MacNail Software Overview

NOTE-- MacNail construction software is now retired-- in 2000, we replaced it with Goldenseal construction software. Goldenseal is an integrated program that handles simple construction project scheduling, plus accounting, construction estimating, and project management features. Goldenseal does everything that MacNail did, and it adds many new features. We also improve it frequently!

MacNail Construction Software Overview

The complete MacNail system includes five basic integrated modules:

* Estimating-- produces highly detailed bids and estimates. Includes reporting features, and linking to Hyper*Estimator and Hyper*Remodeler. Covered in the MacNail Estimating manual.
* Accounting/Job Costing-- checkbook ledger, material and labor logs, and job cost tracking. Includes built-in payroll. Covered in the MacNail Accounting manual.
* Scheduling-- schedules, punch lists, and reminders. Covered in this manual.
* Customizing-- automatic updating of material unit prices from supplier price lists. Automatic updating of labor unit prices from job cost records. Also an "estimator construction kit". Covered in the MacNail Customizing manual.
* Spec Writer- converts a MacNail estimate into a spec sheet-- useful for attachment to bids, or as an attachment to (or a part of) contract documents. Covered in the MacNail Spec Writer manual.

Most of MacNail's work takes place in Excel worksheets (see page 38). While you have the worksheets open, you can use all of Excel's data entry tricks such as Fill Down, Copy, and Paste.

The MacNail construction scheduling software also includes special macro sheets, known as Managers. They provide custom menus, transfer information between worksheets, and simplify some of the more complex worksheet tasks.