Specifications Formulas

NOTE-- MacNail was retired in 2000, and replaced with Goldenseal construction estimating software. There are many die-hard MacNail users, so we still keep the manuals online for them! Goldenseal also includes accounting, job costing, and contract writing features. The item breakdowns in Goldenseal estimates are similar to the Specifications portion of MacNail estimates.

Changing Specifications

The Specifications portion of worksheets in the MacNail construction estimating software is made up of a list of construction line items, grouped into cost categories or subcategories. There are many changes you can make to Specifications when customizing an estimating worksheet.

Category Changes

You can add, delete or rename entire cost categories or subcategories while you are in Specifications. See pages 34 to 43 for further instructions.