Costbooks & Pricing
Open costbooks, search items, apply area modifiers, and understand price updates.
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Open CostbookShows the list of estimating costbooks available.
Turning Costbook PagesHow to navigate from page to page inside of a costbook.
Keyword Search WindowSearch either the current costbook or estimate for a specified term.
Contents WindowLinks to sections in the costbook from the book's table of contents.
Index WindowIn National Estimator Cloud, the index feature is an easy way to search for specific terms.
Bookmarks WindowAdds an audit trail for costs copied to your estimate.
Area Cost ModificationsAdjusts estimates in the costbook to the construction site.
Are Canadian area modifiers in Canadian or U.S. dollars?Canadian area modifiers are applied in U.S. dollars, not Canadian dollars.
Pictures in CostbooksViewing item images in costbooks.
Subcontract ("Total Only") CostsInclude Subcontract Totals in Grand Total Costs
Costbook PropertiesWhat does the Costbook Properties Import Date mean?