Equipment rates are always subject to a degree of change, whether due to a change in labor area or other factors influencing price. This blog will explain the two different methods by which users can update their equipment rates on the fly, without needing to stop the bidding process. This blog is concerned primarily with pushing updated information through to the system. For more information on updating equipment rates themselves, see Equipment Rates by Area. The first method will cover how...

The Story Located in British Columbia, Canada, Dunbar Civil Solutions is a fresh face to the world of the Canadian heavy civil estimating industry. Serving small to mid-sized civil contractors, Dunbar Civil Solutions also offers takeoff options, as well as general project management services, in addition to cost estimating. Helmed by Ben Dunbar, Dunbar Civil Solutions has already established itself as a trusted industry provider. We sat down with Ben to discuss business and life. The...

Most estimating jobs will have numerous vendors attached to the project, all providing necessary materials at various different prices. Users have the ability to print a list of what materials a given vendor has supplied to the job, including important information like sales tax. This blog will explain how. How to: There are two ways to get to the Material Costs report. The video above demonstrates the button in the Summary sheet, in the Material Details tab. Click on the Summary sheet button...