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Construction Budget Tracking Software
Stop finding out at closeout that the margin is gone.
Ressio shows you budget vs. actuals on every job — in real time, as costs hit. Overruns surface when there's still time to act. Not at month-end. Not at closeout.
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Budget Tracking
Budget Overview
| Name | Original | Approved | Revised | Committed | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 - Project Management | $10,500.00 | $10,500.00 | $10,500.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 101 - Superintendent | $22,000.00 | $22,000.00 | $22,000.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 102 - Project Work | $2,750.00 | $2,750.00 | $2,750.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 110 - General Labor | $6,000.00 | $6,000.00 | $6,000.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 200 - Builders Risk Insurance | $1,400.00 | $1,400.00 | $1,400.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 401 - Rental Equipment | $2,500.00 | $2,500.00 | $2,500.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 402 - Temporary Utilities | $2,400.00 | $2,400.00 | $2,400.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 502 - Excavation | $25,250.00 | $25,250.00 | $25,250.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 600 - Foundation Labor | $14,000.00 | $14,000.00 | $14,000.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 601 - Footings & Stemwalls | $15,525.00 | $15,525.00 | $15,525.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 700 - Framing - Labor | $47,844.00 | $47,844.00 | $47,844.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Budget vs. Actuals
| Item | Budget | Actual | Variance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 600 · Foundation | $16,200 | $16,500 | +$300 |
| • Footings | $9,800 | $10,400 | +$600 |
| • Concrete | $6,400 | $6,100 | -$300 |
| 700 · Framing | $30,000 | $31,200 | +$1,200 |
| • Framing labor | $22,000 | $23,200 | +$1,200 |
Drilldown by Cost Code
Click into any cost code and see the individual bills, time entries, and purchase orders that make up the actual cost. Identify which trade is over budget, which material ran over, and why — before it compounds.
True Exposure
| Cost Code | Budgeted | Committed | Actual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Framing | $30,000 | $7,500 | $22,000 |
| Plumbing | $18,000 | $8,000 | $9,000 |
| Cabinets | $24,000 | $14,000 | $12,000 |
Cabinets committed + actual exceeds budget by $2,000.
Committed Costs
Approved purchase orders and accepted bids represent money that's committed but not yet billed. Ressio includes committed costs in your budget view so you see your true financial exposure — not just what's already posted.
Percentage Complete Tracking
Track percentage complete per cost item to understand how much work has been done relative to how much has been billed. Useful for fixed-price billing — see if you're ahead or behind on invoicing relative to scope completion.
Customer Story
Why Epic calls Ressio a major upgrade from CoConstruct
Andy Kolp
Owner · Epic Building Company
From Estimate to Live Budget in Three Steps
- Lock the estimate
Build your estimate, get it approved, and lock it. - Costs post to the budget as they happen
Bills, time entries, and purchase orders hit the project budget as they're entered. - See variance and act before it's too late
Open the budget page and see where you stand on every cost code.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does budget tracking work in Ressio?
Ressio's budget tracking connects your locked estimate to your live project costs. Bills, time entries, and purchase orders update actuals automatically.
Does Ressio sync with QuickBooks for job costing?
Yes. Ressio syncs with QuickBooks Online to keep your project actuals and accounting aligned.
Can I see committed costs in Ressio before bills arrive?
Yes. Approved purchase orders are included as committed costs in your budget view.
Can I drill down into a cost code to see individual bills?
Yes. Click into any cost code on the budget page to see the bills that make up the actual cost.
How does Ressio handle change orders in the budget?
When a change order is approved, the budget updates automatically.
Can I track percentage complete in Ressio?
Yes. Enter a percentage complete for each cost item to track scope completion against billing.