Using Material Takeoffs

Using a Material Takeoff List

You can use a material takeoff list to order materials for part or all of a project.
BidMagic construction estimating software generates two types of material takeoffs-- a Materials By Work Done report and a Combined Materials report.

Usually you'll make both types of report at the same time. If you wish to create takeoffs which show only one kind of report, follow these steps:
1. Choose Preferences from the Navigate menu.
2. Click the button for Takeoff Type.
3. Select the type of report you'd like to receive.

Materials by Work Done Report

The Materials By Work Done report shows you the materials required for each item of work entered in Specifications.

Each Specifications line item is listed, along with the specific materials that will be needed for that line item.

NOTE-- We retired the BidMagic construction estimating software in 2001. It has been replaced by Goldenseal construction estimating software. We still include this BidMagic estimating software manual as a convenience for users of our older program.