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Architectural Millwork and Casework Estimating

Tribuild takes off millwork and casework from elevations and details: base and upper cabinets by linear foot, countertops by area, and custom pieces counted individually, with hardware, panels, and trim carried so each item is priced to the drawings.

Millwork bids depend on reading elevations, not just plans. Tribuild takes off casework and millwork from the elevations and details, base and upper cabinets by linear foot, countertops by area and material, and custom pieces like reception desks counted individually, so each item is priced to what the drawings actually show.

Hardware, panels, trim, and installation components are carried by assembly, material and edge treatments are noted per item, and every deliverable ships with an elevation-keyed workbook and documented assumptions your team can price and defend.

What we estimate for architectural millwork and casework

Architectural woodwork

AWI-grade paneling and trim quantified by area and linear foot with grade noted.

Plastic-laminate casework

Base and upper laminate casework by linear foot with cabinet type and configuration.

Wood casework

Wood-veneer and solid-wood casework by linear foot with species and finish.

Laboratory casework

Lab-grade casework, fume-hood surrounds, and chemical-resistant tops by unit and linear foot.

Reception desks

Custom reception and transaction desks counted as individual assemblies.

Custom cabinetry

Non-standard cabinetry taken off piece by piece from elevations.

Countertops

Laminate, solid-surface, quartz, and stone tops by area with edge and backsplash.

Solid surfaces

Solid-surface tops, sills, and panels by area with seam and buildup allowances.

Wall panels

Wood and laminate wall paneling systems by area with substrate and reveal.

Wood trims

Base, crown, chair rail, and casing by linear foot by profile.

Shelving

Fixed and adjustable shelving by linear foot and unit.

Hardware

Pulls, hinges, slides, and locks carried per cabinet type.

Accessories and installation components

Cleats, blocking, fillers, scribe, and installation hardware by assembly.

Services available for this trade

What you receive

  • Quantity takeoff workbook by casework type and elevation
  • Linear-foot casework and countertop breakdown
  • Custom-piece schedule counted individually
  • Hardware and accessory allowances
  • Material and finish notes by item
  • Scope notes, assumptions, and qualification notes

Software and platforms

MicrovellumCyncly MozaikAutoCADRevitBluebeam

Project experience

HealthcareCorporate officesEducationHospitalityRetailRestaurantsSenior living

How it works

  1. 1

    You submit drawings, specifications, addenda, and bid information.

  2. 2

    Tribuild reviews the scope and delivery requirements.

  3. 3

    The project is assigned to the appropriate estimator or team.

  4. 4

    Questions and clarifications are documented where necessary.

  5. 5

    The deliverable is reviewed under Tribuild's applicable quality-control process.

  6. 6

    The project is delivered through the Tribuild portal or an approved delivery method.

  7. 7

    Revisions and addenda are managed under the applicable service agreement.

Quality control

  • Items reconciled against millwork elevations and details
  • Casework separated by type, material, and configuration
  • Countertop area and edge verified against details
  • Custom pieces counted individually, not averaged
  • Addendum tracking against revised elevations

Frequently asked questions

Millwork elevations, plans, sections and details, the room finish schedule, and specifications. Elevations and details drive linear-foot and unit quantities and let us carry material and edge treatments.

We provide quantity takeoffs and estimating, and can support shop-drawing and submittal preparation where agreed. We are not the designer of record.

By area and material with edge profile and backsplash carried, since solid-surface, quartz, and stone tops price differently than laminate.

Reception desks and non-standard cabinetry are counted individually from elevations rather than averaged into a linear-foot rate.