Creating a New Cost Type

Cost types in Buildend help categorize and track project costs. You can create new cost types if the default set does not cover your project’s needs.

Step 1: Navigate to Settings

1. In the top-right corner of Buildend, click on your user avatar.
2. Select Settings from the dropdown menu.

Step 2: Open Cost Types

1. In the left-hand menu, go to Data Settings.
2. Expand Objects.
3. Click on Cost Types.

Step 3: Create the Cost Type

1. Click + New Cost Type.

   Provide the required details:

   • Code: a one- or two-letter shorthand for the cost type (e.g., “L” for Labor, “M” for Materials).
     • Keep the code short and easy to remember — it will be used in important files, such as CSV imports.
   • Name: the full descriptive name of the cost type.
2. Click Submit to create the new cost type.

The new cost type will now be available throughout the system and can be used in budgets, estimates, contracts, and imports.