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Create Estimations Using Cost Assistant In ReadyTeam

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Quick guidde

Readyteam streamlines your project estimation process with its Cost Assistant feature.

Go to app.readyteam.ai

1. Select Project

Select project to begin reviewing the details.

Select Project

2. Open Tools Menu

Click the indicated area to access additional estimation options and tools.

Open Tools Menu

3. Access Cost Assistant Tool

Click the Cost Assistant to open the tool that helps automate cost estimations.

Access Cost Assistant Tool

4. Open Category Selection

Click the area to start creating the relevant cost category for your estimation.

Open Category Selection

5. Enter Cost Assistant Category

Click the Enter Category field to specify the type of cost you want to add.

Enter Cost Assistant Category

6. Add Category Entry

Click Add to include the preliminaries category in your estimation list.

Add Category Entry

7. Open Line Item Section

Click the area to begin adding detailed line items to your cost estimation.

Open Line Item Section

8. Select Line Item Option

Click Lineitem to specify a new cost element within your estimation.

Select Line Item Option

9. Enter Line Item Description

Enter description field to provide details about the new line item.

Enter Line Item Description

10. Open Cost Code Selection

Click the area to select the appropriate cost code for the line item.

Open Cost Code Selection

11. Select Cost Code

Select the architectural plans cost code to categorize this line item correctly.

Select Cost Code

12. Open Type Selection

Click the area to choose the type associated with this line item.

Open Type Selection

13. Select Type

Select labour as the type to specify the nature of the work involved.

Select Type

14. Enter Quantity Field

Enter quantity field to specify the quantity required.

Enter Quantity Field

15. Select GST

Select the GST percentage applicable to this line item to ensure tax accuracy.

Select GST

16. Enter Markup Percentage

Enter the markup percentage you want to apply to your cost estimate, which will adjust the final price accordingly.

Enter Markup Percentage

17. Enter Unit Cost Field

Click the Enter Unit Cost field to specify the cost per unit for this line item.

Enter Unit Cost Field

18. Open UOM Options

Click the area to view available units of measure for selection.

Open UOM Options

19. Select Unit Of Measure

Select the appropriate unit of measure to match the quantity and cost.

Select Unit Of Measure

20. Select Trade Type

Select the scaffolder role to assign the correct labour trade type.

Select Trade Type

21. Choose Selection

Select the desired item or option from the available list to include it in your estimation.

Choose Selection

22. Select Allowance

Choose an allowance type to account for additional costs or contingencies in your estimate.

Select Allowance

23. Select Label

Select the relevant label to associate with the new line item.

Select Label

24. Add Line Item

Click Add to include the final line item in your cost estimation.

Add Line Item

This demo showcased how Readyteam's Cost Assistant simplifies creating detailed project estimations. Start using Readyteam today to streamline your budgeting and improve project accuracy.