What is BidMagic?

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 It has been replaced by Goldenseal construction estimating software.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.


BidMagic is an extremely friendly construction estimating program for residential and light commercial construction. It handles both rough estimates and finished bids.

For rough estimates, the BidMagic estimating software allows you to arrive at a 'ballpark' price very quickly. You can use it to:

  • Figure a planning price for a project you are considering.
  • Pre-qualify prospective clients for projects on which you will bid.
  • Compare prices for different construction choices during the design phase, so a more informed decision can be made between different options.
  • Help communicate with clients.

BidMagic estimation software also works well for finished construction bids. It gives you an accurate project price, with the detailed reports that you'll need to impress your clients and win jobs. You can use it to:

  • Figure a final budget price for your own projects.
  • Bid competitively as a general contractor.
  • Produce final contract prices for design-build projects, or projects where you are the only bidder.
  • Export project information to MacNail Estimating for even greater accuracy, and to tie into MacNail's integrated estimating, job cost accounting, scheduling and specification writing.