Bluebeam Training - Electrical Essentials and Bluebeam Workshop

• Electrical Engineers

• Electrical Project Managers

• Electrical Estimators

• Electrical Foremen/Supervisors

• Electrical Contractor/Service Professionals

• Industrial, Commercial And Institutional Electrical Construction And Maintenance Personnel

Bluebeam Training - Revu and Studio Electrical Essentials - 12-Hour Course Outline

Day One – Bluebeam Revu Electrical Essentials

Session 1 – Document Management and Navigation

• Understanding PDF structure and how electrical drawings are produced
• Using profiles, toolbars, and navigation tools to manage large drawing sets
• Multiple screen setup for comparing drawings
• Reviewing electrical, mechanical, architectural, and site plans
• Checking differences between IFT, IFC, and as-built drawings
• Clash detection techniques for conduit, HVAC, plumbing, and structural conflicts
• Linking specifications to drawing locations to reduce coordination delays

Session 2 – Bluebeam Studio Projects and Sessions

• Differences between Studio Sessions and Studio Projects
• Real-time markup collaboration with up to 500 participants
• Revision control, audit trails, and tracking changes across teams
• Integrating Studio with OneDrive, Google Drive, Dropbox, MS Teams, and Zoom
• Sharing panel schedules, cut sheets, and submittals with supervisors and apprentices

Session 3 – Tool Set Creation and Electrical Symbols

• Creating and managing custom tool chests for electrical devices and conduit runs
• Symbols for lighting, power, data, security, fire alarm, and special systems
• Standardizing colour codes, layer structures, line weights, and annotation styles
• Using Bluebeam Revu for preliminary design when AutoCAD or BIM drawings are not yet available
• Creating stamp templates, device annotations, and markup legends

Session 4 – Quantity Takeoff Fundamentals

• Calibrating scales and using measurement tools for conduit, feeders, cable trays, and branching devices
• Building and organizing custom columns for voltage, equipment type, panel designation, and scope
• Using layers to separate lighting, power, security, and communications systems
• Extracting measurement data and preparing preliminary estimates
• Keyboard shortcuts and speed-enhancing techniques for takeoff workflows

Day Two – Advanced Electrical Takeoffs, Revisions, and Field Coordination

Session 5 – Takeoffs and the Markup List

• Advanced filtering by author, date, scope, or device type
• Using custom columns for riser heights, material counts, and model numbers
• Exporting Bills of Materials to CSV or Excel
• Live Excel integration for real-time estimating and updates
• Using batch counts, legends, and status tracking
• Creating distribution schedules with voltage, amperage, and breaker totals

Session 6 – Scaling, Viewports, and Accuracy Control

• Applying viewports to handle drawings with multiple scales
• Preventing double-counting when layouts repeat across floors
• Verification methods using architectural dimensions and known reference points
• Using custom formulas for riser length, wire fill, labour allowances, and conduit bends
• Adding gridlines and scale bars for printed or field-use drawings

Session 7 – Red Lines, Punch Lists, and Construction Progress

• Updating red lines from the field using Studio Sessions
• Synchronizing project changes with the office in real time
• Creating punch lists linked to photos, device locations, and QA/QC checks
• Tracking rough-in, wiring completion, terminations, and substantial completion

Session 8 – Submittal Packages and 3D Models

• Building submittal packages using Combine, Slip Sheet, and Sets
• Organizing shop drawings by discipline
• Overlaying trades in colour-coded layers
• Managing 3D PDFs from BIM, Revit, and AutoCAD
• Creating annotated 2D/3D coordination packages for project managers and inspectors

Day Three – Bluebeam Electrical Drawing Management Workshop

Session 1 – Document Coordination and Revision Control

• Handling large files, digital signatures, and document protection
• Revision checks using Compare Documents, Overlay Pages, and Sets
• Generating real-time Bills of Materials directly from PDF markups
• Extracting panel schedules into Excel, Word, or PowerPoint

Session 2 – Spaces, Square Footage Models, and Code Checks

• Using Spaces to define rooms and electrical zones
• Creating lighting models using lumens per square foot
• Verifying fire alarm device spacing and code-compliant coverage
• Managing custom profiles for foremen, PMs, and designers

Session 3 – Collaboration and Audit Controls

• Managing complex Studio Projects with large multi-discipline teams
• Coordinating Bluebeam workflows with conferencing tools and cloud platforms
• Using Sets and Slip Sheeting to manage revisions
• Preparing final O&M packages, QA/QC documents, and red-line packages for turnover

Session 4 – Hyperlinks, Dashboards, and Advanced Navigation

• Creating hyperlinks across documents, drawings, and external sources
• SharePoint vs Studio for document deployment
• Using dashboards for project coordination, sales deliverables, or client reporting
• Library setup, design practices, and reusable template structures

COURSE SCHEDULE

Start: 10 a.m. Eastern Time
Finish: 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time