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heavybid 101

What will I learn in HeavyBid 101?

By HCSS

HeavyBid 101 is best for new estimators who have been hired by a company that is already using HeavyBid. It is a good basic training course for new users in a current, established system. 

Here is the HeavyBid 101 agenda:

HeavyBid 101

HeavyBid Overview

  • System Data vs. Estimate Data
  • Codebooks
  • Master Estimate vs. Library Estimate vs. Estimate
  • Bid Cost vs. Bid Price

Master Estimates

  • Labor
  • Equipment
  • Bid Items
  • Materials
  • Calendars
  • Overtime Rules
  • Workers Comp

New Estimate Creation

  • Create a new estimate using the master as the source

Estimate Building

  • Adding Bid Items
  • Adding Activities
  • Adding Resources/Crew
  • Calculations/Assemblies
  • Quick Entry

Quotes

  • Create Quote Folders
  • Pull In Vendors
  • Apply Vendor Prices to Estimate

Estimate Reviews

  • Review Bid to Find Errors
  • Create Checklists and Correct Errors
  • Audit Trail

Bid Summary

  • Calculate Costs/Markup
  • Spread Markup
  • Create Spread Overrides

Bid Pricing

  • Modify Bid Prices
  • Make Adjustments
  • Discuss Bidding Practices

Reports

  • Cost Reports
  • Summary Reports
  • Estimate Recap Reports
  • Bid Proposals

To sign up for a HeavyBid 101 class, contact HCSS Professional Services at 281-833-6398.

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