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Construction Estimating Software Features - Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)


Estimates are organized and comprehended easier by breaking them down into smaller sections. These sections are called Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and provide the estimate framework. In Corecon, there are three (3) separate and independent Work Breakdown Structure coding schemes: WBS 1, WBS 2, and WBS 3. Each WBS coding scheme can have up to four (4) levels: Division, Major, Minor, and Sub-Minor.

WBS 1 is always used for cost coding and allows the estimator to document line items, sectional markups, inclusions, exclusions, and clarifications. WBS 2 and WBS 3 are optional and are used to categorize line items only in an alternative way to WBS 1. Examples of WBS 2 or WBS 3 are location or drawing number/sheet.

For commercial contractors (GCs and Subs), WBS 1 sections are often derived from CSI Codes. Homebuilders often use a coding structure similar to the NAHB cost codes. However, regardless of the type of company or construction, one always has the option to create their own unique cost code structure for WBS 1.


Estimating Information Grouped By Work Breakdown Structure 1


Example Work Breakdown Structures