Pricing Calculations – Specifying Individual Items - Council Fees, Delivery, etc
Learn how to specify individual items such as Equipment, Council Fees, Special Items, etc.
1. Introduction to Pricing Calculations 0:00
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Overview of the purpose: Creating new pricing calculations for the master database.
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Focus on specifying items for accurate pricing.
2. Importance of Specifying Items 0:13
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Good practices for quantifying council fees, especially in Victoria.
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Comparison with South Australia’s PlanSA for easier pricing estimation.
3. Examples of Specified Items 0:39
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Use of private certifiers in Victoria for project-specific pricing.
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Other examples include delivery costs and material hiring (e.g., scissor lifts, concreters).
4. Setting Up Specified Items in the Database 1:20
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Navigate to the pricing database and create a new item for council fees.
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Set the price to one for easy multiplication later.
5. Linking Calculations 2:05
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Explanation of linking calculations and the importance of rules in pricing calculations.
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Demonstration of how to specify quantities and confirm entries.
6. Identifying Pricing Rules 2:42
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Importance of having rules for pricing calculations to ensure accurate quantification.
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Visual differentiation of items with and without rules.
7. Grouping Items for Better Organization 3:16
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Creating groups for council fees and applying tax considerations (e.g., GST exemptions).
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Setting a markup for administrative costs.
8. Inputting Specific Prices 3:49
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Demonstration of entering specific prices based on certifier quotes (e.g., $2,000 for council fees).
9. Expanding the Pricing Database 4:10
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Suggestions for adding similar items like engineering fees and delivery costs.
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Explanation of how to create a consistent pricing structure.
10. Loading Pricing for New Projects 5:29
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Process of loading saved pricing databases for new projects.
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Example of how different projects can share similar pricing structures.
11. Adjusting Pricing for Different Materials 6:57
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Explanation of how to adjust pricing calculations for different materials (e.g., zinc vs. color bond).
12. Copying and Modifying Rules 8:25
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Demonstration of copying pricing rules and modifying them for different projects.
13. Building and Refining the Pricing Database 10:03
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Overview of using different pricing calculation methods (sum, maximum, specify).
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Importance of testing and refining the database for accuracy.
14. Utilizing Pre-Built Templates 10:40
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Introduction of pre-built templates to streamline the setup process.
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Encouragement to refine templates to fit specific company pricing rules.
15. Saving the Updated Database 10:49
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Final step of saving the updated pricing database for future use.