--- title: "Cloud construction software: Variations" description: Capture, price & communicate all variations using one seamless process. Quickly see the impact of variations on materials, labour & financial projections. --- [Skip to content](https://www.chalkstring.com/construction-variations-software#main-content) This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. ![Chalkstring_Variations_icon](https://www.chalkstring.com/hs-fs/hubfs/MKTG%20Feature%20icons/Chalkstring_Variations_icon.png?width=125&height=125&name=Chalkstring_Variations_icon.png) # Never miss a variation again - Capture, price & communicate all variations using one seamless process - See the impact of variations on materials, labour & financial projections - Manage, report & analyse both chargeable and non-recoverable variations     --- ## **Does this sound familiar?** - There isn't a standardised format for applying pricing or margin to a variation. It’s **caught us out** with our client, as we can be **inconsistent**. - We run onsite projects in multiple spreadsheets. It’s **hard to keep information up to date** and visible to the team. - Project pressures often mean we have to do the variation before works are costed. We **lose the bargaining power **once the works are done. ![sound-familiar_4](https://www.chalkstring.com/hubfs/sound-familiar_4.jpg) ### Yes? Chalkstring can help! ### Use one system ![build-project-scope@2x-8](https://www.chalkstring.com/hubfs/build-project-scope@2x-8.png) #### Communicate internally Record the variation request in Chalkstring, for the project team to see. Provide details of the materials and labour required. ![Chalkstring_Labour_icon](https://www.chalkstring.com/hubfs/MKTG%20Feature%20icons/Chalkstring_Labour_icon.png) #### Deliver the works On instruction, add the quantities and Chalkstring will update the material & labour bills, enabling you to complete the works. ![obtain-quotes@2x-8](https://www.chalkstring.com/hubfs/obtain-quotes@2x-8.png) #### Price the variation Price the variation, using your personalised database of rate build ups and pricing. Export and send the substantiation to your client. ![Chalkstring_Cost-Reports_icon](https://www.chalkstring.com/hubfs/MKTG%20Feature%20icons/Chalkstring_Cost-Reports_icon.png) #### Report & analyse data Have the variation automatically appear in the your next application. And see impact of the variation on your project financials. --- ![Variations](https://www.chalkstring.com/hubfs/MKTG%20Feature%20imagery/Variations.png) ### **Work efficiently  & maximise profit** - Log variations on the go, sharing information with the project team in real-time - Easily handle add and omit, chargeable and non-recoverable variations - Cost variations retrospectively, when works have already been completed - Price your variation quickly, using your personalised database of rates and pricing - Use contract rates or maximise profit with Chalkstring - Price consistently and provide robust substantiation, resulting in client approval first time - Have the requirements appear in the material and labour bills immediately ### See Chalkstring for yourself   [ Watch Video ](https://www.chalkstring.com/watch-our-chalkstring-demo?hsLang=en) [ Book a Call ](https://www.chalkstring.com/book-a-demo?hsLang=en) ![laptop screen_cost reports](https://www.chalkstring.com/hubfs/MKTG%20Draft%20website%20imagery/laptop%20screen_cost%20reports.jpg) ### **See the commercial impact **** instantly ** - Review the impact of the variation on the projected costs, margin and revenue easily - Identify scope that was missed missed during tendering, to improve future estimates - Analyse the different types of variations and establish which are the most & least profitable ### With Chalkstring you will: ![cantralise-icon@2x-8](https://www.chalkstring.com/hs-fs/hubfs/cantralise-icon@2x-8.png?width=100&height=101&name=cantralise-icon@2x-8.png) #### Centralise Use **one system **to capture, price, communicate and report on variations. ![stndardise-icon@2x-8](https://www.chalkstring.com/hs-fs/hubfs/stndardise-icon@2x-8.png?width=100&height=100&name=stndardise-icon@2x-8.png) #### Standardise  **Standardise internal processes** and price variations **consistently**. ![analyse-icon@2x-8](https://www.chalkstring.com/hs-fs/hubfs/analyse-icon@2x-8.png?width=130&height=131&name=analyse-icon@2x-8.png) #### Analyse Easily **see the impact** of each variation on project performance. --- ### See Chalkstring for yourself Let’s have a quick chat - No pressure, no pitch. We’ll ask a few questions to see if we can help.   [ Watch Video ](https://www.chalkstring.com/watch-our-chalkstring-demo?hsLang=en) [ Book a Call ](https://www.chalkstring.com/book-a-demo?hsLang=en) ![Craig Scott, Commercial Director, SCS Building Solutions](https://www.chalkstring.com/hubfs/MKTG%20Headshots/Craig%20Scott%20video%20case%20study%20(1).png) "Using Chalkstring, we price variations consistently in relation to the rest of the project. Many variations are similar so we can tweak previous rate build ups in Chalkstring, to create a price. We export detailed substantiation to justify the variation and this enables us to maintain a trusting relationship with our clients." ★★★★★ **Craig Scott** Commercial Director | SCS Building Solutions ![Sam Jackson, Quantity Surveyor, Brebur Ltd](https://www.chalkstring.com/hubfs/MKTG%20Headshots/Sam%20Jackson%20video%20case%20study.png) "Using Chalkstring, we price variations consistently in relation to the rest of the project. Many variations are similar so we can tweak previous rate build ups in Chalkstring, to create a price. We export detailed substantiation to justify the variation and this enables us to maintain a trusting relationship with our clients." ★★★★★ **Sam Jackson** Quantity Surveyor | Brebur Ltd ### Discover the full capabilities of our cost management module - Manage every commercial detail — from orders to valuations - Track spend, margin and cost-to-complete in real time - Ditch the spreadsheets and stay in control with one system [ Learn more ](https://www.chalkstring.com/cost-management-module?hsLang=en) ![reporting-graphic@2x-8](https://www.chalkstring.com/hubfs/reporting-graphic@2x-8.png) --- ![](https://www.24-enterprisingoffice.com/808012.png)