- 1
Set up your rates
Contracting → Rate library, Crews
Save your standard material and labour rates and crew build-ups once.
- 2
Build the estimate
Contracting → Estimates
Add sections and items with quantities. RAHWE works out cost, margin and the selling price.
- 3
Send the quotation
Estimate → Quotation
Share the branded link. The client accepts online and the contract value is set.
- 4
Bill progress
Contracting → Contracts
Each month record work done. Retention, advance recovery and VAT are worked out and the invoice posts to your books.
- 5
Watch the margin
Contract → Profit
Certified, invoiced, received and costs, with the forecast margin.
Common questions
Good to know
Can I import my bill of quantities from Excel?+
Yes. Paste or import a spreadsheet and map the columns.
How is retention handled?+
Retention is held on each claim up to your cap and released in two parts, at handover and after the defects period.
Is Contracting switched on by default?+
No. Switch it on under Apps, or choose the Contracting business type when you sign up.