Bitesize Bluebeam 3: Advanced Material Takeoffs & Estimates | Live, ONLINE
Build on knowledge from Bitesize Bluebeam courses 1 & 2. In this advanced Bluebeam Revu course, you’ll learn custom estimating tools, rich data collection, and how to report and export your data. *Mandatory Pre-requisites, Bitesize Bluebeam 1: Baseline Basics & Bitesize Bluebeam 2: Basic Material Takeoffs & Estimates
Description
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 Bitesize Bluebeam 2: Basic Material Takeoffs & Estimates)
- Collecting Rich Data with Custom Columns
- Reports and Exporting Data
Important Note: Mandatory Pre-requisite - Bitesize Bluebeam 1- Baseline Basics & Bitesize Bluebeam 2: Basic Material Takeoffs & Estimates
Mandatory Prerequisites
Required Courses:
- Bitesize Bluebeam 1: Baseline Basics & Bitesize Bluebeam 2: Basic Material Takeoffs & Estimates are mandatory pre-requisites for this course. You must attend both courses before registering for this training.
Course Format
- Live, Online, Instructor-led training
- This course is facilitated by the instructor on the Zoom platform. Access information will be provided to you in advance of the training.
- This course is delivered in partnership with local construction associations. You will be participating with a cohort of industry peers from multiple regions.
Course Requirements (Technology & Participation)
Please ensure you meet the following requirements:
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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.
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If you need to purchase a Bluebeam license, use my referral link. Please allow a few days for the delivery and installation before class starts, this is not a last minute thing.
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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.
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2-screen computer set-up is recommended. This will allow you to watch the instructor on one screen while practicing on the other.
Course Instructors
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—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.