A residential project needs a complete framing estimate. It is a two story residence with a concrete slab foundation. The takeoff shows that the first floor dimensions are 35’ x 41’, and the second floor dimensions are 32’ x 38’. Standard materials will be used, so it is appropriate to use the Carpentry Rule of Thumb section of the Residential division of the NCE (2018).
Step 01: Identify the Construction Task to be estimated
Step 02: Identify the materials to be used in completing the construction task
Step 03: Calculate the amount of work to be completed for the task, measured by the units for the task
Step 04: Find the task in the NCE
Keyword Search: Framing
From 2018 NCE, p 33:
Task | Craft@Hrs | Unit | Material | Labor | Total |
Total framing, first of two floors, concrete foundation | B1@.146 | SF | 2.45 | 4.88 | 7.33 |
Total framing, second floor of a two-story residence | B1@.191 | SF | 4.44 | 6.38 | 10.82 |
Step 05: Estimate the total cost to complete the task based on the figures for material and labor for the task
First Floor Total per SF | $7.33 |
First Floor SF | 1,435 SF |
First Floor Cost Calculation | 1,435 SF x $7.33 = $10,518.55 |
Second Floor Total per SF | $10.82 |
Second Floor SF | 1,216 SF |
Second Floor Cost Calculation | $13,157.12 |
Total Estimated Cost to Frame | $23,675.67 |
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