Buildxact supports three ways to invoice your clients. You choose one when you create a job from an estimate. Use the table below to find the type that suits your job, then open its article for step-by-step instructions and a video walkthrough.
A note on terms: Variations and change orders are the same thing. Australia, New Zealand and the UK usually say variations, and North America usually says change orders.
Types of invoicing in Buildxact
Type | Also called | Best for | How the invoice amount is worked out |
Fixed Price (North America) | Fixed-price contracts billed in agreed stages | A set % of the contract at each milestone (e.g. deposit, base, frame) | |
— | Fixed-price contracts billed on a regular cycle (e.g. monthly) | The % of each cost category completed since the last invoice | |
Time and Materials, Do and Charge | Jobs with a budget rather than a fixed contract price | What you've actually spent (purchase orders and work orders), plus your markup |
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