Budget Tracking
Keep your construction projects profitable with accurate, real-time budget tracking.
Setting Up Your Budget
Create a detailed budget for each project:
- Open your project and navigate to “Budget”
- Enter your total project budget
- Break down costs by category (labor, materials, equipment, etc.)
- Add line items for specific expenses
Budget Categories
Organize expenses into standard categories:
- Labor: Crew wages, contractor fees
- Materials: Supplies, building materials
- Equipment: Rentals, machinery, tools
- Permits: Licenses, inspections, fees
- Overhead: Insurance, admin, utilities
Tracking Expenses
Log expenses as they happen:
- Add expenses from mobile or desktop
- Attach receipts and invoices
- Assign to specific budget categories
- Track against original budget estimates
Budget Reports
Generate detailed reports to understand your project financials:
- Budget vs. Actual comparison
- Expense breakdown by category
- Cost trends over time
- Projected final costs
- Variance analysis
Change Orders
Manage budget changes professionally:
- Document scope changes
- Calculate cost impact
- Get client approval
- Update budget automatically
Cost Alerts
Set up notifications to stay on top of your budget:
- Alert when approaching budget limits
- Warning when categories exceed estimates
- Daily/weekly budget summaries