Textured and Timeless: Permit-Ready Estimation Services That Deliver Confidence and Clarity

Project Overview: Building Confidence Through Quantified Clarity

Unified Studio Architect bridges the gap between design intent and on-site execution with our highly detailed permit-ready estimation services. In this featured project, titled Textured and Timeless, our estimation scope covered architectural elements from Division 6 through Division 12—ensuring each quantity, spec, and product was coordinated with drawing sets, compliance standards, and real-world site execution.

This approach isn’t just about numbers—it’s about building confidence for clients, contractors, and code officials alike.

Division 6: Rough Carpentry – Coordinated for Durability

Rough carpentry may seem simple on paper, but it directly supports finish performance and long-term durability. We quantified:

Fire-treated wood blocking (2×4, 2×6): 20 linear feet total
Placement strategy: Integrated with wall-mounted TV specs, AV elevations, and GWB assemblies

This level of detailing in our permit-ready estimation services ensures every nail and stud aligns with architectural and audiovisual drawings.

Division 7: Thermal and Moisture Protection – Integrated Envelope Strategy

Managing moisture, air, and fire across multiple trades is complex. Our estimation for Division 7 was not siloed—it was coordinated holistically:

Firestop Sealant: At all slab penetrations
Flash Patching: Restores subflooring and wall finishes post-core drilling
Perimeter Treatments: Full patching and painting around curtain wall mullions and assemblies

Each quantity was calculated with respect to building envelope continuity, reducing risk and optimizing field performance.

Division 8: Doors, Frames & Hardware Sets – Nothing Missed

Door and hardware coordination is critical to permit approvals, fire egress, and ADA compliance. Our estimation covered:

9 Unique Hardware Sets: Matched to usage type (privacy, access control, emergency exit)
Door Types: Sliding wood, HM pairs, glass pivot
Glazing Takeoffs: Sq. ft. per door system
Accessory Coordination: Card readers, door closers, mohair seals, emergency pull hardware

Each door set was labeled and tied to architectural sheets. With our permit-ready estimation services, nothing falls through the cracks.

Division 9: Partition Systems (GWB) – Type-by-Type Breakdown

Drywall partitions are one of the most cost-variable components of any commercial fit-out. That’s why we broke down every element:

Total Area: ~4,786 SF
Wall Types: Acoustic partitions, furred shafts, hat channel support walls
Materials Tracked: Stud gauge, batt insulation, sealants, backer rods
Openings Policy: No deductions for doors/windows to preserve conservative estimates

These estimates are field-aligned and tailored for contractor execution with no ambiguity.

9 Unique Hardware Sets: Matched to usage type (privacy, access control, emergency exit)
Door Types: Sliding wood, HM pairs, glass pivot
Glazing Takeoffs: Sq. ft. per door system
Accessory Coordination: Card readers, door closers, mohair seals, emergency pull hardware

Each door set was labeled and tied to architectural sheets. With our permit-ready estimation services, nothing falls through the cracks.

Division 12: Manual Shades – Precision Matters

Window treatments are often overlooked in estimation, yet they affect everything from daylighting to HVAC performance. In Textured and Timeless, we specified:

SWF Contract R16 Manual Shades
3″ Fascia in 939 Black Shade Cloth
Heights: Fixed at 6′, with 5 unique widths

These quantities were tied directly to reflected ceiling plans and elevation drawings—reinforcing our commitment to permit-ready estimation services that leave nothing vague.

Final Outcome: From Drawing to Construction-Ready Clarity

This project showcases our multi-divisional mastery of quantifying architectural scope with code alignment, finish clarity, and contractor precision. Unified Studio Architect’s permit-ready estimation services help bridge design documents and buildable realities.

Scope at a Glance:

Div 6: Blocking for AV + structural coordination
Div 7: Moisture/fire/air protection system estimates
Div 8: Complete door + hardware breakdown
Div 9: Partition wall systems with detail
Div 12: Manual window shades with performance-based specs

If you’re planning a commercial build-out, institutional renovation, or mixed-use development, let Unified Studio Architect bring textured clarity and timeless documentation to your permitting and estimation journey.

Ready to build with precision? Let’s estimate it right from the start.