Client
Musselman & Hall Contractors LLC
Midwest-based contractor specializing in concrete, asphalt, and railroad infrastructure
The Challenge
Musselman & Hall’s preconstruction team had outgrown its takeoff software. It relied on OST file formats, requiring constant conversion to and from PDFs—slowing down workflows and adding unnecessary frustration. As project demands grew, the team needed a native PDF solution that would streamline estimating, speed up communication, and improve collaboration across departments.
The Solution
After evaluating multiple platforms, Musselman & Hall selected Bluebeam Revu for its robust takeoff tools and flexible PDF-native environment.
The company’s success was featured in a case study published by Bluebeam, highlighting how the transition to Revu improved productivity, engagement, and collaboration.
That transformation was made possible by the combination of Bluebeam’s powerful flexibility and the strategic vision of Troy DeGroot, who led the custom implementation, team training, and change management across two offices. His workflow-based approach ensured that the software aligned perfectly with real-world needs—driving adoption, efficiency, and long-term results.
The Approach
- A strategic, feedback-based implementation plan
- Deep-dive training designed to over-train users for full adoption
- Custom tool sets built around real project workflows
- Cross-team collaboration with IT and project leaders to support rollout
- Change management across two offices to ensure a smooth transition
- Ongoing mentoring to support long-term use and optimization
The Results
✅ Estimators now save an estimated 60 hours per month using Bluebeam’s optimized takeoff tools
✅ Project managers quickly adopted RFI templates and Bluebeam Studio Sessions for real-time collaboration
✅ Bluebeam became a company-wide solution—from preconstruction to project management
✅ Teamwide engagement increased, with internal users calling the change “next level” compared to their competitors
✅ Clients noticed faster communication, smoother cost updates, and more professional project delivery
What Made It Work
Bluebeam’s flexibility makes it a powerful tool for the construction industry—but customization and training are what transform it into a true company-wide solution.
UChapter2 helped Musselman & Hall maximize Bluebeam’s potential, fast-tracking adoption and real-world ROI.
“We’ve been told that we’re kind of ‘next level’ compared to competition as far as having a dialogue back and forth on cost changes or just overall project details.”
— Christopher Leheney, Former Pre-Construction Manager, Musselman & Hall
“You’re probably saving at least 3–4 hours a week per estimator per bid. That’s a net total of 60 hours a month.”
— Christopher Leheney, Former Pre-Construction Manager, Musselman & Hall
Key Takeaway
Bluebeam provides the platform. UChapter2 provides the plan.
Together, that partnership delivers transformational outcomes across teams and timelines.