Learning Trimble Accubid Pro
1h 38mBeginner2020-08-07
Authors

Christopher Randall
Senior Projects Manager at Patricia Electric, Inc.
Course details
Create confident and accurate estimates for MEP projects and beyond by learning how to use the core features of Accubid Classic Pro. This course is designed for construction professionals who want to utilize the power of computerized takeoffs and recap to generate professional bids. Individual modules are highlighted so you can learn how to navigate the various Accubid screens and use the corresponding features. Instructor Christopher Randall explains how to create new jobs, take off material items and assemblies, price labor, log expenses, and generate professional-looking quotes. By the end of this course, you'll know how to use this popular program to create customized, dynamic bids that can evolve with the needs of your business.
Topics include:
Creating a job file
Tracking items and common assemblies
Building temporary and custom assemblies
Managing material prices
Adding direct and incidental labor costs
Considering labor factors and escalation
Tracking subcontractors
Managing general expenses
Generating quotes and bids
Topics include:
Creating a job file
Tracking items and common assemblies
Building temporary and custom assemblies
Managing material prices
Adding direct and incidental labor costs
Considering labor factors and escalation
Tracking subcontractors
Managing general expenses
Generating quotes and bids
Skills covered
AccubidTrimbleMEPAECLearning
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - Accurate estimates with Trimble Accubid Pro
1. Program Overview
- 02 - The Accubid user interface
- 03 - Database directories and job directories
- 04 - The job schedule
- 05 - Creating a job file
- 06 - Takeoff screen setup
- 07 - Setting report and screen views
2. Job Takeoff
- 08 - Item database
- 09 - Common assemblies
- 10 - Temporary items
- 11 - Temporary assemblies
- 12 - Custom assembly
- 13 - Understanding the audit trail
- 14 - Switching between databases
3. Extension Screen
- 15 - Sort, filter, and group tools
- 16 - Material prices
- 17 - Labor columns
- 18 - Material supplier link
4. Labor Screens
- 19 - Direct labor
- 20 - Incidental labor
- 21 - Labor factor
- 22 - Labor escalation
- 23 - Indirect labor
5. Quotes and Direct Job Expenses
- 24 - Subcontractors
- 25 - General expenses
- 26 - Equipment
- 27 - Quoted material
- 28 - Final price screen
- 29 - Using the Quote pad
Conclusion
- 30 - Next steps