HeavyBid Definitions
This might come in handy for new users. For the most part HeavyBid uses industry-standard terms. This list gives a good definition of, for example, “biditem”. You would be surprised how many people struggle to understand that term. So check out the link below: LINK
Free Accounting Course
I train new startups all the time. Usually, it is a person who has worked for a construction company and now wants to start their own company. They have field and even office knowledge but one area that is lacking is a background in Accounting….
Essentials of Managing a Construction Company
I am starting a new section in my blogging work focusing on the essentials of planning and running a successful construction company. Some of this will come out of developing an estimating manual, but most will come out of seeing what works and what doesn’t…
The Pipeline Podcast – Worth Listening To
Scott Jennings, a consultant (and HeavyBid trainer), contractor and engineer, has a great podcast that addresses estimating theory, legal issues, and many other construction subjects in short podcasts. In the future, when I am blogging on a subject, I might link to a particular podcast…
HCSS HeavyBid Assessment Program
HCSS recently rolled out this service, where your HeavyBid will be reviewed and an assessment provided. Part of their consulting group for HeavyBid headed up by Ray Zanon. Tired of just doing the same old thing while knowing that HeavyBid use can be more efficient?…
A Great Podcast – Sargent
My first blog was in 2023 but very appropriate as I see this year as one where proactive companies will achieve success, but companies that stick to the old way of doing things (or not doing things) will fall further behind. One area that companies…
Key Indicators – Import File calculate Margin
The text file for download available here will calculate Margin (% Profit) four different ways. By balanced and actual bid. These Key Indicators are suggested as a starter for companies bidding public work where takeoff quantities will be inputted. If you import this file it…
PreCon – Data Sync Preference
This is my first blog on PreCon! When you set up PreCon, there is a choice for which direction you want the data to Sync. At first glance, you might think it is evident that the preference should be that HeavyBid should be the preference….
Clearing out Master Estimate Audit Trail
I recommend leaving the Audit Trail on in the Master Estimate so changes in the Master can be logged and unintentional changes can be discovered. But for a new estimate, it is better to just start with a clean slate and not with an inherited…
Auto Number Biditems when Copying
When you copy from the same or another estimate and create new biditems, let HeavyBid auto-number the biditems for you. All you have to do is set the number for the first biditem and what increment you want. Good for when you want to copy…
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