This section covers special topics for project estimating in the Goldenseal estimating software.
These topics apply to general construction estimating, paint estimating, and all other estimates.
Accuracy Accuracy-- how accurate are Goldenseal estimates? Accuracy-- how can I make estimates more accurate? Adjusting Prices-- how do I adjust prices for different economic conditions? Adjusting Prices-- how do I adjust prices for different qualities of construction? Calibrating Prices-- how do I get Goldenseal to match my costs? Duplicated Estimates-- When I duplicate an estimate, it's not the same price as the original! Labor Costs-- what do I do when they change? Material Costs-- what do I do when they change? Overhead Percentage-- how to calculate. Price Quotes-- how do I get them from vendors? Regional Differences-- how do I handle them?
Bids From Suppliers & Subcontractors Bids-- how do I handle supplier & subcontractor bids? Bids-- what about bids that I get after a project starts? Rough & Finish Work-- how do I split my plumbing & electrical bids into rough and finish?
Common Questions Digitizers-- can I use a digitizer with Goldenseal? Dimensions-- I can't find dimensions, or I can't get back to the original estimate! Dimensions-- I don't see any dimensions! Field Estimates-- how can I make an estimate in the field, and then bring it back to the office? Field Estimates-- when and when not to use. Fudge Factors-- how can I make a 'quick and dirty' adjustment to an estimate? Metric Version-- does Goldenseal work in metres/kg? Options-- how do I include prices for optional features? Price Changes-- how do I handle price changes after an estimate is awarded? Overhead & Profit-- where do I add them?
Customizing Estimates Dimension Buttons-- Can I click a button to show dimensions? Item Comments-- I want to put comments in estimate line items. Proposals-- How can I print more text in my proposal forms?
Estimate Details Assemblies-- Can I include just labor or materials from an assembly? Dimensions-- Labor & material dimension adjustments are not calculating Line Items-- Breakdown line items are not calculating the way I want (TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE) Line Items-- Can I see a percentage breakdown for each line item in an estimate? Sales Tax-- How do I charge for sales tax? Piece Work-- How do I make a fixed cost or piecework assembly? Price Adjustments-- Labor adjustments for rush jobs, distant jobs, weird jobs, etc. Price Adjustments-- Material adjustments for hurricanes, islands, big cities, etc.
Printed Forms Markup-- Can I "hide" my overhead and profit so clients don't see it itemized in my estimates? Printing-- When I print an estimate it doesn't look like a business form!
Reports Cost Breakdown-- Can I see a quick report of estimated labor, material and other costs and labor hours? Markup-- Can I "hide" my overhead and profit so clients don't see it itemized in my estimates? Labor Hours-- Can I see a report of the labor that a project will require? What Category Systems are available for organizing my estimates?
Types of Estimates Ballpark Estimates-- How do I make quick "ballpark" estimates? General Contracting-- How do I make estimates that are mostly subcontractor bids? Historical Estimates-- How do I make "historical" estimates based on previous costs? Subcontracting-- How do I give bids to a general contractor when working as a subcontractor? Small Jobs-- How do I make estimates for small jobs? Unit Costs-- How do I make unit cost estimates?
Unit Costs Assemblies-- Can I include Assemblies in other Assemblies? Assemblies-- What is the best way to create a new assembly? Dimension Multipliers-- How do I use dimension modifiers? Labor Costs-- How do I calculate labor unit costs? Price Changes-- If I change prices in a Cost Item or Assembly, does it update my estimates? Price Changes-- What about unit costs that change frequently? Quick Material Price Changes-- Can I "fudge" prices by a percentage when they have changed? Rules of Thumb-- How do I add a simple "rule of thumb" price? Vendor Prices-- Can Goldenseal keep track of what my favorite vendors charge?
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