Construction Cost Categories

Question

What categories are included in Goldenseal for job costing construction costs?

Diagnosis

User wants to know what categories are used in Goldenseal construction accounting software for tracking job costs.

NOTE-- Users may refer to it as a "chart of accounts", since programs like Quickbooks use accounts for tracking job costs (Goldenseal uses Cost Categories for that, instead).

Solution

Here is a listing of main categories and subcategories included in the Construction Category System. There are 30 main construction "hard cost" categories, arranged in chronological order. There are also 11 "soft cost" categories.

General Conditions A Project Overhead Permits & Fees Insurance & Legal Professional Services Temporaries Cranes & Scaffolds Rentals Utilities Setup & Callbacks Other General Conditions	Site Preparation B Soil Tests & Drilling Site Clearing Demo- Surfaces Demo- Structures Demo- Other Site & Vegetation Protect Pilings & Caissons Project Utilities Other Site Work	Excavation C Grading & Dozing Trenching Fill & Haulage Site Drainage Septic Systems Other Excavation
Concrete D Forms & Reinforcing Concrete Footings Concrete Walls Concrete Floor Slabs Specialty Slabs Beams & Stairs Concrete Accessories Other Concrete	Masonry E Walls & Foundations Brickwork Fireplace & Chimney Stucco Coatings Stone & Earth Work Other Masonry	Framing F Sills & Basement Framing Beams & Trusses Floor Assemblies Exterior Wall Assemblies Interior Wall Assemblies Roof Assemblies Ceiling & Soffit Framing Stair Framing Framing Repairs Decks Porches Garages Nails & Framing Hardware Other Framing
Ironwork G Structural Metal Metal Joists & Decking Ornamental Metal Work Other Metals	Roofing H Roofing Materials Flashing Gutters & Downspouts Skylights Other Roofing	Windows I Factory Windows- Wood Factory Windows- Metal Custom Windows Window Repairs Window Hardware & Screens Other Windows
Rough Plumbing J Plumbing Utility Hookups Supply, Drain & Vent Lines Floor Drain & Sump Sprinkler System	HVAC K HVAC- Heat, Air Cond. HVAC- Venting Other HVAC	Rough Electric L Electric Utility Hookups Boxes & Wiring Switches & Outlets
Exterior Trim M Exterior Window & Door Trim Fascia & Soffit Trim Deck & Porch Trim Other Exterior Trim	Siding N Underlayment & Flashing Siding Materials Other Siding	Insulation O Foundation Waterproofing Perimeter Slab Insulation Floor Insulation Wall Insululation Roof Insulation Vapor Barrier & Vents Caulking & Sealants Other Insulation
Wall & Ceiling Finishes P Wallboard Plaster & Taped Finish Paneling & Wainscote Ceiling Tiles & Panels Wall & Ceiling Repairs Other Wall & Ceiling	Doors Q Factory Pre-Hung Doors Exterior Entry Doors Custom Doors Locksets Weatherstripping Door Repairs Garage Doors Other Doors	Interior Trim R Window Trim Door Trim Baseboards Shelving Interior Stairs Trim Hardware Other Trim
Cabinetry S Kitchen Cabinets Countertops Bath & Other Cabinets	Tile & Glass T Ceramic Wall Tiles Quarry Tile & Slate Specialty Glass & Blocks Other Tile & Glass	Specialties U Intercom & Security Mailboxes & Directories Fire Equipment Signs & Graphics Bath Accessories Other Specialties
Special Construction V Pools & Ponds Greenhouses & Solar Sheds & Barns Handicapped Access Conveying Systems Other Special Systems	Plumbing Finish W Plumbing Fixtures Hot Water Heater Boilers & Radiators Jacuzzi & Specialties Other Plumbing	Electrical Finish X Electrical Fixtures Fans & Smoke Detectors Heating Systems Other Electrical
Appliances Y Kitchen Appliances Laundry Appliances Other Appliances	Painting Z Prep Work Interior Painting Exterior Painting Other Painting	Flooring AA New Wood Flooring Vinyl & Tile Carpeting Refinishing & Repair Other Floor Finishes
Landscaping BB Finish Grading Fencing Walks & Special Surfaces Retaining Walls & Stairs Plantings Roads & Drives Other Landscaping	Trash Removal CC Dumpsters & Dump Runs Interim Cleanup Final Cleanup	Equipment & Furnishings DD Drapery & Furniture Other Equipment

Soft Costs

• Supervision SUP
• Contingencies CON
• Inflation & Escalation INFL
• Land Costs LAND
• Closing Costs CLO
• Other Costs OTH
• Overhead OH
• Profit PRO
• Commissions COMM
• Sales Tax ST
• Development Costs DEV

Comments

Some other Category Systems: CSI Categories | Overhead Cost Categories

Entered 9/1/2006 by Casey. Updated 11/6/2010.