This virtual 2-hour class takes place on

Friday, August 14, 2026

from 9:00am - 11:00am

*Mandatory Pre-requisites – Baseline Basics & Takeoffs & Estimates - Basics

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

Instructor: Troy DeGroot, Bluebeam Certified Instructor | Owner of UCHAPTER2

Troy DeGroot is a globally recognized Bluebeam Certified Instructor, Consultant, and Implementation Specialist, known for delivering practical, workflow-based training courses that empower construction professionals to get results. As the founder of uchapter2.com, Troy trains over 4,000 professionals each year, helping teams streamline processes with custom tools and implementation strategies built around their real-world needs. 

With 30+ years in the design and construction industry, Troy brings a unique ability to align technology, team goals, and field workflows. Having served as the BIM Manager for a large, multi-discipline engineering firm, he understands both the day-to-day challenges of software, project teams, and the strategic priorities of leadership.

Troy is a featured speaker at national and international events--including AIA chapters and major industry conferences like Bluebeam's Unbound Conference (formerly XCON). Widely regarded as one of the leading authorities in the Bluebeam ecosystem, he's known for making complex tools easy to understand, and training that sticks. 

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.