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How to use
Full project templates.
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Project templates serve as preconfigured blueprints that streamline the creation of new project estimates. They help maintain consistency across projects and reduce setup time by reusing standard structures.
This section explains how to create a full project template, use it for a new project, and auto-fill costs using that template.
Each template contains predefined:
WBS (Work Breakdown Structure) or hierarchy
Cost and revenue structures
Standard tasks, UOMs, and pricing
Overheads and markup percentages (if applicable)
Using Full Project Templates in Project Estimates
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1. How to Create a Full Project Template
Go to Projects Module, Navigate to the Projects screen from the main menu.
Click “Create”
Select Create to open a new project entry form.Enter Template Details
Description: Name of the template (e.g., “Template MEP – ELECTRICAL”).
Status: Set as “New”.
Check ‘Is Template’ (if applicable): This marks the project as a reusable template.
Entity, Company, and Project Type: Fill these as needed for categorization.
Build the Estimate Structure
Go to the Estimates tab.
Manually enter cost and revenue items or import BOQ from Excel.
Include WBS codes, units, prices, overheads, and markups.
Save
Once the structure is complete, click Save. The project is now available as a template.
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2. How to Use a Full Project Template
Go to Projects > Project Templates
Locate the relevant template group (e.g., Construction Bill Templates, MEP Templates).Select a Template
Highlight the template to use (e.g., “Template MEP – ELECTRICAL”).Click “Generate”
Select Generate > Create Project from Template.
A new project will be created using the full structure of the template.
Enter Specific Project Details
Modify project name, customer, dates, and any unique tasks or quantities.
Leave the standard cost structure intact, or adjust it as needed.
Save and Proceed
The new project is now ready with a pre-filled estimate.
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3. Fill Cost Using a Template (Cost Fill by Templates)
If the project already exists but the cost items are missing or incomplete, the template can be used to fill just the cost details:
Open the Project Estimate
Navigate to the Estimates tab in the existing project.Click “Fill by Templates”
A selection window will open with available templates.
Choose the relevant template (e.g., MEP Electrical, Interior Works).
Apply Template
Confirm the import. The system will copy the cost structure (items, quantities, UOM, prices) into the project estimate.
Revenue and markup may also be filled, depending on template settings.
Review and Save
Adjust any items if needed.
Click Save to update the project with the filled-in cost data.
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Using Full Project Templates in Project Estimates
1. Create a Full Project Template
Go to Projects – Open the Projects screen.
Click “Create” – Start a new project entry.
Enter Details – Add template name, status “New”, and check ‘Is Template’ if applicable. Fill in entity, company, and project type.
Build Estimate – On the Estimates tab, input cost/revenue items or use Import BOQ From File. Include WBS, UOM, price, overhead, and markup.
Save – The project becomes available as a reusable template.
2. Use a Full Project Template
Navigate to Templates – Find the correct group (e.g., “MEP Templates”).
Select Template – Choose one (e.g., “Template MEP – ELECTRICAL”).
Click “Generate” > Create Project from Template – A new project is created with the template structure.
Edit Details – Update project-specific info: name, client, date, quantities.
Save – A new project is now initialized with pre-filled structure.
3. Fill Cost Using Template
Open Project Estimate – Go to the Estimates tab.
Click “Fill by Templates” – Choose a template.
Apply – Cost items (with WBS, UOM, price) are copied in.
Review and Save – Make adjustments if needed and save.