Metal stud soffit chase

What’s in this rate

This unit is framing one linear foot of a three-sided metal-stud soffit or MEP chase. The carpenter sets studs and track and levels the box ready for board. The rate is per linear foot. Wall framing billed by the square foot, drywall hang, and ACT clouds are separate units.

Build-up

Labor 0.25 hr × $55.00 wage and burden

$13.75

Material and small tools

$4.85

Direct rate (labor, material, and tools)

$18.60 / LF

Overhead 10% of direct

$1.86

Fee 10% of (direct and overhead)

$2.05

Loaded rate

$22.51 / LF

Related rates

• Metal stud framing wall — $7.82 / SF
• Metal stud ceiling framing — $9.14 / SF
• Hang 1/2" drywall — $4.03 / SF

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