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SUMMARY:Blue Beam Revu Estimating Level 1- Build Accurate Takeoffs
DESCRIPTION:Bluebeam Revu Estimating Level 1 is an intensive\, instructor-led online course offered exclusively by Curtek. Led by a Senior Estimator\, it delivers hands-on training in Revu best practices through interactive exercises\, real-time feedback\, and quizzes. Participants follow a structured\, progressive curriculum and receive practice files and a reference workbook for ongoing use.\n\nIntended Audience: Construction supervisors\, project managers\, estimators\, engineers\, and design professionals looking to work smarter and faster in a digital environment. \nModules Include: \n\nTakeoff Profile and Tool Sets\nLayers\nSetting the scale\nViewports\nLength measurements\nArea and volume measurements\nDynamic Fill\nCount measurements\nSearch\nTracking Takeoffs\nLegends\nSketch to scale1\n\n1 Gold Seal Credit \nPrerequisite: This is NOT a beginner course. You are expected to know what is taught in the Basics course before taking this course. Visit https://www.curtek.ca/revu-basics-knowlege-test to test your knowledge on the basics. \n\nTHE VENUE \nThe training will be held in an online Zoom meeting. Details will be provided 48 hours before the first session. \nCost $349.00 + tax through Curtek\nCourse payment will be reimbursed upon successful completion. \nRecommended Computer Setup \nYou will need TWO screens for the training to be effective. \n\nThe first screen needs to be a Windows computer with Bluebeam Revu 2020 installed.\nThe second screen is to display the Zoom meeting. This could be a second monitor\, a larger tablet (9″ +) or a smart phone displayed on to a TV.\n\nBluebeam Revu Requirements \nYou will need a fully functioning version of Bluebeam Revu 2020. Any Windows version is ok (Standard\, CAD\, or eXtreme). The Mac version will not work. If you have an older version\, you can download a 2020 trial and install it ‘side by side’ your existing install. This will allow you to continue to use your older version without losing your license and you can use the new version to follow along in the training. \nYou can download a free 30-day trial here: https://www.curtek.ca/bluebeam-trial \nBB2-Course Outline – Revu Estimating – Build Accurate Takeoffs (2026) \n 
URL:https://ecaottawa.org/training/blue-beam-revu-estimating-level-1-build-accurate-takeoffs/
CATEGORIES:training
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260811T140000
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SUMMARY:Microsoft - What's New in Microsoft Copilot
DESCRIPTION:What’s New in Microsoft Copilot  \nMicrosoft Copilot continues to expand from chat assistance into agents\, app-specific experiences\, and connected workflows across Microsoft 365\, Teams\, Excel\, PowerPoint\, Outlook\, Dynamics 365\, and Business Central. This session translates the latest updates into practical business use cases. \nWebinar Agenda \n\n\n\nCopilot overview: what has changed and why it matters\nCopilot Chat\, Microsoft 365 Copilot\, and role-based Copilots\nAgents: prebuilt agents\, custom agents\, and agent store concepts\nCopilot in Word\, Excel\, PowerPoint\, Outlook\, and Teams\nCopilot for sales\, service\, finance\, and Business Central scenarios\nUsing enterprise data safely through Microsoft Graph and permissions\nGovernance\, security\, adoption\, and responsible AI considerations\nPractical rollout plan: where to start\, train\, measure\, and expand
URL:https://ecaottawa.org/training/microsoft-whats-new-in-microsoft-copilot/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260818T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260819T150000
DTSTAMP:20260902T192331
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SUMMARY:Revu Foundations for Construction August 18-19
DESCRIPTION:Revu Basics introduces new and light users to the essential tools\, interface\, and workflows within Bluebeam Revu 21 (Core or Complete). Participants learn how to navigate drawings\, organize PDFs\, and apply markups and tool sets to communicate effectively and maintain drawing accuracy in a digital environment. This course is ideal for anyone new to Bluebeam Revu or those who wish to create a solid foundation to build on. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIntended Audience: Designed for trade contractors\, forepersons\, estimators\, and site supervisors who work under general contractors on commercial projects and want to improve professionalism\, communication\, and customer relationships. \n1 Gold Seal Credit \nPrerequisite: No formal prerequisites are Participants should have experience working in a trade role on active commercial construction projects. \nModules Include: \n\nIntroduction to Bluebeam Revu and interface navigation\nCustomizing profiles\, toolbars\, and workspaces\nNavigation tools and managing multiple PDFs\nPDF organization and document management\nDrawing scale calibration and verification\nMarkup and annotation tools\nMarkup properties and reusable styles\nTool Chest and custom tool sets\nMarkup tracking\, reporting\, and data management\nStamps\, approvals\, and document workflows\nBluebeam Studio collaboration and project management\n\nMaterials Provided:\nCourse workbook (PDF)\nTakeaway “GC Service Commitment” worksheet\nReference checklist for communication and conflict resolution \nPayment Information:\nPayment is due to Curtek at the time of registration. After completing the course\, submit the proof of payment and OECA will reimburse the course cost. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTHE VENUE\nThe training will be held in an online meeting. Details will be provided 48 hours before the first session.\n1 Gold Seal Credit \nYou will need a computer with the following:\nRequired:\n✅ Two screens; one for your work and one for the meeting\n✅ A Zoom meeting connection \nRecommended:\n✅ Revu 21 Core\, Complete\, or MAX plan \nAlso Acceptable:\n✅ Revu 20 (Standard\, CAD\, or eXtreme)\n⚠️ Some tools and features may differ slightly from what is demonstrated.\n⚠️ The Basic plan is limited and some demonstrated features will not be available. \nNot Compatible:\n❌ Any version older than Revu 20\n❌ Revu for Mac\n❌ Bluebeam Cloud / iPad versions \nIf you do not have an active license\, you can start a 14-day free trial here:\nhttps://www.curtek.ca/bluebeam-trial \n\n\n​ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nlBB1-Course Outline – Revu Foundations for Construction (2026) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://ecaottawa.org/training/revu-foundations-for-construction-august-18-19/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260825T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260826T150000
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SUMMARY:Bluebeam Max Revu  AI ( Smarter Project Workflows) Aug. 25-26
DESCRIPTION:NEW in 2026 — Bluebeam Max unlocks the next generation of digital construction workflows — combining the power of Bluebeam Revu with built-in artificial intelligence. Trainees will learn how to save time\, reduce errors\, and gain a competitive edge in estimation\, coordination\, and QA/QC. \nIntended Audience: Estimators\, project managers\, coordinators\, and field staff are ready to move beyond manual markups and into AI-driven digital workflows. \n Learning Outcomes: \n\nUse AI-Review and AI-Match to detect drawing issues and changes\nAutomate repetitive markup and measurement\nLeverage AI-powered summaries to improve documentation and reporting. Understand data security best practices in AI-driven construction\n\n Materials Provided:\nCourse workbook (PDF)\nPractice construction documents\nQuick reference guide \nPrerequisites: \nBasic computer knowledge and familiarity with construction\nRevu Basics and Revu Estimating Level 1 are highly recommended before this course \n\nPayment Information:\n\nPayment is due to Curtek at the time of registration. After completing the course\, submit the proof of payment and OECA will reimburse the course cost. \n\nTHE VENUE\nThe training will be held in an online meeting.\nDetails will be provided 48 hours before the first session.\n Gold Seal Credit \nRecommended Computer Setup\nYou must be using Bluebeam Revu for Windows.\nRequired:\n✅ Two screens; one for your work\, and one for the meeting\n✅ A Zoom meeting connection\n✅ Revu 21 MAX plan (trial is ok)\n❌ (The Basic\, Core\, or Complete plans are not suitable for this course.)\n​If you do not have an active license\, you can start a 14-day free trial here:\nhttps://www.curtek.ca/bluebeam-trial \n  \nAI2-Course Outline – Revu AI – Smarter Project Workflows (2026)
URL:https://ecaottawa.org/training/bluebeam-max-revu-ai-smarter-project-workflows-aug-25-26/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260825T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260825T123000
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SUMMARY:Bluebeam 101 | Tuesday: Measurements
DESCRIPTION:Bluebeam Webinar ~Hosted by Bluebeam University  \nLooking to get the most out of Bluebeam? Whether you’re an experienced user looking for tips and tricks or just getting started\, this monthly webinar series helps you quickly get up to speed on key features and workflows. \nMeasurements \nInvesting 30 minutes of your time to this course can save you thousands of minutes (we’re talking days) in your quantity takeoff workflow. We’ll teach you how to properly calibrate a document\, use our built-in takeoffs profile for maximum efficiency\, and show you the power of markups within Revu through the Markups List. \nIn this webinar\, we will cover: \n\nTakeoff Profile\nCalibration\nBasic Measurement Tools\nMarkups List\n\nThis session will be conducted on the Bluebeam Revu 21 interface. \n\nRegistration\n 
URL:https://ecaottawa.org/training/bluebeam-101-tuesday-measurements/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260826T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260826T123000
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SUMMARY:Bluebeam 101 | Wednesday: Drawing Management
DESCRIPTION:Looking to get the most out of Bluebeam? Whether you’re an experienced user looking for tips and tricks or just getting started\, this monthly webinar series helps you quickly get up to speed on key features and workflows. \nDrawing Management \nHave you ever received a file where pages aren’t in order\, documents aren’t in the proper orientation\, and you can’t make sense out of what should go where? This 30-minute lesson will give you an edge\, making your files the cleanest of them all! \nIn this webinar\, we will cover: \n\n\n\nCombining Pages\nInserting Pages\nReordering Pages\nRotating Pages\nAuto-labeling\n\n\n\nThis session will be conducted on the Bluebeam Revu 21 interface. \n\nRegistration
URL:https://ecaottawa.org/training/bluebeam-101-wednesday-drawing-management/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260827T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260827T123000
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SUMMARY:Bluebeam 101 | Thursday: Studio
DESCRIPTION:Looking to get the most out of Bluebeam? Whether you’re an experienced user looking for tips and tricks or just getting started\, this monthly webinar series helps you quickly get up to speed on key features and workflows. \nStudio \nBluebeam Studio allows users to utilize to cloud-based collaboration in two complementary ways.  Bluebeam Studio Projects provides administrative control over all project related files and folders\, allowing access to a number of file types on a check-in/check-out basis.  Bluebeam Studio Sessions allows for live collaboration over PDF files in real time or on your own time. \nIn this webinar\, we will cover: \n\n\n\nCreating Studio Projects and Sessions\nBasics of Studio Projects Functionality\nBasics of Studio Session Functionality\nTracking and recording in Projects and Sessions\n\n\n\nThis session will be conducted on the Bluebeam Revu 21 interface. \n\nRegistration
URL:https://ecaottawa.org/training/bluebeam-101-thursday-studio/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260828T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260828T123000
DTSTAMP:20260902T192331
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SUMMARY:Bluebeam 101 | Friday: Web and Mobile
DESCRIPTION:Looking to get the most out of Bluebeam? Whether you’re an experienced user looking for tips and tricks or just getting started\, this monthly webinar series helps you quickly get up to speed on key features and workflows. \nWeb and Mobile \nTake your drawings and tools on the go! Bluebeam Web and Mobile allow you to extend your work from Revu into the field and collaborate on any web or mobile device. Learn how to view your drawings\, add comments\, and collaborate with project partners. \nIn this webinar we’ll cover: \n\n\n\nCreate a Studio Session in Bluebeam Revu or the Web\nCollaborate in a Session on Web or Mobile\nClose out a Session to generate a summary and save files for long term storage\n\n\n\nNote: We highly recommend completing Bluebeam 101: Studio as a prerequisite for this course. You can find upcoming sessions on our events page here. \nThis session will be conducted on the Bluebeam Revu 21 interface. \n\nRegistration
URL:https://ecaottawa.org/training/bluebeam-101-friday-web-and-mobile/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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