Adding cost items to your Price List helps streamline estimating by allowing you to reuse standard items with predefined unit costs. Follow the steps below to add a cost item:
Click on Price List in the top menu bar.
On the right-hand side, click + Item to create a new cost item.
Enter the following details:
Description of the item
Select the appropriate Cost Code
Choose a Cost Quantity
Set the Unit of Measure
Enter the Unit Cost
To add Associated Costs (such as labor or equipment), click Add Associated Cost:
Select the Cost Type
Enter the Quantity
Choose a Unit of Measure
Set the Unit Cost
Note: Associated costs are always applied per quantity of the primary item.
You can add multiple associated costs to any cost item as needed.
Once complete, click Submit to save the cost item to your Price List.
Your cost item is now available for use in estimates and takeoffs throughout Buildend.