What this service covers
Wood and metal framing takeoffs with member counts, lengths, and connector schedules.
Framing takeoff splits into wood (light-frame residential, light commercial) and cold-formed steel (commercial mid-rise, multi-family). Each follows different productivity references and different unit costs.
Wood framing follows NAHB and APA standards — lumber by member size (2x4, 2x6, 2x8, 2x10, 2x12, 4x, 6x), by length, with engineered wood (LVL, PSL, glulam, I-joist) called out separately. Connectors (Simpson Strong-Tie or USP equivalents) are scheduled by mark.
How we work
Every framing estimating services engagement starts with a free scope review — typically within 4 business hours of receiving your documents. We confirm the deliverable scope, turnaround, and fee before any work starts. Estimates and takeoffs are produced by US-based senior estimators with a minimum of seven years on the discipline in question, then reviewed by a second estimator before delivery.
Deliverables ship in your preferred format — PDF, Excel, your estimating software’s native file, or a custom client template. Bid-day clarifications during your bid submission window are handled in under an hour.
Why outsource this work
Outsourced specialty estimating gives contractors access to senior trade-specific capacity without the fixed cost of a full-time hire. The economics are simple: a senior in-house estimator costs $90K-$150K/year fully loaded; outsourced per-project work is paid as it’s used. For shops with irregular bid volume or specialty trades they bid only occasionally, the math heavily favors outsourcing.