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The four level estimating system has proven to be very successful and simple for the first time user. There are four estimating sheets that are very similar to manual estimating methods currently used.

 
 

Level 1 - Job Summary

This sheet summarizes your estimate. Typically, this screen contain a lists of trades, but depending on the type of job, it could contain cost centre's, elements or building stages.
Different jobs can be setup under different trade name listings to suit
Cost per unit of gross floor area for each trade
Subtotals trades/sections
Spell checking facility
Transfer of information from Price book
Different mark-ups or extra contingency factors can be applied to individual trades
Percentages of cost distribution are shown
Graphical presentation available
Separate labour and material summary available

 

Level 2 - Trade Breakup

This screen contains the bill of quantity items for each trade. Each trade has its own trade break-up sheet.
Unlimited number of items per trade
Large item descriptions
Bill references are shown next to each item and can be updated immediately
Quantities can be typed in, calculated in detail or derived from a digitizer
Rates can be typed in, linked to a price list or produced from a break-up sheet
Formulas or standard mathematical functions can be used
Items can be coded to produce job analyses
Subheadings are highlighted in a different colour
Specifications and notes can be entered
Values can be dependent on other numbers in the same screen

 

Level 3 - Calculation Sheet

This screen allows you to enter dimensions as you take them off the plan or use the digitizer to calculate the quantity.
Allows lineal, area and volume calculations
Total returned to quantity column of Trade Breakup
Complex formulas accepted
Deductions can be entered
Lengths summary available
A secondary quantity (eg. number of, length, or area) can be appended to the item description

 

Level 4 - Rate Breakup Sheet

This screen allows you to build up a composite rate that may include materials, labour, sub-contract, and equipment components for an item rate.
Large item descriptions
Quantities can be typed in, calculated in detail or derived from a digitizer
Rates can be typed in, or linked to a price list
Formulas or standard mathematical functions can be used
Individual components can be coded to produce job analyses
Values can be dependent on other numbers in the same screen

 
 
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