BidX Knowledge Center
Looks like BidX is making some improvements, so I thought it would be helpful to contractors using BidX to list a link to the software’s Knowledge Center LINK Looks like some good resources
HCSS UGM 2024 – A Youtube Video
Here is a promotional video for the recent User Group Meeting. I think it was the best since I have been attending and teaching at UGMs since 2011. And I can’t believe I missed the party! LINK
Available Takeoff Software – A Discussion
Jake Jones with Archer Estimation & Consulting LLC and I recently recorded a discussion on available quantity takeoff software in the market today. Jake is a seasoned estimator who now offers a variety of services. Send me a comment if you are interested in contacting…
HeavyBid 2023.2 Release!
I will admit that I love new releases of about any software. For those of you that want direct export to HeavyJob Web your wait is over. I am interested also on how the Autobackups to the Web will work as well as the Codebooks…
How to Save Your Password for new Cloud RDP
HCSS recently changed the Client RDP for HCSS HeavyBid Cloud. There is no box to check to save your cloud password so you have to enter it every time. The link below shows how to save your password. LINK
HeavyBid Version 2023.1
The new version has been released. Call Tech Support if you don’t know how to download the update. Here is a list of the major improvements.
Setting up Key Performance Indicators
This Youtube video is Part 1 of setting up KPI’s. In the Advanced and Comprehensive versions you can customize these values and even send these up to Insights to compare across estimates. Highly recommended. Be looking for Part 2 in this Youtube series. Youtube Video
Youtube Video – Setting up Parent Child Biditems
I could not find this subject on the HCSS Academy, which is my first rule for my new effort of making Youtube videos. There are many reasons for setting up parent-child biditems; now you can even price the first child biditem. Some of the reasons…
Notes from 2014 UGM Class by Mike Rydin
As far as I know this was the last class topic taught at a UGM by the founder of HCSS, Mike Rydin. This was a popular class, and I just found the notes for it and thought it was worth publishing here. If there is…
UGM 2024
The date has been set, and now is an excellent time to go ahead and sign up for UGM 2024 notifications, as this one will be booked out early. Maybe not at the rate of a Taylor Swift concert, but fast. And this year, a…
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