Areas (also called Spaces) define the physical structure of your project — the floors, zones, rooms, and other locations where work happens. Everything else in Mestamaster (tasks, schedules, plans, measurements) is anchored to this hierarchy.
Getting there
Open a project → Areas
The space hierarchy
Spaces are organized as a tree. A typical structure might look like:
Building A
├── Floor 1
│ ├── Apartment 101
│ ├── Apartment 102
│ └── Corridor 1A
├── Floor 2
│ ├── Apartment 201
│ └── ...
└── Basement
└── ParkingYou can go as deep as you need. Tasks are assigned to individual spaces, and measurements roll up automatically from children to parents.
Adding spaces
Click Add space and enter a name. To add a child space, hover over an existing space in the tree and click the + that appears next to it.
You can rename or delete any space from its row. Deleting a space also deletes all its children — a confirmation is shown first.
Importing spaces
For large projects, manually entering spaces one by one is impractical. Use Import to bulk-create the hierarchy from a spreadsheet:
- Click Import → Download template to get the template file (
aluemalli.xlsx) - Fill in the template with your space hierarchy
- Drag the file back into the import dialog and click Import
The template defines both the hierarchy and any initial property values.
QR codes
Click Download QR codes to get a PDF with one QR code per space. Print and post these on site — workers can scan them with the Toolbelt app to navigate directly to the right space.
Tips
- Set up the space hierarchy early — it is the backbone everything else connects to. Changes later (renaming, moving, deleting spaces) can affect linked tasks and schedules.
- Use slices when you have a reporting or scheduling need that doesn’t follow the physical hierarchy. For example, slices by contractor scope, by floor type, or by inspection zone.
- QR codes are especially useful for subcontractors who join the project mid-way and need a quick way to orient themselves.