Applying waste factors and formulas

Applying waste factors and formulas is a refined operational playbook for Estimates teams in Klaus Connect.

Objective

Use repeatable waste logic so totals remain predictable across teams.

Article profile

• Primary audience: SALES
• Content type: HOW_TO

Primary app screens

• pages/portal/products/waste-factors.tsx
• pages/portal/products/measurement-list.tsx

Execution workflow

1. Load approved waste factor set by service/material type.
2. Confirm formula inputs reference latest measurements.
3. Document any manual adjustments and reason code.
4. Validate totals against historical range for similar jobs.

Common failure points

• Ad-hoc waste changes that bypass standard factors.

Handoff and follow-through

• Estimator lead reviews exceptions for policy compliance.