# Construction Estimating with Bluebeam Course Online

100% online with Bluebeam software, live support, and industry-recognized certificate

Canonical URL: <https://vdci.edu/courses/intro-to-construction-estimating-with-bluebeam>

## Overview

This Bluebeam Estimating course focuses on helping construction professionals complete accurate digital takeoffs and keep estimating data organized. Designed for contractors and estimators, it teaches how to use Bluebeam Revu to create quantity reports and prepare estimating information for project proposals. Real construction drawings are used throughout the course, so skills are developed in a practical, job-ready context from measurement through final reporting.

Rather than just covering tools, the course emphasizes how estimating data is measured, tracked, and shared. Core estimating concepts such as takeoffs, quantities, and bid preparation are reinforced while working with measurement, markup, and dynamic fill tools for walls, windows, flooring, roofing, and other building systems. Instruction also covers organizing information with tool chests, layers, spaces, and custom columns, then exporting clean, editable reports.

## What you'll learn

- Build a solid foundation in digital estimating by learning key concepts such as takeoffs, quantities, and bid preparation using Bluebeam Revu.
- Practice using Bluebeam’s measurement, markup, and dynamic fill tools to calculate quantities across all building systems, including walls, windows, flooring, and roofing.
- Learn to manage data using tool chests, layers, spaces, and customizable columns. Export your takeoffs into shareable, editable reports for clients or team use.
- Apply your skills to real project drawings with structured exercises and assignments that mirror professional estimating workflows.

## Instructors

### Matt F. — Instructor

Matt F. is a well-rounded construction professional with a diverse background of construction industry experience. Matt has strong experience working on major commercial and residential construction projects, overseeing projects from pre-construction through to closeout. He also has a deep knowledge of the construction technology space, having hands-on experience with many of the major players in the construction technology landscape. Matt loves sharing his industry knowledge with others and continuing to learn about the newest trends in construction technology.

## Pricing

**Tuition:** $399