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Labor Types

To add a labor type to the Costbook follow these steps:

1.   Click on Costbook.

2.   Click on Labor Types.

3.   Click the New Labor Type button to open the input screen (Figure 1).

4.   Once the Labor Type input screen appears you can enter the following:

Details:

  • Name (required)

  • Spanish Name (optional)

  • Code (optional)

  • Description (optional).

Settings:

  • Division: The Division which can use this Labor Type on Estimates

  • Cost Code: Can be used for tracking job costs (grouping Labor Types with same Cost Code) on the Timesheet.

  • Default Labor Rate: The rate at which this Labor Type will be charged. Only Labor Rates from the selected Division can be used.

  • Sales Tax: Is Sales Tax applied to the Labor Type.

Status:

  • Is Default

  • Hide on Proposal if you do not want to see this item on your proposal.

  • Is General Condition for Construction: This Labor Type will be available to use as a General Condition on Construction Estimates.

  • Is General Condition for Maintenance: This Labor Type will be available to use as a General Condition on Maintenance Estimates.

(Figure 2).

5.   Click the Save & Close or Save button to save the Labor Type to the Costbook or Cancel if you would like to discard the entry.