Quickly check “Reviewed Required” [Activity]
A customer showed this to me a few weeks ago. When you are in Tree View and an activity is open, you might want to quickly check or uncheck the “Reviewed Required” box. Sure, you can use the mouse and click the box, but you…
Webinar on HCSS Insights
This is a very cool video that shows some of the capabilities of reports generated from Insights with data from Heavybid, HeavyJob or Safety. I found it in the webinar section of the Academy, and it was published in March 2024, so recent (I don’t…
HCSS Webinar – What’s New V2024
This is a recent webinar that HCSS did on the new features of V2024. Good to see HCSS doing these webinars on the updates, and I will be posting some blogs on them as well. You will need your HCSS credentials to log into the…
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