From interior commercial partitions and shaftwall assemblies to acoustical ceiling systems, Smart Scale Estimators delivers accurate sheet counts, stud piece counts, and Level 4/5 finishing calculations for drywall contractors and general contractors.
Interior commercial drywall bids require measuring miles of partitions across dozens of floor levels, tracking ceiling height changes, and counting wallboard layers. Our specialized drywall estimating desk handles the painstaking measurement so you can review subcontractor numbers, adjust productivity rates, and submit more competitive bids each week.
Tailored specifically for subcontractor bidding, prime GC bid leveling, and self-perform validation:
Formatted Excel workbook categorized by wall partition type (P1, P2, P3, etc.) detailing stud counts, board sheets, insulation, and tape/mud allowances.
High-resolution PDF plan sheets with walls highlighted by partition type tag, height, and rating (1-hr, 2-hr, acoustic).
Consolidated list of metal studs, track, board counts by sheet size, screws, and compound buckets ready to send to building supply distributors.
Detailed takeoff of grid components, ceiling tiles, perimeter trim, and framing accessories for suspended ceiling scopes.
We review the architectural partition schedule, matching stud gauges, wall heights, drywall layers, and sound insulation to plan callouts.
Using Planswift, we trace linear wall lengths by specific partition ID, automatically calculating wallboard square footage based on slab-to-slab or ceiling heights.
We calculate stud quantities based on 16" or 24" O.C. spacing, adding corner posts, door/window jambs, deflection track, and fasteners.
We apply finishing Level 4/5 mud calculations, tape rolls, corner beads, and delivery logistics, outputting the final customized Excel bid package.
Trade: Drywall & Framing
Trade: Drywall & Framing
Details on unit pricing, measurement standards, software compatibility, and plan revision turnarounds.
We strictly follow the architectural partition details. Fire-rated demising walls and sound partitions are quantified slab-to-deck with firecaulk/deflection track, while standard non-rated office dividers are measured 6 inches above the acoustical ceiling.
Yes. Based on your project’s wall heights, we optimize board schedules for 8ft, 10ft, or 12ft panels to help your field crews minimize butt joints and scrap waste.
Yes. We apply standard production formulas to calculate the required buckets of joint compound, tape rolls, dry screws, and linear footage of metal or paper-faced corner bead based on total wallboard area.
We measure curved walls along their true radius arc and separate soffits, light coves, and drywall reveals onto dedicated line items with appropriate framing labor adjustments.
Feel free to contact us to discuss your project requirements.
