For example, a work resource could be a cement mixer. A work resource is generally thought of as a person (sometimes known as a named resource) or role, but the term can equally apply to equipment that your organization hires or owns. Work resources will require at least a resource name, and, optionally, additional information may be entered, such as resource initials, standard rates, department, accounting code, and so on. Cost resources, such as travel expenses.Material resources that are project consumables, such as paint.Work resources that are resources or pieces of equipment that perform work to accomplish a task.Three types of resources are available in Project: Adding resources through the Resource Sheet implies a higher level of project management formality and competence. This method is more formal than the ad hoc method of creating resources by typing their names directly into the Resource Names column on the Gantt Chart view, and it allows for additional entry of resource information, such as resource calendars, resource rates, email addresses, and so on. Ideally, you should create resources on the Resource Sheet before assigning them to tasks.
You can access the Resource Sheet view from the View tab or from the Status Bar (it’s the fourth icon in the View Shortcuts area). The Resource Sheet is a view within Project that allows the user to view, create, and edit resources and resource information.
Creating resources using the Resource Sheet