Master Estimates – How Many Do You Need? Part 2
You need multiple labor setups but multiple master estimates can be difficult to keep synchronized. A better solution is to create one master with the labor, equipment, crews and default settings and then copy in labor rates from a Labor Master for each estimate that…
Checklists in HeavyBid
There is a checklist function in HeavyBid. You can add categories and checklist items inside HeavyBid but it is easier to plan out the checklists in Excel. Click on this LINK (and then upper right of screen click on arrow) to download my starter checklist spreadsheet that you…
Equipment Setup – Fuel Usage Component
For contractors setting a price for estimating purposes for equipment is a daunting process at best. With the price of diesel dropping in the last few months consider if you have not done so developing your EOE based on a fuel usage per hour. Then…
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