resources to Tasks\nResolve Resource Conflicts \nFinalizing a Project Plan\nOptimize a Project Plan\nSet a Baseline
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/microsoft-project-level-1-2/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Leadership and Management Development,Management Education,Online Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy McCafferty":MAILTO:amccafferty@abceastpa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220203T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220203T120000
DTSTAMP:20260503T080706
CREATED:20211119T152458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211119T152458Z
UID:25925-1643875200-1643889600@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Confined Space Entry
DESCRIPTION:This course is designed to enable students to recognize\, evaluate\, control\, and abate safety and health hazards associated with permit-required confined space entry. Technical topics include the recognition of confined space hazards\, basic information about instrumentation used to evaluate atmospheric hazards\, and general permit space ventilation techniques.
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/confined-space-entry/
CATEGORIES:Management Education,Safety Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220127T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220127T190000
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CREATED:20211130T150700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211206T185323Z
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SUMMARY:Emerging Leaders Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:This event is open to all ABC Eastern PA Members. \nABC Eastern PA’s Emerging Leaders Committee will be hosting a networking event on January 27\, 2022 at Dave & Busters in Plymouth Meeting. Join us to learn more about our committee and network with other ABC Members. \nDate: Jan 27\, 2022 \nTime: 5:00pm-7:00pm \nCost: $40 per person includes drinks and appetizers \nSponsorship: $150 includes 1 complimentary registration\, company logo on all printed event materials & recognition on all ABC social media outlets.
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/emerging-leaders-networking-event/
LOCATION:Dave & Busters\, 500 W. Germantown Pike\, Plymouth Meeting\, PA\, 19462\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy McCafferty":MAILTO:amccafferty@abceastpa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220120T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220120T190000
DTSTAMP:20260503T080706
CREATED:20211203T164329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211203T164329Z
UID:26010-1642696200-1642705200@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Meet the Board
DESCRIPTION:Join ABC Eastern PA for our 2022 Meet the Board on January 20\, 2022 from 5pm-7pm at the ABC E. Norriton Office. \nMembers are welcome to arrive early at 4:30pm to participate in the swearing in of the 2022 board members. Networking event will begin at 5:00pm. \nCost is $30 per person \nSponsorship is $150 to include 1 complimentary registration to the event & recognition at the event and on social media.
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/meet-the-board/
CATEGORIES:Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy McCafferty":MAILTO:amccafferty@abceastpa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220119T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220119T100000
DTSTAMP:20260503T080706
CREATED:20211112T153040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211112T153040Z
UID:25820-1642579200-1642586400@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Killer Contracts
DESCRIPTION:Make that contract a tool-not a weapon! This seminar will provide important information on how to use a contract or sub-contract to your advantage for maximum profit on the job. In addition\, this seminar will cover many important contract provisions\, including indemnification; Pay-if-Paid clauses; provisions under the Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act\, and more! \nSeminar will be hosted by ABC Member & Board Member\, Bob Watson\, Eastburn & Gray\, PC. \n\n\nRobert Watson\, Jr. is a Shareholder in the firm’s Blue Bell\, Montgomery County office and he is a member of the firm’s Management Committee.\n\n\n\nBob has focused his practice on construction litigation and municipal law since being admitted to the bar. His experience includes work with large and small contractors\, subcontractors and suppliers\, municipalities\, municipal authorities\, developers\, public utilities\, school districts and individual owners. His litigation experience also includes extensive work with lending institutions\, and through those efforts he has gained invaluable commercial collections expertise. He is a frequent lecturer on construction payment claims\, and has proven himself to be a zealous advocate of his construction clients seeking overdue payments on public and private projects in the state and federal courts. Bob has also served as an arbitrator in both private and compulsory arbitrations.
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/killer-contracts-3/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Legal Classes,Management Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy McCafferty":MAILTO:amccafferty@abceastpa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220118T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220118T190000
DTSTAMP:20260503T080706
CREATED:20211116T214600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220111T211533Z
UID:25915-1642521600-1642532400@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Specification Reading Course
DESCRIPTION:Join the experts from Conspectus\, Inc. for this 5-week course\, Starting January 18\, 2022\, Tuesdays\, 4 – 7PM \nA contract document set is comprised of contracting requirements\, drawings\, specifications\, and pre-contract revisions (addenda). The drawings and specification sets are complementary to one another. Understanding how to read specifications\, how they relate to the drawings\, and how they function as a document set will provide knowledge to be used in estimating\, construction\, and most importantly – risk management. \nThe following areas will be covered over the 5-week course: \n· The Role of the Specifications: \no Documents for Construction \no Bidding Contracts \no Specification \n  \n· Relationship between Drawings and Specifications \no What goes where \no The drawings \no The specs \no Coordinating the design process \no Terminology \no Considerations for users of drawings and specifications \n  \n· Organization of Specifications \no History of construction specifications \no Organizing specifications according to MasterFormat™ \n  \n· The Project Manual and Specification Sections \no The Project Manual concept \no Alternative and supplemental formats for the Project Manual \n  \n· Format for Specification Sections \no Need for formats for specification sections \no Section Format \no Page Format \n  \n· Types of Specifications \no Methods for Writing Specifications \n  \n· Bidding Requirements \no Three basic bidding documents \n  \n· General Conditions of the Contracts \no Contractual relationships \no Other public agency and corporate general conditions \n  \n· Supplementary Conditions of the Contract \no Supplementary Conditions definition \n  \n· Bond\, Guaranties\, and Warranties \n· Division 01 – General Requirements
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/specification-reading-course/
LOCATION:Klover\, Quakertown\, 1121 Richland Commerce Drive Suite B\, Quakertown\, PA\, 18951\, United States
CATEGORIES:Craft Training Classes/Certifications,Management Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220118T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220118T120000
DTSTAMP:20260503T080706
CREATED:20211015T145008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211015T145008Z
UID:25692-1642492800-1642507200@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Construction Project Management
DESCRIPTION:Ideal for construction project managers at all levels\, Construction Project Management is a 4-week class/workshop that offers strategies and solutions to attain the highest level of professionalism and productivity. The class addresses both hard and soft skills needed to be successful as a project manager\, including human relations and effectively using authority\, negotiations\, documents\, planning and scheduling among other topics. This comprehensive National Center for Construction Education and Research curriculum will emphasize cost and resource awareness/control along with a total quality management process. The class emphasizes leadership skills and effective communication strategies. Due to a small group setting with peer to peer interaction\, space is limited. \nDave Liddle has numerous years of experience with Healthcare facilities and construction as well as higher education facilities. He holds numerous specialty environmental and safety engineering certifications. \n  \nThis Class will run virtually for 4 weeks\, beginning on  Tuesday January 18th & Running on January 25\, February 1 & February 8 from 8AM-12 PM.
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/construction-project-management-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220118T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220118T120000
DTSTAMP:20260503T080706
CREATED:20210506T144705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220114T142848Z
UID:24801-1642492800-1642507200@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Business Financials for Non-Financial People 1 OPEN SPOT AVAILABLE
DESCRIPTION:ONE SPOT OPEN FOR THIS CLASS REGISTER NOW BEFORE IT SELLS OUT! \nTARGET AUDIENCE:  Mid-level Non-Financial Managers and up \nIn the world of business\, your success and efficiency have a lot to do with how you handle “the numbers.” Having a basic understanding will positively affect all parts of your job including managing people\, setting short- and long-term objectives and controlling costs. Without a doubt\, this is a skill no manager can afford to be without! This workshop will not only help you gain confidence in understanding financial statements but will show you how to measure the numbers that are important in your business and impact them to consistently increase profits. \nSeminar Hosted by ABC Member Paramount Business Development
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/business-financials-for-non-financial-people/
CATEGORIES: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:20220113T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220113T100000
DTSTAMP:20260503T080706
CREATED:20210720T123123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210910T122852Z
UID:25214-1642062600-1642068000@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Cyber Security & Information Privacy
DESCRIPTION:Construction Industry Best Practices \nRecent IT advances and events have resulted in increased cyber related incidents and information privacy concerns. Consequently\, there is a higher level of operational\, legal and compliance requirements to reduce risks from such attacks. Given limited internal resources by many firms and an increasing variety of solutions on the market\, it has become a challenge for many construction and contracting executives to handle their cyber security and information privacy related risks in an actionable\, pragmatic and cost effective manner. \nJoin us for an educational event that will assist you in developing your organization’s high level cyber security and information privacy risk profile and provide steps that can be taken to address such risks. \n  \nAgenda items include: \nUpdate on latest cyber and privacy related developments \nInteractive exercise assessing your company’s high level risks \nOverview of establishing a practical approach addressing your risks \nQ & A \n  \nFacilitator: \nSassan S. Hejazi\, Director-in-Charge\, Technology Solutions\, Kreischer Miller\, ABC Eastern PA Member. \nSassan has worked with numerous construction and contracting firms in the region in areas of IT planning\, financial/ERP and cyber and information security readiness advisory services. Sassan’s consulting focus ensures executives select\, design\, deploy\, and manage IT-solutions that are most suitable to satisfy their strategic objectives. \nSassan has published a book on the effective use of IT by managers called Tech Savvy Manager. This book is intended to provide managers with simple and effective strategies they can put into action to harness the power of IT for competitive advantage.
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/cyber-security-information-privacy/
CATEGORIES:Management Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy McCafferty":MAILTO:amccafferty@abceastpa.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220112T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220112T120000
DTSTAMP:20260503T080706
CREATED:20210511T150047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211201T203600Z
UID:24853-1641974400-1641988800@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Executive Leadership Development Series 2
DESCRIPTION:This is a 4 week course that will be held on Wednesday\, January 12th\, January 26th\, February 9th\, & February 23rd from 8:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M. \nSession 1: Customer Service & Sales (January 12\, 2022) \nMost business owners are looking for the latest marketing strategy\, a new source of leads\, or a fairy-tale salesperson who is going to come in and turn all the prospects into customers without breaking a sweat. As awesome as these strategies sound\, they rarely work out. But wait! There’s good news! 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. \n  \nSession 2: Understanding Your Numbers (January 26\, 2022) \nAre you confused by your financial statements? Do you have trouble recognizing what they are telling you? This workshop will help you quickly master the fundamentals and develop a comprehensive understanding of how they work\, how to interpret them accurately\, and how to use their information to make more effective\, better-informed business decisions that have a positive impact on your organization’s bottom line. You will also learn the importance of a dashboard and how to easily set one up for your company. \n  \nSession 3: Personal Performance (February 9\, 2022) \nCritical thinking is a lost art. Whether you are refining operations\, evaluating strategic plans\, or brainstorming better ways to assist customers\, businesses with the best ideas come out on top. This workshop will teach you how to recognize key mistakes that company leaders make which undermine their effectiveness at running and growing a company.  You will also walk away with tips that you can implement immediately to improve your personal performance and help you reach your full potential to build an amazing team.  If YOU want to build an amazing team\, it starts with YOU! \n  \nSession 4: What is Your USP? & Communication (February 23\, 2022) \nAre you tired of feeling invisible in your field\, of not being recognized for your talents and expertise? Are you losing potential customers to your competitors solely because your prices are higher? Many professionals have felt the same way and decided to do something about it. The answer lies in the strength and value of your USP. This workshop will teach you the art and science of identifying what sets you apart and turning that into a brand that will make you more valuable and memorable than others in your field. \nThis Seminar is Hosted by ABC Member Paramount Business Development
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/executive-leadership-development-series-2/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Leadership and Management Development,Management Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy McCafferty":MAILTO:amccafferty@abceastpa.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220110T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220110T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T080706
CREATED:20211122T161103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211217T164007Z
UID:25956-1641801600-1641834000@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:OSHA 10 (2 Days)
DESCRIPTION:If you perform work in Philadelphia\, all employees now must have the OSHA 10-hour certification. \n\n\n \n\n\nThis 2 day course is designed to provide an overview of required safety regulations to meet Federal OSHA Standards on all construction sites and for all trades. It covers an introduction to OSHA\, fall protection\, electrical safety\, personal protective equipment\, material handling\, HazCom\, scaffolds\, ladders\, trenching\, confined spaces and fire protection.\n\n\nThis class will be held on January 10th from 8:00 A.M.- 5:00 P.M. & 11th from 8:00 A.M.-11:00 A.M.
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/osha-10-2-days/
CATEGORIES:Safety Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211209T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211209T190000
DTSTAMP:20260503T080706
CREATED:20210930T113506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210930T114324Z
UID:25598-1639069200-1639076400@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Holiday Party
DESCRIPTION:Join ABC Eastern PA for the last event of 2021 and we celebrate the holidays!  Our Holiday Party will be held at Bear Creek Mountain Resort located at 101 Doe Mountain\, Lehigh Valley\, PA 18062 on December 9\, 2021 from 5:00 P.M.-7:00 P.M. \nRegistration is $25 per person \nSupporting Event Sponsor: $150 Includes complimentary registration to the event\, recognition at the event and on ABC’s Social Media Sites. \nAll proceeds collected from this event will be donated to a charity (TBA) \nWe have reserved a block of rooms at the hotel for the night of December 9th. Please use the link below to reserve your room. \nhttps://us01.iqwebbook.com/BCMRCCPA219/ \n\nRATE OPTIONS–(THE DROP DOWN OPTION ON THE RIGHT NEXT TO AMOUNT OF GUESTS)\nENTER PROMO CODE IN ALL CAPS—ABC21\nCLICK APPLY\nCHOOSE YOUR ROOM AND RESERVE\n\nYou can also call the hotel directly at  1 866-754-2822 x205 please mention the promo code ABC 21. All reservations must be made by November 9\, 2021. \n 
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/holiday-party/
LOCATION:Bear Creek Mountain Resort\, 101 Doe Mountain\, Lehigh Valley\, 18062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy McCafferty":MAILTO:amccafferty@abceastpa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211207T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211207T093000
DTSTAMP:20260503T080706
CREATED:20210518T194249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211129T141039Z
UID:24927-1638864000-1638869400@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Practical Construction Law for Advancing Project Managers and Supervisors
DESCRIPTION:Key to career advancement for superintendents and project managers is not only on a thorough understanding of construction but an ability to protect the company’s bottom line.  This program\, taught by seasoned construction litigators\, will identify and examine real world opportunities to increase profit and avoid costly pitfalls.  Best project management practices will be reviewed\, and checklists with important construction considerations will be provided for immediate use by managers on the rise. \nTopics this seminar will cover: \n1.       Change Orders \n2.       Claims \n3.       Notice \n4.       Pay-if-Paid Clauses \n5.       No Damage for Delay Clauses \n6.       Retainage \n7.       Liquidated Damages \n8.       Default/Termination \n9.       Indemnification \n10.     Dispute Provisions \n11.     Delays \n12.   Accelerations \n13.   Waiver \n14.   Loss of Efficiency \n15.   Written Communications and Recordkeeping \n16.   Release \n17.   Payment Acts \n18.   Mechanics’ Liens
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/practical-construction-law-for-advancing-project-managers-and-supervisors/
CATEGORIES:Leadership and Management Development,Legal Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211116T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211116T120000
DTSTAMP:20260503T080706
CREATED:20211015T144245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211015T144245Z
UID:25688-1637049600-1637064000@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Construction Project Management
DESCRIPTION:Ideal for construction project managers at all levels\, Construction Project Management is a 4-week class/workshop that offers strategies and solutions to attain the highest level of professionalism and productivity. The class addresses both hard and soft skills needed to be successful as a project manager\, including human relations and effectively using authority\, negotiations\, documents\, planning and scheduling among other topics. This comprehensive National Center for Construction Education and Research curriculum will emphasize cost and resource awareness/control along with a total quality management process. The class emphasizes leadership skills and effective communication strategies. Due to a small group setting with peer to peer interaction\, space is limited. \nDave Liddle has numerous years of experience with Healthcare facilities and construction as well as higher education facilities. He holds numerous specialty environmental and safety engineering certifications. \n  \nThis Class will run virtually for 4 weeks\, beginning on  Tuesday November 16th & Running on November 23\, November 30 & December 7 from 8AM-12 PM.
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/construction-project-management-5/
CATEGORIES:Leadership and Management Development,Management Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211116T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211116T100000
DTSTAMP:20260503T080706
CREATED:20210930T145911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210930T145911Z
UID:25605-1637049600-1637056800@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Bluebeam For Takeoff & Estimating (4 Week Course)
DESCRIPTION:4 Week Course \nNovember 16th\, 23rd \,30th & December 7th \nJoin the Experts from ZenTek Consultants \nSo\, you have Bluebeam Revu\, and you’re ready to take it to the next level? Ready to move beyond basic markup and commenting\, and into the world of detailed quantity takeoff? Bluebeam Revu has a powerful array of tools to help you do exactly that\, as well as tools and functions you probably aren’t even aware of. Stop struggling to figure out Revu’s processes on your own\, and stop losing both time and money in the process. This class will take you through Revu’s most powerful quantity takeoff features and show you exactly how to use them\, and adapt their properties to your firm’s specific needs. \n​ZenTek Consultants\, a certified Bluebeam Partner\, will show your users 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. \n​​​Note: This class is for Bluebeam Revu for PC\, not the iPad. Instructor will be using Bluebeam Revu eXtreme 20 and some tools shown may not be available in Revu Standard or CAD. Looking for this class in Bluebeam Revu 2017\, 2018\, or 2019? Contact us to make arrangements. \nRecording: Registrants for this course will receive access to a recording of each session for 48 consecutive hours. Access will start the next business day after the session ends. \nMust attend all four sessions. \nSession 1: Measurement & Takeoff Tools \n\nPDF Scaling and Calibration\nLinear Measurement Tools\nArea and Volume Tools\nItem Counts and Search Tools\n\nSession 2: Measurement Properties \n\nSegment Lengths and Drop/Riser Values\nApplying Slopes to Areas\nSplit\, Merge\, and Continue Counts\nUsing Multiple Viewports at Differing Scales\nEditing Actions for a Measurement​\n\nSession 3: The Markups List \n\nGrouping and Sorting Takeoff Items\nControlling Column Display\nWorking with Custom Columns\nWorking With Status Models and States\nAdding Comments and Replies to Markups\nImporting and Exporting Markups Between Files\nExtracting Takeoffs to Excel & PDF​\n\nSession 4: Spaces and Places \n\nCreating and Labeling Spaces\nNesting Spaces\nUsing Spaces in Markups List\nCreating and Naming Places
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/bluebeam-for-takeoff-estimating-4-week-course/
CATEGORIES:Management Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211111T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211111T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T080706
CREATED:20210930T154914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210930T162138Z
UID:25611-1636617600-1636635600@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Bluebeam Basics
DESCRIPTION:Overview of the Bluebeam Revu Interface\, Navigation and Profiles \nCommand Bar \nToolbars and Menus Side Panels and Tab Access \nProfiles and Profile Management \nOpening a PDF in Revu \nPDF Navigation in Revu \n  \nThe Markup Tools \nOverview of Markup Tools \nHow to Access Markup Tools \nTypes of Markup Tools \nCustomizing the Properties of Markup Tools \n  \nThe Tool Chest \nWhat is the Tool Chest and Why It Saves Time \nThe Recent Tools Tool Set \nProperties Mode vs. Drawing Mode \nThe My Tools Tool Set \nTool Sets \n  \nThe Markups List \nWhat is the Markups List \nOrganizing Columns \nSorting Data in the Markups List \nFiltering Data \nStatuses \nCustom Columns \nImporting Comments From Other PDFs Onto Your File \nExporting All Markup Data \n  \nPDF Creation \nNew PDF Creation \nUsing the Bluebeam PDF Printer to Create PDFs From Virtually Any Program \nPDF Creation From Microsoft Office \n  \n Document Management and Setup \nPDF Manipulation \nEmailing and Exporting PDFs
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/blue-beam-basics/
CATEGORIES:Management Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211110T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211110T190000
DTSTAMP:20260503T080706
CREATED:20210914T125523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210914T205748Z
UID:25473-1636563600-1636570800@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Northeast PA Networking Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Susquehanna Brewing Company in Pittston PA for a night of networking in Northeast PA. Registration includes appetizers and drink tickets. \nRegistration is $30 per person and Sponsorships are $150 to include 1 complimentary ticket and recognition at the event and on social media.
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/northeast-pa-networking-night/
LOCATION:Susquehanna Brewing\, 635 South Main Street\, Pittston\, PA\, 18640\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy McCafferty":MAILTO:amccafferty@abceastpa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211104T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211104T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T080706
CREATED:20210806T162716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210916T170342Z
UID:25288-1636045200-1636056000@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:31st Annual Excellence in Construction Awards Gala
DESCRIPTION:Join ABC Eastern PA for our 31st Annual Excellence in Construction Awards Gala as we honor and celebrate our members and their projects.  Registration & Cocktail Hour will begin at 5pm followed by dinner and the awards ceremony. \nDate: November 4\, 2021 \nTime: 5:00pm-8:00pm \nLocation: Presidential Caterers\, 2910 Dekalb Pike\, Norristown\, PA 19401 \nPricing: $150 Per person or $1\,400 Table of 10 \nSponsorship deadline: October 14\, 2021 \nRegistration deadline: October 28\, 2021 \nFor registration\, sponsorship opportunities and more details please visit: https://cvent.me/1w02rb
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/31st-annual-excellence-in-construction-awards-gala/
LOCATION:Presidential Caterers\, 2910 Dekalb Pike\, East Norriton\, 19401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy McCafferty":MAILTO:amccafferty@abceastpa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211103T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211103T120000
DTSTAMP:20260503T080706
CREATED:20210511T145558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210914T182125Z
UID:24850-1635926400-1635940800@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Executive Leadership Development Series 1
DESCRIPTION:This is a 4 week course that will be held on Wednesday November 3rd\,  November 17th\, December 1st\, & December 15th from 8:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M. \nSession 1: Leader’s Right Mindset (November 3\, 2021) \nMany people believe that being the owner\, boss or holding some sort of management position is what defines leadership. Paramount Business Development\, Inc. KNOWS this is totally false. True leadership is hard\, and it is not something that can be achieved overnight. It is a slow and steady process that happens over years and years of practice and it all starts with little habits. Join us for a morning to discover the 7 habits of highly effective leaders that you can start practicing today that will help you become the leader you want to be tomorrow. \n  \nSession 2: Communicating Simply & Effectively (November 17\, 2021) \nWorkplace communication is crucial to companies because it enables them to be productive and operate effectively. When a company can communicate correctly\, employees can experience an increase in morale\, productivity\, and commitment. How well do you communicate with your team? More importantly\, how often do you communicate with your team? Join us as we discuss real life examples of communication problems in companies and how you can better lead your team to success. \n  \nSession 3: When Things Go Awry?! (December 1\, 2021) \nWe’ve discussed how crucial workplace communication is to a company\, but what happens when things go wrong? Not all problems can be anticipated or resolved. People are complicated and there’s no owner’s manuals. This workshop will review communication strategies\, discuss real life conflicts within organizations\, and present several effective strategies to handle those conflicts. \n  \nSession 4: Managing Overwhelm (December 15\, 2021) \nAre you feeling pressured by deadlines?  Is there never enough time in the day?  Are you working longer and longer hours\, while getting further behind? Win your time back in this 4-hour workshop where we will show you how to master your use of time\, complete your most critical tasks\, and overcome that constant feeling of being overwhelmed. \nThis seminar will be hosted by ABC Member Paramount Business Development
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/executive-leadership-development-series-1/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Leadership and Management Development,Management Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy McCafferty":MAILTO:amccafferty@abceastpa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211028T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211028T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T080706
CREATED:20210512T185551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210512T185551Z
UID:24886-1635408000-1635440400@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:OSHA 30 Certification (4 Day Course)
DESCRIPTION:If you perform work in Philadelphia\, all site supervisors now need the OSHA 30-hour certification. \n\n\n \n\n\nThis in-depth 4 day course is designed to educate construction professionals on federal regulations and compliance. It is a must for those desiring a complete understanding of OSHA regulations. The course is also instructive on how to communicate critical safety information to other employees.\n\n\nThis class will be held October 28th\, 29th\, November 4th & 5th from 8:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M.
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/osha-30-certification-4-day-course-3/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Management Education,Safety Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy McCafferty":MAILTO:amccafferty@abceastpa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211028T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211028T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T080706
CREATED:20210512T182959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210512T183416Z
UID:24874-1635408000-1635433200@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:OSHA 10 Certification (2 Day Course)
DESCRIPTION:If you perform work in Philadelphia\, all employees now must have the OSHA 10-hour certification. \n\n\n \n\n\nThis 2 day course is designed to provide an overview of required safety regulations to meet Federal OSHA Standards on all construction sites and for all trades. It covers an introduction to OSHA\, fall protection\, electrical safety\, personal protective equipment\, material handling\, HazCom\, scaffolds\, ladders\, trenching\, confined spaces and fire protection.\n\n\nThis class will be held October 28th & 29th 8:00 A.M.-3:00 P.M.
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/osha-10-certification-2-day-course-3/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Management Education,Safety Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy McCafferty":MAILTO:amccafferty@abceastpa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211027T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211027T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T080706
CREATED:20210907T153048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210917T154330Z
UID:25428-1635323400-1635350400@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:2022 Chapter Planning Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join the ABC Eastern PA Team and our 2021 Board Members as we plan and prepare for 2022. Share your thoughts & ideas during our breakout sessions for Membership\, Legislative\, Management Education\, Workforce Development & Apprenticeship Training. \nLocation: Union League\, 140 South Broad Street\, Philadelphia\, PA 19102 \nDate & Time: Wednesday\, October 27\, 2021 8:30am-4:00pm \nRegistration: $50 per person\, includes: continental breakfast\, lunch & parking at the venue. \nGold Sponsor: $1\,000 1 complimentary registration\, ad/video spot during Construction Freedom You Tube show\, recognition at the event & on social media. \nSilver Sponsor: $500 company ad in ABC’s Newsletter for 1 month & recognition at the event and on social media sites. \nHotel Information: Interested in staying overnight on Oct 26th please contact Amy Aldred for discounted hotel room rates. \nSponsorship Deadline: October 22\, 2021 |  Registration Deadline: October 25\, 2021
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/2022-chapter-planning-conference/
LOCATION:Union League\, 140 South Broad Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy McCafferty":MAILTO:amccafferty@abceastpa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211021T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211021T190000
DTSTAMP:20260503T080706
CREATED:20210922T194010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210922T194154Z
UID:25518-1634832000-1634842800@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Construction Estimating
DESCRIPTION:This class will help the student to develop the necessary fundamental knowledge of the procedures\, materials\, equipment\, and practices needed when estimating for any trade discipline and/or type of construction. The class will also provide the fundamental knowledge of construction materials & processes that utilize these materials. One trade discipline and material category\, process and system is covered each week. These materials and processes are normally encountered by the student in the workplace. \nThis class provides a starting point for developing the mathematical skills necessary through practice and application to the construction trade. Calculations and quantities of volumes and areas will include trades such as concrete\, masonry and carpentry as well as others. \nThe class will provide hands-on detailed estimating procedures in which students learn how to estimate the general conditions of a construction project\, site work\, excavation\, concrete and masonry as well as other trade disciplines. This course also features hands-on estimating and quantity take off activities associated with Metals\, Wood\, Doors and Windows and Finishes as well as other types of materials. \n  \nThis Class will run every Thursday Evening beginning on October 21\, 2021 – December 16\, 2021
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/construction-estimating-3/
CATEGORIES:Leadership and Management Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211021T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211021T140000
DTSTAMP:20260503T080706
CREATED:20211008T130006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211020T162746Z
UID:25652-1634821200-1634824800@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Prevailing Wage 101: Navigating the Davis Bacon Act- Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Prevailing Wage 101: Navigating the Davis Bacon Act \nJoin Nathaniel Peniston – Vice President\, Fringe Benefit Group\, Inc. on how to navigate the Davis Bacon Act. \nCompetition for prevailing wage jobs is fierce\, and some of the greatest challenges for open shop government contractors is ensuring compliance with numerous rules and regulations\nwhile ensuring profitability. Whether competing on projects subject to the Davis-Bacon Act or local prevailing wage ordinances\, contractors need to be well informed and have a\nteam of experts to ensure strict adherence to the rules.\n\nIn this Webinar\, industry expert Nat Peniston\, who literally “wrote the book” “The Contractor’s Guide to the Davis-Bacon Act: Essential\nKnowledge for Bidding and Compliance on Prevailing Wage Jobs\,” will review:\n-Where to find prevailing wage rates & how to understand them\n-Understanding how base wage and fringe obligations are best met\n-Submitting certified payrolls\n-Best practices in demonstrating compliance
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/prevailing-wage-101-navigating-the-davis-bacon-act-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Legal Classes,Management Education
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