BidMagic Construction Estimating Software-- Pole Foundation Estimates

Estimating Pole Foundations

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 It has been replaced by Goldenseal construction estimating software.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.

Use the BidMagic construction estimating software to estimate concrete and masonry foundation costs.

Pole Foundation

This type of foundation supports the structure on treated wood poles or pilings imbedded in the ground.

On the Foundations card you can turn off Footings & Grade Beams, Basement & Stem Walls and Floor Slabs, unless you are using some of those structures in other parts of the building.

Enter information about the pilings or poles under Piers & Pilings.

In Specifications you will have no masonry materials at all, unless you are using them for something other than the foundation. Enter the poles themselves under Pilings on the Site Work card, or under Beams & Trusses on the Sill & Floor Framing card. You may also need to include other items such as anchor bolts, termite caps, and skirting or lattice to block off the crawl space.