Description

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. Participants who successfully complete the 6 hour series will receive a Bluebeam Baseline Credential.     

Session 1: Bluebeam Baseline BASICS - January 20 or 21, 2025

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. While learning various markup and measurement tools, several tips & tricks will be shared to increase speed and accuracy.

Session 2: BLUEBEAM MATERIAL TAKEOFFS & ESTIMATES - January 22, 2025

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.

Session 3: ADVANCED BLUEBEAM MATERIAL TAKEOFFS & ESTIMATES - January 23, 2025

After 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?

Course Requirements (Technology & Participation) – same for all courses

Please ensure you meet the following requirements:

1. Have Bluebeam 2018 or newer installed, and ready to go before class. If you don’t currently have a license of Bluebeam Revu, you can download a free trial here.
2. 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.
3. 2-screen computer set-up is recommended. This will allow you to watch the instructor on one screen while practicing on the other.

Participants who successfully complete the 6 hour series will receive a Bluebeam Baseline Credential.

Here is a link to the webinar recording from a previous training "Introduction to Upcoming Bluebeam Courses" - https://youtu.be/aFlWqiLx5Zc

About the Instructor:                                  

Troy, DeGroot (UChapter2)                                   

Troy DeGroot is the Director of Bluebeam Professional Services at UChapter2, a Bluebeam certified consultant, Bluebeam certified instructor, and implementation specialist. Troy works with project managers, BIM/VDC managers and CEO/CIOs to increase productivity, predictability and maximize software adoption. Troy DeGroot helps users and companies get the most out of Bluebeam Revu through blog & video content, consulting & training, and leading a thriving group forum called the Brainery. Learn more at https://uchapter2.com/.