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Bluebeam Construction Estimating Principles and Application (Virtual) Tuesday, November 10, 2026  |  1:00PM - 5:00PM Great Estimators know that to be competitive and competent in the current market, their companies must continually be in search of an edge. “How can we approach this project differently than our competition?” Track 1 – The Estimating Principles Behind Every Bid: This open forum discussion led by a panel of experienced construction estimators explores advanced elements of construction estimating. Experienced estimators will be challenged to evaluate their own systems within the framework of current trends and models with an emphasis on Bluebeam. Every topic will be discussed from various perspectives to allow Estimators from across the spectrum to benefit. Learning Objectives: Cost/Price analysis Pricing project constraints How to build flexibility into your system Optimum time to complete Escalation Managing risk within the estimate Danger zones to avoid Track 2 – How Technology Can Produce Faster, More Accurate Estimates: Oftentimes simply being more visual in your bid scope can put you ahead of the competition by showing you truly understand the project. Each day we’ll spend some time demonstrating how technology can not only replace your highlighters, scales, and calculator, but fluid company standards for […]

Bluebeam Reading Construction Documents (Virtual) November 12 & 13, 2026  |  2:00PM – 5:00PM This two-part online program is for entry-level architectural or engineering designers, apprentices, entry-level tradespersons, project coordinators, assistant project managers, new project managers, estimators, specialty sales representatives, or anyone in career transition looking for a refresher. Designed to quickly familiarize students with the basics of reading and understanding construction documents. From navigating title block information to combing through specification documents, participants will learn how to navigate a project and understand the material and construction requirements. Instructor: Troy DeGroot, Bluebeam Certified Instructor, UChapter2 | Owner As a Bluebeam Certified Consultant, Bluebeam Certified Instructor, and Implementation Specialist, Troy travels the country training over 2,000 students annually with customized tools and workflows. It is these extensive and diverse training opportunities that have led to Troy being a requested annual presenter at AIA meetings, Bluebeam Academy and Bluebeam’s very own eXtreme Conference (XCON). With over 20 years in the industry, Troy has cultivated a deep understanding of the requirements of customers, the needs of end users, common goals of management, and the capacities of the technology. He has led many companies through successful software implementations and training. Having served as the BIM Manager for […]

Bluebeam Baseline Basics (Virtual) – Option 1 Tuesday, November 17, 2026  |  12:00PM - 2:00PM **This class is a mandatory pre-requisite for Bluebeam Basics Materials Takeoffs & Estimates and Bluebeam Advanced Materials Takeoffs & Estimates.** Whether you're opening Bluebeam Revu software for the first time or you've been using it for years, this essential **Bluebeam Revu class** ensures everyone is starting from the same strong foundation. Developed by the certified instructors at UChapter2, this session teaches you how to navigate menus, toolbars, panels, shortcuts, and key settings. You’ll also get hands-on with markup and measurement tools, plus insider tips that boost speed, accuracy, and proficiency. Learning Objectives: • Interface Navigation • Calibration & Measurements • Introduction to the Markups List Instructor: Troy DeGroot, Bluebeam Certified Instructor, UChapter2 | Owner Troy DeGroot is a globally recognized Bluebeam Certified Instructor, Consultant, and Implementation Specialist, known for delivering practical, workflow-based training courses that empower construction professionals to get results. As the founder of uchapter2.com, Troy trains over 4,000 professionals each year, helping teams streamline processes with custom tools and implementation strategies built around their real-world needs. With 30+ years in the design and construction industry, Troy brings a unique ability to align technology, team goals, and field […]

Bluebeam Materials Takeoffs & Estimates • Basics (Virtual) Thursday, November 19, 2026  |  12:00PM - 2:00PM *Mandatory Pre-requisite – Baseline Basics (Option 1 – November 17) / Baseline Basics (Option 2 – November 18). Please use one of the preceding links if you would like to purchase the 3-class bundle. Offered by the certified instructors at UChapter2, this course introduces standard measurement tools and markup customization options to help convert your highlighters into powerful takeoff tools. With emphasis on the Markups List and workflow tips, this **Bluebeam software course** helps estimators improve speed and accuracy from day one. Learning Objectives: • Introduction to Viewports • Measurement Tips & Tricks • Custom Estimating Tools Instructor: Troy DeGroot, Bluebeam Certified Instructor, UChapter2 | Owner Troy DeGroot is a globally recognized Bluebeam Certified Instructor, Consultant, and Implementation Specialist, known for delivering practical, workflow-based training courses that empower construction professionals to get results. As the founder of uchapter2.com, Troy trains over 4,000 professionals each year, helping teams streamline processes with custom tools and implementation strategies built around their real-world needs. With 30+ years in the design and construction industry, Troy brings a unique ability to align technology, team goals, and field workflows. Having served as the BIM Manager […]

Bluebeam Materials Takeoffs & Estimates • Advanced (Virtual) Friday, November 20, 2026  |  12:00PM - 2:00PM *Mandatory Pre-requisite – Baseline Basics (Option 1 – November 17) / Baseline Basics (Option 2 – November 18). Please use one of the preceding links if you would like to purchase the 3-class bundle. This advanced class from UChapter2 takes your estimating to the next level. Learn to create custom columns, embed formulas, organize information, and export or live-link to Excel templates. Estimators gain immediate, real-world skills they can put to work on the very next bid. Learning Objectives: • Custom Estimating Tools (Continued from “Material Takeoffs & Estimates-Basics”) • Collecting Rich Data with Custom Columns • Reports and Exporting Data Instructor: Troy DeGroot, Bluebeam Certified Instructor, UChapter2 | Owner Troy DeGroot is a globally recognized Bluebeam Certified Instructor, Consultant, and Implementation Specialist, known for delivering practical, workflow-based training courses that empower construction professionals to get results. As the founder of uchapter2.com, Troy trains over 4,000 professionals each year, helping teams streamline processes with custom tools and implementation strategies built around their real-world needs. With 30+ years in the design and construction industry, Troy brings a unique ability to align technology, team goals, and field workflows. Having served […]

Bluebeam for Administrative Professionals (Virtual) Tuesday, November 24, 2026  |  12:00PM - 2:00PM 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 Instructor: Troy DeGroot, Bluebeam Certified Instructor, UChapter2 | Owner Troy DeGroot is a globally recognized Bluebeam Certified Instructor, Consultant, and Implementation Specialist, known for delivering practical, workflow-based training courses that empower construction professionals to get results. As the founder of uchapter2.com, Troy trains over 4,000 professionals each year, helping teams streamline processes with custom tools and implementation strategies built around their real-world needs. With 30+ years in the design and construction industry, Troy brings a unique ability to align technology, team goals, and field workflows. Having served as the BIM Manager for a large, multi-discipline engineering firm, he understands both the day-to-day challenges of software, […]