Bluebeam Revu: Estimating Level 2 | Live, ONLINE

Building on skills learned in Bluebeam Revu: Estimating Level 1, this course is a deeper dive into using Bluebeam Revu for estimating at a more advanced level. You’ll walk-away with

Important Note: Please review Mandatory Prerequisites section before registering.

What will you learn?

Topics covered in this course:

• Spaces
• Hyperlinks
• Managing Changes & Revisions
• Slip Sheeting Take-off Pages
• Advanced Markups List

 *See full course outline below

Required Courses:

• Bluebeam Revu: Basics, AND
• Bluebeam Revu: Estimating Level 1

Required Estimating skills and knowledge

• This is NOT a beginner estimating course. An understanding of the estimating process is necessary prior to taking this course.
  • We recommend you have some experience in estimating or assisting in estimating before taking this course, OR,
  • We recommend you complete some estimating training before taking this course, such as:
    • Construction Estimating
    • Introduction to Construction Estimating

Live, Online, Instructor-led training, with a maximum class size of 15 students.

• This course is facilitated by the instructor on the Zoom platform. Access information will be provided to you in advance of the training.
• You will be expected to have your webcam on during the class and participate in group discussions and other activities with your instructor and classmates during the course.
• This course is delivered in partnership with local construction associations. You will be participating with a cohort of industry peers from across Canada.
• Full attendance and participation in all scheduled sessions is mandatory for course completion. If a student misses a class session, we are unable to transfer registration or provide a partial refund of the registration fees.

This course is delivered in partnership with local construction associations across Canada. You will be participating with a cohort of industry peers from multiple regions.

Course Requirements (Technology & Participation)

You must make sure you have the following:

• Windows Computer & Bluebeam Revu 2020 (mandatory):
  • You will need a fully functioning version of Bluebeam Revu 2020.
  • Any Windows version is ok (Standard, CAD, or eXtreme). The Mac version will not work.
  • If you have an older version, you can download a 2020 trial and install it ‘side by side’ your existing install. This will allow you to continue to use your older version without losing your license and you can use the new version to follow along in the training.  
  • You can download a free 30-day trial here: https://www.curtek.ca/bluebeam-trial
• 2 Screens: You will need TWO screens for the training to be effective.
  • The first screen needs to be a Windows computer with Bluebeam Revu 2020 installed.
  • The second screen is to display the Zoom meeting (this could be a second monitor, a larger tablet (9" +) or a smart phone displayed on to a TV.
• Webcam (mandatory): 
  • This course will involve 100% on-screen interaction with your instructor and classmates, reading/viewing on-screen content like slides or videos, and interacting via typing with questions or responses.
• A quiet space with minimal distractions: 
  • Please plan to be fully engaged in the class and clear your work schedule just as you would for attendance in an in-class program.

Bluebeam Revu: Estimating Level 2 curriculum includes the following modules:

Module 1: Introduction

• Course introduction
• Review Profiles, Tool Sets, & Layers

Module 2: Spaces

• What are Spaces
• Adding, editing, and removing Spaces
• Dynamic Fill Spaces
• Classroom Exercise

Module 3: Hyperlinks

• What are Hyperlinks
• Absolute Path vs Relative Path
• Creating Hyperlinks Manually
• Search & Hyperlink
• Batch Link (eXtreme version required for this feature)
• Classroom Exercise

Module 3: Managing Changes and Revisions

• Compare Documents
  • Comparing Page Regions
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Overlay Pages
    • Overlaying different size documents
    • Classroom Exercise
    • Batch Compare and Batch Overlay
      • Using Batch Compare
      • Using Batch Overlay
      • Classroom Exercise

Module 4: Slip Sheeting Take-off pages

• Replace Pages
  • Using Replace Pages
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Batch Slip Sheeting (eXtreme version required for this feature)
    • Using Batch Slip Sheet
    • Batch Slip Sheet summary reports

Module 5: Advanced Markups List

• Review of the Markups List
• Advanced custom columns with formulas
• Best Practices for Subject & Label
• Export Settings - Config
• Quantity Link (eXtreme version required for this feature)
• Classroom Exercise

Module 6: Instructor Session: Questions and Answers

• Specific examples from Trainees real work will be addressed