Variations & progress billing / AxiomBlue

Make extra work visible before it becomes a dispute.

Give changes to an agreed job their own record, approval and effect on the contract. Keep progress billing connected to that revised scope.

Record the original agreed work and contract value.

Plan fit: Variation tracking and approvals require Professional. Check the job billing method before preparing a progress claim. Compare plans →

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A practical workflow / Example

An extra room added to a renovation.
  1. 01
    Open the jobReview its contract and billing method.
  2. 02
    Record the changeAdd the variation and follow the approval.
  3. 03
    Review the claimCheck the revised value and earlier claims before invoicing.

The part of your day this changes

Make extra work visible before it becomes a dispute.

Give changes to an agreed job their own record, approval and effect on the contract. Keep progress billing connected to that revised scope.

01

Keep the starting point clear

Record the original agreed work and contract value.

02

Record what changed

Describe the variation and follow its approval before relying on the revised contract.

03

Bill against the agreement

Fixed-price progress claims follow the contract and approved changes.

Picture it in your business / Example

An extra room added to a renovation.

Record the extra scope as a variation and seek approval. Review the revised contract when preparing the next progress claim instead of reconstructing the agreement from messages.

Where to find it
Jobs & Crews → All Jobs → Open a job → Contract Variations

A practical starting point

  1. 01

    Open the job

    Review its contract and billing method.

  2. 02

    Record the change

    Add the variation and follow the approval.

  3. 03

    Review the claim

    Check the revised value and earlier claims before invoicing.

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Know what’s included

The right plan for the way you work.

Variation tracking and approvals require Professional. Check the job billing method before preparing a progress claim.

Compare plans, limits and pricing →

Explore the detail

What you can work with.

  • Contract variations
  • Variation approvals
  • Revised contract value
  • Progress claims against fixed-price work
  • Retention held and release for configured contracts

Availability varies with plan, permissions and enabled features. Check plan inclusions.

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Before you get started

A few useful answers.

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Where do I find variations & progress billing?

Jobs & Crews → All Jobs → Open a job → Contract Variations. Available controls depend on your permissions and enabled features.

Which plan do I need?

Variation tracking and approvals require Professional. Check the job billing method before preparing a progress claim.

How should I evaluate it?

Start with a familiar example of your work. Follow the steps on this page, check the records and confirm the plan inclusions you need before rolling it out to the team.

Keep the work connected

See the next part of the picture.

Job management

Keep the whole job together.

Less to reconstruct when the work is done and the invoice is due.

 Project management

Give bigger work a clearer path.

Keep the next stage visible while today’s work gets done.

 Invoicing

The job is done. Get the bill moving.

Keep the final step connected to the work that earned it.

Considering a switch?

Check the fit before
moving your business.

Use a familiar job to compare the way you work today with the way Axiom Blue handles it.

  1. 1. Follow a job in the demo

    Check the quote, schedule, job record and invoice. Look for the details your team needs.

  2. 2. Check your plan and team cost

    Compare usage limits, paid seats and specialist features. See plans and pricing →

  3. 3. Confirm your move

    Try your own quote on the free plan. Before moving existing records, ask us about your data and setup needs.

Make the next step a small one

Put a familiar job
through its paces.

You know where the friction is in your business. Open the demo and see how AxiomBlue handles it. Then start with your own quote on the free plan.

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  1. 01

    Price the work

    Try a quote like one you send every week. Check the detail your customer will see.

  2. 02

    Follow it through the day

    Explore a job, its crew, time and materials. Look for the information you usually chase.

  3. 03

    Check the fit and the price

    Compare the features and limits you need. See plans and inclusions →