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Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, Civil, Structural, Architectural, Fire Protection.
E-Deck Estimator
Man-hour calculators & take-off tools by trade to price work with confidence.
Project Management
Scheduling, RFIs, submittals, closeout, and field coordination workflows.
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Toolbox talks, OSHA 1926 standards modules, and certification paths.
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📐 S-Plan Framing Cheat Sheet
Span checks, beam loads, shear wall details, anchors, and fastener schedules — straight from structural drawings.
Lumber Span Quick Reference*
- 2×6: ~10′ span @ 40 psf LL
- 2×8: ~12′ span @ 40 psf LL
- 2×10: ~15′ span @ 40 psf LL
- 2×12: ~18′ span @ 40 psf LL
*Approximate, #2 SPF @ 16″ OC. Verify with code span tables.
Shear Wall Quick Reference
- Common Nailing: 6″ OC edges, 12″ OC field
- Blocking: At panel edges & joints
- Hold-Downs: At ends, per plan schedule
- Typical Panel: 4×8 sheathing, 5/8″ structural
Beam Load Estimator
Simplified: W = psf × width × span. Compare to beam tables (LVL, glulam, steel).
Anchor Bolt Calculator
Typical: ½″ dia. bolts @ 6′ OC, within 12″ of plate ends.
Fastener Schedule Quick Guide
- Joist Hangers: Fill all nail holes, use hanger nails
- Ledger to Rim Joist: ½″ lags @ 16″ OC staggered
- Subfloor Sheathing: 6″ OC edges, 12″ OC field
- Wall Sheathing: 8d nails, 6″ OC edges, 12″ field