Troy Degroot Email & Phone Number

United States

With a customer workflow-based focus, Troy has become a leader in the industry creating, simple to use, custom digital tools using Bluebeam Revu. Each customer is a new custom build. Starting with respect for legacy workflows, piggybacked by industry best practices, Troy is transforming companies productivity, predictability, and software adoption. This extensive exposure and adaptability to hundreds of workflows has resulted in annual speaking opportunities at several industry conferences… Show more With a customer workflow-based focus, Troy has become a leader in the industry creating, simple to use, custom digital tools using Bluebeam Revu. Each customer is a new custom build. Starting with respect for legacy workflows, piggybacked by industry best practices, Troy is transforming companies productivity, predictability, and software adoption. This extensive exposure and adaptability to hundreds of workflows has resulted in annual speaking opportunities at several industry conferences including Bluebeams own eXtreme Conference, XCON.Designed for any skill level or team size, Troy’s workflow-based courses are delivered through a modern, innovative, and highly successful Bluebeam learning curriculum including instructor-led on-site, web-based, and classroom certification training.Troy is strategically and continually looking for creative ways to improve training programs and expand its delivery to a local, national, and global audience. From individual users to senior stakeholders, Troy builds trusted partnerships through his passion for learning, assisting department managers to analyze, identify, and develop specific training. After uncovering opportunities, his attention to detail and problem-solving skills often transform careers and companies. With strong mentoring skills, Troy maintains these relationships, in some cases, for years after class is completed.This passion is often pointed out by students and customers after fun interactive classroom training. Show less

When you're new to Bluebeam Revu, you have to educate yourself quickly. Frustrated with the lack of resources showing actual industry workflow-based solutions, Troy set out to meet this need. In 2017 Bluebeam And Burgers kicked off showing techniques to educate and inspire new ideas. With technology tricks and other features, Troy went on a path to represent horizontal infrastructure, estimating, document management, collecting field data, and other related activities. To round things out, you… Show more When you're new to Bluebeam Revu, you have to educate yourself quickly. Frustrated with the lack of resources showing actual industry workflow-based solutions, Troy set out to meet this need. In 2017 Bluebeam And Burgers kicked off showing techniques to educate and inspire new ideas. With technology tricks and other features, Troy went on a path to represent horizontal infrastructure, estimating, document management, collecting field data, and other related activities. To round things out, you definitely don't want to miss the burger side of the blog showcasing the unique burgers Troy finds throughout the country. Show less

After his blog started getting some people behind it enjoying the content (probably the burgers), Troy started to think about how to leverage social media. YouTube seemed to be a natural next step to showcase workflows to the visual learner like himself. Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss that next innovative toolset.

Through years of building custom tools and training various customers, Troy has developed a unique perspective on how companies use Bluebeam Revu. With articles translated into languages around the world, Troy highlights customer stories and presents what a little creativity makes possible in the design and construction industry. https://blog.bluebeam.com/author-troy-degroot/

As a fun way to engage the industry, be a resource, and share some amazing stories of how Bluebeam is being used in the industry Troy jumped on the chance to kick off a new podcast. Troy utilized his growing network to find customers with great stories. Leading show prep with organizing questions to prep the guest and compiling show note resources. Check out the lasted episode of In The Blue, a podcast about all things Bluebeam.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Believing customer services and training leads to software sales, Troy developed and grew a professional services business line at U.S. CAD. As award-winning Partner Of The Year, this team quickly climbed to the top becoming the world’s largest Bluebeam reseller. Troy's contributions were recognized by his peers as he created and managed a content calendar to ensure consistent written, image, and video blog posts, webinar delivery (both free & paid), along with coordinating several live… Show more Believing customer services and training leads to software sales, Troy developed and grew a professional services business line at U.S. CAD. As award-winning Partner Of The Year, this team quickly climbed to the top becoming the world’s largest Bluebeam reseller. Troy's contributions were recognized by his peers as he created and managed a content calendar to ensure consistent written, image, and video blog posts, webinar delivery (both free & paid), along with coordinating several live conference events annually. Show less

Edina, Mn

As a Product Implementation Specialist, Troy guided customers into new Autodesk software through fundamental training, written technical guides, technical support, building custom template files, and ongoing mentoring. Servicing products like Revit Structure and Architecture along with an introduction to Autodesk Formit. Having started his career in 1996, Troy applies a strong understanding of the AEC industry workflows and challenges to every customer engagement.Training directly with… Show more As a Product Implementation Specialist, Troy guided customers into new Autodesk software through fundamental training, written technical guides, technical support, building custom template files, and ongoing mentoring. Servicing products like Revit Structure and Architecture along with an introduction to Autodesk Formit. Having started his career in 1996, Troy applies a strong understanding of the AEC industry workflows and challenges to every customer engagement.Training directly with Bluebeam Inc. to become a Bluebeam Certified Instructor (BCI) was just a start for Troy. Aside from teaching two Bluebeam Certified classes, he listened closely to customer’s challenging workflows and created world-class Bluebeam training. Show less

Otsego, Mn

Troy knows you become a strong leader when you learn to serve others. At Rockwoods he was part of a team that consistently provides award-winning service for weddings and other corporate and school events.The principles of customer service parallel between this and his design career. Both positions require comfort communicating or networking with customers, problem-solving, and working in a team environment.

Albertville, Mn

Focusing on design documents Troy communicated project information with several structural engineers to ensure the success of every project. Troy worked closely with the entire team to advance Revit capabilities. As a team leader, Troy discovered his passion to teach as he mentored new graduates in the construction process and basic Revit fundamentals.

St. Paul, Mn

In this designer position, Troy was responsible for coordinating and communicating project information with structural engineers as well as other disciplines and contractors to develop structural design documents. Leveraging his experience Troy worked closely with ERA’s BIM Manager to encourage team members and advance an industry-leading BIM Initiative. Aside from design responsibilities Troy directed a small team using upper management guidelines to design a new corporate logo. Working with a… Show more In this designer position, Troy was responsible for coordinating and communicating project information with structural engineers as well as other disciplines and contractors to develop structural design documents. Leveraging his experience Troy worked closely with ERA’s BIM Manager to encourage team members and advance an industry-leading BIM Initiative. Aside from design responsibilities Troy directed a small team using upper management guidelines to design a new corporate logo. Working with a consultant they increased the functionality of the company website which has doubled internet visibility. Troy's work laid the groundwork for a successful social media and internet presents. Show less

Minneapolis, Mn

As Building Information Modeling Manager at Ulteig Engineers, Troy developed, wrote, and presented an implementation plan to management. He was responsible for implementing and supporting the progress of both Revit Structure and Revit MEP into Ulteig’s Building Services practice.Because Ulteig offers full-service engineering (structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and civil), extensive research and team communication were required to ensure each discipline's design… Show more As Building Information Modeling Manager at Ulteig Engineers, Troy developed, wrote, and presented an implementation plan to management. He was responsible for implementing and supporting the progress of both Revit Structure and Revit MEP into Ulteig’s Building Services practice.Because Ulteig offers full-service engineering (structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and civil), extensive research and team communication were required to ensure each discipline's design process could transition into the BIM workflow. When Ulteigs Land Services Sector added a 3D High-Definition Scanner to their services Troy developed a workflow to import scanned elements into Revit models allowing the team to incorporate accurate existing conditions. Working with corporate management goals, Troy led a business sector of 70 employees across seven offices throughout the country into new technology opening doors to more efficient and accurate projects. As a result of this new technology Ulteig was able to better serve existing customers and attract new clients. Show less

Minneapolis, Mn

Responsible for completing construction documents for commercial and residential projects throughout the country. Worked with several engineers to develop plans and details for projects ranging in size from residential foundation modifications to multi-story office buildings. Troy has worked closely with clients to develop shop drawings for Thermomass precast concrete panels in residential construction. Projects have appeared on HGTV’s “What You Get For The Money”, and also “Extreme… Show more Responsible for completing construction documents for commercial and residential projects throughout the country. Worked with several engineers to develop plans and details for projects ranging in size from residential foundation modifications to multi-story office buildings. Troy has worked closely with clients to develop shop drawings for Thermomass precast concrete panels in residential construction. Projects have appeared on HGTV’s “What You Get For The Money”, and also “Extreme Makeover-Home Addition”. With several engineers running several projects at a time, this role taught Troy how to prioritize his time and projects for the success of the entire team. Show less

Blaine, Mn

Troy returned to Lucas Corporation excited to help lead the transition from manual drafting to CAD. In addition to technology transition, he developed structural steel shop drawings for buildings ranging in size from small retail to large department stores and high schools. Processed and implemented field measurements to provide accurate detailing. Collaborated with engineers, architects, contractors, and coworkers to problem solve and increase construction efficiency. Efficiently managed both… Show more Troy returned to Lucas Corporation excited to help lead the transition from manual drafting to CAD. In addition to technology transition, he developed structural steel shop drawings for buildings ranging in size from small retail to large department stores and high schools. Processed and implemented field measurements to provide accurate detailing. Collaborated with engineers, architects, contractors, and coworkers to problem solve and increase construction efficiency. Efficiently managed both individual and group projects.In this position Troy wasn’t only instrumental in the transition of technology, he also learned a great deal about coordinating different disciplines, developed strong visual comprehension and constructability of details and was exposed to the concepts of bidding projects.In every technology transition, there are those reluctant to change. Learning how to get those users involved is always top of mind. Creating a legacy rather than a replacement scenario, Troy builds the experience of those senior users into the tools new hires will be using for years to come. Show less

Minneapolis, Mn

Drafted site and shelter layouts for cellular phone antennas for AT&T. Troy lead a project traveling to all the tower sites throughout Minnesota. On these site visits, he verified current conditions with drawings. Inside the equipment shelter inventory was kept up to date by verifying and updating drawings for equipment racks and safety equipment. Supporting the design team Troy worked directly with engineers on structural design drawings for commercial buildings.The importance of… Show more Drafted site and shelter layouts for cellular phone antennas for AT&T. Troy lead a project traveling to all the tower sites throughout Minnesota. On these site visits, he verified current conditions with drawings. Inside the equipment shelter inventory was kept up to date by verifying and updating drawings for equipment racks and safety equipment. Supporting the design team Troy worked directly with engineers on structural design drawings for commercial buildings.The importance of understanding the goals of a customer, recording the appropriate information, and efficiently implementing updates is a crucial skill to Troy’s services today. Learning customers' legacy workflows and goals are where every successful Bluebeam implementation starts. Show less

Blaine, Mn

Taking advantage of a full-time paid internship in high school, Troy kicked off his career using manual drafting techniques detailing structural steel for commercial buildings of various sizes. Creating and modifying drawings he assisted in group projects to enhance productivity.Still alive in his career today, Troy was exposed to the importance of team communication and developed his strong attention to detail.