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SUMMARY:Bluebeam Construction Estimating Principles and Application 8/5
DESCRIPTION:Bluebeam Construction Estimating Principles and Application (Virtual)\nTuesday\, August 5\, 2025  |  1:00PM-5:00PM\nGreat 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?” \nTrack 1 – The Estimating Principles Behind Every Bid:\nThis 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. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nCost/Price analysis\nPricing project constraints\nHow to build flexibility into your system\nOptimum time to complete\nEscalation\nManaging risk within the estimate\nDanger zones to avoid\n\nTrack 2 – How Technology Can Produce Faster\, More Accurate Estimates:\nOftentimes 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 you and your team. With an emphasis on Bluebeam Revu\, these digital tools and workflows will produce clear\, visual markups that are accurate\, predictable\, and consistent no matter who on the team uses them. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nWorking with PDF drawings\nCalibrating drawings\nMeasurement tools\nCustom measurement tools\nDisplaying and exporting data\n\nInstructor: Troy DeGroot\, Bluebeam Certified Instructor\, UChapter2 | Owner\nAs 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). \nWith 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 a large multi-discipline engineering firm\, he provides a broad understanding of the industry and the evolution of technology. \nSCHEDULE\nTuesday\, August 5\, 2025\n1:00PM – 5:00PM \nPRICING\n$350 ABC Member\n$490 Non-Member \nVisit our Bluebeam page for more information on the entire program. \nContact us if you have any questions.
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/bluebeam-construction-estimating-principles-and-application-8-5/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia,Hampton Roads,Northern Virginia,Statewide
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jamie Carrow":MAILTO:jamie@abcva.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250806T130000
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SUMMARY:Bluebeam Reading Construction Documents 8/6
DESCRIPTION:Bluebeam Reading Construction Documents (Virtual)\nAugust 6 & 7\, 2025  |  1:00PM – 5:00PM \nThis 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. \nDesigned 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. \nInstructor: Troy DeGroot\, Bluebeam Certified Instructor\, UChapter2 | Owner\nAs 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). \nWith 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 a large multi-discipline engineering firm\, he provides a broad understanding of the industry and the evolution of technology. \nSCHEDULE\nWednesday\, August 6\, 2025\nThursday\, August 7\, 2025\n1:00PM – 5:00PM \nCOST\n$329 ABC Membercon\n$460 Non-Member \nVisit our Bluebeam page for more information on the entire program. \nContact us if you have any questions.
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/bluebeam-reading-construction-documents-8-6/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia,Hampton Roads,Northern Virginia,Statewide
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jamie Carrow":MAILTO:jamie@abcva.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250811T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250811T140000
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SUMMARY:Bluebeam Baseline Basics (Option 1) 8/11
DESCRIPTION:Bluebeam Baseline Basics (Virtual) – Option 1\nMonday\, August 11\, 2025  |  12:00PM-2:00PM\n**This class is a mandatory pre-requisite for Bluebeam Basics Materials Takeoffs & Estimates and Bluebeam Advanced Materials Takeoffs & Estimates.** \nRegardless of your experience with Bluebeam\, we highly recommend taking the full course of Baseline Basics\, Basics Materials Takeoffs & Estimates and Advanced Materials Takeoffs & Estimates to ensure you get the most value out of your training and time with expert Troy DeGroot. \nAttendees will learn interface navigation including menu dropdowns\, toolbars\, various tool panels\, keyboard shortcuts and a few recommended settings. While learning various markup and measurement tools\, several tips & tricks will be shared to increase speed and accuracy. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nInterface Navigation\nCalibration & Measurements\nIntroduction to the Markups List\n\nInstructor: Troy DeGroot\, Bluebeam Certified Instructor\, UChapter2 | Owner \nAs 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). \nWith 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 a large multi-discipline engineering firm\, he provides a broad understanding of the industry and the evolution of technology. \nABC Members can bundle the following classes for $276 (non-members can bundle for $426); or $110 per class for Members/ $165 per class for non-members: \n\nBaseline Basics (Option 1)\, August 11\, 12:00-2:00 p.m. EST\nBaseline Basics (Option 2)\, August 12\, 12:00-2:00 p.m. EST\nMaterials Takeoffs & Estimates\, Basics\, August 13\, 12:00-2:00 p.m. EST\nMaterials Takeoffs & Estimates\, Advanced\, August 14\, 12:00-2:00 p.m. EST\n\nVisit our Bluebeam page for more information on the entire program. \nContact us with any questions.
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/bluebeam-baseline-basics-option-1-8-11/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia,Hampton Roads,Northern Virginia,Statewide
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jamie Carrow":MAILTO:jamie@abcva.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250812T120000
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SUMMARY:Bluebeam Baseline Basics (Option 2) 8/12
DESCRIPTION:Bluebeam Baseline Basics (Virtual) – Option 2\nTuesday\, August 12\, 2025  |  12:00PM-2:00PM\n**This class is a mandatory pre-requisite for Bluebeam Basics Materials Takeoffs & Estimates and Bluebeam Advanced Materials Takeoffs & Estimates.** \nRegardless of your experience with Bluebeam\, we highly recommend taking the full course of Baseline Basics\, Basics Materials Takeoffs & Estimates and Advanced Materials Takeoffs & Estimates to ensure you get the most value out of your training and time with expert Troy DeGroot. \nAttendees will learn interface navigation including menu dropdowns\, toolbars\, various tool panels\, keyboard shortcuts and a few recommended settings. While learning various markup and measurement tools\, several tips & tricks will be shared to increase speed and accuracy. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nInterface Navigation\nCalibration & Measurements\nIntroduction to the Markups List\n\nInstructor: Troy DeGroot\, Bluebeam Certified Instructor\, UChapter2 | Owner \nAs 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). \nWith 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 a large multi-discipline engineering firm\, he provides a broad understanding of the industry and the evolution of technology. \nABC Members can bundle the following classes for $276 (non-members can bundle for $426); or $110 per class for Members/ $165 per class for non-members: \n\nBaseline Basics (Option 1)\, August 11\, 12:00-2:00 p.m. EST\nBaseline Basics (Option 2)\, August 12\, 12:00-2:00 p.m. EST\nMaterials Takeoffs & Estimates\, Basics\, August 13\, 12:00-2:00 p.m. EST\nMaterials Takeoffs & Estimates\, Advanced\, August 14\, 12:00-2:00 p.m. EST\n\nVisit our Bluebeam page for more information on the entire program. \nContact us with any questions.
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/bluebeam-baseline-basics-option-2-8-12/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia,Hampton Roads,Northern Virginia,Statewide
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jamie Carrow":MAILTO:jamie@abcva.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T140000
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SUMMARY:Bluebeam Basics Materials Takeoffs & Estimates 8/13
DESCRIPTION:Bluebeam Basics Materials Takeoffs & Estimates (Virtual)\nWednesday\, August 13\, 2025  |  12:00PM-2:00PM \n*Mandatory Pre-requisite – Baseline Basics (Option 1 – August 11) / Baseline Basics (Option 2 – August 12) \nWith 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. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nIntroduction to Viewports\nMeasurement Tips & Tricks\nCustom Estimating Tools\n\nInstructor: Troy DeGroot\, Bluebeam Certified Instructor\, UChapter2 | Owner\nAs 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). \nWith 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 a large multi-discipline engineering firm\, he provides a broad understanding of the industry and the evolution of technology. \nVisit our Bluebeam page for more information on the entire program. \nContact us if you have any questions.
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/bluebeam-basics-materials-takeoffs-estimates-8-13/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia,Hampton Roads,Northern Virginia,Statewide
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jamie Carrow":MAILTO:jamie@abcva.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T140000
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SUMMARY:Bluebeam Advanced Materials Takeoffs & Estimates 8/14
DESCRIPTION:Bluebeam Advanced Materials Takeoffs & Estimates (Virtual)\nThursday\, August 14\, 2025  |  12:00PM – 2:00PM \n*Mandatory Pre-requisite – Baseline Basics (Option 1 – August 11) / Baseline Basics (Option 2 – August 12) & Basics Materials Takeoffs & Estimates (August 13) \nAfter finishing the Bluebeam Takeoffs & Estimates – Basics course we’ll move into creating custom columns\, embedding formulas\, and information organization. Did you know you can export to an Excel spreadsheet\, or even link directly to that Excel template file full of formulas you’ve been using for years? \nLearning Objectives: \n\nCustom Estimating Tools (Continued from “Material Takeoffs & Estimates-Basics”)\nCollecting Rich Data with Custom Columns\nReports and Exporting Data\n\nInstructor: Troy DeGroot\, Bluebeam Certified Instructor\, UChapter2 | Owner\nAs 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). \nWith 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 a large multi-discipline engineering firm\, he provides a broad understanding of the industry and the evolution of technology. \nVisit our Bluebeam page for more information on the entire program. \nContact us if you have any questions.
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/bluebeam-advanced-materials-takeoffs-estimates-8-14/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia,Hampton Roads,Northern Virginia,Statewide
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.abcva.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/No-Date-Advanced-Materials-Takeoffs.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Jamie Carrow":MAILTO:jamie@abcva.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T140000
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SUMMARY:Bluebeam for Administrative Professionals 8/19
DESCRIPTION:Bluebeam for Administrative Professionals (Virtual)\nTuesday\, August 19\, 2025  |  12:00PM-2:00PM \nAdministrative teams have unique document workflows that demand a different set of tools compared to design and construction teams. A typical Bluebeam class concentrates on design markups\, estimating and collecting field data\, but this class is very different! In just two hours you’ll be ready to combine documents\, mark for redaction\, apply digital signatures and several other important administrative tasks. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nExtracting pages from existing documents\nUse Redaction to quickly clean sensitive information from documents\nCreating and applying digital signatures\nUpdating Page Labels\nApplying headers and footers\nSearch document text and visual symbols\nApply stamps\nFlag important content in documents\n\nInstructor: Troy DeGroot\, Bluebeam Certified Instructor\, UChapter2 | Owner\nAs 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). \nWith 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 a large multi-discipline engineering firm\, he provides a broad understanding of the industry and the evolution of technology. \nVisit our Bluebeam page for more information on the entire program. \nCOST\nMember – $110\nNon-Member – $165 \nContact us if you have any questions.
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/bluebeam-for-administrative-professionals-8-19/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia,Hampton Roads,Northern Virginia,Statewide
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.abcva.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/No-Date-Bluebeam-for-Admin-Professionals.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Jamie Carrow":MAILTO:jamie@abcva.org
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