THE BLOG
The BEST Private Blog on HeavyBid in the world…also the only one…
Free to all estimators
I’ve been running a completely free estimating blog for years now. Because of the estimating trainings I lead, I am uniquely qualified to see what mistakes beginner estimators are making and break down any new updates HCSS releases for HeavyBid. Check it out for helpful estimating tutorials! There are videos too!
Some Sample posts
Blog Sample #1
Updating your Master Estimate
Typically companies new to HeavyBid find that they have missed setting up certain labor, equipment or crew. Or maybe you are redoing your Master(s) and want to copy in setups from recent estimates. Obviously you want your Master to have the latest information so you don’t have to keep revising resource rates. But before you begin I suggest making a new Master…
Blog Sample #2
HCSS HeavyBid Update 2019.1.1
I actually missed the release of this minor update. I walked into a client’s office and noticed that they had updated before me! The update is small and mainly covers minor bug fixes. Please review them, but personally I don’t see a need to update 2019.1 unless you see something specific that might affect you.
Blog Sample #3
How to Change Material Prices in HeavyBid
I train many experienced HCSS HeavyBid and find more often than not that they use the incorrect screen to change material prices throughout the bid. This video shows a better solution. Even if you are using Quote Folders the Change Material screen still has a critical function. Understanding the interface between the System Wide Material Codebook, Local Material Codebook and Change Material screens is important to understand.
