09 22 16
Non-Structural Metal Framing
Cold-formed 25, 22, and 20-gauge steel studs (1-5/8", 2-1/2", 3-5/8", 6"), top/bottom track LF, and deflection tracks.
TRADE 10 — DRYWALL & FRAMING
DRYWALL & FRAMING ESTIMATING
Quantified light-gauge metal stud framing, GWB board square feet, acoustic insulation, and Level 1–5 drywall finishing takeoffs — delivered in 24–48 hours.
- 24–48h
- Turnaround
- ±2%
- Accuracy
- 100%
- Stud LF & Board SF
DIVISION 09
Metal stud framing, Type X gypsum board, & Level 5 finishing takeoff
OVERVIEW
WHERE DRYWALL BIDS FAIL
Uncounted wall heights extending to deck above ceiling, missed acoustic batt insulation, and unquantified soffit framing destroy drywall contractor margins.
01 WALL HEIGHT ERRORS
Deck-to-Deck vs Ceiling Height
Full-height fire and smoke acoustic partition walls estimated at 9' ceiling height instead of 14' metal deck height.
02 GAUGES & SPACING
Heavy Gauge Stud Pricing
Heavy 16-gauge structural exterior stud walls priced as standard 25-gauge interior non-load-bearing studs.
03 FINISHING LEVEL COST
Level 5 Skim Coat Labor
Specified Level 5 smooth skim finish across critical light atrium corridors priced as standard Level 4 joint taping.
04 SOFFIT & CHANNEL DETAILS
Bulkheads & Resilient Channels
Drywall ceiling soffit framing, RC-1 resilient sound channels, and deflection track hardware left out of material bills.
SCOPE OF WORK
WHAT WE QUANTIFY
Complete Division 09 framing and gypsum board assembly takeoffs with exact stud linear footage and sheet counts.
09 21 16
Gypsum Board Assemblies
5/8" Type X fire-rated board, 1/2" regular GWB, moisture-resistant greenboard, cement backer board, and abuse-resistant board.
09 29 00
Drywall Finishing Levels 1–5
Joint tape, embedding compound, topping compound, paper-faced vinyl corner bead LF, and Level 5 full skim coat SF.
09 81 00
Acoustic Insulation & Sound Channels
Sound attenuation fiberglass batt insulation (SAB), mineral wool sound batts, RC-1 resilient channels, and acoustic sealant.
09 22 26
Soffits, Bulkheads & Curved Framing
Drywall ceiling soffits, light coves, steps, radius curved wall track, and carry-channel suspension framing.
05 40 00
Structural Cold-Formed Metal Studs
18, 16, and 14-gauge heavy exterior structural studs, curtain wall framing, structural headers, and clip angles.
BID 2X FASTER
Turnaround in 24–48 hours to pursue more commercial framing and drywall subcontracts.
BID TIGHTER
Exact stud counts, track LF, and 4'x8'/4'x10'/4'x12' board layout optimization.
DEFEND SCOPE
Color-coded wall partition type markups matching UL fire-rated assembly legends.
SCALE CAPACITY
Surge capacity for large multi-family, hospital, and commercial office bids.
STAY CONSISTENT
Standardized Excel files formatted for USG, ClarkDietrich, and National Gypsum quotes.
PROCESS
HOW WE WORK
Four predictable steps, backed by a named deliverable at every stage.
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01
Intake
Submit architectural plans, partition schedules, wall section details, and Division 09 specs. Scope confirmed upfront.
SCOPE CONFIRMED -
02
Review
Partition wall types matched against deck heights and UL fire design assemblies. RFIs logged.
RFI LOG -
03
Takeoff
Partition walls digitized in Planswift with separate stud LF, board SF per side, and insulation layers.
MARKED-UP PLANS -
04
Delivery
Excel takeoff with steel stud piece counts, board sheet totals, and compound buckets delivered with a review call.
BID PACKAGE
PROJECT PROOF
EXPERIENCE BEHIND THE WORK
Regional Medical Center Wing
3-5/8" 20-ga metal studs to deck, 2-hr fire-rated 5/8" Type X GWB, sound attenuation batts
Corporate Headquarters Fit-Out
Interior office demising walls, Level 5 smooth skim finish, acoustic ceiling soffit framing
Urban Apartment Complex
Unit party walls, resilient channels, moisture-resistant greenboard in bath suites
WHY P2C
TRADE-EXPERIENCED ESTIMATORS
We are drywall estimators with hands-on wall framing experience, calculating true steel stud weight and sheet waste factor math.
- Metal stud framing & drywall field estimator background
- Exact stud piece count & track LF ordering math
- Board layout waste formulas for 8', 10', and 12' sheets
- Color-coded plan markups by partition type symbol
- RFI log flagging deck height callout and STC acoustic mismatches
- Excel output formatted for direct drywall distributor purchasing
DELIVERABLES
PLANS TO PRECISION
Every stud, track, drywall sheet, and joint bucket is itemized directly from architectural partition schedules.
- Partition wall type area & stud LF workbook
- Color-coded floor plan partition markups
- GWB board sheet count & joint compound calculator
- Corner bead & deflection track LF schedule
- RFI log for drawing partition schedule conflicts
- Bid-day supply house material order sheet
- MEASUREMENT
- SF / LF / EA / Sheets
- SOFTWARE
- Planswift & Bluebeam
- FORMATS
- Unlocked Excel & PDF
- WASTE BASIS
- 8% Board / 10% Stud Cut
FAQ
FREQUENT QUESTIONS
We multiply partition linear feet by stud height based on specified spacing (16" or 24" O.C.), adding top/bottom runner tracks, deflection tracks, door/window framing headers, and corner studs.
Drywall is calculated per face side. A 100 SF partition wall with 1 layer per side equals 200 SF of board, whereas a 2-hour fire rated wall with 2 layers per side equals 400 SF of board.
Level 1–3 (fire-taped/concealed) and Level 4 (standard paint finish) are calculated using joint tape and compound bucket yield rates; Level 5 includes an additional full-surface skim coat line item.
We require architectural floor plans, partition type schedule legend, wall section details, reflected ceiling plans, and Division 09 specification sheets.
Standard commercial drywall and framing takeoff packages are completed in 24–48 hours depending on building size.
NEXT STEP
READY TO BID YOUR NEXT DRYWALL & FRAMING PACKAGE?
Upload your drawings. We confirm partition wall types and deck heights before work starts.