Material Takeoff Best Practices Across the Trades

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Material Takeoff Best Practices Across the Trades

When: Friday, January 15, 2027 | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM EST
Where: Virtual via Zoom
Cost: $275 Members | $385 Non-Members
How to Attend: You will receive an email with the link to attend the class.

About the Course

Every estimate is only as good as the takeoff underneath it, and every trade approaches that takeoff differently. Learn how concrete, site work, masonry, framing and drywall, roofing, mechanical, electrical, flooring, and landscaping contractors find their information, measure, handle waste and rounding, and convert quantities into the units they buy.

You'll also cover addenda, revisions, and RFIs, what a takeoff needs to capture for labor, and where AI really helps today.

Most of all, you'll see the takeoff as the start of the project: a better bid, and a team downstream that already knows what you found. This is not Bluebeam software training. Bluebeam Revu is used as the visual, and every principle works in any takeoff software.

Your guide has trained nearly 20,000 professionals and built thousands of custom takeoff tools for contractors in every trade. You'll leave with a takeoff checklist and concepts you can apply on every bid going forward.

Who It's For: Estimators, junior estimators, interns, project managers, purchasing professionals, and owners who rely on takeoffs.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

Locate the trade-specific information needed before a takeoff, including specifications, schedules, general notes, and reports.
Convert measured quantities to the unit of purchase for at least three trades.
Explain why waste and rounding differ by material and keep them separate from measured quantities.
Identify the takeoff details that drive labor, and track addenda, revisions, and RFIs so quantities stay current.

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, Bluebeam Certified Instructor and founder 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.

Class Contact

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.