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Creating and Configuring a Mezzanine in Quotec

Learn how to create, position and configure a mezzanine within your building.

Applies to: Quotec LIVE Version 2.06 and later
Module: Building Design
Last Updated: July 2026

Overview

Creating a mezzanine in Quotec is a simple, guided process.

Once placed within your building, the mezzanine can be customised to suit your project's structural and operational requirements. Quotec intelligently integrates the mezzanine with the surrounding building while providing the flexibility to adjust dimensions, layouts and engineering settings as required.


Before You Begin

For the best results, complete the primary building layout before adding a mezzanine.

This includes:

  • Building dimensions

  • External walls

  • Roller doors

  • Personnel doors

  • Windows

  • Internal walls

  • Partition walls

  • Minimum height of 3.70m

Best Practice

Completing the building shell before placing a mezzanine allows Quotec to evaluate the surrounding structure and apply intelligent placement logic automatically.

Step 1 – Select the Mezzanine Tool

From the Building Design toolbar, select Mezzanine.

The Mezzanine tool allows you to add elevated floor systems anywhere within your building.

Step 2 – Position the Mezzanine

Move your cursor over the building to preview the proposed location.

A blue placement outline indicates where the mezzanine will be created.

If greater accuracy is required, you can also enter the placement coordinates manually.

Step 3 – Place the Mezzanine

Click within the building to place the mezzanine.

Quotec automatically creates the mezzanine and integrates it with the surrounding building structure.

Depending on your building layout, Quotec may automatically:

  • Align the mezzanine with external walls

  • Position support posts around portal frame columns

  • Create recesses for roller doors

  • Consider internal and partition walls during placement

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Configuring Your Mezzanine

After placement, the mezzanine remains fully editable through the Properties panel.

Width

Adjust the overall width of the mezzanine.

Changing the width may also alter the recommended bearer layout.

Length

Adjust the overall length of the mezzanine.

Changing the length may affect the recommended joist layout.

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Bearer Layout

Quotec automatically suggests bearer spacings based on the selected dimensions.

You may:

  • Accept the suggested layout

  • Customise bearer spacing to suit your project requirements

Joist Layout

Quotec also recommends joist spacing based on the mezzanine dimensions.

These values can be customised if required.

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Engineering Insight

Suggested bearer layouts are designed to provide practical structural arrangements while reducing unnecessary material usage. They provide an efficient starting point but can be customised where required.

Floor Load (kPa)

Select the required floor loading for the intended use of the mezzanine.

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Different applications require different structural capacities.

Examples include:

  • Light storage

  • General commercial use

  • Heavy-duty applications

Engineering Insight

The selected floor load influences the structural requirements of the mezzanine. Always choose a rating appropriate for the intended use of the building.

Joist Position

Choose whether the joists are:

  • Inline with the bearers, or

  • Positioned on top of the bearers

This allows the mezzanine to be configured to suit your preferred construction method or engineering requirements.

Editing a Mezzanine

At any stage, you can return to the mezzanine and modify its:

  • Position

  • Width

  • Length

  • Bearer layout

  • Joist layout

  • Floor loading

  • Joist position

Changes are reflected immediately within the building model.

For the most efficient workflow:

  1. Complete the building shell.

  2. Add the mezzanine.

  3. Position the mezzanine.

  4. Configure dimensions.

  5. Review bearer and joist layouts.

  6. Select the appropriate floor loading.

  7. Finalise the design.

Continue learning about mezzanines with these guides:

  • Mezzanines
    Learn about Quotec's mezzanine capabilities, intelligent placement and recommended workflows.

  • Designing Complex Mezzanines
    Learn how to create L-shaped, U-shaped and multi-section mezzanine layouts.

Need More Help?

Continue exploring Quotec through the following resources:

  • Release Centre – Discover the latest product updates and new features.

  • Help Centre – Browse guides, best practice articles and technical documentation.

Need assistance?

📧 support@quotec.com.au
📞 (02) 5302 8357

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