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WI Education
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WI Networking & Socials
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18 Hands Ale Haus
3 Sheeps Brewing Company
44 North
ABC Apprenticeship & Training Trust
ABC of Wisconsin
ABC Supply Stadium
ABC WI
AMA, Inc.
American Family Field
Anchor
Aon
Aon – US Venture Center – 6th Floor Penthouse
Appleton Area
Appleton Axe
Ashland / Iron Belt Area
Associated Training Services (ATS)
Balanced Rock Winery
Bar Louie
Baraboo Burger Company
Beloit Area
Best Western Plus
Bibinger's
Blue Moon
Boat House Pub & Eatery
Bottle House 42
Boulder Brew Pub
Bowl-A-Vard Lanes
Buckets Pub
Buggyworks Pub
Cambria Hotel Appleton
CLA – US Venture Building
Collins Leadership Center
Comfort Inn & Suites Madison – Airport
Consolidated Construction
Country Inn & Suites by Raddison
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson
Country Inn & Suites of Little Chute
Courtyard by Marriott
Crooked Pint Ale House
CT's Deli LLC
Dooley's
Eau Claire Area
Envision Greater Fond du Lac
Fat Joe's Burgers & Brew
Fond du Lac Area
Fox Valley Area
Glacier Canyon Conference Center
Great Dane Pub & Brewing Co.
Green Bay Area
Hampton Inn & Suites
Hampton Inn & Suites Milwaukee/Franklin
Hampton Inn & Suites, West Bend
Hausmann Group
Hausmann Johnson Insurance Parking Lot
Holiday Inn & Suites
Holiday Inn Appleton
Holiday Inn Eau Claire
Holiday Inn Pewaukee
Holiday Inn Pewaukee-Milwaukee West
Holiday Inn Stevens Point Convention Center
Ironworks Golf Lab
Jake's Supper Club
Kenosha Area
La Crosse Area
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Madison American Center
Libby McNeill's
Lumber Axe
Luxe Golf Bays
M3 Insurance
Machinery Row (Betty Lou Dock)
Madison Area
Manitowoc Area
Marshfield Area
Marshfield Country Club
Menomonie Area
Mid Vallee Golf Course
Milford Hills Gun Club
Miller Park
Milwaukee Area
Mineshaft
Monk's Bar & Grill
Northeast WI Technical College
NWTC Northeast Wi Tech College
Onalaska Area
Online
Park Avenue Sports Cafe
Pettibone Boat Club
Pewaukee Area
Point Burger Bar Pewaukee
Pooley's Sports Bar
Portage County Business Council
Racine Area
Radisson Hotel & Conference Center
Ron Wolf's Hall of Fame Club House
Route 20
Royal Construction, Inc.
Royal St. Patricks's Golf Links
Schmitty's Bar & Grill
Stadium View Bar & Grill – Green Bay
Stevens Point
Stevens Point (Location TBD)
Stone Arch Brew Pub
Suisse Haus Food & Spirits
TBD
The Brewing Projekt
The Craftsman
The Ingleside Hotel
The Mecca Sports Bar and Grill
The Oaks Golf Course
The Rock Bar and Grill
Thunder Bay Grille
Titletown Brewing Company
Tri City Glass & Door
Wacker Neuson
Wacker Neuson, Menomonee Falls
Washington County Fair Park
Wausau Area
Wausau Mine Company
WCTC Fireing Range
WCTC Firing Range
Webinar
West Bend Area
West Bend Tap & Tavern
Western Lakes Golf Club
Whispering Emerald Ridge Game Farm
Whispering Springs Golf Club
Wildwood Lodge Pewaukee
Wisconsin Capitol
Wisconsin Timber Rattlers Stadium
Woods and Meadow
september
thu26sep5:00 pmthu6:30 pmNetworking Social – Eau Claire
Event Details
Join us on September 26 in Eau Claire from 5:00pm – 6:30pm. Location TBD. While this event is free to members, we still need to know how
Event Details
Join us on September 26 in Eau Claire from 5:00pm – 6:30pm.
Location TBD.
While this event is free to members, we still need to know how many individuals
will attend at least 48 hours in advance.
Sponsored by:
Time
(Thursday) 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Location
Eau Claire Area
october
tue15oct12:00 pmtue4:00 pmConstruction Estimating Principles & ApplicationLive-Online Course
Event Details
Construction Estimating Principles and Application (8 hours) Great Estimators know that to be competitive and competent in the current market, their companies must continually be
Event Details
Construction Estimating Principles and Application (8 hours)
Great Estimators know that to be competitive and competent in the current market, their companies must continually be in search of an edge. “How can we approach this project differently than our competition?” This virtual interactive training workshop is scheduled in two half-day sessions.
Viewpoint 1 – The Estimating Principles Behind Every Bid:
This open forum discussion led by a panel of experienced construction estimators explores advanced elements of construction estimating. Experienced estimators will be challenged to evaluate their own systems within the framework of current trends and models with an emphasis on Bluebeam. Every topic will be discussed from various perspectives to allow Estimators from across the spectrum to benefit.
Learning Objectives:
- Cost/Price analysis
- Pricing project constraints
- How to build flexibility into your system
- Optimum time to complete
- Escalation
- Managing risk within the estimate
- Danger zones to avoid
Viewpoint 2 – How Technology Can Produce Faster, More Accurate Estimates:
Oftentimes simply being more visual in your bid scope can put you ahead of the competition by showing you truly understand the project. Each day we’ll spend some time demonstrating how technology can not only replace your highlighters, scales, and calculator, but fluid company standards for you and your team. With an emphasis on Bluebeam Revu, these digital tools and workflows will produce clear, visual markups that are accurate, predictable, and consistent no matter who on the team uses them.
Learning Objectives:
- Working with PDF drawings
- Calibrating drawings
- Measurement tools
- Custom measurement tools
- Displaying and exporting data
Part 1 is scheduled on October 15; Part 2 is scheduled on October 16: Times: 12 – 4 p.m.
Course Requirements (Technology & Participation)
Please ensure you meet the following requirements:
- Have Bluebeam 2018 or newer installed, and ready to go before class. If you don’t currently have a license of Bluebeam Revu, you can download a free trial here.
- 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.
- 2-screen computer set-up is recommended. This will allow you to watch the instructor on one screen while practicing on the other.
Time
(Tuesday) 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
thu17oct11:00 amthu1:00 pmBluebeam Baseline BasicsLive-Online Course
Event Details
BASELINE BASICS 2 hours Whether you’re opening Bluebeam Revu for the first time, or you’ve used it for years, this class will ensure a higher
Event Details
BASELINE BASICS 2 hours
Whether you’re opening Bluebeam Revu for the first time, or you’ve used it for years, this class will ensure a higher baseline knowledge. Attendees will learn interface navigation including menu dropdowns, toolbars, various tool panels, keyboard shortcuts and a few recommended settings. While learning various markup and measurement tools, several tips & tricks will be shared to increase speed and accuracy.
Learning Objectives:
- Interface Navigation
- Calibration & Measurements
- Introduction to the Markups List
Course Requirements (Technology & Participation)
Please ensure you meet the following requirements:
- Have Bluebeam 2018 or newer installed, and ready to go before class. If you don’t currently have a license of Bluebeam Revu, you can download a free trial here.
- 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.
- 2-screen computer set-up is recommended. This will allow you to watch the instructor on one screen while practicing on the other.
Time
(Thursday) 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
wed23oct11:00 amwed1:00 pmBluebeam Basics Materials Takeoffs & EstimatesLive-Online Course
Event Details
MATERIAL TAKEOFFS & ESTIMATES – BASICS 2 hours *Mandatory Pre-requisite – Baseline Basics With Revu’s intuitive measurement tools and customizable interface, we can turn
Event Details
MATERIAL TAKEOFFS & ESTIMATES – BASICS 2 hours
*Mandatory Pre-requisite – Baseline Basics
With Revu’s intuitive measurement tools and customizable interface, we can turn your highlighters into a data rich takeoff tools. We’ll start out going through the standard measurement tools and settings, then move into various customization options and discuss the results in the Markups List.
Learning Objectives:
- Introduction to Viewports
- Measurement Tips & Tricks
- Custom Estimating Tools
Course Requirements (Technology & Participation)
Please ensure you meet the following requirements:
- Have Bluebeam 2018 or newer installed, and ready to go before class. If you don’t currently have a license of Bluebeam Revu, you can download a free trial here.
- 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.
- 2-screen computer set-up is recommended. This will allow you to watch the instructor on one screen while practicing on the other.
Time
(Wednesday) 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
thu24oct11:00 amthu1:00 pmBluebeam Advanced Materials Takeoffs & EstimatesLive-Online Course
Event Details
MATERIAL TAKEOFFS & ESTIMATES – ADVANCED 2 hours *Mandatory Pre-requisite – Baseline Basics & Material Takeoffs & Estimates Basics After finishing the Bluebeam Takeoffs
Event Details
MATERIAL TAKEOFFS & ESTIMATES – ADVANCED 2 hours
*Mandatory Pre-requisite – Baseline Basics & Material Takeoffs & Estimates Basics
After finishing the Bluebeam Takeoffs & Estimates – Basics course we’ll move into creating custom columns, embedding formulas, and information organization. Did you know you can export to an Excel spreadsheet, or even link directly to that Excel template file full of formulas you’ve been using for years?
Learning Objectives:
- Custom Estimating Tools (Continued from “Material Takeoffs & Estimates-Basics”)
- Collecting Rich Data with Custom Columns
- Reports and Exporting Data
Course Requirements (Technology & Participation)
Please ensure you meet the following requirements:
- Have Bluebeam 2018 or newer installed, and ready to go before class. If you don’t currently have a license of Bluebeam Revu, you can download a free trial here.
- 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.
- 2-screen computer set-up is recommended. This will allow you to watch the instructor on one screen while practicing on the other.
Time
(Thursday) 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
wed30oct1:00 pmwed4:00 pmReading Construction DocumentsLive-Online Course
Event Details
Reading Construction Documents (6 hours) This two-day, online program is for entry-level architectural or engineering designers, apprentices, entry-level tradespersons, project coordinators, assistant project managers, new
Event Details
Reading Construction Documents (6 hours)
This two-day, online program is for entry-level architectural or engineering designers, apprentices, entry-level tradespersons, project coordinators, assistant project managers, new project managers, estimators, specialty sales representatives, or anyone in career transition looking for a 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 a project and understand the material and construction requirements.
Learning Objectives:
- Introduction to Construction Documents
- Understanding Industry Document Standards
- Drawing Navigation
- The Importance of Specialty Plans
This course is offered on October 30 and October 31, 2024 from 1-4 p.m.
Course Requirements (Technology & Participation)
Please ensure you meet the following requirements:
- Have Bluebeam 2018 or newer installed, and ready to go before class. If you don’t currently have a license of Bluebeam Revu, you can download a free trial here.
- 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.
- 2-screen computer set-up is recommended. This will allow you to watch the instructor on one screen while practicing on the other.
Time
(Wednesday) 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
wed30oct5:00 pmwed6:30 pmNetworking Social – Waukesha
Event Details
Join us on October 30 in Waukesha from 5:00pm – 6:30pm. Location TBD. While this event is free to members, we still need to know how many
Event Details
Join us on October 30 in Waukesha from 5:00pm – 6:30pm.
Location TBD.
While this event is free to members, we still need to know how many individuals
will attend at least 48 hours in advance.
Sponsored by:
Time
(Wednesday) 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm