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…
Delete Multiple Resources – Crew & Non-Crew
You can right click in Modify Crew Screen and then click the boxes of the labor/equipment to quickly delete multiple resources. The same works in the Tree View in the resource section. Right click and select Delete Multiple Resources and quickly delete many resources. Remember…
June 2025 Webinar – PreCon
This is an excellent webinar on getting into the nuts and bolts of setting of PreCon. Amanda Ayles is the HeavyBid Group Product Manager, and she does a good front-to-back overview of the setup of PreCon and what it can do for you. Personally, I…
HeavyBid Training for New Estimators
I am seeing more requests from my customer base to train new estimators. I have a confession: I don’t like training new estimators who are not at least familiar with HeavyBid. Have new estimators joining the company that are new to HeavyBid? Consider having them…
System vs. Local Files
To really understand HeavyBid you have to understand the difference between System Wide Files and Local files. In the video from HCSS Academy (you will have to log into HCSS Academy) it explains this however it refers to the Local data files as what is…
HeavyJob Data Review in HeavyBid
Have HeavyJob? Do you have it connected to HeavyBid so the estimator can see production data? I have often connected HeavyJob to HeavyBid at customers’ offices and they are amazed. It is an excellent tool for estimators when they set productions and they can drill…
Internal Spreadsheet Lesson 1
I just finished Lesson 1 on the internal spreadsheet in TreeView. I think estimators underutilize this feature, and a few simple improvements could really be a game changer. This lesson covers the history of calculations in HeavyBid. LINK
How to Handle DEF Fluid burn in Equip. Setup
In the equipment setup (Advanced and Comprehensive Versions) you can specify for EOE (Equipment Operating Expense) the fuel burn. Approximately 10 years ago diesel equipment manufacturers were required to install a tank for DEF fluid that injects into the fuel mixture to reduce the nitrous…
DOT Bidder? Watch this!!
I keep running into estimators who, in AASHTOware or any of the state DOT’s formats (there are many), export to Excel first. THIS IS VERY INEFFICIENT!!!! (I think I am trying to make a point here). Watch the video linked below even if you are…
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…
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