Guide to Estimating
I came across this document, and it is one of the best overall description in detail of construction estimating I have come across. I recommend reviewing the points in this article with any new estimator in your company. So many of us (and I will…
HeavyBid Version 2025.1 Release!
HCSS has released this version around the beginning of December. Hopefully, there will be some documentation on this release available soon and a webinar. I will be doing a Youtube video on this release. All the documentation I have found so far is just a…
Video on Alternates
Alternates in HeavyBid is a powerful routine that can save you time and increase accuracy. In this video, I provide an overview of Alternates and some workarounds that will make it easier to use. Youtube Link Alternates is only available in the Advanced and Comprehensive…
Calculations on the Web
I always like these old school websites with calculators. Now what I want is a collection place for spreadsheets that HeavyBid users find useful for estimating. Anyway these are fun to review. LINK
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…
Signs that Estimating is off the Track
In my many trainings, I have learned there are certain warning signs that if not recognized can snowball and affect your company’s profit. Here is a list that I have put together based on my experience. They are by no means ranked in importance. Master…
Managing HeavyBid Part 3 – Checklist for a New Year
This comes from a blog I did a while back with a few updates. I always like to do a blog on a checklist in the New Year for estimating teams. This is not a complete list but perhaps this will make companies really start…
Total Shifts for an Estimate
In training of new users, I often get the question “where are my total shifts?” Now the question is framed where total shifts will be the duration of the project. If the project is small and there is only one crew on the project then…
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