Getting Started with Bluebeam
Bitesize Bluebeam 1: Baseline Basics
Tuesday, August 25, from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. EDT
Whether you’re opening Bluebeam Revu for the first time or you’ve been using 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 and tricks will be shared to increase speed and accuracy.
Register NowBitesize Bluebeam 2: Basic Materials, Takeoffs & Estimates
Wednesday, August 26, from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. EDT
With Bluebeam Revu’s intuitive measurement tools and customizable interface, we can turn your highlighters into data-rich takeoff tools.
We’ll start by going through the standard measurement tools and settings, then move into various customization options and discuss the results in the Markups List.
Register NowBitesize Bluebeam 3: Advanced Materials, Takeoffs & Estimates
Thursday, August 27, from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. EDT
After finishing the Bluebeam Takeoffs & Estimates – Basics course, we’ll move into creating custom columns, embedding formulas, and information organization.
Did you know you can export to an Excel spreadsheet or even link directly to that Excel template file full of formulas you’ve been using for years?
Gain the tools, techniques, and confidence you need to increase productivity, enhance predictability, and maximize your Bluebeam software usage.
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Who Should Attend
These training sessions are designed for construction professionals who regularly work with drawings and project documents, including:
- Company owners and executives
- Project managers
- Estimators
- Operations leaders
- Construction administrators
- Field supervisors
Whether you’re new to Bluebeam or looking to expand how your team uses it, these sessions provide practical guidance you can apply immediately.
Course Requirements: Technology & Participation
Please ensure you meet the following requirements:
- In Bluebeam Revu, go to Revu > About in the upper-left corner of the interface. You must have Version 2018 or newer for these courses. If this same window says “Unassigned” at the top, your IT department must assign you a license so you can log in and use Bluebeam. Please complete this before class begins.
- If you need to purchase a Bluebeam license, please use this referral link . Allow several days for delivery and installation before class begins. This is not a last-minute task.
- Attendance by tablet or phone is not recommended. You should have a mouse with a scroll wheel when attending these classes. In Bluebeam, several right-click shortcuts and the scroll wheel help you zoom in and out on documents.
A two-screen computer setup is recommended. This allows you to watch the instructor on one screen while practicing on the other.
Have Questions?
We’re here to help.
Reach out directly to CLN President John Lehmann at 717-713-7321 or email [email protected].