Advanced Trimble Accubid Classic Pro

1h 23mAdvanced2019-07-30

Authors

Christopher Randall

Senior Projects Manager at Patricia Electric, Inc.

Course details

Leverage the advanced features in Trimble Accubid Classic Pro—the powerful electrical estimating software—to more efficiently complete bid estimates. Throughout this course, instructor Christopher Randall helps you learn your way around some of the more complex features of the software. Discover how to copy and paste items within an estimate (and from another estimate), use audit trail breakdowns, and sort and filter the extension screen. Plus, learn how to create reverse takeoffs, create and use sub jobs and master jobs, and apply cost values to different elements of an estimate.

Learning objectives
Using audit trail breakdowns
Creating and using typical takeoffs
Creating reverse takeoffs
Creating master and sub jobs
Using cost allocations
Making professional quotes with the quote pad
Pricing your items

Skills covered

AccubidTrimbleMEPAdvancedAEC

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - Complete estimates with advanced features in Accubid
02 - What you should know

1. Advanced Takeoff Techniques

03 - Understanding and using audit trail breakdowns
04 - Audio and trial breakdowns - Takeoff
05 - Copy and pasting from another estimate
06 - Switching between databases
07 - Creating temporary assemblies
08 - Creating and using typical takeoffs
09 - Using the sort and filter functions

2. Takeoff Changes

10 - Using the alarm function
11 - Substituting items - Electrical
12 - Understanding and using reverse takeoff

3. Master and Sub Jobs

13 - Creating master and sub jobs

4. Bid Recap and Strategy

14 - Using cost allocations
15 - How to use the quote pad
16 - Using supplier link and pricing your items
17 - Understanding the final price screen and crosschecks

Conclusion

18 - Next steps