In this article, you will see examples of estimates containing data from different databases. Quantities in each estimate can be obtained, for example with the use of Planswift from and the Cordell Tab, can speed up your estimating and quantity ordering at the same time. Contact us to learn more about Planswift and to arrange a demo.
The example below outlines the edits you can make to an estimate that contains items from Detailed Housing or Commercial databases:
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Add charges to the set rate. Use the dropdown menu to choose whether you wish to add the charges as a percentage (%) or dollar value ($)
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Add quantities for each line item. You may refer to the Cordell Tab in Planswift for this information
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Add adjustments to labour, material, plant, and subcontract to account for site-specific requirements or extra margins.
Image 1: Editing estimates containing Detailed Housing or Commercial data.
The example below outlines the edits you can make to an estimate that contains items from Elemental or similar databases for renovation jobs:
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Add charges to the set rate. Use the dropdown menu to choose whether you wish to add the charges as a percentage (%) or dollar value ($)
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Add quantities for each line item. You may refer to the Cordell Tab in Planswift for this information
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Add adjustments to labour, material, plant, and subcontract to account for site specific requirements or extra margins.
Image 2: Editing estimates containing Elemental data.
The example below outlines the edits you can make to an estimate that contains items from the Remove and Replace database:
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Add charges to the set rate. Use the dropdown menu to choose whether you wish to add the charges as a percentage (%) or dollar value ($)
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Add quantities for each line item. You may refer to the Cordell Tab in Planswift for this information
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Add adjustments to labour, material, plant, and subcontract to account for site specific requirements or extra margins.
Image 3: Editing estimates containing Remove and Replace data.
The example below outlines the edits you can make to an estimate that contains items from the Housing M2 database:
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Add charges to the set rate. Use the dropdown menu to choose whether you wish to add the charges as a percentage (%) or dollar value ($)
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Add quantities for each line item. You may refer to the Cordell Tab in Planswift for this information
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Add adjustments to labour, material, plant, and subcontract to account for site-specific requirements or extra margins.
Image 4: Editing estimates containing Housing M2 data.