NOTE-- We retired the BidMagic construction estimating
software in 2001. It has been replaced by Goldenseal construction
estimating software.
We still include this BidMagic estimating software manual
as a convenience for users of our older program. Many features are similar, in Goldenseal estimating.
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Some construction details require special handling in the
BidMagic estimating software, to get the greatest accuracy. This section will cover such details.
Estimating Weird & Tough Details
Almost every project has something that is out of the ordinary--some
seem to be nothing but weird items! There are several ways to handle estimating of weird and tough
details, depending on how likely you are to see them again.
Estimating One of a Kind Costs--Entered Directly
For items that you probably won't ever use
again, use the 'other' choice in Specifications. For example,
to enter the cost of a batch of custom shelving:
- First compute (or guess) the labor cost for the item. You
might figure 12 hours of skilled labor @$25 an hour, for a total labor cost of $300.
- Next, compute
the material cost for the item. You might figure 40 board feet of oak at $5 a board
foot, plus $20 for hardware, for a total material cost of $220 --plus 8% waste for a total price of
about $240.
- Go to the
Specifications card that best describes the item --in this case, Interior Trim.
- Click on the pop-up button
next to a blank item in the subcategory that best describes the item--in this case,
either Shelving or Other Interior Trim. Choose Other from the menu.
- Type in a brief description for the unusual
item, along with the overall computed price of $540.
NOTE: When computing the price for an unusual
item, only include 'hard' construction costs
and a waste factor. Overhead, profit and other soft costs are covered automatically in the Bottom Line.
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