Estimating Cost Database - Labor Items Overview
Architect, Engineering and Construction firms often use the term Labor Codes or Staff Types to identify the various occupations that are required on a project. These codes can be imported into an estimate and used for setting payroll rates for timecards. The latter should only be implemented when rates are standardized such as for union or prevailing wage jobs. In this scenario, the Labor Item's Payroll Rate will over-ride any rate specified in the employee profile form.
Examples of Labor Items - GC or Subcontractor
- Carp-F: Carpenter Foreman
- Carp: Carpenter
- Carp-A: Carpenter Apprentice
- Elec-F: Electrician Foreman
- Elec: Electrician
- Elec-A: Electrician Apprentice
Examples of Labor Items - Architect or Engineering Firm:
- Arch: Architect
- Arch-Sr:Senior Architect
- Appr: Apprentice
- Eng: Engineer
- Eng-Sr: Senior Engineer
- ProjCoord: Project Coordinator
- IntDes: Interior Designer
Important Things To Know
- Labor Items are shown both in the Estimating Cost Database and HR modules.
- Labor Timecards: Labor Item Payroll Rates will always over-ride rates established in the Employee Profile form.
Where Labor Items Can Be Used
- Cost Database - Crews Detail Form - Labor Items can be crew components.
- Cost Database or Estimate - Work Item Details Form - Referenced in the Labor/Equipment Productivity Calculator
- Estimate - Labor can be added as a cost line item.
- Labor Timecards.
Steps To Complete Before Creating Labor Items
- Optional: Classification Codes (eg. Cost Codes) can be used to group or filter Labor Items.
- Optional: Locations can be used to create distinct estimating rates based on geographical area. This is especially beneficial for contractors who perform work in various cities or counties.
Options to Create Labor Items
Edit Labor Items
- Edit Code, Description, and Estimating Rates
- Add or Edit Location Specific Estimating Rates
- Labor Item Payroll Rates (Applicable to Labor Timecards Only)
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