Adding Detail to Labor Costing of Items
Adding detailed labor costs can improve the accuracy of your quotations and project estimates.
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AI estimating
Access the Item
- Begin by selecting the item you wish to add labor costing details to in your estimate.
- In this example, we will use flooring.

Navigate to Unit Pricing
- Click on the square icon associated with the item to enter the unit pricing section.

Edit Labor Costs
- Within the unit pricing section, locate the labor costs field.
- Click on the square icon next to it to open the detailed labor costing options.

Add Detailed Information
- Here, you can input additional details related to labor costs.
- This may include specific labor tasks, hourly rates, or any other relevant information that could enhance the accuracy of your cost estimates.
- Note that these fields are optional and can be customized based on your needs.

By following these steps, you can add more granularity to the labor costing of items in Bolster, thereby improving the precision of your project quotations. This feature allows for flexibility and customization, enabling you to tailor labor costs to specific project requirements.
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