Bluebeam - Baseline, Basics, and Advanced Courses (3-Class Series)

Virtual Courses | November 18, 19, & 20, 2026 | 12:00-2:00 pm EST | Instructed by: Troy Degroot

ABC Metro Washington 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.

Courses can be registered for individually or together in a bundle. See below for course descriptions, pricing and other important info.

Bluebeam Baseline Basics 

► November 18, 2026, 12:00-2:00 pm EST (11am-1:00pm CST)

Whether you're opening Bluebeam Revu software for the first time or you've been using it for years, this essential **Bluebeam Revu class** ensures everyone is starting from the same strong foundation. Developed by the certified instructors at UChapter2, this session teaches you how to navigate menus, toolbars, panels, shortcuts, and key settings.

You’ll also get hands-on with markup and measurement tools, plus insider tips that boost speed, accuracy, and proficiency.

Learning Objectives:

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

Bluebeam Material Takeoffs & Estimates – Basics

*Prerequisite: Baseline Basics* 

► November 19, 2026, 12:00-2:00 pm EST (11am-1:00pm CST)

Offered by the certified instructors at UChapter2, this course introduces standard measurement tools and markup customization options to help convert your highlighters into powerful takeoff tools.

With emphasis on the Markups List and workflow tips, this **Bluebeam software course** helps estimators improve speed and accuracy from day one.

Learning Objectives:

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

Bluebeam Material Takeoffs & Estimates – Advanced  

*Prerequisite: Baseline Basics & Takeoffs & Estimates – Basics* 

► November 20, 2026 12:00-2:00 pm EST (11am-1:00pm CST)

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 “Material Takeoffs & Estimates-Basics”)
• Collecting Rich Data with Custom Columns
• Reports and Exporting Data

Course Requirements:

(Technology & Participation) – same for all courses

Please ensure you meet the following requirements:

• 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 these 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.
• 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.
• 2-screen computer set-up is recommended. This will allow you to watch the instructor on one screen while practicing on the other.

Pricing, Refund, and Substitution Policy:

Pricing for Single Class:

• Member: $121/person 
• Non-Member: $182/person

Pricing for 3-Class Bundle:

• Member 3-Class Bundle: $303/person 
• Non-Member 3-Class Bundle: $468/person

3-Class Bundle Option Includes the Following:

• Baseline Basics
• Materials Takeoffs & Estimates - BASICS
• Materials Takeoffs & Estimates - ADVANCED

Substitutions are permitted at any time. Refunds for no-shows or cancellations are not permitted within 5-business days of scheduled course. Please contact ABC Staff for more details. 

Note: Unless otherwise stated, every person able to see, hear, and observe the virtual course sessions must be a paid participant. Non-compliance of this requirement will result in removal from the course. Refunds will not be issued to students who are removed from the course for non-compliance of this requirement.