Creating SOV Line Items

Line items are the building blocks of your Schedule of Values. Each line represents a distinct portion of work with its own scheduled value that you'll bill against as work is completed.

01Adding Line Items

To add line items to your SOV:

1. Open your project in RIVET
2. Navigate to the Schedule of Values tab
3. Click Add Line Item
4. Fill in the line item details
5. Click Save

02Line Item Fields

Item Number (Required)

A unique identifier for this line item. RIVET auto-suggests the next sequential number, but you can customize it. Common formats:

• Sequential: 1, 2, 3, 4...
• Hierarchical: 1, 1.1, 1.2, 2, 2.1...
• Alphanumeric: 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b...
• With division: 26-1, 26-2, 27-1...

Description (Required)

A clear description of what work this line item covers. Be specific enough that both you and the GC know exactly what's included.

Good descriptions:

• "Level 1 Rough Electrical - Including panels and feeders"
• "Fire Alarm Devices - Smoke detectors, pull stations, horns"
• "Testing and Commissioning"

Avoid vague descriptions:

• "Electrical work"
• "Misc."
• "Other"

Scheduled Value (Required)

The dollar amount allocated to this line item. All scheduled values must total to equal the original contract sum.

Cost Code (Optional)

If your firm uses cost codes for job costing, you can assign a cost code to each line item. This helps with:

• Matching billing to your internal accounting
• Syncing with QuickBooks or Xero (requires Pro or Scale plan)
• Reporting and analysis

03Editing Line Items

To edit an existing line item:

1. Find the line item in your SOV
2. Click the edit icon (pencil) on the row
3. Make your changes
4. Click Save

04Reordering Line Items

Line items appear in the order they'll show on the G703. To reorder:

1. Click the drag handle on the left of a line item
2. Drag to the new position
3. Release to drop

Alternatively, you can change the item number to reposition items when sorted alphabetically/numerically.

05Deleting Line Items

To delete a line item:

1. Click the more options menu (...) on the line item
2. Select Delete
3. Confirm the deletion

06Bulk Operations

Importing from Spreadsheet

For projects with many line items, import from Excel or CSV. See Importing SOV for details.

Copying from Another Project

If you have similar projects, you can copy an existing SOV:

1. In the new project, go to Schedule of Values
2. Click Import
3. Select Copy from another project
4. Choose the source project
5. Review and adjust values as needed

07Value Allocation Tips

Adding Up to Contract Sum

The total of all line item values must equal your original contract sum. RIVET shows:

• Current total of all line items
• Original contract sum
• Difference (should be $0.00)

Handling Remainders

If you have a small amount left over after allocating major items, you can:

• Add a "Closeout" or "Misc." line item for the remainder
• Distribute the remainder across existing items
• Add it to your largest line item

08Common Line Item Types

Most construction SOVs include these categories:

General Conditions / Mobilization

Typically 5-10% of contract. Covers project startup, temporary facilities, supervision, and general project costs.

Rough / First Fix Work

The bulk of trade work. Break down by area, system, or phase as appropriate.

Finish / Final Fix Work

Trim-out, devices, fixtures, and final connections. Often a smaller percentage.

Testing and Commissioning

System testing, inspections, and commissioning activities.

Closeout

Final documentation, training, warranties, and punch list completion.

09Need Help?

If you have questions about creating or managing line items, contact our support team at support@slpwlk.io.