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Div 04 · 05Construction Estimating

Expert Masonry & Structural Steel Estimation

CMU courses, brick veneer. Steel tonnage, connection plates, metal deck SF, bar joists by LF and weight.

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What's Included
  • CMU CoursesEA
  • Brick VeneerSF
  • Steel TonnageTONS
  • Metal DeckSF
  • Bar JoistsLF / Weight
Div 04 · 05

Masonry & Structural Steel

Our Masonry & Structural Steel estimating services provide comprehensive quantity takeoffs for both masonry work and steel structures. We quantify CMU courses, brick veneer, structural steel tonnage, metal deck, and bar joists — giving you the data needed for accurate bids on any commercial or industrial project.

Key Highlights of Our Masonry & Structural Steel Services

CMU Takeoffs

Concrete masonry unit counts are broken down by size, course, and location, with bond beam, lintel, and grouted cell requirements included.

Brick Veneer Measurement

Brick veneer is measured in SF by facade zone with allowances for waste, coursing adjustments, and specialty brick at openings.

Structural Steel Tonnage

All structural steel members are quantified by weight in tons, including columns, beams, bracing, and connection plates from structural drawings.

Metal Deck Quantification

Metal floor and roof decking is measured in SF by deck type and gauge, with separate line items for cantilever zones and openings.

Bar Joist Scheduling

Steel bar joists are counted by type, span, and spacing, measured in LF and estimated by weight for accurate procurement.

Connection Plate Detailing

Shear plates, clip angles, and moment connections are itemized separately to support detailing and fabrication cost reviews.

RS Means Pricing Index

Material and labor costs are benchmarked using RS Means data, ensuring your estimate reflects current market pricing.

Structural Drawing Alignment

All takeoffs are reconciled against approved structural drawings for completeness and bid accuracy before delivery.

Our masonry and structural steel takeoffs provide the granular detail that estimators need to produce winning bids. From the first CMU course to the last steel connection, every quantity is measured with care and documented clearly.

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Sample Line Items

Representative extract from a real Masonry & Structural Steel estimate — RSMeans-priced, CCI-adjusted.

Author Estimation — Masonry & Structural Steel Sample Extract
FORMAT: CSI MasterFormat 2020PRICING: RSMeans 2025 + CCI
Work ItemQtyUnitTotal
Standard CMU (8"x8"x16")4,200EA$18,900
Structural Steel Framing45TONS$157,500
Metal Floor Decking15,000SF$48,750
Steel Bar Joists1,200LF$26,400

RSMeans Online · CCI Applied · CSI MasterFormat 2020 · OH&P excluded by default

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Every division estimated to the same standard — CSI-coded, RSMeans-priced.

Div 02 · 03

Concrete & Demo

Demo quantities, slab-on-grade, footings, CIP walls — CY, SF, rebar weight, formwork. CCI-adjusted per state.

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Div 06 · 07

Framing & Thermal

Wood BF, cold-formed metal stud by LF + gauge. Roofing SQ, insulation R-value layering, air barrier, flashing LF.

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Div 08

Openings — Doors & Windows

Door schedule by type and frame. Window SF by glazing system, curtain wall LF, storefront SF, hardware per opening.

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