Job cost structure
Seven cost categories and three levels of granularity, built so the estimate and the ledger use the same words.
Chapter 1 is step 01
The chapter explains the thinking. The step page is the working reference: what it depends on, what it feeds, and how to tell whether it's installed. Step 01 has nothing ahead of it.
What readers ask
What does chapter 1 of CONTROL cover?
Seven cost categories and three levels of granularity, built so the estimate and the ledger use the same words. It's chapter 1 of 8, and it aligns with step 01 of the system.
Is there a template with this chapter?
Yes. Chapter 1 has a QR code that opens the job cost code template. Two separate cost code structures, one built for a subcontractor and one built for a general contractor, because the two trades sort cost differently.
What has to be in place before this chapter works?
Nothing. This is a starting step with nothing ahead of it, which is why most installations begin here.
Should I read chapter 1 out of order?
This is the first chapter and the first step, so there's nothing ahead of it. It's the usual place to start reading and the usual place to start installing.
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