CONSTRUCTION EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF NORTH TEXAS

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Scheduled Courses
Course Instructor Day Lang Start Time End Time Start Date End Date Loc
Reading Construction Documents DeGroot T W E 10:30 AM 1:30 PM 2/18/2025 2/19/2025 Online
Bitesize Bluebeam: Bluebeam Revu for Administrative Professionals DeGroot W E 10:30 AM 1:30 PM 2/12/2025 2/12/2025 Online
Bitesize Bluebeam: Baseline Basics DeGroot T E 10:30 AM 1:30 PM 2/4/2025 2/4/2025 Online
Bitesize Bluebeam: Baseline Basics DeGroot T E 10:30 AM 1:30 PM 5/6/2025 5/6/2025 Online
Bitesize Bluebeam: Collecting Field Data Using Bluebeam Revu DeGroot T E 10:30 AM 1:30 PM 2/11/2025 2/11/2025 Online
Bitesize Bluebeam: Document Management Best Practices DeGroot F E 10:30 AM 1:30 PM 2/7/2025 2/7/2025 Online
Bitesize Bluebeam: Revu For Civil Workflows DeGroot R E 10:30 AM 1:30 PM 2/13/2025 2/13/2025 Online
Bitesize Bluebeam: Advanced Material Takeoffs & Estimate DeGroot R E 10:30 AM 1:30 PM 2/6/2025 2/6/2025 Online
Bitesize Bluebeam: Advanced Material Takeoffs & Estimate DeGroot R E 10:30 AM 1:30 PM 5/8/2025 5/8/2025 Online
Bitesize Bluebeam: Basics Material Takeoffs & Estimates DeGroot W E 10:30 AM 1:30 PM 2/5/2025 2/5/2025 Online
Bitesize Bluebeam: Basics Material Takeoffs & Estimates DeGroot W E 10:30 AM 1:30 PM 5/7/2025 5/7/2025 Online
Excel Beginner Herrera R E 4:30 PM 7:30 PM 2/27/2025 3/27/2025
Excel Intermediate Herrera R E 4:30 PM 7:30 PM 4/3/2025 4/24/2025
         
 
Legend: M=Monday, T=Tuesday, W=Wednesday, R=Thursday, F=Friday, Sa=Saturday, DFWEC=DFW Education Center, NLC=North Lake College Main Campus, Online=Web Based Course
 
Course Details
 
Reading Construction Documents
Type of Class: Seminar
 
2 Sessions/6 Hours

Prerequisite: None Required
This 4-part 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.

PREREQUISITE:
no prerequisites
CLASS FEE:
Class Language: English
Class Fee: $460.00
MATERIALS:
None Required
$0.00 - Purchase Required
CURRENT CLASS SESSIONS:
Course Instructor Day Lang Start Time End Time Start Date End Date Loc
Reading Construction Documents DeGroot T W E 10:30 AM 1:30 PM 2/18/2025 2/19/2025 Online
 
 
Bitesize Bluebeam: Bluebeam Revu for Administrative Professionals
Type of Class: Seminar
 
1 Sessions/3 Hours

Prerequisite: None Required
Course Requirements (Technology & Participation) same for all courses 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.
Administrative teams have unique document workflows that demand a different set of tools compared to design and construction teams. A typical Bluebeam class concentrates on design markups, estimating and collecting field data, but this class is very different! In just two hours you’ll be ready to combine documents, mark for redaction, apply digital signatures and several other important administrative tasks.
Learning Objectives: Extracting pages from existing documents, Use Redaction to quickly clean sensitive information from documents, Creating and applying digital signatures, Updating Page Labels, Applying headers and footers, Search document text and visual symbols, Apply stamps, and Flag important content in documents.

PREREQUISITE:
no prerequisites
CLASS FEE:
Class Language: English
Class Fee: $165.00
MATERIALS:
None Required
$0.00 - Purchase Required
CURRENT CLASS SESSIONS:
Course Instructor Day Lang Start Time End Time Start Date End Date Loc
Bitesize Bluebeam: Bluebeam Revu for Administrative Professionals DeGroot W E 10:30 AM 1:30 PM 2/12/2025 2/12/2025 Online
 
 
Bitesize Bluebeam: Baseline Basics
Type of Class: Seminar
 
1 Sessions/3 Hours

Prerequisite: None Required
Course Requirements (Technology & Participation) same for all courses 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.
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, and Introduction to the Markups List.

PREREQUISITE:
no prerequisites
CLASS FEE:
Class Language: English
Class Fee: $165.00
MATERIALS:
None Required
$0.00 - Purchase Required
CURRENT CLASS SESSIONS:
Course Instructor Day Lang Start Time End Time Start Date End Date Loc
Bitesize Bluebeam: Baseline Basics DeGroot T E 10:30 AM 1:30 PM 2/4/2025 2/4/2025 Online
Bitesize Bluebeam: Baseline Basics DeGroot T E 10:30 AM 1:30 PM 5/6/2025 5/6/2025 Online
 
 
Bitesize Bluebeam: Collecting Field Data Using Bluebeam Revu
Type of Class: Seminar
 
1 Sessions/3 Hours

Prerequisite: Baseline Basics
Course Requirements (Technology & Participation) same for all courses 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.
Whether you’re tracking install progress or running a QA/QC final walk, this class was developed for design and construction professionals in both the office and jobsite looking for ways to build consistency, speed and accuracy of data collection. Learn to create and place custom punch symbols, quickly embed images or videos, and create summary reports.
Learning Objectives: Create and place punch symbols to denote status or deficiencies, Embed field images or videos to clearly show site conditions, Generate reports integrated directly with document markups, and See industry examples from your competitors.

PREREQUISITE:
MANDATORY
Course: Bitesize Bluebeam: Baseline Basics
CLASS FEE:
Class Language: English
Class Fee: $165.00
MATERIALS:
None Required
$0.00 - Purchase Required
CURRENT CLASS SESSIONS:
Course Instructor Day Lang Start Time End Time Start Date End Date Loc
Bitesize Bluebeam: Collecting Field Data Using Bluebeam Revu DeGroot T E 10:30 AM 1:30 PM 2/11/2025 2/11/2025 Online
 
 
Bitesize Bluebeam: Document Management Best Practices
Type of Class: Seminar
 
1 Sessions/3 Hours

Prerequisite: Baseline Basics
Course Requirements (Technology & Participation) same for all courses 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.
Are your drawings or those from your customers a mess? Gibberish in the Page Labels, no hyperlinks, sheets out of order all combined into one bloated document? In this class you’ll learn a quick workflow to fixing all those pain points and more. Things like automatically finding and clouding changes on revised sheets and tracking the most current version of each sheet. This class will not only improve consistency and accuracy in document management, but it will eliminate all the time wasted navigating through drawing sets and wondering who has the latest drawings.
Learning Objectives: Creating Hyperlinks to Quickly Navigate Drawings, Manage Revisions with Batch Slip Sheet, and Find Drawing Changes Automatically.

PREREQUISITE:
MANDATORY
Course: Bitesize Bluebeam: Baseline Basics
CLASS FEE:
Class Language: English
Class Fee: $165.00
MATERIALS:
None Required
$0.00 - Purchase Required
CURRENT CLASS SESSIONS:
Course Instructor Day Lang Start Time End Time Start Date End Date Loc
Bitesize Bluebeam: Document Management Best Practices DeGroot F E 10:30 AM 1:30 PM 2/7/2025 2/7/2025 Online
 
 
Bitesize Bluebeam: Revu For Civil Workflows
Type of Class: Seminar
 
1 Sessions/3 Hours

Prerequisite: None Required
Course Requirements (Technology & Participation) same for all courses 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.
Yes, there are tools in Bluebeam Revu for Civil Designers and Engineers! In this class we will go through not only navigation and markups but workflows like Calibrating Plan & Profile drawings with different X-Y scales, ideas for Cut & Fill calculations, combining several PDF’s into one large area map, and adding images. We’ll also look at ideas for bidding and tracking field survey projects.
Learning Objectives: Calibrating X,Y Scales, Adding Images, Creating large area maps, Ideas for Cut/Fill Calculations, and Ideas for Bidding & Tracking Survey Projects.

PREREQUISITE:
no prerequisites
CLASS FEE:
Class Language: English
Class Fee: $165.00
MATERIALS:
None Required
$0.00 - Purchase Required
CURRENT CLASS SESSIONS:
Course Instructor Day Lang Start Time End Time Start Date End Date Loc
Bitesize Bluebeam: Revu For Civil Workflows DeGroot R E 10:30 AM 1:30 PM 2/13/2025 2/13/2025 Online
 
 
Bitesize Bluebeam: Advanced Material Takeoffs & Estimate
Type of Class: Seminar
 
1 Sessions/3 Hours

Prerequisite: Baseline Basics & Estimates Basics
Course Requirements (Technology & Participation) same for all courses 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.
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, and Reports and Exporting Data.

PREREQUISITE:
MANDATORY
Course: Bitesize Bluebeam: Baseline Basics
MANDATORY
Course: Bitesize Bluebeam: Basics Material Takeoffs & Estimates
CLASS FEE:
Class Language: English
Class Fee: $165.00
MATERIALS:
None Required
$0.00 - Purchase Required
CURRENT CLASS SESSIONS:
Course Instructor Day Lang Start Time End Time Start Date End Date Loc
Bitesize Bluebeam: Advanced Material Takeoffs & Estimate DeGroot R E 10:30 AM 1:30 PM 2/6/2025 2/6/2025 Online
Bitesize Bluebeam: Advanced Material Takeoffs & Estimate DeGroot R E 10:30 AM 1:30 PM 5/8/2025 5/8/2025 Online
 
 
Bitesize Bluebeam: Basics Material Takeoffs & Estimates
Type of Class: Seminar
 
1 Sessions/3 Hours

Prerequisite: Baseline Basics
Course Requirements (Technology & Participation) same for all courses 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.
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, and Custom Estimating Tools.

PREREQUISITE:
MANDATORY
Course: Bitesize Bluebeam: Baseline Basics
CLASS FEE:
Class Language: English
Class Fee: $165.00
MATERIALS:
None Required
$0.00 - Purchase Required
CURRENT CLASS SESSIONS:
Course Instructor Day Lang Start Time End Time Start Date End Date Loc
Bitesize Bluebeam: Basics Material Takeoffs & Estimates DeGroot W E 10:30 AM 1:30 PM 2/5/2025 2/5/2025 Online
Bitesize Bluebeam: Basics Material Takeoffs & Estimates DeGroot W E 10:30 AM 1:30 PM 5/7/2025 5/7/2025 Online
 
 
Excel Beginner
Type of Class: Short Term
 
4 Sessions/12 Hours

An introduction to using Microsoft Excel. Topics include: Data entry/editing; Creating formulas and functions; Formatting spreadsheets; Creating charts; Proofreading spreadsheets.

PREREQUISITE:
no prerequisites
CLASS FEE:
Class Language: English
Class Fee: $340.00
MATERIALS:
None Required
$0.00 - Purchase Required
CURRENT CLASS SESSIONS:
Course Instructor Day Lang Start Time End Time Start Date End Date Loc
Excel Beginner Herrera R E 4:30 PM 7:30 PM 2/27/2025 3/27/2025
 
 
Excel Intermediate
Type of Class: Short Term
 
4 Sessions/12 Hours

Review basics: (data entry/correction, building formulas/functions, formatting, basic charts), Database features to include: (Sorting, ,Querying, Filtering, Data validation, Subtotals), Using solver, scenarios for what-if analysis, Grouping spreadsheets for fast data entry of repetitive data (such as monthly data), Doing calculations across spreadsheets, Moving data between Word, Excel, and Access, Slightly more advanced charts, Pivot tables and pivot charts, Maybe Hlookup and Vlookup functions

PREREQUISITE:
no prerequisites
CLASS FEE:
Class Language: English
Class Fee: $340.00
MATERIALS:
None Required
$0.00 - Purchase Required
CURRENT CLASS SESSIONS:
Course Instructor Day Lang Start Time End Time Start Date End Date Loc
Excel Intermediate Herrera R E 4:30 PM 7:30 PM 4/3/2025 4/24/2025
 
 
Intermediate Building Systems Design Using AutoCAD
Type of Class: Short Term
 
16 Sessions/40 Hours
This course provides Autocad users a continued understanding of Autocad’s features and limitations. Upon completion of this course students will be able to create advanced 2D and 3D Autocad drawings using advanced drafting techniques; layers, dimensioning, 3D modeling, rendering and plotting. Students will learn intermediate skills in addition to more advanced techniques for drawing setup and productivity which is crucial for today’s Autocad users in the construction industry.
PREREQUISITE:
MANDATORY
Course: Introduction to Building Systems Using AutoCAD
CLASS FEE:
no classes in semester 
MATERIALS:
to be determined
CURRENT CLASS SESSIONS:
Course Instructor Day Lang Start Time End Time Start Date End Date Loc
  ** CLASSES FOR THIS COURSE ARE SCHEDULED IN AN UPCOMING SEMESTER **
 
 
Introduction to Building Systems Using AutoCAD
Type of Class: Short Term
 
14 Sessions/40 Hours

This course is essential for all new AutoCAD users or as an excellent class for end users of other CAD systems who are migrating to AutoCAD. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to create basic 2D drawings using the drawing and editing tools, organize drawing objects on layers, add text and basic dimensions, and prepare to plot the drawings. Students will learn essential skills in addition to more sophisticated techniques for drawing setup and productivity which is crucial for today’s Autocad users in the construction industry.

PREREQUISITE:
Recommended
Skill Assessment: Computer Keyboard and Windows
CLASS FEE:
no classes in semester 
MATERIALS:
to be determined
CURRENT CLASS SESSIONS:
Course Instructor Day Lang Start Time End Time Start Date End Date Loc
  ** CLASSES FOR THIS COURSE ARE SCHEDULED IN AN UPCOMING SEMESTER **
 
 
Procore - Project Managers
Type of Class: Short Term
 
10 Sessions/30 Hours

This class is designed for company employees that have purchased Procore. It will be an in-depth review of the tools most used in a Project Manager role. This includes: Directory, Documents, Tasks, RFIs, Daily Log, Reports, Specifications, Submittals, Drawings, Emails, Correspondence, Schedule, Meetings. Commitments and Change Events. Attendees will be assigned the standard Procore permission for the Project Manager role which may slightly vary from their company permissions. 

PREREQUISITE:
no prerequisites
CLASS FEE:
no classes in semester 
MATERIALS:
to be determined
CURRENT CLASS SESSIONS:
Course Instructor Day Lang Start Time End Time Start Date End Date Loc
  ** CLASSES FOR THIS COURSE ARE SCHEDULED IN AN UPCOMING SEMESTER **
 
 
Procore - Superindentents
Type of Class: Short Term
 
7 Sessions/20 Hours

Procore is designed to streamline your workflow by connecting the office to the field. After finishing this course, the attendees will have a strong foundation in Procore Project Permissions and Procore Company Permissions. They will know how to create custom fields and custom field sets, how to configure the Correspondence and Action Plan tools, and the best practices for directory management.

PREREQUISITE:
no prerequisites
CLASS FEE:
no classes in semester 
MATERIALS:
to be determined
CURRENT CLASS SESSIONS:
Course Instructor Day Lang Start Time End Time Start Date End Date Loc
  ** CLASSES FOR THIS COURSE ARE SCHEDULED IN AN UPCOMING SEMESTER **
 
 
Procore - Trades/Subcontractors
Type of Class: Short Term
 
4 Sessions/12 Hours

Procore is designed to streamline your workflow by connecting the office to the field. After finishing this course, the attendees will have a strong foundation in Procore Project Permissions and Procore Company Permissions. They will know how to create custom fields and custom field sets, how to configure the Correspondence and Action Plan tools, and the best practices for directory management.

PREREQUISITE:
no prerequisites
CLASS FEE:
no classes in semester 
MATERIALS:
to be determined
CURRENT CLASS SESSIONS:
Course Instructor Day Lang Start Time End Time Start Date End Date Loc
  ** CLASSES FOR THIS COURSE ARE SCHEDULED IN AN UPCOMING SEMESTER **
 
 
PROCORE: Indepth
Type of Class: Semester
 
15 Sessions/40 Hours
This course is an in depth overview of the Procore project management system. The material will cover not only basic usage, but advanced configuration and functionality of each tool in the syllabus. At the conclusion of the course, attendees will: • Be competent in use of Procore tools listed in the syllabus • Know best practices of each tool listed in the syllabus • Know advanced features of each tool listed in the syllabus • Know how to configure each tool to best suit their companies’ needs NOTE: Highly recommended for students to bring a mobile device to class.
PREREQUISITE:
no prerequisites
CLASS FEE:
no classes in semester 
MATERIALS:
to be determined
CURRENT CLASS SESSIONS:
Course Instructor Day Lang Start Time End Time Start Date End Date Loc
  ** CLASSES FOR THIS COURSE ARE SCHEDULED IN AN UPCOMING SEMESTER **