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heavybid 101

What will I learn in HeavyBid 101?

By HCSS
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HCSS

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From headquarters in Sugar Land, TX right outside of Houston, HCSS is recognized as a pioneer and leader in construction software, with thousands of companies relying on the platform daily for all of their industry needs.

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.