Costs

Most residential projects don’t fail during construction—they fail on budget, because material quantities and structural requirements often aren’t fully understood until building is already underway. FrameUpNow removes that uncertainty by applying International Building Code (IBC) engineering and Building Information Modeling (BIM) to derive real material quantities directly from the engineered structure so you'll have structural certainty and real costs known before you build.

Videos

START HERE | FrameUpNow Plan Library

Looking for build-ready home plans you can trust? The FrameUpNow Build-Ready Plan Library gives you instant access to a wide range of professionally designed homes, ADUs, and small home plans that are ready to move from idea to construction faster.

Understanding True Costs Before Building

Know your numbers before you build. FrameUpNow helps you estimate the real cost of your steel-framed home by showing the frame price and projected costs for site work, foundation, labor, MEP, and finishes—all in one place.

Home Depot Alignment — Plans to Pricing Without Guesswork

FrameUpNow aligns your home plans with Home Depot pricing and inventory before construction begins. With a free, itemized Materials Shopping List, you can work with the Pro Desk to price materials and plan your budget with confidence.

Home Building Cost Estimator for Steel Framed Homes

This video introduces the FrameUpNow Home Building Cost Estimator, a tool that helps you estimate the total cost of building a steel-framed home before construction begins.

Clarity — Build in Steel or Wood, the BOM Is Almost the Same

FrameUpNow brings clarity to home building. Whether you build in steel or wood, most costs come from the same Bill of Materials. With a Materials Shopping List and frame price available upfront,you can price materials at the Home Depot Pro Desk and make decisions with confidence before building.

Many Pathways — One Plan, One Budget

This video explains how one home plan can support multiple build paths—DIY, hybrid, or contractor-built—while maintaining one clear budget and Materials Shopping List from the start

See the Real Cost Before You Build

Most projects fail on budget, not design. FrameUpNow helps you see the real cost before building with a free Materials Shopping List you can price through Home Depot—giving you clarity and control from the start.

FrameUpNow Customer Service

This video explains how FrameUpNow Customer Service supports you throughout the process—from selecting a plan tounderstanding materials, budgeting, and preparing for construction.

FrameUpNow ADU + AI | Smarter Steel Framing for Modern Backyard Homes

This video explores how FrameUpNow combines ADU design with AI-assisted engineering to create smarter steel framing systems for modern backyard homes, simplifying planning, permitting, and construction

Financing Your ADU

This video explains financing options for building an ADU, helping homeowners understand ways to fund backyard homes, rental units, or multi-generational spaces.

Materials Shopping List

This video explains the FrameUpNow Materials Shopping List, a complete Bill of Materials that helps you understand and price the components needed to finish your home before construction begins.

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