Project Budget Calculator
Creates a detailed project budget from line items and tracks actual costs against budget with variance analysis.
Budget Line Items
Budget Summary
Variance Report
Track actual costs weekly on active projects. Flag any line item that exceeds budget by more than 10%.
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How to Use This Calculator
1. Add budget line items. Break your project into phases or cost categories. Pre-loaded defaults cover typical construction phases.
2. Enter budgeted amounts. Fill in estimated costs for each phase based on your bid or estimate.
3. Track actual costs. As invoices come in, enter actual costs to see variance against budget in real time.
4. Set contingency. Choose a contingency percentage appropriate to your project type and risk level.
Frequently Asked Questions
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