Concrete
Footings, foundation walls, slabs, columns, grade beams, formwork, reinforcing steel, placement and finishing. Confirm excavation and pumping boundaries.
MEASUREMENT CONTEXT / CY · SF · LF · TON · EA
Trade coverage
Every trade. A considered scope.
A construction estimate is a collection of connected scopes. Explore what gets measured, the documents that inform it, and the interfaces that deserve a second look.
Structural
DIVISIONS 02–06Masonry
CMU, brick, stone, mortar, grout, reinforcement, lintels, flashing, ties and accessories. Read wall sections with the structural details.
MEASUREMENT CONTEXT / SF · CF · LF · EA
Structural steel & metals
Columns, beams, joists, deck, plates, connections, stairs and railings. Distinguish fabrication, erection, coatings and fireproofing.
MEASUREMENT CONTEXT / TON · LF · SF · EA
Framing, lumber & carpentry
Studs, joists, headers, sheathing, blocking, backing and connectors. A lumber schedule may separately identify sizes, lengths and grades.
MEASUREMENT CONTEXT / LF · SF · BF · EA
Demolition
Selective or complete removal, waste handling, temporary protection, and retained elements. Unknown concealed conditions need an explicit assumption.
MEASUREMENT CONTEXT / SF · LF · CY · EA
Architectural
DIVISIONS 06–14Roofing & waterproofing
Membranes, insulation, cover board, flashings, coping, penetrations, drainage interfaces, waterstops and substrate preparation.
MEASUREMENT CONTEXT / SF · LF · EA
Doors, windows & glazing
Opening sizes, frames, glazing types, hardware sets, ratings and installation. Reconcile plans against door and window schedules.
MEASUREMENT CONTEXT / EA · SF
Drywall & insulation
Gypsum board layers, stud sizes, tracks, shaft walls, soffits, backing, insulation, taping and finish levels.
MEASUREMENT CONTEXT / SF · LF · EA
Flooring & tile
Finish areas, base, transitions, setting materials, substrate preparation, patterns and a clearly stated waste basis.
MEASUREMENT CONTEXT / SF · LF · EA
Painting & ceilings
Surface preparation, coating systems, coats, trim, ceiling tiles, suspension, perimeter details and access panels.
MEASUREMENT CONTEXT / SF · LF · EA
Millwork & specialties
Casework, counters, panels, trim, finish selections and scheduled accessories. Separate owner-supplied products from installation.
MEASUREMENT CONTEXT / LF · SF · EA
Fireproofing
Member coverage, specified system, thickness or rating basis, preparation and access. Coordinate with structural steel and coatings.
MEASUREMENT CONTEXT / SF · LF
Mechanical, electrical & plumbing
DIVISIONS 21–28Electrical
Service, feeders, conduits, conductors, panels, switchgear, devices, lighting, controls and equipment connections. Review one-lines and schedules.
MEASUREMENT CONTEXT / LF · EA · LABOR UNITS
Plumbing
Domestic water, sanitary, storm, vent, gas, fixtures, equipment, fittings, valves, risers, supports and insulation. Separate sizes and materials.
MEASUREMENT CONTEXT / LF · EA
HVAC & mechanical
Ductwork, air devices, AHUs, RTUs, FCUs, VRF, piping, controls, insulation and accessories. Resolve equipment and controls boundaries.
MEASUREMENT CONTEXT / SF · LF · LB · EA
Fire protection
Suppression piping, sprinkler heads, valves, equipment, supports, and stated testing scope. A takeoff does not replace system design.
MEASUREMENT CONTEXT / LF · EA
Low voltage & communications
Cabling, conduits, trays, pathways, racks, outlets and terminations. Define equipment supply, installation and testing.
MEASUREMENT CONTEXT / LF · EA
Fire alarm & security
Devices, panels, circuits, interfaces, testing and commissioning responsibilities. Confirm what is included in adjacent electrical packages.
MEASUREMENT CONTEXT / LF · EA
Civil & sitework
DIVISIONS 31–34Sitework & earthwork
Cut, fill, grading, import, export, compaction and subgrade. State the survey basis and whether shrink/swell factors are supplied.
MEASUREMENT CONTEXT / CY · SF · TON
Excavation
Foundation and trench excavation, backfill, haul-off, and specified support or dewatering. Make ground-condition assumptions visible.
MEASUREMENT CONTEXT / CY · LF
Utilities
Site water, sewer and storm runs, structures, trenching and connection points. Check the civil/building-service boundary.
MEASUREMENT CONTEXT / LF · EA · CY
Paving & asphalt
Pavement areas, section thickness, aggregate base, edges, milling, markings and restoration limits.
MEASUREMENT CONTEXT / SF · SY · TON · LF
Landscaping
Planting schedules, topsoil, beds, mulch, irrigation boundaries and establishment scope. Reconcile plans and plant schedules.
MEASUREMENT CONTEXT / EA · SF · CY
THE DOCUMENTS MATTER
Plans show the layout. Details show the assembly. Schedules and specifications establish what that assembly needs to contain.
Provide the current architectural, structural, civil, and MEP sheets relevant to your package, together with specifications, schedules, and addenda. Units and measurement rules are confirmed for the requested scope.
Use trade quantity takeoffs for measured scope, material schedules for supplier review, or cost estimating when the assignment needs pricing.
CSI SCOPE ORGANIZATION
A place for
each part of the work.
These divisions provide a useful scope framework. Project-specific specifications and tender documents determine the actual package boundaries.
01General Requirements
02Existing Conditions
03Concrete
04Masonry
05Metals
06Wood, Plastics & Composites
07Thermal & Moisture Protection
08Openings
09Finishes
10Specialties
11Equipment
12Furnishings
13Special Construction
14Conveying Equipment
21Fire Suppression
22Plumbing
23HVAC
25Integrated Automation
26Electrical
27Communications
28Electronic Safety & Security
31Earthwork
32Exterior Improvements
33Utilities
34Transportation
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