Use the Dates and Costs tab to enter or review 
	 project dates and cost data. The information on this tab provides a snapshot of a 
	 project's budget and status. 
  
 
	 
		
		
 
		 
		For all date fields on this tab, you can enter a date directly in the field or click 
		   Calendar and select a date.
 
		  Calendar and select a date. 
		
 
	  
 
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		| Field | Description | 
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			 | Initial Dates | Use these fields to enter the initial dates of the project contract. | 
 
		   
			 | Bid | Enter the date on which your company bid on the project. | 
 
		   
			 | Contract | Enter the date on which the project contract was awarded to your company. | 
 
		   
			 | Start | Enter the date on which your company started work on the project or the date on which you intend to start work. | 
 
		   
			 | Completion Dates | Use these fields to enter the completion dates of the project contract. | 
 
		   
			 | Estimated | Enter the date your company expects to complete the project. | 
 
		   
			 | Actual | Enter the date your company actually completes the project. | 
 
		   
			 | Construction | Enter the date your company expects to complete all construction-related activities on the project. | 
 
		   
			 | Professional Services | Enter the date your company completes all work on the project. This includes any professional services you provide after you have completed construction-related activities on the project. | 
 
		   
			 | Comment | Enter any comments related to the estimated or actual completion dates. | 
 
		   
			 | Costs | Use these fields to enter the project costs. | 
 
		   
			 | Total Project Cost | Enter the total cost of completing the project. | 
 
		   
			 | Total Project Cost Comment | Enter any comments related to the total project cost amount. | 
 
		   
			 | Firm Cost | Enter the total cost to your company for completing the project. | 
 
		   
			 | Firm Cost Comment | Enter any comments related to the firm cost amount. |