Bluebeam Revu, the leading construction document management and annotation software, evolves constantly. New features land. Old tools get smarter. And there are dozens of shortcuts and workflows hiding in plain sight.
The right training leads to the correct software usage, which, in turn, can reduce an 8-hour task to 2 hours or even 15 minutes. Time saved becomes money saved. Accuracy improves. Teams align.
In this article, we will help you find the following aspects of our Bluebeam training designed for curious Bluebeamers like you:
Let’s uncover all these things in detail. Then, you will ultimately decide whether to train or not, with the best Bluebeam trainer at your service.
The fact is that Bluebeam is continually updating with every release. There are also many shortcuts, tricks, or ways to use it that most people are not aware of - even Bluebeam itself.
This is why you need an expert’s guidance to maximise the potential of Bluebeam in your daily workflows:
Running through the basics of Bluebeam to kick off training is a must. Bluebeam has numerous features and is also customizable, so there is a lot that can be overlooked, and there is always room for improvement.
There would not be enough time on a single training course to cover everything, but what we do is highlight and demonstrate those items that we have found to be particularly helpful, having used them regularly over the years of daily usage.
Each course below is modular. Explore and pick one, or stack them into a programme tailored to your specific needs in AECO.
Format: Live instructor-led (onsite/online)
Duration: (To be filled)
Ideal for: New users or self-taught users who want solid foundations
You’ll learn:
Format: Live instructor-led (onsite/online)
Ideal for: Quantity Surveyors, Estimators, Site/Project Engineers
You’ll learn:
Format: Live instructor-led (onsite/online)
Ideal for: QS/Estimating teams, Planners, and Procurement
You’ll learn:
Format: Live instructor-led (onsite/online)
Ideal for: Team leads, Project Managers
You’ll learn:
Format: Live instructor-led (onsite/online)
Ideal for: Anyone opening drawings first thing on a project
You’ll learn:
In the AEC industry, our Bluebeam training is designed for the following roles to revolutionise their Bluebeam journey and renew the overall experience with this market-leading construction management software.
Training is one of those subjects that is viewed very differently by different companies and even the various individuals within companies.
For some, continuous training is necessary. For others, they consider what they are already doing is sufficient for their requirements and question whether any investment in training is needed.
However, your perspective may change in the following section, which explains why every Bluebeam user requires expert guidance, even those who are familiar with using Bluebeam.
Remember what Rooster says to Maverick in Top Gun?
"It's not the plane, it's the pilot.”
The same applies here:
If you have purchased Bluebeam, it doesn't necessarily mean that you are using it effectively and efficiently.
Someone, somewhere, has purchased the same tool at the same price as yours, but they are maximising its value by using it effectively and BETTER THAN YOU.
Knowing how different Bluebeam features work and learning how to use and implement these features correctly and effectively in a real-world scenario are two entirely different things.
What I do is not only show you the features and their use, but also the most effective workflows and the best possible ways to use Bluebeam effortlessly, efficiently, and quickly.
Bluebeam’s use varies based on your niche and specific project. The perfect way to master Bluebeam is to learn how the “BLUEBEAM FORMULA” works in your grand equation, then apply this formula based on varying industry and project needs. This is where I can help you with my decade of experience with Bluebeam to understand how to use Bluebeam effectively and maximise its benefits.
This isn’t a Bluebeam “issue”; it’s about drawing variability.
We can not only help you identify the features and tools that are available, but also those that may not work well here in the UK.
Now, this is not an issue with Bluebeam but rather an issue (I would rather call it a complexity) with the drawings here in the UK. Whether it is naming conventions, the quality of linework, or something else, we have identified issues that we can share to help you avoid wasting time trying to figure out why something isn't working.
We also run through other issues that can arise when you first open a drawing - problems that can cause headaches and result in additional time being added to your workflows if not addressed.
We show you how to:
The tools can then automatically start collecting additional data by using custom columns in the markup list. Whether this involves information such as specific materials or assigning a markup to a section of a bill of quantities, there is absolutely no point in manually entering details if you can build this into the tools themselves.
Bluebeam enables you to create custom tools for measuring and marking up drawings.
I can help you increase efficiency by learning how to use:
Of course, sometimes it will not be possible to generate everything automatically, so details will need to be added manually. However, we can then examine options like choice lists to make things easier.
What do you do with all the information from the Markup List?
You can avoid manually entering this information into Excel or another software program. Therefore, we examine how to extract information from Bluebeam in a format that is ready for use.
It’s not just about pulling the information. Avoid garbage and poorly formatted data at all costs. If Excel is the end destination, we can investigate this further to see if there are ways to make your setups more efficient there.
Being able to manipulate data in the Markup List can significantly speed up workflows, making features such as sorting and filtering particularly useful.
This is why we help you understand how these Bluebeam features work, making your data extraction and manipulation a breeze.
It includes understanding:
There is no point in one member of a team having one setup and another using something slightly or even completely different. This is where Bluebeam excels, as you can share tools and even whole profiles across the entire team.
Having everyone work with the same setup ensures consistency, which not only means that team members can easily recognize what someone else has done, but it also means that tasks on the same job can be shared.
I can help you learn the following crucial uses of Bluebeam to take your standardisation to the next level:
A standard set of tools also makes it easier to delegate tasks to more junior team members. Not only are the visual markups easily identifiable when checking their work, but they will also have continuity regardless of which more senior member of the team they are working with.
I, Vince French, started as a carpenter and joiner and later qualified as a Quantity Surveyor. Over 35 years of experience in UK construction, including work with major housebuilders, have shaped my perspective on accuracy, speed, and buildability.
For the last two decades, I’ve run my own company supporting subcontractors. In recent years, I’ve focused on the synergy between Bluebeam and Excel: workflows that accelerate takeoffs and produce rich, structured data for pricing and material scheduling.
My goal is straightforward: to integrate technology with practical site experience, enabling teams to move faster, make fewer errors, and win more bids.
(Meet Vince, Bluebeam Certified Instructor at Brighter Graphics)
I’ve used Bluebeam for about ten years, and the product is so vast and elastic that I’m still learning new ways to do things with it.
I can recall an event when a small discovery sparked a strong learning mindset: a single button adjusted the drawing content, enabling me to measure faster and more accurately. It was a genuine game-changer that shaped my perspective of Bluebeam not as a product but as an entire experience.
Since then, any slow step in my day is a signal to experiment. I push Bluebeam until I find a cleaner, quicker, more reliable way. Those small wins compound into significant savings across a project.
Training takes a few hours and a fee. In return, you get faster take-offs, cleaner data, consistent teams, and fewer headaches. Many teams see the investment pay for itself on a single project (sometimes within just a few days).
Ready to Get Started? At Brighter Graphics, I am all ready to help you in your Bluebeam journey.
If you’d like me to tailor the training to your drawings, BoQs, and Excel outputs, let’s talk. I’ll review your current process, identify quick wins, and propose a course mix that fits your timelines and budget.
Contact Brighter Graphics to schedule your team assessment and training dates.
Let’s turn hours into minutes and data into decisions.
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