Assigning Hourly Rates for Time Tracked by Users

Assigning hourly rates to users in Buildend is a two-step process. This ensures that when users log time, the system automatically calculates the cost of that time using the assigned rate.

Step 1: Add the Hourly Rate to the Global Price List

1. In the Company-Wide Modules, navigate to Price List.

2. Click Add Item.

   Fill out the required fields:

   • Description – for example, Foreperson
   • Cost Code – select the appropriate cost code
   • Cost Type – for example, Labor
   • Quantity – typically 1
   • Unit of Measure – typically Hour
   • Unit Cost – enter the hourly rate
3. Click Submit to add the rate to the global price list.

Step 2: Assign the Rate to an Individual User

1. Click your user avatar in the top-right corner and select Settings.
2. In the left-hand menu, click Users.
3. Under the Active Users tab, find the user you want to assign a rate to.

4. In the Options column, click the three-dot menu and select Edit.

   Under Default Hourly Rate, start typing the name of the item you added to the price list (e.g., Foreperson).

   • Select the appropriate item from the list of matches.
5. In the Time Multiplier field, you can optionally apply a multiplier (e.g., 1.25 ) if a different rate should apply for that user.
6. Under Timecard Approver, assign the roles within the project who can approve this user’s timecards.
7. Click Submit to save the changes.

Result

The user now has an assigned hourly rate. Moving forward, whenever this user tracks time, Buildend will automatically calculate the cost based on the unit cost of the linked price list item.