Ranking Efficiency and Accuracy in HeavyBid
It is relatively easy to rank methods of creating an estimate in HeavyBid as I have seen them all, and I have been training now for 23 years if I count my time training in the 90s. What is “efficient”? In HeavyBid it is the…
Percent Biditem – Options
I was training at a large national contractor this week and at lunch one of the experienced HeavyBid users remarked that he wished in HeavyBid you can exclude the % biditem from the calculation. In other words he wanted to maximize the biditem to a…
So You Don’t Really Want the Project
Everyone knows the scenario. You are obligated for whatever reason to quote a project, but you don’t want it or don’t have the time or resources for it. I have had HeavyBid users tell me that they slow down production for the crews (so the…
Heavybid & HeavyJob Integration Video
HCSS Academy’s recent recorded webinar is very informational, as it shows the integration between HeavyBid and HeavyJob Web. It is evident that HCSS focus is on the HeavyJob Web so if you are on this platform or planning to migrate to it, then this is…
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….
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…
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