Setup
Quick Resources on the Fly:
If the resource has not been setup in the resource file you may find it quicker to setup the resource directly in the bid. Point the mouse just to the right of the appropriate line in the bid, right click and select “Enter Quick Resources”. Pick the appropriate resource type. A default code and description will be provided that you can change if you wish. Enter the quantity and unit rate.

Setup
Quick Crews on the Fly:
If the crew has not been setup follow the procedure above. To add labor and equipment to the crew, click on the “Add Labor” to crew or “Add Equipment” to crew icon on the “Estimate Toolbar”. Follow the instructions below to enter or modify the production rate.

Enter or Edit
the Crew Production Rate:
To enter or edit a production rate, drill down and point to the appropriate crew in the Bid Breakdown window. Click on “Detail” under Select View Type. Enter the production rate per unit of time and the resulting time (duration) will be displayed.

Modify Man-hour
Factors or Time:
You may wish to enter a man-hour factor (MHF) or the duration (Time) directly. The resulting production rate will be changed accordingly.

Enter Notes
under any Line or Resource:
In the Bid Breakdown view, point to any line or resource in the bid, then enter notes in the “Notes” box located on the lower right portion of the form.

Work in
Alternate Units of Measure:
When preparing a detailed estimate, users have the option of working in alternate units of measure.

Select an
Alternate Unit of Time:
The default unit of time in the system is “Hours”. Alternate units of time such as Shifts, Days, Weeks or Months can be setup in the resource file. To use the alternate unit of time, before selecting a resource from the resource file, click on the “Use Alternate UOT” icon.

Select an
Alternate Unit of Measure:
The system allows users to bid in either the Metric or Imperial measurement system. When setting up resources in a resource file, users can use either the metric or imperial measurement system. When a resource is entered an alternate unit of measure is setup can be setup at the same time. To use the alternate unit of measure, before selecting a resource from the resource file, click on the “Use Alternate UOM” icon.