Example: For a Base Course phase, you might takeoff the following items that have their own units and costs.

Item Material Labor Equipment

Filter fabric

sqft

hour, hr

 

Gravel

cuyd

hour, hr

 

Compaction

 

hour, hr

hour, hr

To calculate the cost per unit for that entire phase, Sage Estimating adds all costs and divides by the phase unit you specify. Depending on your reporting needs, you could set up the phase with a unit of square foot, cubic yard, or hours.