Valesco Estimating & Valuations

To add a Subcontractor to your Estimate, it is only necessary to enter their name, but other details can also be added for record purposes. 

To add a Subcontractor 

1. From the Components toolbar, select Sub-Contractors. Valesco opens the Subcontractor Editor window which displays the details of Subcontractors already entered. 

2. Click the mouse on New to add a Subcontractor. Valesco opens the Subcontractor window. 
 
 

3. Enter a reference for the Subcontractor in the Name field. 

4. Enter the full name of the Subcontractor in the Long Name field. 

5. Assign the record to the Subcontractor Cost Type 

6. Assign the record to a S/C Category.  

Note: if Subcontractor Categories have been used as the Filter in the Subcontractor Comparison, only Subcontractors matching the Filter will be offered for comparison. 

There are three further fields which can be filled: 

Lump Sum Adjustment  
Used to record the lump sum adjustment to the prices received from that Subcontractor  
(e.g. a lump sum for preliminaries) 

Percentage Adjustment  
Used to record the percentage adjustment to the prices received from that Subcontractor.  
(e.g. a discount or a surcharge) 

Include LS  
Check this box to apply the Percentage Adjustment which includes the Lump Sum amount to the subcontract rates. 

Cost Type Exclusions 

Cost Type Exclusions allow you to deal with Trades where a Subcontractor does not quote for all Labour, Plant and Materials for the Trade package. 
For example, where a Subcontractor quotes for ‘Labour Only’ brickwork. In this case you need to check the portion of the works which are not included by the Subcontractor. 

To indicate Cost Type Exclusions 

1. Click the mouse on the Cost Type Exclusions tab. 

2. Check the check box to indicate the portion of cost not included in the subcontractor’s rate (e.g. Material) 

3. Click Close to accept 

Add further contact details and notes on the Address and Notes tabs as required.