Sometimes, an estimator knows that the crew will be working at night and the pay rate will be increased. A simple way of doing it is to create a labor code like “NWORK” which will be the pay rate differential. Then add it to the crew when needed, and the number of members would be the crew members receiving this differential. I would also be sure the tax rate is applied.

I wouldn’t set up duplicate crews for each night work scenario (which is what you are trying to avoid) but modify the crew when needed. Here is an example.

If you have a Comprehensive system and using the Burden tables option, then the above is not required if you set up the calendar correctly and have the night differential tagged to night work.