Estimating Overhead and Profit

NOTE-- We retired the BidMagic construction estimating software program in 2001. It has since been replaced by Goldenseal construction estimating software.

We still include this BidMagic estimating software program manual as a convenience for users of our older program. Many features are similar, in Goldenseal estimating.


To enter overhead, profit and contingency percentages, choose Overhead from the Navigate menu.

HINT: You can also click on the Compass button at the upper right, then choose Overhead from the pop-up menu.

The Overhead & Profit card is the place to enter three basic percentages that affect your cost of doing business--overhead, net profit, and contingencies. It also includes an Overhead Calculator to help figure that percentage.

The BidMagic construction estimating software program will add overhead and profit percentages to your costs on the Bottom Line card.