Upcoming News + Events
Our exclusive events are designed to help member companies and their employees build strong connections within the construction industry.
Whether it's a networking event, social gathering, or professional development session, our events are tailored to help you grow and succeed.
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May 2025
05.06.2025
- Bluebeam 1: Baseline Basics
- Tuesday
- 09:30 AM - 11:30 AM Mountain Time
- LOCATION: Online | PRICE: $110.00
Event Details
Attendees will learn interface navigation including menu dropdowns, toolbars, various tool panels, keyboard shortcuts and a few recommended settings. While learning various markup and measurement tools, several tips & tricks will be shared to increase speed and accuracy.
Learning Objectives:
- Interface Navigation
- Calibration & Measurements
- Introduction to the Markups List
INSTRUCTOR BIO
Troy Degroot
Bio: Troy DeGroot is the Director of Bluebeam Professional Services at UChapter2 LLC, with over 20 years of experience as a Detailer, Designer, and BIM Manager. A Bluebeam Certified Consultant and Instructor, Troy specializes in helping teams maximize productivity and software adoption through tailored training and implementation strategies. Learn more at www.UChapter2.com.
- Email: troy.degroot@uchapter2.com
05.07.2025
- *Bluebeam 2: Material Takeoffs & Estimates (Basic)
- Wednesday
- 09:30 AM - 11:30 AM Mountain Time
- LOCATION: Online | PRICE: $110.00
Event Details
With Revu’s intuitive measurement tools and customizable interface, we can turn your highlighters into a data rich takeoff tools.
We’ll start out going through the standard measurement tools and settings, then move into various customization options and discuss the results in the Markups List.
*MANDATORY PRE-REQUIITE: Student(s) must have taken Baseline Basics to enroll in this course.
Learning Objectives:
- Introduction to Viewports
- Measurement Tips & Tricks
- Custom Estimating Tools
INSTRUCTOR BIO
Troy Degroot
Bio: Troy DeGroot is the Director of Bluebeam Professional Services at UChapter2 LLC, with over 20 years of experience as a Detailer, Designer, and BIM Manager. A Bluebeam Certified Consultant and Instructor, Troy specializes in helping teams maximize productivity and software adoption through tailored training and implementation strategies. Learn more at www.UChapter2.com.
- Email: troy.degroot@uchapter2.com
05.08.2025
- *Bluebeam 3: Material Takeoffs & Estimates (Advanced)
- Thursday
- 09:30 AM - 11:30 AM Mountain Time
- LOCATION: Online | PRICE: $110.00
Event Details
Did you know you can export to an Excel spreadsheet, or even link directly to that Excel template file full of formulas you’ve been using for years?
After finishing the Bluebeam Takeoffs & Estimates (Basics) course, we’ll move into creating custom columns, embedding formulas, and information organization.
*MANDATORY PRE-REQUISITES: Bluebeam 1: Baseline Basics & Bluebeam 2: Material Takeoffs & Estimates (Basics)
Learning Objectives:
- Custom Estimating Tools - continued from Material Takeoffs & Estimates (Basics)
- Collecting Rich Data with Custom Columns
- Reports and Exporting Data
INSTRUCTOR BIO
Troy Degroot
Bio: Troy DeGroot is the Director of Bluebeam Professional Services at UChapter2 LLC, with over 20 years of experience as a Detailer, Designer, and BIM Manager. A Bluebeam Certified Consultant and Instructor, Troy specializes in helping teams maximize productivity and software adoption through tailored training and implementation strategies. Learn more at www.UChapter2.com.
- Email: troy.degroot@uchapter2.com
05.14.2025
- DON'T LET THE IRS DEMO YOUR PROFITS
- Wednesday
- 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM Mountain Time
- LOCATION: Builders Exchange Conference Room; 2050 Broadwater Ave Suite A, Billings, MT 59102 | PRICE: $0.00
Event Details
Tax-Smart Wealth Strategies for Contractors. Join our Lunch and Learn event with Tim Bauer from Evergreen Financial Group to discover practical ways to protect your earnings as a contractor. Learn how to: -Optimize taxes and deductions to keep more of your income.
- Choose the right business structure for tax efficiency.
- Plan for succession to secure your financial future. Don’t let the IRS demo your profits
- Equip yourself with strategies to thrive as a business owner!
INSTRUCTOR BIO
Tim Bauer
Bio: Tim graduated from Montana State University-Billings in 2008 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration – Management/Finance. Tim is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®), Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy(CAP®), member of NAPFA (National Association of Personal Financial Advisors), XY Planning Network, the Fee-Only Network, and currently serve on the board for Plains 2 Peaks Youth Initiative. Since 2011, Tim has worked with families at every point of their financial lives helping them achieve their financial goals.
- Email: tim@evergreenfinancialgroup.org
- Phone: 406-652-1311