Quick summary
- What it is
- Budget vs. committed vs. actual by cost code with projected final cost.
- Best for
- Accounting, Project Manager, Owner
- Format
- Excel
- Price
- Free ($0.00)
- Pillar
- Accounting & Cost Management
What's included
- Budget / committed / actual
- Cost-to-complete
- Projected margin
- Variance flags
Template columns
| Cost Code | Description | Original Budget | Changes | Revised Budget | Committed | Actual | Cost to Complete | Projected | 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 is job costing?
Tracking all costs for a specific project against its budget by cost code.
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