Project Overview
This scope defines framing subcontract work including labor, material supply (if applicable), and coordination with the general contractor. Designed for residential and light commercial projects.
Typical Projects Include:
- New construction framing subcontract
- Addition or second-story framing
- Remodel wall framing
- Multi-unit residential framing
- Commercial tenant improvement framing
- Garage or outbuilding framing
Scope of Work
Scope Definition
| Task | Description |
|---|---|
| Plan Review | Review building plans and engineering to confirm framing scope and identify any questions. |
| Material Responsibility | Clarify who supplies lumber, hardware, and sheathing — framer or GC. |
| Schedule Coordination | Coordinate start date and duration with GC's project schedule. |
Framing Work
| Task | Description |
|---|---|
| Floor Framing | Install floor system — joists, beams, blocking, and subfloor per plans. |
| Wall Framing | Frame all exterior and interior walls with proper headers, backing, and bracing. |
| Roof Framing | Frame roof or set trusses. Install ridge, rafters, and collar ties per engineering. |
| Sheathing & Hardware | Sheath walls and roof. Install all engineered hardware per schedule. |
Closeout
| Task | Description |
|---|---|
| Blocking & Backing | Install all specified blocking for cabinets, fixtures, and wall-mounted items. |
| Cleanup | Stack cutoffs, clean up debris, and prep the site for inspection. |
| Inspection Support | Be available to address any framing inspection corrections. |
Timeline & Milestones
Depends on building size and whether it's labor-only or turnkey.
| Phase | Duration | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Mobilization | 1-2 days | Plan review, material staging, and layout. |
| Framing | 1-3 weeks | Floor, wall, and roof framing plus sheathing. |
| Closeout | 1-3 days | Hardware, blocking, cleanup, and inspection. |
Roles & Responsibilities
General Contractor
- •Provide approved building plans and engineering
- •Supply materials if labor-only agreement
- •Ensure foundation is ready and accessible
- •Coordinate truss delivery and crane for truss setting
- •Process payments per subcontract terms
Framing Subcontractor
- •Provide framing labor and tools
- •Supply materials if turnkey agreement
- •Frame per plans and pass inspection
- •Install all hardware per engineering schedule
- •Keep the site clean and safe
Materials & Equipment
Lumber (if turnkey)
- •Studs, plates, joists, and rafters
- •Beams (LVL, glulam, or solid)
- •Rim board and blocking material
Sheathing (if turnkey)
- •Wall and roof sheathing
- •Subfloor panels
- •House wrap (if in framer's scope)
Hardware
- •Joist hangers and hurricane ties
- •Hold-downs and straps
- •Anchor bolts and connectors
Quality Control Standards
Plan Compliance
Framing matches approved plans, dimensions, and engineering requirements.
Inspection Ready
Work is ready to pass framing inspection on the first attempt.
Clean Work
Framing is straight, plumb, and square. No split plates or missed connections.
Safety Protocols
Fall Protection
Use guardrails or harnesses for work at heights. Follow OSHA fall protection standards.
Tool Safety
Follow nail gun and saw safety procedures. Use sequential triggers on framing nailers.
Site Rules
Follow all GC site safety rules. Attend required safety meetings.
Project Documentation
- Subcontract agreement and scope of work
- Approved building plans
- Engineering and truss layouts
- Hardware schedule
- Framing inspection record
- Lien waivers with each payment
Financial Terms
Payment Structure
Payments based on framing completion milestones. Bid can be per square foot, per unit, or lump sum.
Terms & Conditions
- •Progress payment at wall framing completion
- •Progress payment at dry-in
- •Final payment after framing inspection
- •Retainage per subcontract terms (if applicable)
- •Change orders require written approval from GC
Acceptance Criteria & Sign-Off
The project is considered complete when the following criteria are met:
- 1Framing matches approved plans and engineering
- 2All hardware installed per schedule
- 3Sheathing nailed per code
- 4Blocking installed as specified
- 5Framing inspection passed
- 6Work area cleaned up
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