Comprehensive MEP Estimating Services
for USA Contractors

From complex industrial process piping and cleanroom HVAC to commercial high-rise electrical distribution, we provide bid-winning accuracy for contractors across the USA.

Our Core Trade Services

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HVAC Estimating

Detailed mechanical takeoffs including SMACNA ductwork, hydronic piping, and equipment schedules. Optimized for sheet metal and mechanical contractors.

  • Ductwork & Fittings by Gauge
  • Hydronic & Chilled Water Piping
  • Equipment & Terminal Unit Schedules
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Electrical Estimating

Comprehensive electrical takeoffs for power, lighting, and low-voltage systems. Aligned with NEC standards and local jurisdictional codes.

  • Conduit & Feeder Wire Sizing
  • Switchgear, Panels & Transformers
  • Fire Alarm, Data & Security
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Plumbing Estimating

Expert takeoffs for sanitary DWV, domestic water, gas, and medical gas piping. Quantities follow the supplied design; pipe sizing and code approval remain with the project design team.

  • Drainage & Venting Systems
  • Domestic Hot/Cold & Recirculation
  • Gas Piping & Fixture Counts
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Quantity Takeoff

Precise material lists and Bill of Quantities (BOQ) for procurement and bidding. Digital takeoffs delivered in editable Excel with PDF markups.

  • Itemized Material Lists
  • Project-Specific Labor Basis
  • Bid Summary & Scope Exclusions
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BIM Coordination (VDC)

Advanced Navisworks clash detection, Revit MEP modeling, and 3D coordination. Eliminate field rework and resolve spatial conflicts before fabrication.

  • LOD 350-400 Revit MEP Modeling
  • Navisworks Clash Detective Audits
  • BIM Execution Plan (BEP) Governance
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Estimator Workflow

Service Delivery Workflow Across Trades

Every service line follows the same control path: drawings are checked, scope boundaries are mapped, quantities are measured, pricing assumptions are validated, and the final deliverable is packaged with clarifications instead of hidden risk.
  1. Drawing QA

    Confirm addenda, schedules, risers, one-lines, equipment tags, architectural backgrounds, and specification sections before takeoff.

    Drawing QA log
  2. Trade Scope Split

    Separate HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, controls, commissioning, and owner-furnished equipment responsibilities.

    Scope matrix
  3. Quantity Takeoff

    Measure duct, pipe, conduit, cable, fixtures, devices, equipment, supports, and alternates by floor, area, and CSI division.

    Trade workbook
  4. Pricing Validation

    Apply labor units, market pricing, local wage assumptions, long-lead equipment checks, and jurisdiction-specific code allowances.

    Priced estimate
  5. Coordination Review

    Flag ceiling conflicts, shaft congestion, service capacity issues, and missing connection schedules before bid submission.

    Scope gap log
  6. Bid Deliverable

    Package estimate summary, assumptions, exclusions, alternates, and trade-by-trade quantities for contractor review.

    Bid-ready package

Illustrative format β€” not a verified project record

Cross-Trade Estimate Structure

A service hub should show how trade estimates are actually structured. This sample demonstrates the type of line-item organization used across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, BIM, and quantity takeoff projects.
5 trades
Excel/PDF format
Senior QA
CSI scope
CSI Div. System Sample line item Quantity Unit
23 HVAC Rectangular duct with fittings and insulation Measured by pressure class and floor area. 18,400 LB
26 Electrical EMT branch conduit with copper conductors Separated by feeder, branch, and low-voltage systems. 32,000 LF
22 Plumbing Domestic water distribution with insulation Fixture-unit assumptions attached to the workbook. 6,800 LF
00/01 Bid support Assumptions, exclusions, and scope clarification log Included with final deliverable so risk is visible. 1 SET

These example quantities explain the proposed format; they are not source-verified project results. Inspect our real coordinated MEP excerpt and drawings.

  • The service pages link into state hubs because local code and labor assumptions change the estimate.
  • Resource pages support the workflow with checklists, BEP examples, and clash-resolution methods.

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Local Labor Rates

Review state-specific estimating assumptions for California Title 24, New York LL97, Chicago MWOA, and Ohio industrial projects.

Operational Resources

Use our MEP bid checklist, drawing QA checklist, and clash matrix to understand the deliverables behind each estimate.

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Measured quantities, clear trade boundaries

Inspect 90 selected lines and 6 cropped drawings in our coordinated MEP sample. This excerpt demonstrates the published quantity format; it does not substantiate every specialty service or a complete project price.

Division 22: Plumbing

Reconcile fixtures and equipment against plumbing schedules. Keep domestic water, sanitary waste and vent quantities separate by material and size; identify fittings, valves and connection boundaries. Pipe sizing and medical-gas design require the issued design and qualified review.

Plumbing estimating scope

19 selected source lines available in the sample.

Division 23: Mechanical / HVAC

Reconcile HVAC equipment tags, air outlets and ductwork against the mechanical schedules. Keep duct length, area or weight units distinct. Confirm whether hydronic or refrigerant piping, insulation, supports, controls and testing are included in the quoted scope.

Mechanical / HVAC estimating scope

32 selected source lines available in the sample.

Division 26: Electrical

Reconcile lighting and device counts against schedules. Distinguish conduit route length from conductor length, with conductor count and specified sizes recorded separately. Confirm feeds, disconnects and controls interfaces; fire alarm and low voltage require their own scope confirmation.

Electrical estimating scope

39 selected source lines available in the sample.

Agree these items before the takeoff starts

Confirm the drawing issue and addenda, measurement units, base quantities versus allowances, trade responsibility for equipment connections, and assumptions for missing information. A priced estimate also needs dated supplier pricing, labor basis, taxes, freight and exclusions agreed for your project.

Drawing-based coordination flags scope interfaces. BIM clash detection, engineering design, specialty process systems and code certification require a separately confirmed scope and supporting documents.

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