Quick summary
- What it is
- Track hard and soft costs against budget with contingency drawdown.
- Best for
- Owner, Project Manager, Owner's Rep
- Format
- Excel
- Price
- Free ($0.00)
- Pillar
- Accounting & Cost Management
What's included
- Hard & soft costs
- Contingency log
- Variance
- Charts
Template columns
| Category | Line Item | Budget | Committed | Spent | Remaining | Variance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Excel vs. Daily Build
| Excel | Daily Build | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free to start |
| Mobile field entry | No | Yes |
| Photos & attachments | No | Yes |
| Automatic reports | No | Yes |
| Works offline | Yes | Yes |
FAQ
What are soft costs?
Non-construction costs like design fees, permits, insurance and financing.
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