Refer to All About Insulation Material for any questions regarding construction materials and processes related to this section
Most of the information in this head can be pulled from the BasicInfo tab, or other places in the Estimating Workbook where it has been calculated previously. If a value is not present, enter formulae to reference those values, or use Bluebeam to study the plans and enter the missing values.
Line items in this subsection that require extra consideration outside of the process described in How to Complete Material Estimates:
This is the same process used for estimating labor costs for any other construction task using the NCE.
Refer to All About Drywall for any questions regarding construction materials and processes related to this section
Pull this information from the BasicInfo tab, using a formula to account for interior walls with both sides covered in drywall, the area of exterior walls, and the area of the common walls.
Building plans do not always show which sections of walls will require water resistant drywall, or green board. If this is the case, look at the floor plans in Bluebeam and identify any wall sections that will come in contact with water. Bathrooms that include a shower or tub commonly use water resistant drywall. Use Bluebeam to measure and calculate the SF of any wall portions in the floor plans that will be built with water resistant drywall.
Fire resistant drywall will normally be found on common walls between the main building and the garage. Use Bluebeam to measure and calculate the SF of any wall portions in the floor plans that will be built with fire resistant drywall.
Outside corners of interior walls require the installation of corner beads to strengthen those corners. Door frames with doors installed do not require corner beads, as they are reinforced with the door frame itself.
Line items in this subsection that require extra consideration outside of the process described in How to Complete Material Estimates:
This is the same process used for estimating labor costs for any other construction task using the NCE.
Refer to All About Window Trim for any questions regarding construction materials and processes related to this section
If the quantities for the line items in the header are not present, use Bluebeam to study the plans and input the missing values.
Line items in this subsection that require extra consideration outside of the process described in How to Complete Material Estimates:
This is the same process used for estimating labor costs for any other construction task using the NCE.
Refer to All About Interior Door Materials for any questions regarding construction materials and processes related to this section
If the quantities for the line items in the header are not present, use Bluebeam to study the plans and input the missing values.
Line items in this subsection that require extra consideration outside of the process described in How to Complete Material Estimates:
This is the same process used for estimating labor costs for any other construction task using the NCE.
Refer to All About the Framing Phase for any questions regarding construction materials and processes related to this section
This information should be precalculated with a formula that will pull information from other parts of the workbook. If it does not, either write a formula to calculate this value, or use Bluebeam to complete a takeoff.
Some walls will not require finishes like baseboards. Examples include wall sections with built-in cabinets, vanities, or appliances, stairways, and bathroom fixtures like tubs.
Note: Toilets are not typically built into the wall, so baseboard trim is likely to be installed behind it.
Door openings typically include a door frame and door casing that does not require the use of baseboard molding. Because of this, the LF of all door openings must be subtracted from the total LF of interior walls to accurately estimate the quantity of baseboard molding required.
Note: Some building plans include archways without doors. These are typically trimmed with baseboard, so do not include any of these openings in your door opening count.
Line items in this subsection that require extra consideration outside of the process described in How to Complete Material Estimates:
This is the same process used for estimating labor costs for any other construction task using the NCE.
Refer to the resources found under Interior Finishes Phase for any questions regarding construction materials and processes related to this section
Use Bluebeam to study the plans and enter any missing values in the cells that define the specifications for any stairs in the project.
Line items in this subsection that require extra consideration outside of the process described in How to Complete Material Estimates:
This is the same process used for estimating labor costs for any other construction task using the NCE.
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