Structural Dimensions

This section explains the framing and structural dimension layout that is included in the Construction Starter File.

It will help you to estimate construction costs for framing and structural work in residential and light commercial building projects.

Structural DIMENSION BASICS
When to Use | Entering Data

Website Info Links
Construction Estimating Software | Construction Software | Estimating Software

RELATED TOPICS
Assemblies | Cost Items | Calculated Dimensions | Dimensions | Estimates

Structural Dimensions

The Structural Dimensions layout lets you enter measurements for framing, demolition and room counts. Use it whenever you are estimating a project that includes any type of structural work.

Entering Data

Enter the following structural measurements for roofs, ceilings, interior walls, exterior walls, party walls and floors:

Framing Length-- Enter the total lineal footage of walls of each type.
Framing Area-- Enter the total area for each type of framing. For walls it's vertical area, for ceilings and floors it is horizontal area.
Framing Thickness-- Enter the average thickness of framing assemblies.
Sheathing Thickness-- Enter the average thickness of plywood or other sheathing materials.
Stud & Joist Spacing-- Enter the average spacing for studs, joists and rafters.
Structure Demolition-- Enter the total area of structural materials that you will demolish.
Surfaces Demolition-- Enter the total area of surfaces that you will demolish-- plaster, flooring materials etc.
Total Wallboard Demolition-- Enter the total area of wallboard on walls and ceilings that you will demolish.

Enter room counts for the following items:

Bathrooms-- Rooms with any kind of bathroom fixtures.
Bedrooms-- Rooms used for sleeping.
Kitchens-- Rooms with any kind of kitchen appliances.
Laundry Rooms-- Rooms with any kind of laundry appliances.
Other Rooms-- Rooms that don't fall into one of the other categories.
HINT-- In a non-residential project, enter everything as bathrooms and other rooms.