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  • 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

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  • 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

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Project Template

  1. Go to Projects > Project Templates
    Locate the relevant template group (e.g., Construction Bill Templates, MEP Templates).

  2. Select a Template
    Highlight the template to use (e.g., “Template MEP – ELECTRICAL”).

  3. Click “Generate”

    • Select Generate > Create Project from Template.

    • A new project will be created using the full structure of the template.

  4. 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.

  5. Save and Proceed
    The new project is now ready with a pre-filled estimate.

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:

  1. Open the Project Estimate
    Navigate to the Estimates tab in the existing project.

  2. Click “Fill by Templates”

    • A selection window will open with available templates.

    • Choose the relevant template (e.g., MEP Electrical, Interior Works).

  3. 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.

  4. Review and Save

    • Adjust any items if needed.

    • Click Save to update the project with the filled-in cost data.

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The Fill by Template feature enables the automatic population of the Project Estimate document based on predefined templates. These templates, stored in the database, include standardized revenue structures that can be applied to multiple projects to ensure uniformity and save time.

This feature is available within the project estimate document.

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Click on the Fill by Template option to fill in the revenue and cost tab.

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The screen is divided into two parts:

Left Side: Displays a list of all available template projects marked as templates in the database.

Right Side: Shows the revenue rows from the selected template.

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You can select a single line, multiple lines, or all lines. To add a line to your project estimate, hover over it and click Pick. The selected line will appear in the estimate table below, where quantity and markup can be adjusted. Cost, total cost, and markup amount will be calculated automatically.

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Click Next Step once the project estimate tab is filled.

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This shows all tasks and subtasks, detailed revenue lines, quantity, unit cost, and markup. Click Fill to transfer this structure to the project.

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The Estimation Document will be filled out accordingly.

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If the template included cost lines linked to revenue, those links will be transferred as well. 

Review the details and click on the post to complete the process.