Reading Construction Documents
Part 1-Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Part 2-Thursday, November 5, 2026
* Registration open until 11/2/26 at 4:00 PM (EST)
Event Details
Class Will Be Held From 2pm to 5p each day
About the Course
This two-part online course is developed by the certified instructors at UChapter2 and is ideal for entry-level architectural or engineering designers, apprentices, tradesperson, project coordinators, estimators, specialty sales reps, or anyone in career transition looking for a practical 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 and understand to material and construction requirements.
Learning Objectives:
Introduction to Construction Documents
Understanding Industry Document Standards
Drawing Navigation
The Importance of Specialty Plans
Course Requirements (Technology & Participation)
Please ensure you meet the following requirements:
1) Please go to the Revu > About menu in the upper left corner of the Bluebeam interface. You're required to have Version 2018 or newer for our Bluebeam courses. If this same windows say Unassigned at the top, your IT department needs to assign you a license so you can login and use Bluebeam software. make sure this is complete prior to class start time.
2) 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.
3) 2-screen computer set-up is recommended. This will allow you to watch the instructor on one screen while practicing on the other.
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About the Instructor
Troy DeGroot, Bluebeam Certified Instructor | Owner of UChapter2
Troy DeGroot is a globally recognized Bluebeam Certified Instructor, Consultant, and Implementation Specialist with 30+ years of experience in the design and construction industry. As founder of UChapter2, he trains more than 4,000 professionals each year, helping teams streamline workflows through practical, real-world training and implementation strategies.
A former BIM Manager for a large multidisciplinary engineering firm, Troy brings a unique understanding of both day-to-day project challenges and leadership priorities. He is a featured speaker at national and international industry events, including AIA chapters and Bluebeam’s Unbound Conference, and is widely recognized for making complex tools easy to understand and apply.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellation requests must be received in writing at least 7 business days before the training. In those circumstances, registration fees will be refunded, minus a 10% processing fee. Cancellation requests received less than 7 business days before training cannot be refunded. The request must be sent in writing via email to parham@agcga.org