Custom Estimators

NOTE-- We retired the MacNail estimating program in 2000, and replaced it with Goldenseal construction estimating software. There are still a significant number of die-hard MacNail users, so we keep the manuals online for them! Goldenseal is an integrated program that also includes accounting, scheduling and contract writing features. In Goldenseal, you can create estimating templates to use as a basis for future estimates.

Custom Estimating Worksheets

The MacNail construction management software lets you create a brand new construction cost estimator, using whatever cost categories you would like to have. It also lets you add or delete line items, cost categories or subcategories in an existing estimator, and make a few other kinds of changes in any of your estimating worksheets.

This chapter explains how to make new estimators that suit your way of estimating, and how to change the ones you already have.