Unusual Estimate Calculations

NOTE-- We retired MacNail estimating in 2000, and replaced it with Goldenseal construction estimating software. There are still die-hard MacNail users, so we keep the manuals online for their use! Goldenseal is an integrated program that also includes accounting, scheduling and contract writing features. Goldenseal uses construction dimension calculators instead of Excel formulas.

Unusual Calculations

A few of the 'units used' cells are calculated from another item by the MacNail construction estimating software-- they are cell protected, and in italic. They will appear automatically if the linked item is included in the bid.

Items that are handled this way:

* Concrete walls, footers and slabs--type in the length of wall or area of floor, and cubic yards of concrete will be calculated. Wall or slab thickness is set in the Dimensions section (see page 92). The cubic yard price for concrete includes the concrete and the cost of placing it. The cost per foot or square foot includes the cost of forms and/or finishing.
* Treated wood foundations--type in the foundation length that will get a wood-framed foundation, and the total foundation area will be covered with treated plywood automatically.
* Downspouts--if gutters are entered, downspouts of the same type are added automatically. For wood gutters, galvanized iron gutters will be specified.
* Extension jambs--extension jambs of the same material will be added automatically, based on the type of casings selected. If your windows do not have extension jambs, remove them by choosing *Remove from Bid in the EDIT menu.
* .Door jambs--will be added for carpenter-hung doors only, based on the type of casing selected.
* Power pole--one pole will be added for each 200 ft of overhead electric service.
* Carpet--to include carpet only, enter a number in the carpet row. To include equal areas of carpet and pad, enter a number in the pad row.