Description

This half-day virtual training, crafted by the industry experts at UChapter2, is built for estimators who want to sharpen their approach and gain a competitive edge. This course encourages attendees to ask the critical questions: “How can we approach this project differently than our competition?”

Viewpoint 1 – The Estimating Principles Behind Every Bid

This open-forum discussion, led by a panel of experienced estimators, explores advanced concepts and current industry models. Participants will examine their own processes through the lens of modern estimating principles.

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

In today’s visual-first world, simply showing your understanding of a project can help win the work. This portion of the course demonstrates how digital tools, particularly Bluebeam Revu, can replace highlighters, rulers, and calculators with clear, repeatable workflows. The result? Estimates that are consistent, predictable, and fast, regardless of who’s doing the work.

While Bluebeam Revu software may be referenced during the session, this is not a pics-and-clicks tutorial; it’s a deep dive into the mindset and methodology of successful estimating.

Learning Objectives

• Working with PDF Drawings
• Calibrating Drawings
• Measurement Tools
• Custom Measurement Tools
• Displaying & Exporting Data

Meet Troy DeGroot - Certified Instructor

About UChapter2
MBEX has partnered with UChapter2 to provide workflow-based Bluebeam Revu training courses for design and construction professionals. Bluebeam Revu transforms PDFs into data-rich documents, supporting everything from markup and measurement to takeoffs, estimates, and field collaboration. All training is developed and delivered by uchapter2.com and led by Troy DeGroot, a Bluebeam Certified Instructor (BCI), recognized worldwide for helping teams improve accuracy, speed, and software adoption through customized, real-world workflows.

REFUND POLICY 
All training course sales are final. However, we do understand that unexpected situations can occur. For that reason, cancellations made at least 48 hours before the class start time are eligible for a refund. Due to the resources involved in preparing our courses, cancellations made less than 48 hours before the class start time are not eligible for refunds. Student substitutions will not be allowed less than 48 hours before the class start time.