Job costing
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Job cost
Last Updated: December 19, 2024Construction job costing is an accounting system that tracks all associated costs for a construction project. Contractors rely on job costing to determine the actual cost of labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and additional project costs for a specific job. Typically, general and administrative expenses, such as office leases —e.g., overhead costs—should not be included. The...
Labor costing in construction
Last Updated: December 19, 2024Labor cost is the amount of money a contractor has had to pay to have her/his workers complete a job. True labor cost is more than just the hourly wage you pay; it should also include labor burden. Labor burden entails the full cost that an employee incurs on the business by taking into account...