OpenRail ConceptStation

Quantities and Cost Report Configuration

The Quantities and Cost Report Configuration configures the detailed cost information as well as the allowance values.

Allowances

An allowance is a planned deviation from the nominal or theoretical value. It is intentionally introduced in the cost calculation to account for potential increases in cost that may arise as part of the detailed design process or during the construction period (due to change orders).

Option

Description

Rate

Click on the rate field to change the value.

Use Allowance

If checked, the allowance is considered in the cost calculation.

Detailed Cost

Display details for every category and allows changes to the Rate values.

Option

Description

Unit

Unit displays in Metric or in Imperial based on the Set Display Units value defined in the Settings section of the backstage.

Rate

Unit cost in United States Dollars (USD).