Using Inventory Supply and Kits on Plans

Once Integrated, begin using Ascora Inventory Supplies and Kits to Count and Measure Lengths or Areas on Plans.

Measurement Choices

Groundplan Part: Use this option if the item doesn't exist in Ascora Inventory (becomes a Write In Item)
Inventory Supply: Choose individual items from Ascora Inventory Supply
Inventory Kit: Select groups of Supplies, known as Kits in Ascora

1. Within a Stage, click +Count, +Length or +Area
2. Select a Measurement Part Type

3. Complete the remaining fields

4. Click Create
   If additional Parts and Labour are required, click Create & Add More Parts

More information on Groundplan Parts can be found in the following articles:

• Count Measurement
• Length Measurement
• Area Measurement

Adding Parts and Labour to a Measurement

When a Count, Length or Area is created on a Plan, additional Parts and Labour can be quantified at the same time. Parts can be added when the Measurement is made or afterwards. Understanding Groundplan's Supported References will assist in quantifying the required Parts and/or Labour for the Measurements.

Supporting References

Support References relate directly to elements on the Plan and can be used in conjunction with Excel-type Formula to calculate Parts and Labour for Once-off Items and Inventory Items and Kits. Each Formula must contain a Supported Reference/s to be accepted.

Formula follows the PMDAS Rule: Parentheses (brackets) first followed by multiplication, division, addition, then subtraction. Calculations are prioritised within the brackets.

The below image displays how the main Supported References correspond to a Plan:

More detailed information about Formulas with examples are provided in our article Using Formulas in Groundplan here.

Adding Parts while Creating a Measurement

1. Create Measurement and click Create & Add More Parts

2. Click +Part, select Measurement Part Type and complete Formula if required
3. (If required) Rename the Measurement
   Renaming the Measurement remains in Groundplan only
4. (if renamed) Click Save

Adding Labour on Creation

1. Create Measurement and click Create & Add More Parts

2. Click +Labour
3. Complete Description
   (Optional fields - Unit of Time, Unit Cost, Markup %, Unit Price, Formula and Minute to Decimal Labour Conversion chart.)
4. Click Save
   This example shows 4mtr of 25mm Conduit is laid every 20 minutes (len/4*0.33)

Additional Items and Labour

On the Worksheet tab, Additional Items and Labour can be added to individual Stages. These are usually items not populated on the Plan but needed within the Quote. Examples include but are not limited to sundries, travel or equipment hire, and extra contractor hire.

Additional Items
Additional Items can include Groundplan Part, Ascora Inventory Supply or Kits.

Frequently Asked Questions