Bluebeam Revu CAD Drawing Creation

Many people in the construction industry use CAD programs to create 2D CAD designs for various reasons. Although Bluebeam is not purpose-built for creating CAD drawings, it has many capabilities that can be used to create 2D CAD drawings. In this course, we will show you and your staff how to best use Bluebeam for this purpose and avoid costly CAD programs. 

Revu CAD Drawing Creation teaches participants how to create 2D CAD drawings using Bluebeam Revu effectively. Participants will learn essential drawing techniques, editing tools, and best practices, along with using the Tool Chest to create and manage CAD symbols.

Taught exclusively by Curtek, this two-half-day, instructor-led virtual course promises to shorten your staff's learning curve and maximize your investment in Revu by:

• Providing hands-on instruction by an experienced Construction Management Professional
• Focusing on the best practices needed to use Revu to achieve greater productivity
• Delivering frequent skills reinforcement through hands-on classroom activities, contextual feedback, quizzing, and discussion
• Applying a progressive learning structure where each learning module builds on previous learning objectives
• Equipping learners with takeaway reference material, including practice files and a reference workbook to use beyond the classroom

Bluebeam Revu Requirements

It is highly recommended that you have the most current version of Bluebeam Revu 21 (Core or Complete, NOT Basic) installed prior to attending the course.

If you do not currently have this version, you can download a free trial using the link below. The trial version can be installed alongside your existing installation, allowing you to continue using your older version without losing your license while following along with the training using the new version.

Download Bluebeam Revu 21 Trial

Delivery Method: Virtual Session – Zoom Meetings 

Course Fee Includes: Access to the course, course materials, and a digital certificate upon completion. 

This course is delivered in partnership with local and provincial construction associations across Canada. You will be participating with a group of industry peers from multiple regions. 

Sharing a single registration between two or more individuals is not permitted. Please register each person who will be in attendance.

To participate effectively, you should have:

• A working knowledge of personal computer usage.
• A foundational understanding of CAD drawing techniques.
• Completion of the Bluebeam Revu Basics training course, as you will be expected to fully understand all concepts covered in the course.

Helpful but not required:

• Familiarity with PDF documents.
• Use of a scroll wheel mouse.

Any field or office professionals in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry that needs to create 2D CAD documents. These are typically individuals that work for the Owner, Architect, Engineer, Developer, Construction Manager, General Contractor, or Trade Contractor.

1. Computer or laptop - This course will involve on-screen interaction with your instructor and classmates, reading/viewing on-screen content (slides or videos), and interacting via typing with questions or responses.  

You will need TWO screens for the training to be effective.  Cell phones or tablets will not be adequate.

• The first screen needs to be a Windows computer with Bluebeam Revu® 20/21 installed.

• The second screen is to display the Zoom meeting

2. Software - You will need a fully functioning version of Bluebeam Revu 21 (Core or Complete, NOT Basic). 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’ with 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.

You can download a free 30-day trial of Bluebeam Revu® here.

3.  A mouse with scroll wheel (Mandatory) - In Bluebeam, there are several right-click shortcuts, and the wheel will help you zoom in/out on documents.
4.  Webcam (Mandatory) – in order to engage and collaborate, participants will be expected to have their webcams on for the duration of the class.
5. Microphone (Mandatory)
6.  Internet connection - For best results, you will want to ensure you have an internet connection with an upload/download speed of 3-5 Mbps. You can test your internet speed here. The minimum recommended speed is 1.5 Mbps, but anything below 3 Mbps may result in loss of quality or buffering. Ideally hardwired connection versus wireless for stability - connect your computer directly to your router using an ethernet cable, rather than using your home wi-fi.
7.  A quiet space with minimal distractions - the microphone will be engaged for interactive sessions. Please plan to be fully engaged in the class and clear your work schedule just as you would for the in-class program.
8. Comfortable chair