ROI Calculator

What is faster framing worth to you?

Four inputs. One honest number. Enter your real project costs and see exactly what schedule compression puts back in your pocket.

Your project costs

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sq ft

Conditioned floor area. A typical 2-story residential: 2,000–3,500 sq ft.

$ / day

All-in daily cost for your complete framing crew — framers, foreman, equipment rental.

$ / mo

Construction loan interest + builder's risk insurance + property taxes during construction.

$ / day

Daily site overhead: superintendent salary, trailer, temp power, portable facilities, and similar fixed costs.

Estimated project savings

$26,280

From 3.6 days of schedule compression

Framing Schedule

Lumber12 days
Cold-Formed Steel8.4 days
Schedule compression3.6 days faster

Breakdown

Labor

3.6 days × $4,500/day crew

$16,200

Carrying Cost

3.6 days × $600/day ($18,000/mo ÷ 30)

$2,160

General Conditions

3.6 days × $2,200/day site overhead

$7,920
Total savings$26,280

Schedule impact only. Excludes material waste avoidance (~15% of lumber material), insurance premium delta on non-combustible structures, and rework cost reduction.

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