What to Expect in HeavyBid 201

HeavyBid 201 is designed as a follow-up to HeavyBid 101 and for people who know the fundamentals of HeavyBid, but would like to take advantage of some of the more advanced features of the program. It focuses less on the basics and more on the techniques that help make your estimating more efficient and accurate.

Below is an overview of what you can expect in this two-day class.

Setups:

Best practices for setting up labor, equipment and materials and crews. Learn about the importance of coding structure. Also covered will be how to create your own calculation routine as well as a detailed explanation of the advanced equipment setup module.

 

Advanced Techniques in Biditem setup:

Explains the usage of some of the advanced Biditem types, such as Holding accounts. Learn how to use parent child relationships to structure your bid. Also covered in detail will be the advanced use of subtotals and summary groups.

 

Advanced Use of Estimate Management Features:

Explains the features built into HeavyBid that allow users to track and manage estimates. Learn how to set bidding dates, review dates and to be able to export them. Learn how to use filters to track status, costs and success of the bid.

 

Estimate Entry:

Learn how to optimize estimate entry using tools available in the program and how to check your estimate for errors.

 

Quotes:

Discover how to setup and automate your quote process.

 

Summary , Pricing and Closing:

Learn effective markup practices using the summary screen, and then apply some advanced pricing strategies. Learn how to review and close a bid.