Select education & training seminars may be open to non-members.
Contact kevin@abckeystone.org (Safety) or barbara@abckeystone.org (Career Development) for more information.
Learn the lifesaving skills needed to protect your family, friends and co-workers! Hands-on and classroom training designed to give you the skills you need to stay compliant. Feel confident and ready to act in an emergency.
This course – part 1 of 2 – introduces the types of cost estimation from the conceptual design phase, to reviewing the bid documents and measuring quantities. Pricing, the bid process, mock bid, cash flow and project cost estimating are included in part 2.
October 9, 16 & 25, 2023 | Create Versatile Leaders for Effective Teams! | This interactive course will provide practice in communication skills, time management, focus, motivation, leadership, planning and problem-solving through role-playing and other classroom activities. It takes place over three weeks in order to apply what is learned and develop skills that stick and continue to grow. Limited to 20 students.
Strategies to Improve Productivity and Results | Discover strategies for SMART goal setting and how to make sure they stick. Gain awareness and understanding of self-management tools and strategies to help you improve productivity in your company. Be inspired to strengthen your leadership skills in a world of constant change. Get more done in less time and create a new kind of schedule. Discover your “zone.” | Part of the Leadership Development Series - ABC Keystone's Leadership Development Series features nine, interactive sessions covering communications styles, networking, financials, self-management, goal setting and more. This comprehensive series provides tools for attendees to achieve the next level in their leadership styles to better inspire their teams.
ABC Keystone Invites Area Students and Educators to Participate in Construction Wars!
No cost to attend! Fall 2023 Topic: “A New Attitude” — OSHA’s Enhanced Enforcement Regime and Its Impact on the Construction Industry.
Exclusively for Executive Leadership in ABC Member Contracting Firms: ABC's Executive Leader Peer Group has proven to be an invaluable resource for CEOs and top-level decision-makers representing companies of diverse size and industry. The first half of the workshop will consist of an introduction and instruction on the subject of the day and the second half will be spent focused on real world application. This could include case studies, attendee trouble shooting, best practice sharing, and peer coaching.
Bluebeam Baseline Basics - Whether you’re opening Bluebeam Revu for the first time, or you’ve used it for years, this class will ensure a higher baseline knowledge. Attendees will learn interface navigation including menu dropdowns, toolbars, various tool panels, keyboard shortcuts and a few recommended settings.
No cost to attend! Fall 2023 Topic: “A New Attitude” — OSHA’s Enhanced Enforcement Regime and Its Impact on the Construction Industry.
Deal with Tough Issues Legally & Effectively | Determine appropriate action in a difficult situation. Learn more about conducting a professional internal employee conduct investigation, effective disciplinary actions and termination processes, steps in a progressive disciplinary action process, typical disciplinary action steps for a variety of infractions, key issues to consider to ensure fair investigation outcomes, and maximizing legal compliance and minimizing legal risks.
Get up to speed with Excel quickly! Learn basic worksheet functions and formulas and how to work with data in spreadsheets. This is an interactive, hands-on learning experience! Course prerequisite: Must have Windows and mouse proficiency. If you do not have experience creating formulas in Excel, this course is for you! SAVE - Register for the series of four Excel classes for the price of three!
Exclusively for Executive Leadership in ABC Member Contracting Firms: ABC's Executive Leader Peer Group has proven to be an invaluable resource for CEOs and top-level decision-makers representing companies of diverse size and industry. The first half of the workshop will consist of an introduction and instruction on the subject of the day and the second half will be spent focused on real world application. This could include case studies, attendee trouble shooting, best practice sharing, and peer coaching.
See You There! | Let’s Party in the Parking Lot! Join ABC at the annual Tailgate Party and mix with members! Featuring: Chili Cook-off, Homebrew Competition, and Themed Booth Competitions. Plus...compete in the Cornhole tournament! Enjoy networking with ABC Members!
This class is an operator certification class designed to train operators to better identify and address hazards in the workplace. Improve overall safe operation and protect coworkers, materials/structures, and the equipment.
Hybrid Event | Members Can Attend In-person or Virtually..
This course introduces the types of cost estimation from the conceptual design phase, to reviewing the bid documents and measuring quantities.
No cost to attend! Fall 2023 Topic: “A New Attitude” — OSHA’s Enhanced Enforcement Regime and Its Impact on the Construction Industry.
Effective Communications for Great Teams! Become a more effective communicator with your team. Navigate different personalities and be ready to deal with confrontation in positive ways. Improve conversational, electronic and written communication skills. | Class frequently sells out! All six units needed for STP certification. Units do not need to be taken in order.
Create 3-Dimensional Spreadsheets, Use Logical Formulas & Create Charts! Learn the skills and concepts necessary to create and use three-dimensional spreadsheets and use logical formulas. Use Excel’s database functions and create charts. This is an interactive, hands-on learning experience! Course prerequisite: Must have Excel – Basics or equivalent experience.
This training is designed to reduce injuries, product and structural damage, and aerial work platform repairs while promoting an increase in safety awareness.
No cost to attend! Fall 2023 Topic: “A New Attitude” — OSHA’s Enhanced Enforcement Regime and Its Impact on the Construction Industry.
Protecting Worksheets, Manipulate Data, Creating & Using Macros!! This is an interactive, hands-on learning experience! Course prerequisite: Must have Excel – Intermediate I or equivalent experience. SAVE - Register for the series of four Excel classes for the price of three!
November 1, 8, 15, 29, December 6 & 13, 2023 | Take Your Blueprint Skills to the Next Level! All construction industry personnel will benefit from additional experience and knowledge gained in reading blueprints. In this course, students will gain experience in all trades of construction blueprint reading. Learn to check plans and details, verify dimensions, check plan notes, specifications, and how to coordinate various trades on the jobsite.
Bluebeam Material Takeoff & Estimates: Basics - With Revu’s intuitive measurement tools and customizable interface, we can turn your highlighters into a data rich takeoff tools. We’ll start out going through the standard measurement tools and settings, then move into various customization options and discuss the results in the Markups List.
