Unit Management

14Build provides sophisticated unit management capabilities that allow you to define and configure individual units within construction projects, including detailed floor plans and specifications.

Overview

Unit management in 14Build enables project managers and developers to:

Define the number and types of units in a project
Configure detailed unit specifications
Manage floor-by-floor layouts
Track unit progress and completion
Generate unit-specific reports and analytics

Unit Configuration Options

Basic Unit Setup

Number of Units: Specify the total number of units in the project
Unit Types: Define different unit categories (e.g., 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, 3-bedroom)
Unit Distribution: Configure how many units of each type

Detailed Unit Configuration

Enable detailed configuration for comprehensive unit management:

Unit Specifications

Total Floor Area: Total area of the unit in square meters
Number of Rooms: Total number of rooms in the unit
Number of Bathrooms: Total number of bathrooms in the unit
Number of Floors: Number of floors in the unit

Floor-by-Floor Management

Floor Number: Sequential floor numbering (1, 2, 3, etc.)
Floor Area: Individual floor area in square meters
Floor Type: Ground floor, upper floors, basement, etc.

Unit Management Features

Dynamic Floor Configuration

Add Floors: Dynamically add additional floors to any unit
Remove Floors: Remove floors from units (minimum 1 floor required)
Floor Reordering: Adjust floor numbering as needed
Floor Area Validation: Ensure floor areas sum to total unit area

Unit Templates

Predefined Configurations: Use common unit layouts as templates
Copy Units: Duplicate unit configurations for similar units
Bulk Operations: Apply changes to multiple units simultaneously

Unit Progress Tracking

Construction Status: Track progress for each unit individually
Completion Percentage: Monitor completion rates per unit
Quality Control: Record inspections and quality checks per unit

Use Cases

Residential Complex Development

Scenario: 50-unit residential complex with multiple unit types

Unit Configuration:

20 x 1-bedroom units (60 sqm each, 1 floor)
20 x 2-bedroom units (90 sqm each, 2 floors)
8 x 3-bedroom units (120 sqm each, 2 floors)
2 x 4-bedroom units (150 sqm each, 3 floors)

Floor Management:

Each 2+ bedroom unit has ground floor (living areas) and upper floor (bedrooms)
4-bedroom units include basement level for storage
Individual floor areas tracked separately for accurate costing

Commercial Building Project

Scenario: Office building with different floor layouts

Unit Configuration:

Ground Floor: Retail units (200 sqm each)
Floors 1-5: Office spaces (500 sqm each)
Floor 6: Penthouse office (800 sqm)

Floor Management:

Each floor configured as separate unit
Floor-specific amenities and specifications
Individual floor completion tracking

Integration with Other Features

SOQ Management

Unit-Specific SOQs: Create separate SOQs for different unit types
Floor-Level Materials: Track materials and costs per floor
Unit Cost Analysis: Analyze costs per unit type

Tender Management

Unit-Based Tenders: Create tenders for specific unit types
Floor-Specific Bids: Allow contractors to bid on individual floors
Unit Completion Tracking: Link tender completion to unit progress

Financial Management

Unit Cost Tracking: Monitor costs per unit
Floor-Level Budgeting: Allocate budgets per floor
Unit Revenue Projection: Project revenue per unit type

On-Site Management

Unit-Specific Tasks: Assign tasks to individual units
Floor-Level Progress: Track construction progress per floor
Unit Quality Control: Conduct inspections per unit

Unit Management Workflow

1. Project Setup

Create new project
Specify total number of units
Choose unit configuration level (basic or detailed)

2. Unit Definition

Define unit types and quantities
Configure unit specifications
Set up floor configurations

3. Floor Management

Add floors to units
Specify floor areas and types
Validate floor configurations

4. Integration

Link units to SOQs
Create unit-specific tenders
Set up progress tracking

Best Practices

Unit Planning

Plan Early: Define unit configurations during project planning
Standardize: Use consistent unit types for efficiency
Validate: Ensure floor areas sum correctly
Document: Keep detailed unit specifications

Floor Management

Logical Numbering: Use intuitive floor numbering
Consistent Areas: Maintain consistent floor areas within unit types
Flexible Configuration: Allow for floor adjustments during construction
Quality Control: Track quality metrics per floor

Integration

Link SOQs: Connect units to appropriate SOQs
Track Progress: Monitor unit and floor completion
Manage Costs: Track costs at unit and floor levels
Generate Reports: Create unit-specific analytics

Unit Management Dashboard

Overview Metrics

Total units in project
Units by type and status
Overall completion percentage
Cost per unit type

Detailed Views

Unit List: All units with status and progress
Floor Plans: Visual representation of unit layouts
Progress Tracking: Completion status per unit
Cost Analysis: Financial breakdown per unit

Reporting

Unit Completion Reports: Progress by unit type
Floor-Level Analytics: Performance by floor
Cost Variance Analysis: Budget vs actual per unit
Quality Metrics: Inspection results per unit

Technical Implementation

Data Structure

interface Unit {
  id: string;
  unitNumber: string;
  type: string;
  size: string;
  progress: number;
  totalFloorArea: number;
  numberOfFloors: number;
  numberOfRooms: number;
  numberOfBathrooms: number;
  floors: Floor[];
}

interface Floor {
  floorNumber: number;
  floorArea: number;
}

Validation Rules

Total floor area must equal sum of individual floor areas
Minimum 1 floor per unit
Floor numbers must be sequential
Unit areas must be positive numbers

Conclusion

Unit management in 14Build provides comprehensive tools for managing complex construction projects with multiple units and floor configurations. The system’s flexibility allows for both simple and detailed unit management, ensuring that all project requirements are met efficiently.

Next Up: Learn about Project Lifecycle Management and how units progress through different project phases.