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SUMMARY:Bluebeam Revu Takeoff and Estimating (4 week course)
DESCRIPTION:So\, you have Bluebeam Revu\, and you’re ready to take it to the next level? Ready to move beyond basic markup and commenting\, and into the world of detailed quantity takeoff? Bluebeam Revu has a powerful array of tools to help you do exactly that\, as well as tools and functions you probably aren’t even aware of. Stop struggling to figure out Revu’s processes on your own\, and stop losing both time and money in the process. This class will take you through Revu’s most powerful quantity takeoff features and show you exactly how to use them\, and adapt their properties to your firm’s specific needs. \n​ZenTek Consultants\, a certified Bluebeam Partner\, will show your users the most effective means of using the software you already own\, so you can get the ROI you were hoping for. This eight (8) hour program is delivered in four (4)\, two-hour long sessions that students can attend online\, right from their own desk. A live instructor will explain the detailed functions\, and address questions as the class progresses. \n​​​Note: This class is for Bluebeam Revu for PC\, not the iPad. Instructor will be using Bluebeam Revu Complete 21 and some tools shown may not be available in Revu Basics or Core. Looking for this class in Bluebeam Revu 2017\, 2018\, 2019\, or 20? Contact us to make arrangements. \nRecording: Registrants for this course will receive access to a recording of each session for 7 consecutive days. Access will start the next business day after the session ends. \nMust attend all four sessions. \nSession 1: Measurement & Takeoff Tools\, Jan 8th \n\nPDF Scaling and Calibration\nLinear Measurement Tools\nArea and Volume Tools\nItem Counts and Search Tools\n\nSession 2: Measurement Properties\, Jan 15th \n\nSegment Lengths and Drop/Riser Values\nApplying Slopes to Areas\nSplit\, Merge\, and Continue Counts\nUsing Multiple Viewports at Differing Scales\nEditing Actions for a Measurement​\n\nSession 3: The Markups List\, Jan 22nd \n\nGrouping and Sorting Takeoff Items\nControlling Column Display\nWorking with Custom Columns\nWorking With Status Models and States\nAdding Comments and Replies to Markups\nImporting and Exporting Markups Between Files\nExtracting Takeoffs to Excel & PDF​\n\nSession 4: Spaces and Places\, Jan 29th \n\nCreating and Labeling Spaces\nNesting Spaces\nUsing Spaces in Markups List\nCreating and Naming Places​
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/bluebeam-revu-takeoff-and-estimating-4-week-course/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Classes,Management Education,Online Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy McCafferty":MAILTO:amccafferty@abceastpa.org
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SUMMARY:AutoCAD Mastering the Basics I (4 Week Course)
DESCRIPTION:Are you an AutoCAD novice? Do you want to know how to open\, print\, and do some basic editing of AutoCAD files? Looking to improve your technical skills so you can handle basic design changes to AutoCAD line work without involving your design staff? Then this class is for you! \nThis eight (8) hour course is delivered in four (4)\, two-hour long sessions that students can attend online\, right from their own desk. A live instructor will explain the detailed functions\, and address questions as the class progresses. \nNote: Instructor will present using Autodesk AutoCAD 2025. Students who wish to follow along with instructor are encouraged to use the same version. \nRecording: Registrants for this course will receive access to a recording of each session for 7 consecutive days. Access will start the next business day after the session ends. \nMust attend all four sessions. \nSession 1: Understanding the Basics\, January 10th  \n\nOpening/Saving AutoCAD Files\nUsing the AutoCAD User Interface\nWorking with View and Zoom Controls\nDrafting Primitives (Lines\, Arcs\, Shapes\, etc.)\nUnderstanding Concepts of Scale\nWorking with Model and Paper Space\n\nSession 2: Editing Essentials\, January 17th \n\nUnderstanding SNAP and OSNAP Tools\nGrip Editing and Control of Objects\nWorking with Basic Editing Tools (Move\, Copy\, Rotate\, etc.)\nWorking with Object Selection Tools\nControlling Object Properties\n\nSession 3: Beginning to Draft\, January 24th \n\nUnderstanding and Controlling Layers and Linetypes\nWorking with Hatch Patterns\nWorking with Grouped Objects\nCreating and Using Named Blocks\nEditing and Re-Defining Blocks\n\nSession 4: Annotation Tools\, January 31st \n\nUnderstanding Text and Dimension Styles\nAdding Text Annotations to a Drawing\nAdding Dimension Annotation to a Drawing\nWorking with Associative Annotations
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/autocad-mastering-the-basics-i-4-week-course/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Classes,Management Education,Online Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy McCafferty":MAILTO:amccafferty@abceastpa.org
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SUMMARY:Bluebeam Revu Training for Public Agency Work (4 week course)
DESCRIPTION:Digital plan reviews\, approval processes\, resubmittal requests\, and general markup capabilities are all vital concerns for the modern Public Works project. Putting together a digital workflow process that can easily\, and securely\, address the needs of the public while still making the review and approval process easier for your agency is no small endeavor. Luckily\, Bluebeam Revu comes right off the shelf with all the tools and features you need to implement a modern digital review process that can simplify this process for both your users and the public they support. \n​ZenTek Consultants\, a certified Bluebeam Partner\, will show you how to best use Bluebeam’s simple interface to structure a powerful Public Works control system. This eight (8) hour program is delivered in four (4)\, two-hour long sessions that students can attend online\, right from their own desk. A live instructor will explain the detailed functions\, and address questions as the class progresses. \n​​Note: Instructor will be using Bluebeam Revu Complete 21 and some tools shown may not be available in Revu Basics or Core. Looking for this class in Bluebeam Revu 2017\, 2018\, 2019\, or 20? Contact us to make arrangements. \nRecording: Registrants for this course will receive access to a recording of each session for 7 consecutive days. Access will start the next business day after the session ends. \nMust attend all four sessions. \nSession 1: Digital Plan Submittal Processes\, Jan 20th \n\nCreating and Managing Fillable Submittal Forms\nSet up Studio Project Folders\nControl File Access for Internal/External Users\nCombine\, Label\, Scale and Manage Submitted Files\nDigital Document Sharing Process in Studio\n\nSession 2: Reviewing Public Projects\, Jan 27th \n\nCollaborative Review Sessions in Studio\nCompare and Overlay Review Documents\nRepeatable Markup and Review Tools and Processes\nVerifying Measurements\nCreating and Tracking Item Statuses\nCreating Reusable Filters for Large Projects\n\nSession 3: Managing Public Projects\, Feb 3rd \n\nManage Submittal Milestones and Comments\nHandling Drawing Changes/Update via Slip-Sheeting\nMaintaining Revision History\nCreate/Use Stamps and Digital Signatures\nReporting on Studio Session Changes/Comments\n\nSession 4: Public Project Administration\, Feb 10th \n\nCustom Reports for Different Agencies and Needs\nConnecting Data to Microsoft Excel and Power BI\nAutomated Studio Notifications\nArchive and Backup of Projects
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/bluebeam-revu-training-for-public-agency-work-4-week-course/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Classes,Management Education,Online Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy McCafferty":MAILTO:amccafferty@abceastpa.org
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SUMMARY:Bluebeam Revu for Site & Civil Projects (4 week course)
DESCRIPTION:Bluebeam Revu is the most popular\, and powerful\, estimating and markup tool on the market today\, and it’s ideal for customizing to industry-specific needs. Right out-of-the box\, Revu tools work wonders for anyone in the Site/Civil industry. Add in a little more knowledge\, and you can make Bluebeam Revu the primary tool for all your Site/Civil work\, with custom tools\, features\, and calculations that can save you thousands of man-hours each year. This course will show you how to optimize\, and customize\, Bluebeam Revu specifically for use in the Site/Civil industry. \nZenTek Consultants\, a certified Bluebeam Partner\, will show you the most effective means of using the software you already own\, so you can get the ROI you were hoping for. This eight (8) hour program is delivered in four (4)\, two-hour long sessions that students can attend online\, right from their own desk. A live instructor will explain the detailed functions\, and address questions as the class progresses. \n​​​Note: This class is for Bluebeam Revu for PC\, not the iPad. Instructor will be using Bluebeam Revu Complete 21 and some tools shown may not be available in Revu Basics or Core. Looking for this class in Bluebeam Revu 2017\, 2018\, 2019\, or 20? Contact us to make arrangements. \nRecording: Registrants for this course will receive access to a recording of each session for 7 consecutive days. Access will start the next business day after the session ends. \nMust attend all four sessions. \nSession 1: Preparing Site/Civil Documents\, Jan 23rd \n\nCalibrating and Scaling Site Documents\nDefining Spaces and Places\nLinking to Places and Spaces\nGenerating Bookmarks\n\nSession 2: Common Tools for Site/Civil Work\, Jan 30th \n\nCreating and Re-Using Notes and Callouts\nAdding “to Scale” Markups and Sketches\nWorking with Images and Photos\nLinking to Specifications\, Details\, and Files\n\nSession 3: Site/Civil Related Functionality\, Feb 6th \n\nWorking with Site Area and Volume Measurements\nWorking with Linear Site Utilities\nWorking with Site Structures and Appurtenances\nSite Logistics and SESC Tools\nCreating and Working with Layers\n\nSession 4: Custom Site/Civil Tool Chests\, Feb 13th \n\nCreating Custom Civil/Site Tool Chests and Symbols\nBuilding Civil/Site Focused Takeoff Tools\nDistributing Tool Chests for Office & Field Work\nCreating Custom Columns & Statuses
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/bluebeam-revu-for-site-civil-projects-4-week-course/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Classes,Management Education,Online Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy McCafferty":MAILTO:amccafferty@abceastpa.org
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SUMMARY:Construction Blueprint Reading Virtual (8 Week Course)
DESCRIPTION:This course is designed to provide knowledge of blueprint reading as it relates to the architectural and building industry. This course will cover the theory of orthographic projections\, reading floor plans\, section and elevation drawings\, foundations\, floor plans\, elevations\, sections\, schedules\, means\, methods\, symbols and notations\, scaling and dimensioning practices\, reading blueprints for structural formation\,  and electrical; mechanical; and plumbing drawings. \nTOPICS INCLUDE: \n-Understand architectural and engineering scales\, dimension and area drawings \n-Distinguish between the different types of drawings \n-Learn civil\, architectural\, mechanical\, electrical\, plumbing\, HVAC\, and finish schedules \n-Know the difference between load and non-load bearing walls \n-Follow detailed views from main plan or drawing \n-Convert engineering dimensions to architectural \n-Understand different drawing types and their usage \n-Know what a floor plan\, section\, and elevation are \n-Understand symbols\, notations\, abbreviations\, and material schedules \n-Work with drawings on dimensions\, finishes\, details \n-Area calculations \nPROGRAM BENEFITS \n-Gain a knowledge of blueprint reading as it relates to building construction projects \n-Understand the design process and the role of design professionals \n-Be able to find trade information using blueprints \n-Be able to answer construction questions related to the layout and installation of materials at the jobsite \n-Be able to identify problems or short comings of the blueprints you are using \n  \n8 Week Class running every Tuesday January 28th-March 18th.
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/construction-blueprint-reading-virtual-8-week-course/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Classes,Online Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy McCafferty":MAILTO:amccafferty@abceastpa.org
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