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Construction Budget Worksheet

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Project Budget Summary

Phase-by-phase budget versus actual
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Project Name
Client
Estimator / PM
Date Prepared
PhaseEstimated CostActual CostVariance% of Total
Site Work    
Foundation    
Framing    
Roofing    
Windows / Doors    
Electrical    
Plumbing    
HVAC    
Insulation    
Drywall    
Cabinets / Millwork    
Flooring    
Tile    
Paint    
Trim / Hardware    
Landscaping    
Cleanup    
Permits / Fees    
General Conditions    
Overhead & Profit    
Grand Total    

Cost Breakdown Template (CSI Format)

Detailed estimating worksheet by CSI division
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Div.DescriptionMaterial BudgetLabor BudgetSubcontractActualVariance
01General Requirements     
02Existing Conditions     
03Concrete     
04Masonry     
05Metals     
06Wood / Plastics / Composites     
07Thermal / Moisture Protection     
08Openings     
09Finishes     
10Specialties     
21Fire Suppression     
22Plumbing     
23HVAC     
26Electrical     
27Communications     
28Electronic Safety / Security     
31Earthwork     
32Exterior Improvements     
33Utilities     

Allowances Tracking Sheet

Monitor client-selected finish items against budget
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Allowance reminder: Use this page for products selected later by the client, such as plumbing fixtures, lighting, tile, appliances, and hardware.
ItemAllowance AmountActual CostOver / UnderNotes
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
Total    

Budget Variance Analysis + Contingency

Track overruns, contingency drawdowns, and final profitability
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Variance CategoryAmount
Approved owner upgrades 
Unforeseen conditions 
Trade buyout savings 
Rework / warranty risk 
Schedule acceleration / overtime 
Net variance 
Contingency TrackingAmount
Original contingency fund 
Contingency used to date 
Remaining contingency 
Final project profitability 

Variance analysis notes

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Can Project Budget Summary work alongside QuickBooks?

Yes — our forms are designed to complement accounting software. You can manually enter totals into QuickBooks after using the form for field approvals.

What trades does this work for?

The forms are general-purpose contractor documents that work for any trade — general contractors, electricians, plumbers, painters, roofers, HVAC technicians, and remodelers.