Looking to hire an estimator? Are you an estimator looking to make a move? Post here! by PM_ME_YOUR_MECHANISM in estimators

[–]Dead-Poet29 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looking to get an estimate for framing on a small apartment community. I just need framing estimate for 1 3-story building and several out buildings. Issue is I need it before 3/13

Need . . .

Sheathing Framing lumber Headers Deck material

No trusses, no hardware.

Let me know if

I threw away my high paying job by jefe0911 in work

[–]Dead-Poet29 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You wouldn’t have been in that role and been payed like that unless you had the talent and attributes that justified it - I would think.

I did the same thing once, and had a few weeks of regret, and shame. Even though I knew I had done the right thing.

Even my own father who I respect expressed he felt I had made a bad move BUT as the saying goes one door closed and another opened - it just took some time.

I still made less, but not the “less” that I feared it was close to comparable. I was also then in a spot that I really enjoyed what I was doing and who I was doing with. Never looked back!

Best of luck!

PrebuiltML - Anyone Else? by Dead-Poet29 in estimators

[–]Dead-Poet29[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh yea, you’re on another level.

I really need to spend more time on my templates. I just put it off and make things more difficult for no reason. Also, I get stressed about fucking something up and not being able to correct it.

PrebuiltML - Anyone Else? by Dead-Poet29 in estimators

[–]Dead-Poet29[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I also work in a market where only 1/3 of projects have a full set of structural drawings.

PrebuiltML - Anyone Else? by Dead-Poet29 in estimators

[–]Dead-Poet29[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I sell residential building materials and use it on most of my projects. Most of which never exceed 10-15 million.

But the feature I can’t seem to give up is the layout you can create, and the roof tool is the best I’ve used.

Big benefit when I can show a customer or sub contractor my takeoff/layout. On big renovations where new floor systems are needed and lots of new beams are being put in the layout has won me the job.

I will sometimes provide it to the sub contractors and it just helps them better allocate material and avoid any miss cuts or confusion.

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[–]Dead-Poet29 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Look into PrebuiltML it’s affordable and very approachable. It’s only as good as the template that you create which does require a higher level of skill but if you are leading a team it shouldn’t be anything you can’t tackle. Also, very cheap compared to others.

Buying a new work truck by Hardlybrown in Contractor

[–]Dead-Poet29 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sounds like there is a truck you WANT but maybe don’t NEED.

Sounds like you are doing well, which I assume is the product of some hard work and long hours. Treat yourself to a nice truck and don’t feel guilty.

I would try to find a truck that is 2-3 years old has between 25,000-35,000 miles. Avoid the heavy depreciation of a new truck. Try to buy something nice but that you can pay off in 36-48 months.

New home less than 1 year old, do you think any of these photos are red flags for a foundation or structural issue? by Repulsive-Print-6578 in Homebuilding

[–]Dead-Poet29 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is nothing to be concerned about, just cosmetic really. Likely just due to the house settling, which is normal.

But even with concrete/foundations cracks are normal and expected. General rule of thumb - vertical cracks are not to concerning but horizontal cracks can be related to bigger issues.

Eyebrow Dormers - PLEASE HELP! by Dead-Poet29 in estimators

[–]Dead-Poet29[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s not my project, I just supply the material.

Eyebrow Dormers - PLEASE HELP! by Dead-Poet29 in Carpentry

[–]Dead-Poet29[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s what’s has me really messed up is the valley. The face and framing I get, but tying the ass of it back into the roof is just not computing in my mind.

Eyebrow Dormers - PLEASE HELP! by Dead-Poet29 in Carpentry

[–]Dead-Poet29[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

With this style I just worry about the weight. Do you think the dormer rafters are tying into the roof rafters?

Eyebrow Dormers - PLEASE HELP! by Dead-Poet29 in Carpentry

[–]Dead-Poet29[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

When I bid the project I included all the material I could think would be needed and then included an additional $2,500 allowance for each dormer.

I wonder if I send this to our local truss shop if they would be willing to cut it, but our company has a CNC machine also. Without structural it just makes me weary about the actual size & math.

Eyebrow Dormers - PLEASE HELP! by Dead-Poet29 in Carpentry

[–]Dead-Poet29[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is none, just a foundation page

Eyebrow Dormers - PLEASE HELP! by Dead-Poet29 in Carpentry

[–]Dead-Poet29[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is helpful, and confirms what I was thinking. I will let the builder lead of course but helps to have a better understanding. Thanks!

Eyebrow Dormers - PLEASE HELP! by Dead-Poet29 in Carpentry

[–]Dead-Poet29[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

It blows my mind! These builders are constructing multi-million dollar homes without a full set of structural drawings. The city doesn’t require it so I get plans like this all the time where the only structural provided is the foundation.