This virtual 4-hour class takes place on

Tuesday, August 5, 2025

from 10:00am - 2:00pm

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.

Viewpoint 1 - The Estimating Principles Behind Every Bid:

This open forum discussion led by a panel of experienced construction estimators explores advanced elements of construction estimating. Experienced estimators will be challenged to evaluate their own systems within the framework of current trends and models with an emphasis on Bluebeam. Every topic will be discussed from various perspective to allow estimators from across the spectrum to benefit.

Learning Objectives:

• 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

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

Oftentimes simply being more visual in your bid scope can put you ahead of the competition by showing you truly understand the project. We'll spend some time demonstrating how technology can not only replace your highlighters, scales, and calculator, but create company standards for you and your team. With an emphasis on Bluebeam Revu, these digital tools and workflows will produce clear, visual markups that are accurate, predictable, and consistent no matter who on the team uses them. 

Learning Objectives:

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

Instructor: Troy DeGroot, Bluebeam Certified Instructor, UChapter2 | Owner

As a Bluebeam Certified Consultant, Bluebeam Certified Instructor, and Implementation Specialist, Troy travels the country training over 2,000 students annually with customized tools and workflows. It is these extensive and diverse training opportunities that have led to Troy being a requested annual presenter at AIA meetings, Bluebeam Academy and Bluebeam’s very own eXtreme Conference (XCON).

With over 20 years in the industry, Troy has cultivated a deep understanding of the requirements of customers, the needs of end users, common goals of management, and the capacities of the technology. He has led many companies through successful software implementations and training. Having served as the BIM Manager for a large multi-discipline engineering firm, he provides a broad understanding of the industry and the evolution of technology.

Visit our Bluebeam page for more information on the entire program.

IS YOUR TUITION COVERED?  If so, please contact Construction Education at (858) 513-4700 or continuinged@abcsd.org to register.  Your contact phone number and email address are required.

Active Duty Military or Veteran? Receive a 10% discount off of your tuition for ABCSD’s Construction Education or Safety classes. To be eligible, you must submit one of the following:

• Active Duty Military ID
• VA Health Care ID
• DL feat. Veterans Designation
• Form DD-214

Document submission for eligibility is only required once.  To register and receive your discount, please call or email Construction Education at continuinged@abcsd.org or 858-203-0032.

Thank you for your service.

CANCELLATIONS must be received 72-hours prior to the class to receive a refund.

CANCELLATION IF TUITION COVERED: The above cancellation policy applies and notification to ABC is appreciated. Lack of cancellation and no-showing for a class will result in the full amount of tuition being deducted from any remaining Training Funds available for future use.

QUESTIONS? Please call (858) 513-4700 and ask for Construction Education.