Continuing Education Classes

Construction Estimating Principles & Application Instructor: Troy DeGroot (UChapter2) | 4 Hrs. | 1 Day 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. Note: Log-in information will be sent out a day prior to the course start date.

Plumber’s Blueprint Reading Instructors: Alek Angster | 8 Hrs. | 2 Days This introductory course provides fundamental skills in blueprint and plan reading, focusing on interpreting site plans for plumbing applications. Participants will learn to identify established elevations and plumbing fixture locations, perform on-site layouts, and produce a material takeoff. Note: *SE – Employer/Member will be charged for no-shows or late cancellations.

Reading Construction Documents Instructor: Troy DeGroot (UChapter2) | 6 Hrs. | 2 Days 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. F…

Foundational Computer Skills for the Construction Industry Instructor: Matt Strozewski | 6 Hrs. | 2 Days This hands-on course introduces Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, and basic computer terminology. Participants will learn how to create and manage folders, spreadsheets, and documents to organize materials, track finances, and handle other essential tasks. Perfect for improving efficiency and communication on the job site. Requirements: Please bring your laptop to class. Note: This cour…

Bluebeam Baseline Basics Instructor: Troy DeGroot (UChapter2) | 2 Hrs. | 1 Day 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. Note:…