REGISTRATION COMING SOON!

Construction Estimating Principles & Applications

When: Tuesday, January 12, 2027 | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM EST
Where: Virtual via Zoom
How to Attend: You will receive an email with the link to attend the class.
Cost: CAGC Member: $385 | Non-Member: $540

About the Course

How could you approach this project differently than your competition? This half-day class, led by experienced estimators, counts down the principles behind every winning bid: cost versus price, managing risk, building flexibility into your system, work breakdown structures, escalation, and the danger zones to avoid.

Then it shows how technology, especially Bluebeam® Revu, turns those principles into faster, more consistent estimates. This is a mindset and methodology class, not a click-by-click tutorial.

Who It's For: Estimators, preconstruction teams, project managers, and business owners who price work.

Learning Objectives

• Analyze cost versus price and manage risk inside the estimate.
• Structure a bid with bid items and a work breakdown structure.
• Build flexibility into an estimating system and avoid common danger zones.
• Explain how digital takeoff and data export make estimates consistent regardless of who does the work.

Training provided by UChapter2.com. Bluebeam® is a registered trademark of Bluebeam, Inc.

Course Requirements (Technology & Participation)

Please make sure you meet these requirements before class starts:

• Computer and Internet: A computer with an internet connection and audio is required. All virtual classes are held on Zoom. A microphone is not required, since most questions are handled through chat.
• Software: Bluebeam is not required for Industry Courses. You do not need Bluebeam Revu or a Bluebeam license.
• Arrival: Join a few minutes early. Classes move quickly, and key information often comes at the start.
• Recommended Setup: A two-screen setup is recommended so you can watch the instructor on one screen while following along and taking notes on the other.
• Additional Requirements: Some classes list additional requirements in the course description.

Meet Your Instructor

Troy DeGroot | Bluebeam Certified Instructor & Owner of UChapter2

Troy DeGroot is a Bluebeam Certified Instructor (BCI), Certified Professional (BCP), and Certified Consultant (BCC), and a member of Bluebeam's first class of Certified Instructors in 2015. He delivers practical, workflow-based training and implementation consulting that helps design and construction professionals get real results.

As the founder of UChapter2.com, he has trained nearly 20,000 professionals and helps teams streamline their processes with custom tools and implementation strategies built around how they actually work.

With 30+ years in the design and construction industry, Troy has a knack for connecting technology, team goals, and field workflows. As a former BIM Manager for a large, multi-discipline engineering firm, he understands both the day-to-day challenges of software and project teams and the strategic priorities of leadership.

Troy is a featured speaker at national and international events, including the World of Concrete, GlassBuild, Building Envelope Contractors, SDS2 Steel, and FutureScape conferences, covering everything from concrete to steel and glass to landscaping. He has taught at Bluebeam's global Unbound conference every year since 2016, along with Bluebeam User Group (BUG) meetings around the world.

As a Bluebeam Subject Matter Expert, Troy has written 16 articles published on Bluebeam's blog showing how different parts of the industry use the software, translated into languages around the world. He is a Bluebeam Partnership Pro Award recipient and founder of the Bluebeam Brainery, a learning community of 5,000+ members. He's known for making complex tools easy to understand and training that sticks.

Marianne Bush
Foundation Workforce Development & Program Operations Manager

Cancellation & Refund Policy

CAGC Education Refund & Cancellation Policy

A 50% refund of the original registration fee is available if cancellation is made at least 7 days prior to the event. Cancellations made less than 7 days before the event and no-shows receive no refund. Substitutions are welcome but will not be allowed less than 48 hours before the class start time.

Note: Unless otherwise stated, every person able to see, hear, and observe the virtual course sessions must be a paid participant. Non-compliance with this requirement will result in removal from the course. Refunds will not be issued to students removed for non-compliance.

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