Material costs are the most commonly undertracked expense on a job. IRONGRID makes it easy to log every purchase directly against the work order it belongs to.
Adding a material entry
- 1Open the work order and tap the edit icon
- 2Go to the Materials tab
- 3Tap the date picker and select the purchase date
- 4Enter the store or a short description in the Store / Materials field
- 5Enter the cost
- 6Tap the + button — the entry is added and the running total updates immediately
Log at the time of purchase
The most accurate approach is to log materials at the point of purchase — at the supplier counter or in the truck on the way to the site. Anyone with edit access to the work order (admins, managers, the creator, and assigned employees) can add material entries from their phone.
What counts as a material entry
- Lumber, fasteners, pipe, wire, and other direct job materials
- Rental equipment specific to this job
- Permits and inspection fees that are billable to the client
Consumables like sandpaper, tape, and general shop supplies are typically covered by overhead — not billed per job. Only log materials you intend to track or bill at the job level.
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