Timberline [Compatibility Mode]

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Com uter

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TIMBERLINE


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The ProblemThe Problem

What is the firststep.. ?What is thesecond step.?

o very ng or

have nothing

a ng oreTime Searching

for Data

as e me

Means Money


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Skelton in its technical way to proceeds with

project variables

Traditional Methods Using Estimating Software'sTraditional Methods Using Estimating Software's


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estimating such as:

Timberline.

. And more.


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TIMBERLINETIMBERLINE


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Su orted O eratin S stemsSu orted O eratin S stems

MicrosoftWindows Server 2003 EnterpriseEdition

Windows Server 2003 Standard EditionWindows Small Business Server 2003

Windows 2000 Advanced Server

Windows 2000 Server

WindowsXP Professionala m nven ory

Palm OS3.1-3.53 (Mobile Purchasing and Moopera ng sys ems


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SpreadsheetDatabases


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Power of TimberlinePower of Timberline

The great power of timberline is the combinationbetween the database system and the ease of use

spreadsheets. The database stores all standard cost items used to preparean estimate including labors, material and equipment items

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The spreadsheet presents the items, quantities, and amountsthat make up an estimate in a format designed specificallyfor estimating

The quick and accurate reports which gives aclear vision to help the estimator and project

mana er to make the ri ht decisions.


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Timberline


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What is the difference?What is the difference?

The difference between timberline and an software

dealing with databases is the fact that in timberline

once ou have a ood database ou will et ourestimate faster than before and in a systematic way


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Timberline DesktopTimberline Desktop


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Get start with desktop

Desktop is a task starter: desktop opens sag applications,

files, WebPages, desktop also opens selected pages withoutopining their associated application.

Desktop is a customizable workspace: desktop shows the

tas s t at you spec y, ut a so g ves you qu c access to atasks.

o s ar es op m er ne, se ec ar rograms

> Sage Software > Sage Desktop


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Timberline Desktop WindowTimberline Desktop Window

,pane displays a home page that helps you get started with yourwork session. In the illustration below, the content pane is ont e r g t. t s ows t e e au t ome page, age n ormat onCenter.

, ,

applications, application tasks, Web pages, and files. Youcontrol which tasks appear in this pane.

The My Tasks pane, shown approximately in the middle of the

illustration below, contains a list of Sage Timberline Office.

applications or tasks, or you can use it to create tasks.


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Contents Pane

My Task Pane

Task Pane

St t A li ti T kSt t A li ti T k


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Start Applications or TasksStart Applications or Tasksrom t e as s anerom t e as s ane

Tasks Pane

,appear in alphabetical order. To display

,

double-click an application folder name

(+) to the left of the folder name. Tos ar an app ca on or as , ou e-c c

the application or task.

Create a task in My Tasks paneCreate a task in My Tasks pane


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Create a task in My Tasks paneCreate a task in My Tasks pane

You can create a task with the Add to My Tasks command or

pane.

T r T k i h h A M T k mm n From Sage Timberline Office Desktop, select My Tasks > Add

to M Tasks Windose


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Add type of task

Select the task

Choose a name

to your task

Select the group in which

you want to put your task

group

Make a New Group in MyMake a New Group in My


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Make a New Group in MyMake a New Group in My


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Address BookAddress Book

C t N Add B kC t N Add B k


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Create a New Address BookCreate a New Address Book


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rea ng new a a o er


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Create a New CompanyCreate a New Company


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Create a New CompanyCreate a New Company


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Person SetupPerson Setup


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Person SetupPerson Setup


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Create a New PersonCreate a New Person


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Estimating - StandardEstimating - Standard

Work With the Database and EstimatesWork With the Database and Estimates


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Estimating stores information in two places: in a database ofcost items and in our estimates. The database is like aresource book that contains your estimating knowledge,including information about items, prices, calculation methods,

.a particular project, including the quantity and cost of

, , , , .

The database is the original source of the information for eachestimate, but the database and estimates are completelyseparate. If you update the database, information in the

estimate remains unchanged. However, you can automatically.Similarly, if you change the estimate, the database is notaffected.


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You can start Estimating Standard from Timberline Desktop

Timberline Office > Estimating >Estimating Standard

tart ng Est matetart ng Est mate -- tandardtandard


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DatabasesDatabases

Learn About The DatabaseLearn About The Database


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The database contains all the standard cost items you use,, , .

In addition, there are phases for organizing items, formulas for

calculating quantities, assemblies for taking off groups of

items, subcontractors, crews, work breakdown structures, and

markups for adding special costs to the estimate.

Without a database, you would have to enter information overagain for every estimate.But if you set up a database, you

each estimate. You simply copy information from the database

into the estimate a rocess known as takeoff and enter

dimensions and specifications as required.

rea ng a new a a aserea ng a new a a ase


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1s step

Choosing Database

and Estimate folder


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2nd step

Choosing company

folder


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3rd step

Protecting a database

with a password


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Hours / day


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Coding the DatabaseCoding the Database


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Coding System is Used to Describe any item with a specialc aracters numer ca an or a p a et ca , t e most amous

coding system is the Master format / CSI codes.

follows:

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The rest is for the subdivision.

The Main divisions of the CSI codes are:The Main divisions of the CSI codes are:Bidding and Contract requirementsDivision 0


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Bidding and Contract requirementsDivision 0

General RequirementsDivision 1

ConcreteDivision 3

MasonryDivision 4

Meta sD v s on 5Wood and PlasticDivision 6

Thermal and Moisture ProtectionDivision 7

Doors and WindowsDivision 8

FinishesDivision 9

SpecialistsDivision 10

EquipmentsDivision 11

FurnishingDivision 12

Conveying SystemDivision 14

Mechanical WorksDivision 15

Electrical WorksDivision 16

Planning Your DatabasePlanning Your Database


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Good coding scheme meaning that you will be able to findt ngs qu c y an easy.

The most important aspects of an efficient scheme are:

Mean ng u co es.

Consistency, especially in spelling.

Before going to make a database you must:

Decide how to code phase.

Decide how to code items.

Decide how to code assemblingFormatting job cost phase codes.


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No Database


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Timberline [Compatibility Mode]