ABC Eastern PA Chapter

Practical Construction Use of Bluebeam Revu (4 Sessions)
2024-11-05 08:30 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | PA
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.
ZenTek 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.
​​​Note: 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.
Recording: 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.
Must attend all four sessions.
Session 1: As-Built & Shop Drawings

PDF Scaling and Calibration
Sketching to Scale
Align/Distribute/Size Objects
Direct Edit of PDFs
Flattening Markups

Session 2: Construction Information Controls

Defining Spaces and Places
Linking Details & Specs
Batch Linking
Auto Labeling & Numbering
Linked Table of Contents

Session 3: File & Revisions Controls

Compare Documents
Overlay Documents
Batch Overlay/Compare
Using Revised Documents
Split/Merge PDFs

Session 4: Construction Document Control

Sharing documents in Studio
Sharing Document Sets
Tracking Custom Data
Isolate Trades in a PDF
Templates, Stamps & Legends

Team Dynamics and Workplace Harmony: Unlocking Your Team’s Full Potential
2024-11-06 08:00 - 11:00 | ABC Lehigh Valley, 894 Marcon Blvd, Allentown PA, PA, 18109, United States
Team performance is a critical element of what makes or breaks a business. As a leader, you want to maximize team performance. But how do you do that? Team performance depends on several factors but fortunately, many of them are within your control. This workshop will show you how to reach that maximum impact within your business.
Hosted by Bill Skinner with Paramount Business Development
Interested in registering for 4 or more classes hosted by Paramount Business Development, contact Amy Aldred for discounted pricing.

34th Annual Excellence in Construction Awards Gala
2024-11-07 17:00 - 20:00 | Presidential Caterers, 2910 Dekalb Pike, East Norriton, 19401, United States
Join ABC Eastern PA for our 34th Annual Excellence in Construction Awards Gala on November 7, 2024 at Presidential Caterers. We we will be celebrating and honoring our members excellent construction projects from the past year, project of the year & our Champion of Merit. Sponsorship Deadline October 21st and Registration Deadline November 1st.
Date: Thursday, November 7, 2024
Time: 5:00pm-7:00pm
Location: Presidential Caterers 2910 Dekalb Pike, Norristown PA 19401
Individual Registration: $175
Table of 10 Registration: $1,700
Sponsorships
PREMIER SPONSOR (LIMIT 2) $6,000: 10 Tickets, company representative to give 30 second commercial and present 2 awards during the event. Ad in ABC’S newsletter for 3 months in 2025, full page ad in event program. Recognition at the event and on social media sites.

PLATINUM SPONSOR $4,000: 10 Tickets, ad in ABC’S newsletter for 2 months in 2025 full page ad in event program. Recognition at the event and on social media sites.

GOLD SPONSOR $2,500: 5 Tickets, ad in ABC’s newsletter for 1 month, in 2025 half page ad in event program. Recognition at the event and on social media sites.

SILVER SPONSOR $1,500: 2 Tickets and a quarter page ad in event program. Recognition at the event and on social media sites.
BRONZE SPONSOR $750: 1 Ticket and recognition at the event and on social media sites.
Sponsorship Deadline October 21st and Registration Deadline November 1st.

Team Dynamics and Workplace Harmony: Communicating the Big Picture for High Performance
2024-11-13 08:00 - 11:30 | ABC Lehigh Valley, 894 Marcon Blvd, Allentown PA, PA, 18109, United States
It takes a very strong leader to develop and communicate to employees the “big picture” of where the company is headed and why that is beneficial from the employee’s perspective. Team members will never create your desired culture if they don’t even know what you expect of them. This workshop will teach you the secret to creating a healthy, competitive culture.
Hosted by Bill Skinner with Paramount Business Development
Interested in registering for 4 or more classes hosted by Paramount Business Development, contact Amy Aldred for discounted pricing.

Autodesk Docs for AEC Collection Demystified
2024-11-13 11:00 - 13:00 | Online
Are you a subscriber to the AEC Collection? Are you wondering about the benefits of using the Autodesk Construction Cloud vs other available cloud technologies? Would you like to explore what can be done with your Docs for AEC benefit prior to investing in BIM Collaborate or BIM Collaborate Pro? Then this is the class for you.
ZenTek Consultants will show you how to reliably track and securely deliver your projects with tools that simplify project management and collaboration in the Autodesk Construction Cloud. 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.
Note: Instructor will be using Autodesk Docs with no other tools from the Autodesk Construction Cloud. Each user must bring their own Autodesk Docs license.
Must attend all four sessions.
Session 1: Getting Started Nov 13th

What is Autodesk Docs for AEC?
Understanding the ACC Dashboard
Navigating the Account Admin Portal
Planning Projects
Establishing Roles
Creating Projects

Session 2: Collaborating Nov 20th

Working with Desktop Connector
Setting up Projects in Infraworks
Working with Infraworks Data in Civil 3D
About Project Shortcuts
Sharing Surfaces with Revit
Bridging Cloud projects

Session 3: Working in the Docs Viewer Nov 27th

Working with Shared Views from the Desktop
Creating Markups in the Cloud
Using Traces
Setting up Reviews for Quality Control

Session 4: Project Templates and Additional Tools Dec 4th

Defining project templates
Defining review workflows
Creating Notifications
Using Transmittals
Running Reports
Uploading Specifications

Using Microsoft Teams for Project Management
2024-11-14 08:30 - 11:30 | PA
If your organization is struggling with managing project deadlines, project communication and task management this is the course for you. In this course we will show you how to utilize Teams as a “single” source of truth for your project. Everyone will be on the same page. We will show you how to use such things as announcements for project changes along with how to set up files needed by the team. We will also discuss how to set up project notes for team meetings etc. Finally, we will set up tasks with due dates and assign these to people. Once this is set up you will see that you can easily project communication and status will become.
Attendees are required to bring their laptop to the class.

Bluebeam for Office Administrators
2024-12-02 15:00 - 17:00 | Online
Day-to-day operational work on all our documents, markups, and forms tends to fall squarely on the shoulders of our administrative staff. Unfortunately, we don’t always provide them with the tools and training courses they need to get that work done effectively. Bluebeam Revu is the most used software in the design/build world and it’s not just for estimators and project managers. Office administrative staff can see just as much, if not more, benefit from working inside Bluebeam Revu as anyone in your company. Addressing edits and markups, creating fillable forms, stamping documents, and even comparing versions are all vital tools that administrators in your firm need and this class is designed to show them how to use the same Bluebeam software you use in all other aspects of your work, to do just that.
ZenTek 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 Bluebeam Revu training course for office administrators 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.
​​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.
Recording: 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.
Must attend all four sessions.
Session 1: Navigating & Using Bluebeam, Dec 2nd

Navigating the Bluebeam Interface
File Access and Searching
Adding Markups & Highlighting
Modifying Text within Bluebeam
Hyperlinking

Session 2: Creating Forms, Dec 4th

Using AutoCreate
Understanding Field Tools
Setting Field Properties
Creating Custom Forms
Saving Form Templates
Importing/Exporting Form Data
Working With Digital Signatures

Session 3: Document Management, Dec 9th

Creating Page Labels
Creating Bookmarks
Document Comparison Process
Document Overlay Process
Batch Tools for Compare and Overlay
Slip Sheeting Process
Batch Slip Sheeting

Session 4: Customization within Bluebeam, Dec 11th

Creating Custom Stamps
Creating Custom Templates & Email Templates
Grouping Objects & Creating Tool Chests
Sharing Stamps, Tool Chests, and More

Holiday Party
2024-12-05 17:00 - 20:00 | Bear Creek Mountain Resort, 101 Doe Mountain, Lehigh Valley, 18062, United States
Join us for our annual holiday party at Bear Creek Mountain Resort in the Lehigh Valley. This will be a festive evening with networking and dinner with your fellow ABC Members as we say good bye to 2024 with our last event of the year and look forward to 2025.
Date: December 5th
Time: 5:00pm-8:00pm
Location: Bear Creek Mountain Resort: 101 Doe Mountain Lane.
Registration: $50 per person
Supporting Sponsorship: $200 Includes 1 registration and recognition at the event and on social media.
We will be partnering with R.L. Reppert, Inc. and their Central Elementary Holiday Drive. We will be collecting items at the holiday party for this great cause. You can visit their site: http://www.rlreppert.com/charity for a list of items needed and to learn more.
Central Elementary Holiday Drive

Getting Paid: Legal Strategies to Protect the Right to Payment
2024-12-11 08:30 - 09:30 | ABC Lehigh Valley, 894 Marcon Blvd, Allentown PA, PA, 18109, United States
Description: This presentation will describe the legal, practical, and contractual measures contractors can take during bidding, contracting, performance, and after completion to secure payment rights and enhance the likelihood that they will be promptly paid for the work. Some of the topics that will be discussed include:
Understanding and avoiding killer contract clauses related to payment rights.
How to preserve, protect, and employ lien and payment bond rights and remedies.
Techniques for successful collection actions.
Learning Objectives:
To understand strategies at every phase of a project to protect payment rights;
To understand and utilize contract provisions and language related to payment rights;
To be able to employ lien and payment bond rights and remedies; and,
To obtain specific payment and contractual language to incorporate into bids and contracts for future projects.
Seminar hosted by ABC Eastern PA Member
HENDRICK PHILLIPS SALZMAN & SIEGEL, P.C.

Procore for Field Staff & Superintendents
2024-12-11 11:00 - 13:00 | Online
Adopting Procore for your company is a huge undertaking, and often times the field team can get left behind or overlooked in the process. That’s a problem, because nobody else in your firm stands to benefit as much from Procore as your field users. Procore’s tools in the field can improve quality control, track subcontractor performance, and get your users the answers they need far faster than anything else on the market. The key is to make sure your field staff are fully comfortable with the apps and processes Procore provides specifically for them. ZenTek Consultants, your Procore Certified Consulting partner, is here to show you how to make that all work!
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.
Recording: 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.
Must attend all four sessions.
Session 1: Procore Basics (December 11th)

Customizing Procore for Individual Use
Navigating Drawings and Specs
Creating Markups & Notes on Drawings
Creating Markups & Notes on Photos
Searching Specifications & Drawings

Session 2: Managing Subcontractors (December 13th)

Adding New Users to Procore
Navigating & Reading Contracts
Logging and Tracking T&M Tickets
Looking Up Subcontractor Submittals

Session 3: Document Management (December 18th)

Creating Meetings & Sending Invites
Document Management
Creating & Sending RFIs
Creating a Daily Log
Sending an Email from Procore

Session 4: Quality Control & Punch Lists (December 20th)

Creating Safety Incident Reports
Using Company Created Inspections & Checklists
Creating Observations With Attachments
Assigning & Tracking Observations
Creating, Assigning, and Tracking Punch List Items

Committee Networking Event
2024-12-12 08:30 - 10:30 | ABC Lehigh Valley, 894 Marcon Blvd, Allentown PA, PA, 18109, United States
Join us on December 12th at the ABC Allentown Office for a Committee Networking Event. We would like to thank those that have volunteered their time and participated in one or more of our committees this year. Not on a committee, but interested in joining one, register for this event and learn more about getting involved!
Date: Thursday, December 12, 2024
Time: 8:30am-10:30am
Location: ABC Allentown, 894 Marcon Blvd., Allentown, PA
Registration: Complimentary for ABC Eastern PA Members
Supporting Sponsor: $150 includes recognition at the event and on social media.

SOLD OUT Lehigh Valley Phantoms vs. Providence Bruins SOLD OUT
2024-12-18 19:05 - 22:00 | PPL Center, 701 Hamilton Street, Allentown PA, PA, 18101, United States
ABC Eastern PA Member RKL, LLP is sponsoring a night at the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. RKL has opened up their suite to ABC Eastern PA Members on Wednesday, December 18thg for the the Phantoms vs. Bruins game at 7:05pm.
Your game ticket will include access to the RKL suite. Full catering will be provided in the suite for guests.
Tickets for this event are very limited, so it is only open to ABC Eastern PA members for business networking purposes. We are limiting tickets to 2 per company.

2025 Annual Sponsorships
2025-01-01 08:00 - 2025-03-31 17:00 | PA
ABC Eastern PA is offering year-long sponsorships for 2025. Select one of our sponsorship packages and have your company recognized throughout 2025 at events, on our website, social media sites & in our weekly newsletter.
PLATINUM SPONSOR: $12,000

Company logo featured in ABC Eastern PA Chapter newsletter & website.
Two complimentary registrations for all ABC Eastern PA Chapter events in 2025*
One complimentary foursome at each of our 2025 Golf Outings
One complimentary foursome at each of our 2025 Clay Shoots
Hole & station sponsor signs at each of our 2025 Golf Outings & Clay Shoots
One complimentary table of 10 at our 2025 EIC Awards Gala & a full page ad in the 2025 event program
Sponsor recognition at all chapter events in 2025
Recognition on Chapter’s social media channels, website & newsletters.

GOLD SPONSOR: $7,000

Company logo featured in ABC Eastern PA Chapter newsletter & website.
Two complimentary registrations for all ABC Eastern PA Chapter events in 2025*
One complimentary foursome to one of our 2025 Golf Outings
One Complimentary foursome to one of our 2025 Clay Shoots
Hole & station sponsor signs at each of our 2025 Golf Outings & Clay Shoots
Five complimentary tickets to our 2025 EIC Awards Gala & a half-page ad in the 2025 event program
Sponsor recognition at all chapter events in 2025.
Recognition on chapter’s social media channels, website, & newsletters

SILVER SPONSOR: $4,000

Company logo featured in ABC Eastern PA Chapter newsletter & website.
Two complimentary individual registrations at one of our 2025 Golf Outings
Two complimentary individual registrations at one of our 2025 Clay Shoots
Hole & station sponsor signs at each of our 2025 Golf Outings & Clay Shoots
Sponsor recognition at all chapter events in 2025
Recognition on chapter’s social media channels, website, & newsletters.

SUPPORTING SPONSOR: $2,000

Sponsor recognition at all chapter events in 2025
Recognition on chapter’s social media channels, website & newsletters.

*The 2025 Northeast Regional Conference in April & the July Iron Pigs Game is not included in the Annual Sponsorships Packages. Events hosted by other organizations that ABC Eastern PA Members are invited to will not be included as well as additional events added through the year based on costs & ticket availability.

Bluebeam Revu Takeoff and Estimating (4 week course)
2025-01-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Online
So, 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.
​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.
​​​Note: 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.
Recording: 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.
Must attend all four sessions.
Session 1: Measurement & Takeoff Tools, Jan 8th

PDF Scaling and Calibration
Linear Measurement Tools
Area and Volume Tools
Item Counts and Search Tools

Session 2: Measurement Properties, Jan 15th

Segment Lengths and Drop/Riser Values
Applying Slopes to Areas
Split, Merge, and Continue Counts
Using Multiple Viewports at Differing Scales
Editing Actions for a Measurement​

Session 3: The Markups List, Jan 22nd

Grouping and Sorting Takeoff Items
Controlling Column Display
Working with Custom Columns
Working With Status Models and States
Adding Comments and Replies to Markups
Importing and Exporting Markups Between Files
Extracting Takeoffs to Excel & PDF​

Session 4: Spaces and Places, Jan 29th

Creating and Labeling Spaces
Nesting Spaces
Using Spaces in Markups List
Creating and Naming Places​

AutoCAD Mastering the Basics I (4 Week Course)
2025-01-10 14:00 - 16:00 | Online
Are you an AutoCAD novice? Do you want to know how to open, print, and do some basic editing of AutoCAD files? Looking to improve your technical skills so you can handle basic design changes to AutoCAD line work without involving your design staff? Then this class is for you!
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.
Note: Instructor will present using Autodesk AutoCAD 2025. Students who wish to follow along with instructor are encouraged to use the same version.
Recording: 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.
Must attend all four sessions.
Session 1: Understanding the Basics, January 10th

Opening/Saving AutoCAD Files
Using the AutoCAD User Interface
Working with View and Zoom Controls
Drafting Primitives (Lines, Arcs, Shapes, etc.)
Understanding Concepts of Scale
Working with Model and Paper Space

Session 2: Editing Essentials, January 17th

Understanding SNAP and OSNAP Tools
Grip Editing and Control of Objects
Working with Basic Editing Tools (Move, Copy, Rotate, etc.)
Working with Object Selection Tools
Controlling Object Properties

Session 3: Beginning to Draft, January 24th

Understanding and Controlling Layers and Linetypes
Working with Hatch Patterns
Working with Grouped Objects
Creating and Using Named Blocks
Editing and Re-Defining Blocks

Session 4: Annotation Tools, January 31st

Understanding Text and Dimension Styles
Adding Text Annotations to a Drawing
Adding Dimension Annotation to a Drawing
Working with Associative Annotations

Bluebeam Revu Training for Public Agency Work (4 week course)
2025-01-20 11:00 - 13:00 | Online
Digital plan reviews, approval processes, resubmittal requests, and general markup capabilities are all vital concerns for the modern Public Works project. Putting together a digital workflow process that can easily, and securely, address the needs of the public while still making the review and approval process easier for your agency is no small endeavor. Luckily, Bluebeam Revu comes right off the shelf with all the tools and features you need to implement a modern digital review process that can simplify this process for both your users and the public they support.
​ZenTek Consultants, a certified Bluebeam Partner, will show you how to best use Bluebeam’s simple interface to structure a powerful Public Works control system. 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.
​​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.
Recording: 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.
Must attend all four sessions.
Session 1: Digital Plan Submittal Processes, Jan 20th

Creating and Managing Fillable Submittal Forms
Set up Studio Project Folders
Control File Access for Internal/External Users
Combine, Label, Scale and Manage Submitted Files
Digital Document Sharing Process in Studio

Session 2: Reviewing Public Projects, Jan 27th

Collaborative Review Sessions in Studio
Compare and Overlay Review Documents
Repeatable Markup and Review Tools and Processes
Verifying Measurements
Creating and Tracking Item Statuses
Creating Reusable Filters for Large Projects

Session 3: Managing Public Projects, Feb 3rd

Manage Submittal Milestones and Comments
Handling Drawing Changes/Update via Slip-Sheeting
Maintaining Revision History
Create/Use Stamps and Digital Signatures
Reporting on Studio Session Changes/Comments

Session 4: Public Project Administration, Feb 10th

Custom Reports for Different Agencies and Needs
Connecting Data to Microsoft Excel and Power BI
Automated Studio Notifications
Archive and Backup of Projects

Leading with Impact: Cultivating the Leader's Mindset
2025-01-22 08:00 - 10:00 | Online
TARGET AUDIENCE: Lower-level Managers and up
Become the leader your company needs to thrive.
Achieving peak performance as a leader starts with your attitudes and perceptions. This workshop will present the formula for leadership success and teach you simple, but high impact changes you can make in your attitudes and beliefs to become a great leader.
This class is hosted by ABC Eastern PA Member, Paramount Business Development, Inc.

Bluebeam Revu for Site & Civil Projects (4 week course)
2025-01-23 15:00 - 17:00 | Online
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.
ZenTek 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.
​​​Note: 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.
Recording: 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.
Must attend all four sessions.
Session 1: Preparing Site/Civil Documents, Jan 23rd

Calibrating and Scaling Site Documents
Defining Spaces and Places
Linking to Places and Spaces
Generating Bookmarks

Session 2: Common Tools for Site/Civil Work, Jan 30th

Creating and Re-Using Notes and Callouts
Adding “to Scale” Markups and Sketches
Working with Images and Photos
Linking to Specifications, Details, and Files

Session 3: Site/Civil Related Functionality, Feb 6th

Working with Site Area and Volume Measurements
Working with Linear Site Utilities
Working with Site Structures and Appurtenances
Site Logistics and SESC Tools
Creating and Working with Layers

Session 4: Custom Site/Civil Tool Chests, Feb 13th

Creating Custom Civil/Site Tool Chests and Symbols
Building Civil/Site Focused Takeoff Tools
Distributing Tool Chests for Office & Field Work
Creating Custom Columns & Statuses

2025 Board Inauguration
2025-01-23 17:00 - 20:00 | ABC E. Norriton Office, 430 W Germantown Pike, Norristown, PA, 19403, United States
Join us as we swear in our 2025 Board Members at our Annual Board Inauguration & Networking Event.
Date: Thursday, January 23, 2025
Time: 5:00pm Meet the Board Members & Swearing In
5;30pm-8:00pm Networking Event
Location: ABC E. Norriton, 430 W. Germantown Pike, E. Norriton PA 19403
Registration: $30 per person
Supporting Sponsor: $200; Includes 1 Registration to the event, recognition at the event & on social Media.

OSHA 511 – Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry (4 day course)
2025-01-27 08:00 - 16:00 | ABC E. Norriton Office, 430 W Germantown Pike, Norristown, PA, 19403, United States
This course covers OSHA Standards, policies, and procedures in general industry. Topics include scope and application of the OSHA General Industry Standards, general industry principles and special emphasis on those areas in general industry which are most hazardous. Upon course completion students will have the ability to define general industry terms found in the OSHA General Industry Standards, identify hazards which occur in general industry, locate and determine appropriate OSHA General Industry Standards, policies, and procedures, and describe the use of OSHA General Industry Standards and regulations to supplement an ongoing safety and health program.
Student Contact Hours: 26
Prerequisites: None
Course Includes: Student binder, OSHA CFR 1910, Lunch and Refreshments
Course Time: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Course Fee: $845.00
Register Here: https://www.oshamidatlantic.org/training/osha-511-occupational-safety-and-health-standards-for-general-industry-153/
Registration is through Mid Atlantic OTI Education Center, the class will be held at the ABC E. Norriton Office.

Construction Blueprint Reading Virtual (8 Week Course)
2025-01-28 17:30 - 20:30 | Online
This course is designed to provide knowledge of blueprint reading as it relates to the architectural and building industry. This course will cover the theory of orthographic projections, reading floor plans, section and elevation drawings, foundations, floor plans, elevations, sections, schedules, means, methods, symbols and notations, scaling and dimensioning practices, reading blueprints for structural formation, and electrical; mechanical; and plumbing drawings.
TOPICS INCLUDE:
-Understand architectural and engineering scales, dimension and area drawings
-Distinguish between the different types of drawings
-Learn civil, architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and finish schedules
-Know the difference between load and non-load bearing walls
-Follow detailed views from main plan or drawing
-Convert engineering dimensions to architectural
-Understand different drawing types and their usage
-Know what a floor plan, section, and elevation are
-Understand symbols, notations, abbreviations, and material schedules
-Work with drawings on dimensions, finishes, details
-Area calculations
PROGRAM BENEFITS
-Gain a knowledge of blueprint reading as it relates to building construction projects
-Understand the design process and the role of design professionals
-Be able to find trade information using blueprints
-Be able to answer construction questions related to the layout and installation of materials at the jobsite
-Be able to identify problems or short comings of the blueprints you are using

8 Week Class running every Tuesday January 28th-March 18th.

Dealing with Delays from Contract Negotiations To Claims
2025-02-04 08:30 - 09:30 | ABC Lehigh Valley, 894 Marcon Blvd, Allentown PA, PA, 18109, United States
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:

addressing 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;
documentation practices during the performance of the work to avoid contractual pitfalls and effectively supporting claims for additional time and compensation; and,
successfully resolving disputes and pursuing claims for additional time and compensation as a result of delay and impacts.

Learning Objectives:

Provide an understanding of basic “delay” related terminology;
Present bidding and pre-construction strategies to mitigate delay and impact risk;
Identify key contract language posing risk in relation to delays and impacts;
Provide 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;
Outline steps for effectively documenting delay during construction to support requests for additional time and money;
Identify contractual pitfalls to be avoided during construction to preserve the contractor’s rights to additional time and money; and,
Provide guidance on proactively addressing disputes during performance of the work and after completion.

Presenter 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.

Sales Magic
2025-02-05 08:00 - 10:00 | ABC Lehigh Valley, 894 Marcon Blvd, Allentown PA, PA, 18109, United States
TARGET AUDIENCE: Mid-level Managers and up
Unlock hidden revenue and transform your sales approach for lasting success.
The key to growing your business may be closer than you think! Many companies unknowingly leave a significant portion of their revenue untapped each year. In this engaging workshop, you’ll learn a proven sales methodology that not only attracts new customers but also fosters repeat business for years to come. Discover the strategies that will empower your sales team to maximize every opportunity and create a loyal customer base that drives sustained growth.
This class will be hosted by ABC Eastern PA Member, Paramount Business Development, Inc.
Sales Magic will be held in the Allentown Office on Feb 5th and in the E. Norriton Office on Feb 13th. When registering please select based on date/location.

Bluebeam Revu Training for Project Management (4 week course)
2025-02-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Online
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.
​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.
​​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.
Recording: 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.
Must attend all four sessions.
Session 1: Markups & Images, Feb 5th

Creating Markups & Takeoffs
Creating a Tool Chest with Common Tools
Adding Stamps to Documents
Adding Images to Documents
Hyperlinking

Session 2: Measurement Tools, Feb 12th

PDF Scaling and Calibration
Linear Measurement Tools
Area and Volume Tools
Item Counts and Search Tools

Session 3: Document Management, Feb 19th

Creating Page Labels & Bookmarks
Document Comparison Process
Document Overlay Process
Batch Tools for Compare and Overlay
Slip Sheeting Process
Batch Slip Sheeting
Extracting Tables & Charts to Excel

Session 4: Bluebeam Studio for Collaboration, Feb 26th

Understanding Sessions
Understanding Projects
Sharing/organizing Files
Real-Time File Sharing and Editing
Studio Security Settings

AutoCAD Mastering the Basics II (4 Week Course)
2025-02-07 14:00 - 16:00 | Online
Are you an AutoCAD beginner, who can handle basic drafting, but want to move your skills to the next level? Do you want to know how to comfortably work with advanced polyline tools, attributed blocks, layer filters, and external references so you can be a more proficient drafter? Then this class is for you!
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.
Note: Instructor will present using Autodesk AutoCAD 2025. Students who wish to follow along with instructor are encouraged to use the same version.
Recording: 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.
Must attend all four sessions.
Session 1: Working with Polylines, February 7th

2D Polyline Advanced Controls
Polyline Editing Tools
Polyline System Settings
Working with 3D Polylines

Session 2: Working with Blocks and Attributes, February 14th

Block Definition Controls
Using the Block Editor
Defining Attributes
Combining Blocks and Attributes
Editing Attributes

Session 3: Advanced Layer Controls and Filters, February 21st

Layer Toolbars and Access
Understanding Layer Controls
Working with Property Filters
Working with Group Filters
Layer Controls via Viewport

Session 4: Working with Xrefs and Underlays, February 28th

Understanding Xref Concepts
Overlay vs. Attachment Xrefs
Xref Pathing and Controls
Working with Underlays (PDF, DGN, DWF)

Common Sense Documentation to Cover Your A**
2025-02-11 08:30 - 09:30 | Online
This presentation will identify and discuss the key documentation practices a contractor should put in place to protect its interests, minimize its risk of claims, and to maximize its success when seeking additional time and compensation for changes, delays, and impacts.
Learning Objectives:

Identify standard terms and conditions of a construction contract that require a contractor to document events on a project and provide notice;
Provide simple standard form template language that can be used to satisfy contractual documentation requirements and avoid contractual pitfalls;
Discuss how standard construction project documentation tools can be best utilized to insulate a contractor from risk;
Discuss how a construction attorney views and uses project documentation to understand how standard documentation is utilized in the defense and prosecution of claims; and,
Provide practical guidance on how to effectively document events and circumstances that arise on a construction project to maximize a contractor’s chance of success in defending against and in prosecuting claims.

Presenter 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.

Prevailing Wage Compliance, Best Practices for Public Works Projects
2025-02-12 08:00 - 11:00 | Online
Join ABC Eastern PA and Nat Peniston from the Fringe Benefit Group on February 12th at 8am.
The presentation will focus on the Davis-Bacon Act and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s specific rules, regulations, and best practices, including:

Identifying the correct wage determination
Certified Payroll Report (CPR) mandates and best practices
Fringe benefit calculations & how to maximize fringe benefit obligations
Overtime calculations
Holidays, paid time off (PTO), sick leave, and weekend work
Increases in wages over the life of the project

Attendees will receive a signed copy of The Contractor’s Guide to the Davis-Bacon Act: Essential Knowledge for Bidding and Compliance on Prevailing Wage Jobs, by Nat Peniston.
Nat Peniston is a national expert on government-funded prevailing wage obligations and works closely with construction contractors to ensure proper compliance, particularly in bona fide employee benefits strategies. An accomplished author, he has published numerous articles in the Associated Builders and Contractors Construction Executive magazine and published the book, “The Contractor’s Guide to the Davis-Bacon Act: Essential Knowledge for Bidding and Compliance on Prevailing Wage Jobs.”

Nat is a past chairman of the board of the Central Texas Chapter of the Associated Builders & Contractors and is involved in various charitable organizations. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Miami and lives in Austin, TX, with his wife and two daughters.

SOLD OUT OSHA 10 Certification (2 Day Course)
2025-02-13 08:00 - 15:00 | ABC E. Norriton Office, 430 W Germantown Pike, Norristown, PA, 19403, United States
If you perform work in Philadelphia, all employees now must have the OSHA 10-hour certification.

This 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.

This class will be held on February 13th and 14th from 8:00am-3:00pm in the ABC E. Norriton Office
Books/materials for the class & lunch are included. Class must meet minimum of 5 attendees to run.

SOLD OUT OSHA 30 Certification (4 Day Course)
2025-02-13 08:00 - 17:00 | ABC E. Norriton Office, 430 W Germantown Pike, Norristown, PA, 19403, United States
If you perform work in Philadelphia, all site supervisors now need the OSHA 30-hour certification.

This 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.

This class will be held on February 13th, 14th, 20th & 21st in the ABC E. Norriton Office from 8:00am-5:00pm
Books/materials & lunch will be included. Class must meet a minimum of 5 attendees to run.

Bluebeam Revu for Beginners (4 week course)
2025-02-17 11:00 - 13:00 | Online
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.
​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.
​​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.
Recording: 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.
Must attend all four sessions.
Session 1: Understanding the Tools, Feb 17th

Tabs, Palettes, and Toolbars
Multiview Tools
Running Multiple Sessions of Revu
Navigation and File Access

Session 2: Working with Markups, Feb 24th

Text-Based Editing/Markup Tools
Graphic Review/Markup Tools
Controlling Markup Display Properties
Working With Stamps

Session 3: Intelligent Markups, March 3rd

Working With Layers & Display Controls
Adding Hyperlinks and Images
Controlling Markup Status
Cutting/Erasing PDF Content
Flattening Markups

Session 4: Bluebeam Studio for Collaboration, March 10th

Understanding Sessions
Understanding Projects
Sharing/organizing files
Real-Time File Sharing and Editing
Studio Security Settings
