Technology Training

Bluebeam Baseline Basics

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. Learning Objectives:

• Interface Navigation
• Calibration & Measurements
• Introduction to the Markups List

Join Our Next Class Apr 21 @ 12:00pm

Bluebeam Material Takeoffs & Estimates - Basics

*Mandatory Prerequisite - Baseline Basics
With Revu's intuitive measurement tools and customizable interface, we can turn your highlighters into 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. Learning Objectives:

• Introduction to Viewports
• Measurement Tips & Tricks
• Custom Estimating Tools

Join Our Next Class Apr 23 @ 12:00pm

Bluebeam Material Takeoffs & Estimates - Advanced

*Mandatory Prerequisite Baseline Basics & Material Takeoffs & Estimates - Basics
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?

Join Our Next Class Apr 24 @ 12:00pm

Bluebeam Revu for Administrative Professionals

Administrative 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. Learning Objectives:

Join Our Next Class Apr 29 @ 12:00pm

Bluebeam Reading Construction Documents

This 2-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. Learning Objectives:

• Introduction to Construction Documents
• Understanding Industry Document Standards
• Drawing Navigation
• The Importance of Specialty Plans

Join Our Next Class Apr 16 @ 2:00pm

Bluebeam Construction Estimating Principles and Application

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?” This virtual interactive training workshop is scheduled in one half-day session.

Learning Objectives for Viewpoint 1 - The Estimating Principles Behind Every Bid:

• 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

Learning Objectives for Viewpoint 2 - How Technology Can Produce Faster, More Accurate Estimates:

• Working with PDF drawings
• Calibrating drawings
• Measurement tools
• Custom measurement tools
• Displaying and exporting data

Email bmattox@abcbaltimore.org about Upcoming Classes