๐Ÿงฑ 1. Use the Scope Module to Structure Your Cost Plan

Start with a Scope template and treat each row as a key project element โ€” like:

  • Foundations

  • Structural Steel

  • Electrical

  • Interior Fit-Out


๐Ÿ“Š 2. Add Cost-Related Fields

You can add custom fields using Milestones to track:

  • ๐Ÿ”ข Unit Cost

  • ๐Ÿ“ฆ Quantity

  • ๐Ÿ’ต Total Cost

  • โš ๏ธ Risk or Buffer Allowance

This gives your team clarity without needing external spreadsheets.


๐Ÿ‘ฅ 3. Assign Teams and Approvals

Add team responsibilities, due dates, and approval steps โ€” keeping cost ownership clear and accountable.


๐Ÿ“ค 4. Export to Excel for Deeper Calculations

Export to Excel anytime to dig deeper into financial analysis.


โœ… Why Use Plannerly for Cost Planning?

  • โœ๏ธ Flexible structure like a spreadsheet but built on a database

  • ๐Ÿ”„ Real-time collaboration with no version confusion

  • ๐Ÿ‘€ Transparent approvals and tracking

  • ๐Ÿ“ Export anytime for analysis