02 · Cost-Code Projects

Projects that stay on budget

Run install and retrofit work as projects broken down by cost code. Track labour and materials against each code, watch budget vs actual in real time, and raise progress claims with confidence.

FieldInsight project budget builder with cost codes
Margin protection

See where the money goes — before it's gone

Chiller replacements, boiler retrofits, and multi-phase fit-outs need more than a single job number. Cost codes give you stage-level visibility.

Cost code breakdown

Bucket labour, equipment, materials, and subcontract spend per stage — MECH-201, MECH-204, and so on — so profitability is visible per phase, not just per job.

Live budget vs actual

Every timesheet and purchase updates the bar in real time. Catch overruns on equipment before the final invoice lands.

Timesheets to the right code

Techs book hours straight to the project and cost code from the mobile app — no end-of-week admin scramble to reallocate time.

Progress claims & profitability

Raise claims against completed stages with confidence. See margin per project and per code when the job closes.

How it works

From quote to final claim

Structure the job

Set up the project with cost codes matching your estimate — labour, gear, subs, and contingencies.

Book spend live

Timesheets, POs, and inventory issues land on the right code as work happens in the field.

Watch the bars

Budget vs actual updates continuously — project managers see risk before month-end.

Claim & close

Progress claims tied to completed stages; final profitability per code when the job wraps.

Supporting features

Everything that surrounds the job

Timesheets, safety, client reporting, skills compliance, and project task lists — built into the same platform as your PM, projects, and reactive work.

FieldInsight timesheets booked to jobs and cost codes

Timesheets

Techs clock time from the mobile app; managers approve against the live schedule. Hours land on the right job and cost code — ready for payroll and project tracking.

FieldInsight Safe Work Method Statements on mobile

Safe Work Method Statements

SWMS and Take Five hazard assessments completed on-site before work starts — PPE checks, risk controls, and digital signatures captured on the tech's phone.

FieldInsight safety checklists and compliance documents

Safety documents

Store inductions, licences, and site-specific safety packs in one library. Technicians complete the right forms per job — less admin, stronger audit trail.

FieldInsight preventive maintenance report for clients

Annual reports for clients

Generate rich PDF inspection and compliance reports in seconds — asset summaries, defect photos, and maintenance history your clients can file or forward.

FieldInsight skills matrix for technician qualifications

Skills matrix for your team

See who holds which tickets, inductions, and expiries at a glance. Schedule qualified techs to the right site — and chase renewals before they lapse.

FieldInsight job workflows and project to-do lists

To-do lists for your projects

Custom job workflows with clear steps for schedulers and techs — reactive, maintenance, and install paths in one Job Navigator so nothing gets lost between visits.

See cost-code projects on your jobs

Walk through a real project structure with a FieldInsight specialist — tailored to Canadian HVAC contractors.

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