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GoBuid helps you with...
SETUP
Setup And Track Project Budget
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Access the Budget feature within a project▪️
Create Budget Code with estimated quantities required for each material▪️
Allocate budget amounts to codes, and GoBuid will show them as percentages and on a treemap
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Scroll down to the overview section and tap the setting icon▪️
Set up a planned budget of Manpower and Equipment with maximum hours▪️
Easily edit the budget at any time as needed
REQUEST
Ensure Proper Control Over Budget Allocation
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Make a budget request by tapping the add button in 'Budget Request' section▪️
Provide necessary information like quantity needed, item use, receipt date, and approvers▪️
Select members to notify about the budget request, keeping them informed and allowing for input or support▪️
Wait for approval from the relevant authority
TRACK
Tracking Costs And Usage
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Automate manpower cost calculations based on Members' clock-in and clock-out times▪️
Keep track of Equipment usage through check-in and check-out records▪️
Utilize the comprehensive budget overview and charts
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Stay informed about budget percentages to ensure effective cost management▪️
The treemap dynamically changes color based on the ordered quantity of materials: Green (0-80%), Yellow (81%-100%), Red (Over 100%)▪️
Receive timely notifications from GoBuid when budget codes approach or exceed their limits
ANALYZE
Analyze Budget Request History
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Access the 'Budget History' section to view detailed information about your budget requests▪️
Identify any shortages or overestimations in the budget▪️
Use this information to improve future budgeting accuracy
NEXT - Mission Control
FAQ
Have Questions?
Are there any online tools similar to Excel for construction budgeting?
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- Dynamic Budgeting: Replace rigid cells with interactive Budget Codes. GoBuid visualizes your spending using a color-coded Treemap (Green: under 80%, Yellow: near limit, Red: over budget).
- Automated Data Entry: While Excel requires manual typing, GoBuid automatically pulls labor costs from GPS timesheets and material usage from field logs.
- Cloud Sync: No more emailing different versions of a file. Every stakeholder accesses the same "single source of truth" from any device, anywhere.
Can you recommend a step-by-step guide to prepare a construction budget?
To prepare a professional construction budget, you must transition from high-level estimates to granular field tracking. GoBuid facilitates this process through the following steps:
- Define Budget Codes: In GoBuid, create codes for various categories (e.g., Concrete, Electrical, Labor).
- Allocate Quantities & Funds: Input your estimated material quantities and monetary limits for each code.
- Track Real-Time Usage: As the project moves, field teams submit material and equipment requests that deduct from your budget instantly.
- Monitor Manpower Costs: Use the automated manpower cost feature, which calculates expenses based on actual worker clock-in/out times.
- Analyze & Refine: Review your Budget History in GoBuid to identify shortages or overestimations and improve the accuracy of your next bid.
Affordable cloud-based construction budget tracking tools?
GoBuid is one of the most affordable and flexible cloud-based solutions for budget tracking, specifically built for SME contractors who want to avoid the high costs of enterprise software.
- Transparent Pricing: At just $15.90 USD per user/month for the Pro Plus plan, GoBuid delivers enterprise-level budget control without the $20,000+ annual fees of competitors like Procore.
- Low Entry Barrier: New users can start for as little as $1.00 per month for the first 3 months, with no long-term (2-3 year) lock-in contracts.
- All-in-One ROI: By reducing administrative time by 60% and keeping project costs under 0.1% of the total project value, GoBuid provides an immediate return on investment for small businesses.
