Reading Construction Documents
wed15jan1:00 pmwed4:00 pmReading Construction DocumentsLive-Online Course
Event Details
Reading Construction Documents (6 hours) This two-day, online program is for entry-level architectural or engineering designers, apprentices, entry-level tradespersons, project coordinators, assistant project managers, new
Event Details
Reading Construction Documents (6 hours)
This two-day, online program is for entry-level architectural or engineering designers, apprentices, entry-level tradespersons, project coordinators, assistant project managers, new project managers, estimators, specialty sales representatives, or anyone in career transition looking for a refresher.
Designed to quickly familiarize students with the basics of reading and understanding construction documents. From navigating title block information to combing through specification documents, participants will learn how to navigate a project and understand the material and construction requirements.
Learning Objectives:
- Introduction to Construction Documents
- Understanding Industry Document Standards
- Drawing Navigation
- The Importance of Specialty Plans
This course is offered on January 15 and January 16, 2025 from 1-4 p.m.
Course Requirements (Technology & Participation)
Please ensure you meet the following requirements:
- Have Bluebeam 2018 or newer installed, and ready to go before class. If you don’t currently have a license of Bluebeam Revu, you can download a free trial here.
- Attendance via tablet or phone is not recommended. You should have a mouse with a scroll wheel when attending this class. In Bluebeam there are several right-click shortcuts, and the wheel will help you zoom in/out on documents.
- 2-screen computer set-up is recommended. This will allow you to watch the instructor on one screen while practicing on the other.
TICKETS
Speakers for this event
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Troy DeGroot
Troy DeGroot
Bluebeam Certified Consultant
Troy DeGroot started his career in 1996 taking advantage of a high school internship program as a Structural Steel Detailer. He eventually evolved into the structural engineering profession as a designer/technician developing construction documents for projects of various sizes from residential foundation corrections to large airport and stadium design drawings.
Promoted to a Building Information Modeling (BIM) Manager, Troy oversaw the transition from 2-dimensional design to the latest in 3-dimensional design and coordination modeling. This included 70 employees covering structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection and civil departments spread between seven offices across the Midwest.
Nearly 20 years later Troy transitioned his skills into a teaching role assisting companies with BIM implementations, building company standards and training team members in products like Revit Architecture, Revit Structure and Bluebeam Revu. In 2020 Troy launch his own business as an industry leader in Bluebeam customization, implementation and training for individuals and companies across the globe.
Bluebeam Certified Consultant
Time
(Wednesday) 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
