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How to Create and Manage Dashboards

Complete step-by-step guide for dashboard creation and management in construction project

Dashboards display key metrics at the project and program levels, giving you real-time visibility into cost, risk, and schedule performance across your construction projects. Use this guide to create a dashboard, customize its tiles, and share it.

Before you start

  • You need access to the project or program.

Note: If you're a new user, the Homepage guides you through your initial project setup, including a shortcut to the AI Dashboard Creator. See Set Up Your First Free Project for details.

Create a dashboard

  1. Go to your project or program. You'll land on the Dashboard page by default.
  2. Click New Dashboard in the upper left corner.

AI Dashboard Creator with Create with AI, Browse Templates and Blank Canvas options and a Describe your dashboard box

Then choose how to build your dashboard.

OptionWhat to doBest for
Option 1: Create with AIClick Create with AI and either describe your dashboard or choose from the sample prompts to automatically generate it.Generating a dashboard quickly
Option 2: Browse TemplateChoose from All, My Workspace, or Mastt Templates.Starting from a ready-made layout
Option 3: Blank CanvasClick Blank Canvas and add tiles manually using the Add Tiles button.Building from scratch

Tip: See How to Use the AI Dashboard Creator for details on creating a dashboard with AI.

Use a template

  1. Click Browse Template and choose from All, My Workspace, or Mastt Templates.
  2. Click View Template to preview it.
  3. Click Use Template to apply it.

Tip: Save frequently used layouts as workspace templates. See How to Create and Use a Custom Dashboard Template for details.

Customize your dashboard

Add tiles

  1. Click + Add Tiles to open the Tile Library.
  2. Browse tiles by category using the left panel.
  3. Hover over a tile and click + Add Tile. You can add multiple tiles as needed.
  4. Click X to close the Tile Library and return to your dashboard.

Animation showing the Project Status Report dashboard with budget tiles, health rings, map, schedule table and cash flow

Move and resize tiles

Drag tiles to reposition them. Drag tile edges to resize them.

Dashboard tiles for Budget, Estimate at Completion, Variance, Uncommitted, Total Paid and Current Contract

Edit tiles

  1. Hover over a tile and click the Action button.
  2. Select one of the options below.
OptionWhat it does
SettingsAdjusts the tile's display options such as custom title, image, legends, dates, labels, and more. For newer tiles, this opens a settings panel on the right side of your screen with a live preview. For other tiles, settings open in a pop-up dialogue.
Edit DataEdits the data directly from the module (opens a new tab to your selected module)
Duplicate TileCreates a copy of the tile
DownloadExports the tile data
DeleteDeletes the tile from your dashboard

Budget tile with its menu open showing Settings, Edit Data, Duplicate Tile, Download Tile and Delete Tile

Dashboard settings and tools

Open dashboard settings

  1. Click the Action button in the top right corner.
  2. Select Dashboard Settings, Rename, Duplicate, Save as Template or Delete Dashboard.

Use the dashboard tools

The toolbar in the top right corner includes the following tools. Dashboards save automatically, and the Version History icon beside Share lets you review and restore earlier versions. A readiness indicator at the top right shows Data Complete or Needs Data.

ToolWhat it does
Drag and ResizeRearranges tiles
PresentationLocks the layout for presenting
Print PreviewPrepares the dashboard for PDF or print

Drag & Resize dropdown showing Drag & Resize, Presentation and Print Preview modes

Share your dashboard

  1. Click the Share button in the top right corner.
  2. Select one of the options below.
OptionWhat it does
Share LinkGenerates a shareable link. See How to Share a Dashboard Link for details.
Download PDFExports your dashboard as a PDF file

Troubleshooting and FAQs

QuestionAnswer
Can I have multiple dashboards per project?Yes, create as many dashboards as you need. Each can focus on different metrics or audiences.
Can I upload multiple contracts during onboarding?Yes, each contract is processed and set to Approved status automatically.

Need help?

Contact Mastt Support for additional assistance with dashboards.