Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. - MN/ND Chapter Events Newswire

ABC Broadband/SQUTI Certification 4/21/2025 - 12/31/2026

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 14:08:16 GMT

The ABC SQUTI program, designed to meet the requirements of Minnesota statute § 326B.198, is a comprehensive 40-hour training course that combines online learning with hands-on experience. Developed by industry experts, the curriculum covers seven essential modules: Utility Locates Regulations, Identification and Verification of Utility Lines, Safety Guidelines for Trenching and Excavating, Safety Guidelines for Directional Drill Equipment, Response to Utility Strike Incidents, Traffic Control Procedures, and Avoidance and Mitigation of Safety Hazards. Each module is meticulously crafted to provide participants with the knowledge and skills needed to work safely and effectively in the field.

Registration through this link covers access to the SQUTI classroom content in the NCCER Learning Management System. The completion of the course content in the LMS meets the requirement for the classroom training portion of the ABC SQUTI program. Each trainee must also complete the required 14-hours of hands-on training. Hands-on training documentation must be submitted by an approved, certified SQUTI instructor. ABC must be notified prior to the hands-on training taking place or else training documentation will not be approved. Please direct any questions or intent-to-train notifications to broadband@mnabc.com.

NCCER Virtual Certification - 2026 1/1/2026 - 12/31/2026

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 16:53:48 GMT

In these courses, you will learn the history of NCCER and how the curriculum was developed, become certified to train, evaluate, or proctor in the craft(s) that you have significant level of experience (i.e. journey-level of experience or greater, 4+ years), ensure that you are using the proper evaluation techniques for your training program and improve upon the ones currently in place, learn the skills needed to successfully manage a training program before, during and after the class, determine what makes a good communicator, a good leader and how to incorporate those qualities into your classroom. Note: Proctor certification does not require 4+ years of experience in the trade/craft for which you will proctor exams.

Depending on which certification you will be earning, these courses may consist of as many as two live-online six-hour sessions, one live-online three-hour session, and four self-guided modules. All sessions are accessed through the NCCER LMS. If you have trouble accessing any of the sessions, please contact ABC's Tom Kennedy at tom.kennedy@mnabc.com or 952-208-4935

Meet the General - Sponsorship 2026 1/1/2026 3:30 PM - 3/2/2026 6:00 PM

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 20:06:39 GMT

Sponsorship for Meet the Generals in 2026

Sponsor and attend all 3 Meet the Generals - Includes marketing and vendor tables.

Fargo 2/12/26 - 11:00AM - 3:00PM

Shakopee 2/19/26 - 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM

St. Cloud/St. Joseph 3/5/26 - 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM

Standard Heating HVAC course 2025-2026 1/9/2026 8:30 AM - 4/3/2026 5:00 PM

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 18:02:05 GMT

This is the general registration page for Standard Heating's 2025-2026 HVAC training sessions. Training calendars will be available through Standard Heating, contact Shirli Racine for details.

If you don't yet have an NCCER card number or don't know yours, please visit https://www.nccer.org/nccer-number/ to find or create a number. You will need it to complete registration.

Standard Heating HVAC course 2025-2026_ABC 1/9/2026 8:30 AM - 4/3/2026 5:00 PM

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 15:25:02 GMT

This is the general registration page for Standard Heating's 2025-2026 HVAC training sessions. Training calendars will be available through Standard Heating, contact Shirli Racine for details.

If you don't yet have an NCCER card number or don't know yours, please visit https://www.nccer.org/nccer-number/ to find or create a number. You will need it to complete registration.

ABC 18th Annual Ice Fishing Tournament 1/29-2/1/2026 1/29/2026 - 2/1/2026

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 17:36:52 GMT

ABC 18th Annual Ice Fishing Tournament

January 29 - February 1, 2026

Sportman's Lodge, Baudette, MN

Join us for ABC's 18th Annual Ice Fishing Tournament at Sportman's Lodge in Baudette, MN. We have 4 man sleepers and on shore Villas & Lodge rooms with day houses. We have added a Thursday additional night for a full day of fishing on Friday. It is a great way to reward employees and enjoy member camaraderie. Come Thursday, Friday, Saturday and leave Sunday!

Schedule:

Thursday, January 29th

Come at your leisure.Happy hour and bonfire and connect in the lodge.

Friday, January 30th

Wake early for an ABC breakfast and head out to the Bombidere for a full day of fishing in a heated day house.

Lunch provided on the lake.

Dinner provided on shore in the lodge

Saturday, January 31st

Wake early for an ABC breakfast and head out to the Bombidere for a full day of fishing in a heated day house.

Lunch provided on the lake.

Dinner and awards at Lodge on shore

Sunday, February 1st

Check out and go home!

Protecting Your Company's Safety Record 2/3/2026 9:00 AM - 2/3/2026 11:30 AM

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 20:36:50 GMT

The North Dakota and Minnesota Chapter of ABC is hosting a live, two hour seminar at The Builders Group in Eagan, Minnesota, to discuss Protecting Your Company’s Safety Record. This seminar will also be live-streamed for ABC members unable to attend in person. The focus of this seminar is how to handle OSHA inspections and defend OSHA Citations.

Learn the five things to do when an OSHA inspector shows up on your job site.

Learn about an employer’s rights during an OSHA inspection.

Learn options how to settle an OSHA Citation.

Learn why even a Non-Serious/Other Than Serious Citation presents risks to your company.

Learn about the two main defenses to an OSHA Citation.

Employee misconduct.

Lack of knowledge.

Defenses to a General Duty Clause Citation.

There will be opportunities for questions both during and after the presentation.

The ABC Chapter of North Dakota and Minnesota is pleased once again to partner with Aaron Dean of the Spencer Fane law firm. Aaron Dean – Spencer Fane Aaron has handled 550+ OSHA cases in 28 States representing contractors and general industry employers. He has prevailed at trial and on appeal against OSHA.

Bluebeam For Administrative Professionals 2/3/2026 11:00 AM - 2/3/2026 1:00 PM

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 21:09:48 GMT

Bluebeam Revu for Administrative Professionals

**Bluebeam Revu Training – Admin Workflows (2 Hours)**
This course—tailored by UChapter2 specifically for administrative professionals—focuses on document prep and control tasks often overlooked in traditional Bluebeam software training.

Learn to combine PDFs, apply redactions, use digital signatures, and manage key admin workflows with confidence.

Learning Objectives:

Extracting pages from existing documents
Use Redaction to quickly clean sensitive information from documents
Creating and applying digital signatures
Updating Page Labels
Applying headers and footers
Search document text and visual symbols
Apply stamps
Flag important content in documents

Course Requirements (Technology & Participation)

Please ensure you meet the following requirements:

Please go to the Revu > About menu in the upper left corner of the Bluebeam interface. You’re required to have Version 2018 or newer for our Bluebeam courses. If this same windows say Unassigned at the top, your IT department needs to assign you a license so you can login and use Bluebeam software. Make sure this is complete prior to class start time.
Attendance via tablet or phone is not recommended. You should have a mouse with a scroll wheel when attending this class. In Bluebeam there are several right-click shortcuts, and the wheel will help you zoom in/out on documents.
2-screen computer set-up is recommended. This will allow you to watch the instructor on one screen while practicing on the other.

Pipelayer Certification - 2/10/26 EGF 2/10/2026 8:00 AM - 2/10/2026 12:00 Noon

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 14:24:49 GMT

MN state law requires that at least one laborer in an “active” building sewer or water worksite must have a pipelayers card. In this class, you will learn about the certification origin/the decree, review MN state plumbing code pertaining to site/Off - R.O.W./Yard piping projects, pipe laying procedures, code terminology, materials needed, inspection/testing procedures. The certification is valid for three years.

The presenter will be Blayne Vonasek from R. J. Zavoral & Sons

Attendees who register by 1/22/2026 will receive their pipelayer cards at the end of the class session upon successfully passing the exam. Those registered after 1/22/2026 will receive their cards in the mail following the class. All attendees can receive a digital copy of their card via email by contacting ABC's Education Director: tom.kennedy@mnabc.com

All cancellation must be made in writing 72 hours prior to the start date and are subject to a processing fee. No refunds will be given if cancellations are made after the deadline. Most events and programs have space limitations and reservations are taken on first come, first serve basis. It is important to reserve early for an event or program that you wish to attend. ABC reserves the right to cancel the class for any reason and will do so at least 48 hours before the beginning of the course. This session will be postponed and/or cancelled if the class minimum is not met.

Contract Disputes and Payment Remedies 2/10/2026 9:00 AM - 2/10/2026 11:30 AM

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 19:23:15 GMT

The North Dakota and Minnesota Chapter of ABC is hosting a live, two hour seminar at The Builders Group in Eagan, Minnesota, to discuss payment remedies for North Dakota and Minnesota contractors on public and private construction projects. This seminar will also be live-streamed for ABC members unable to attend in person. The focus of this two hour seminar is protecting a contractor’s right to payment, and the following topics will be discussed:

Mechanic’s lien remedies for North Dakota and Minnesota projects. Learn the differences between North Dakota and Minnesota’s lien statutes.
Payment bond remedies for North Dakota and Minnesota public projects.
Statutory prompt payment remedies for North Dakota and Minnesota projects.
Top 10 construction contract terms to know as a contractor.
How to handle disputed backcharges and deductive change orders.
Defending against liquidated damages claims.

There will be opportunities for questions both during and after the presentation.

The ABC Chapter of North Dakota and Minnesota is pleased once again to partner with Aaron Dean of the Spencer Fane law firm. Aaron Dean – Spencer Fane Aaron has been a construction lawyer for 26 years and has handled thousands of cases for North Dakota and Minnesota contractors.

Meet The General-Fargo 2.12.26 2/12/2026 11:00 AM - 2/12/2026 3:00 PM

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 13:56:09 GMT

Join us for our Meet The General event in Fargo on February 12th. This event is a networking event that allows general contractors to prequalify subcontractors, meet specialty contractors and for subcontractors to meet and get on general contractors preferred bid lists.

ABC - Young Professionals Mentor Program 2026 2/13/2026 8:00 AM - 12/31/2026 8:00 AM

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:41:38 GMT

We need mentors.

ABC Young Professionals is recruiting industry leaders who are ready to make a real impact on the next generation of construction professionals. No matter your role in the industry, if you have experience and insight to share, you have something valuable to offer.

This is a flexible program built for busy schedules. It will not take over your calendar. It is structured around meaningful conversations and practical guidance.

Your experience could shape someone’s confidence, career path, and leadership trajectory. And in return, you gain new connections, fresh perspective, and the opportunity to help strengthen the future of our industry.

Please feel free to reach out with any questions to Jeni Ankeny at the ABC Office 951-941-8693.

ABC ND Thirsty Thursdays-Sponsorship 2/13/2026 8:00 AM - 3/25/2026 6:00 PM

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 18:00:39 GMT

Sponsorship for ND Thirsty Thursdays 2026

Sponsor all 3 Thirsty Thursday Events

Grand Forks 3/5/2026 4:00pm-6:00pm

Fargo 3/12/2026 4:00pm-6:00pm

Bismarck 3/26/2026 4:00pm-6:00pm

Meet The General - GC Registration Shakopee - Twin Cities Metro 2/19/2026 3:30 PM - 2/19/2026 6:30 PM

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 21:54:18 GMT

Fire Up 2026 - Line Up Teams That Will Make Your Projects A Success!

Are you looking for the safest, most qualified trades to work on your projects? Then look no further! ABC's Meet the General Night is an event that revolves around you, the general contractor, and allows you to meet face to face with subcontractors from all different specialties to share your pre-qualification requirements. Reserve your spot TODAY!

Meet The General - Shakopee on 2.19.26 2/19/2026 3:30 PM - 2/19/2026 6:00 PM

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 19:31:42 GMT

Join us for our Meet The General event in Shakopee on February 19th. This event is a strategically located, structured networking event that allows general contractors to prequalify subcontractors, meet specialty contractors and for subcontractors to meet and get on general contractors preferred bid lists. Each event typically hosts 100 people with 8-12 general contractors in attendance. We have 18 this year!

Generals Confirmed So Far:

Bauer Design Build
Benson-Orth General Contractors
Big-D Construction
BJ Baas Builders
CBS Construction Services
Eagle Building Co.
Eastside Builders
EFH Co.
Greystone Construction
Grizzly Construction
Heritage Construction
Larson Building, Inc.
Lyon Contracting, Inc.
Nor-Son Constrction
RICE Companies
Stevens Construction Corp.
TerWisscha Construction
Yellow Tree Construction Services