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How to Use the Construction Estimator

AI plan takeoff → auditable cost build-up → locked Schedule of Values → G702 → on-chain milestones

Intermediate9 steps · 25–35 minCSI MasterFormat · UniFormat · AACE · AIA G702
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Create an estimate
Start an owner-scoped estimate and set its pricing basis

Do this

  1. 1
    Go to /construction/estimating and click New Estimate.
  2. 2
    Fill the dialog: Name, AACE class (1–5), Regional factor, Escalation %, Overhead %, Profit %, optional Retainage %.
  3. 3
    Click Create — you land in the estimate editor.

Why AACE class matters

The AACE class sets the contingency band automatically (Class 3 → 10–20%). Contingency is a real, auditable layer — not a number you guess.