BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P1H REFRESH-INTERVAL:P1H CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Pacific/Honolulu BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20070311T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-1000 TZOFFSETTO:-1000 TZNAME:(UTC-10:00) Hawaii END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20071104T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-1000 TZOFFSETTO:-1000 TZNAME:(UTC-10:00) Hawaii END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260729T080000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260729T110000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:Reading Construction Documents DESCRIPTION:GCA of Hawaii has partnered with UChapter2 to provide workflow-based Bluebeam Revu training courses for design and construction professionals.Bluebeam Revu transforms PDFs into data-rich project documents\, supporting everything from markup and measurement to takeoffs\, estimates\, and field collaboration.All training is developed and delivered by uchapter2.com and led by Troy DeGroot\, a Bluebeam Certified Instructor (BCI) recognized worldwide for helping teams improve accuracy\, speed\, and software adoption through customized\, real-world workflows.This two-part online course developed by the certified instructors at UChapter2 is ideal for entry-level architectural or engineering designers\, apprentices\, tradespersons\, project coordinators\, estimators\, specialty sales reps\, or anyone in career transition looking for a practical refresher. \n\nWhether you're on the jobsite or in the office\, it's a solid first step toward better project collaboration.\n\nDesigned to quickly build confidence\, this course covers the fundamentals of how to read and understand construction documents. From identifying title block information to reviewing floor plans\, elevations\, and combing through specification sections\, participants will learn how to navigate a full set of drawings and interpret material and construction requirements with clarity.\nWe will use Bluebeam software in the course delivery\, but this is not Bluebeam functionality training.Learning Objectives:\n1. Introduction to Construction Documents\n2. Understanding Industry Document Standards\n3. Drawing Navigation\n4. The Importance of Specialty Plans\n\nDates: July 29 and 30\, 2026 | 11:00 - 2:00 pm PT | 8:00 am - 11:00 am | 3 hour each sessionAbout the Instructor: Troy DeGroot\, Bluebeam Certified Instructor | Owner of UChapter2Troy 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\, project teams\, and the strategic priorities of leadership.Troy is a featured speaker at national and international events including AIA chapters and major industry conferences like Bluebeam's Unbound Conference (formerly XCON). Widely regarded as one of the leading authorities in the Bluebeam ecosystem\, he's known for making complex tools easy to understand\, and training that sticks. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

GCA of Hawaii has partnered with UChapter2 to provide workflow-based Bluebeam Revu training courses for design and construction professionals.

Bluebeam Revu transforms PDFs into data-rich project documents\, supporting everything from markup and measurement to takeoffs\, estimates\, and field collaboration.

All training is developed and delivered by uchapter2.com and led by Troy DeGroot\, a Bluebeam Certified Instructor (BCI) recognized worldwide for helping teams improve accuracy\, speed\, and software adoption through customized\, real-world workflows.

This two-part online course&mdash\;developed by the certified instructors at UChapter2&mdash\;is ideal for entry-level architectural or engineering designers\, apprentices\, tradespersons\, project coordinators\, estimators\, specialty sales reps\, or anyone in career transition looking for a practical refresher.  \;

Whether you&rsquo\;re on the jobsite or in the office\, it&rsquo\;s a solid first step toward better project collaboration.

Designed to quickly build confidence\, this course covers the fundamentals of how to read and understand construction documents. From identifying title block information to reviewing floor plans\, elevations\, and combing through specification sections\, participants will learn how to navigate a full set of drawings and interpret material and construction requirements with clarity.
We will use Bluebeam software in the course delivery\, but this is not Bluebeam functionality training.

Learning Objectives:
1.  \;  \;Introduction to Construction Documents
2.  \;  \;Understanding Industry Document Standards
3.  \;  \;Drawing Navigation
4.  \;  \;The Importance of Specialty Plans

Dates:  \;July 29 and 30\, 2026  \;| 11:00 -  \;2:00 pm PT | 8:00 am - 11:00 am | 3 hour each session

About the Instructor: \; \;  \;  \; \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \; \;

Troy DeGroot\, Bluebeam Certified Instructor | Owner of UChapter2

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\, project teams\, and the strategic priorities of leadership.

Troy is a featured speaker at national and international events&mdash\;including AIA chapters and major industry conferences like Bluebeam&rsquo\;s Unbound Conference (formerly XCON). Widely regarded as one of the leading authorities in the Bluebeam ecosystem\, he&rsquo\;s known for making complex tools easy to understand\, and training that sticks.


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