Sample Estimating Project

NOTE-- In 2000 we introduced Goldenseal construction estimating software, and retired both our older computer software programs (MacNail and BidMagic). There are still die-hard users of both programs, so we keep the manuals online for their use! Goldenseal is an integrated program that also includes accounting, job costing and contract writing features.

Tutorial Sample Project

To help you with your first estimate, we have set up a sample project for a client named Smith (see the floor plan in the printed manual). It is a one-story addition (12 feet by 20 feet), containing a family room, one closet, and a bathroom. It will have a simple shed roof with no basement. It will also have an attached entry way (4 feet by 5 feet).

NOTE: This is the same sample project used in the Hyper*Estimator estimating software manual. If you have the Hyper*Estimator, it will be much easier for you to set up the project dimensions and specs there, and import them to the MacNail construction estimating software (see page 154).