Map Metra

Estimate 2: Quantities and rates

Quantities come from the Bill of Quantities as live links, so the estimate follows the takeoff. Each line is then priced with an all-in rate or a labour and material breakdown.

How to

  1. 1

    Import from the Bill of Quantities

    Click Import from Bill of Quantities. Each new row stays linked to its measurement, and running it again only adds what's missing.

  2. 2

    Assign quantities

    Link quantities yourself with the quantity picker, and choose quantity, net quantity or gross quantity.

  3. 3

    Check units

    A unit mismatch between a row and its linked quantity is flagged before it costs you.

  4. 4

    Type a quantity

    A typed figure overrides the link and shows in amber. Clear the cell to go back to the linked quantity.

  5. 5

    Price the line

    Choose an all-in rate or a material and labour breakdown, and add waste where needed.

  6. 6

    Set cost codes and cost types

    Give rows a cost code, and mark them as Lump Sum, Provisional or PC so the tender shows them correctly.