Timber Framing Take-Offs in Buildxact

Tutorial

Timber Framing Take-Offs in Buildxact

Summary

This guide provides a step-by-step tutorial on how to perform timber framing take-offs using Buildxact. It covers the process of entering timber cost centers, uploading and scaling plans, selecting and calculating timber posts, framing, lintels, wind beams, bulkheads, bearers, joists, subflooring, rafters, trusses, bracing, and tie-downs. Each step is detailed with time stamps for easy reference.

Step By Step Guide

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Introduction (00:00:08)
  2. Jacob from Campbell's Estimating Services introduces the tutorial on timber framing take-offs.
  3. Setting Up Timber Cost Centers (00:00:19)
  4. Enter timber cost centers in Buildxact, including posts, framing, lintels, beams, bulkheads, bearers, joists, subflooring, rafters, trusses, bracing, and tie-downs.
  5. Uploading and Scaling Plans (00:00:41)
  6. Upload and scale plans and engineering documents for the project.
  7. Timber Posts (00:00:51)
  8. Identify and enter timber posts in Buildxact.
  9. Example calculation for a 90mm timber post.
  10. Timber Framing (00:08:50)
  11. Enter timber framing details, including wall framing, lintels, wind beams, and bulkheads.
  12. Example calculation for wall framing.
  13. Timber Bearers and Joists (00:46:14)
  14. Enter details for timber bearers, joists, and subflooring.
  15. Example calculation for timber bearers.
  16. Subflooring (01:00:33)
  17. Enter details for subflooring, including particle board and Scyon Secura.
  18. Timber Rafters and Trusses (01:04:27)
  19. Enter details for timber rafters and trusses.
  20. Example calculation for rafters.
  21. Timber Bracing and Tie-downs (01:13:23)
  22. Enter details for timber bracing and tie-downs.
  23. Example calculation for bracing.
  24. Miscellaneous Items (01:24:43)
  25. Enter details for miscellaneous items such as Dyna Bolts, galvanised strapping, and power trusses.
  26. Conclusion (01:26:22)
  27. Final remarks and invitation to reach out for further questions.


Feel free to ask if you need more details on any specific step!

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