BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P1H REFRESH-INTERVAL:P1H CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:Central Daylight Time END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:Central Standard Time END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260804T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260804T160000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:Construction Estimating Principles & Application - August 2026 DESCRIPTION:**Construction Estimating Principles and Application (4 Hours)** \nThis 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. The course encourages attendees to ask the critical question: "How can we approach this project differently than our competition?"\n\n**Viewpoint 1 The Estimating Principles Behind Every Bid:** \nThis 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 analysisPricing project constraintsHow to build flexibility into your systemOptimum time to completeEscalationManaging risk within the estimateDanger zones to avoid\n**Viewpoint 2 How Technology Can Produce Faster\, More Accurate Estimates:** \nIn today's visual-first world\, simply showing your understanding of a project can help win the work. This portion of the class 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 drawingsCalibrating drawingsMeasurement toolsCustom measurement toolsDisplaying and exporting dataFacilitator:\nTroy DeGroot\, Bluebeam Certified Instructor\, UChapter2 | OwnerTroy 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. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

**Construction Estimating Principles and Application (4 Hours)**  \;
This half-day virtual training&mdash\;crafted by the industry experts at \;UChapter2&mdash\;is built for estimators who want to sharpen their approach and gain a competitive edge. The course encourages attendees to ask the critical question: &ldquo\;How can we approach this project differently than our competition?&rdquo\;

**Viewpoint 1 &ndash\; 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:


**Viewpoint 2 &ndash\; How Technology Can Produce Faster\, More Accurate Estimates:**  \;
In today&rsquo\;s visual-first world\, simply showing your understanding of a project can help win the work. This portion of the class demonstrates how digital tools&mdash\;particularly Bluebeam Revu&mdash\;can replace highlighters\, rulers\, and calculators with clear\, repeatable workflows. The result? Estimates that are consistent\, predictable\, and fast\, regardless of who&rsquo\;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:

Facilitator:
Troy DeGroot\, Bluebeam Certified Instructor\, UChapter2 | Owner

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&mdash\;including AIA chapters and major industry conferences like Bluebeam&rsquo\;s \;Unbound Conference \;(formerly XCON). Widely regarded as one of the leading authorities in the Bluebeam ecosystem\, he&rsquo\;s known for making complex tools easy to understand\, and training that sticks.

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