HeavyBid 101 and 201 classes are perfect for when you have one or two employees who need to be trained in HCSS HeavyBid . HeavyBid 101 is best for new estimators who have been hired by a company that is already using HeavyBid . It is a good basic training course for new users who will be working in a current, established HeavyBid system. Here is the current HeavyBid 101 agenda: HeavyBid 101 HeavyBid Overview System Data vs. Estimate Data Codebooks Master Estimate vs. Library Estimate vs. Estimate Bid Cost vs. Bid Price Master Estimates Labor Equipment Bid Items Materials Calendars Overtime Rules Workers Comp New Estimate Creation Create a new estimate using the master as the source Estimate Building Adding Bid Items Adding Activities Adding Resources/Crew Calculations/Assemblies Quick Entry Quotes Create Quote Folders Pull In Vendors Apply Vendor Prices to Estimate Estimate Reviews Review Bid to Find Errors Create Checklists and Correct Errors Audit Trail Bid Summary Calculate Costs/Markup Spread Markup Create Spread Overrides Bid Pricing Modify Bid Prices Make Adjustments Discuss Bidding Practices Reports Cost Reports Summary Reports Estimate Recap Reports Bid Proposals HeavyBid 201 is a more in-depth course for current HeavyBid users who are looking to utilize the more advanced features within the software. Here is the current HeavyBid 201 agenda: HeavyBid 201 Setups Code Structure Importance Labor, Equipment, Materials Best Practices Advanced Equipment Setup System-wide Quote Folders System-wide Display Options Preferences Bid Items Holding Accounts Parent Child Relationships Subtotals, Headers, and Proposal Notes Summary Groups Estimate Entry Calculation Routines Activity Codebook Use Bid Item Codebook Use Estimate Review Material Changes Quote System Automation Quote Folders Vendor Setup Regions Products Bid Closing Spread Overrides Markup Differences Handling Alternates Pricing Strategies Bid Proposal Options For those companies needing to train several estimators at once, or for more extensive and individual on-site training with more specialized attention, HCSS recommends hiring a contract trainer visit your company. Our contract trainers have extensive experience in estimating and can directly tailor their training to your company’s needs.