Stop Losing Money on Mechanical & HVAC Bids

AI-powered estimating for commercial HVAC and mechanical contractors. Automate ductwork takeoffs, calculate load requirements, track equipment pricing, and catch contract problems before they cost you.

Mechanical / HVAC Contractors Face These Every Day

🌡️ Ductwork Takeoff Complexity

Commercial HVAC means hundreds of duct runs across multiple zones — each with different sizes, insulation requirements, and fitting counts. Missing a transition, underestimating hangers, or miscounting flex runs means you're absorbing the cost on a fixed-price deal.

💰 Equipment Lead Times & Price Volatility

RTUs, chillers, and VRF systems have lead times stretching 16-24 weeks. Prices shift with steel and refrigerant costs. If your bid is based on a quote that expires before award, you're exposed. Real-time equipment pricing and lead time tracking is critical.

🔧 Coordination Conflicts with Other Trades

Mechanical rough-in conflicts with electrical conduit, plumbing stacks, and fire protection. Every coordination clash means rework, schedule delays, and finger-pointing. Without documenting your install sequence, you'll absorb costs that aren't yours.

⚠️ Energy Code & Commissioning Requirements

ASHRAE 90.1, local energy codes, and commissioning requirements add layers of compliance. Contracts often shift full commissioning liability to the mechanical sub. A failed TAB report or missed energy code requirement can create $20K+ in rework.

AI-Powered Tools for Mechanical / HVAC Contractors

Built by people who understand the trade. Every feature solves a real problem mechanical contractors deal with every week.

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AI Ductwork & Piping Takeoff

Upload mechanical plans. Our AI identifies duct runs, calculates linear footage by size, counts fittings and transitions, and flags insulation requirements. Complete takeoff in under an hour instead of two days.

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Equipment Pricing & Lead Times

Live pricing on RTUs, split systems, chillers, VRF, and controls. Our AI tracks lead times and flags items that could delay your project. Bid with current equipment costs and realistic delivery schedules.

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Coordination & Change Documentation

Document every coordination conflict and scope change with photos, RFI references, and cost impact. When the GC blames you for the rework caused by the plumber's misrouted waste line, you have proof.

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Energy Code & Contract Review

Our AI cross-references contract language against ASHRAE requirements, local energy codes, and commissioning specs. Flags clauses that could create commissioning liability before you sign.

How It Works

1

Upload Mechanical Plans

Provide mechanical drawings, schedules, and specs. PDF or image files accepted.

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AI Extracts Takeoff

Our AI reads duct layouts, counts fittings, identifies equipment, and flags code requirements. Complete takeoff fast.

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Price, Bid & Coordinate

Combine AI takeoff with live equipment pricing. Submit competitive bids and document coordination through completion.

Mechanical / HVAC Contractors Are Winning More Work

Real contractors, real results.

★★★★★
"Duct takeoff on a 4-story office used to take my estimator 3 days. Now it's 2 hours and more accurate. We caught 400 LF of missed return duct that would've cost us $6K."
Tony Marchetti
Owner, Marchetti Mechanical
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"Equipment pricing on a VRF system changed $18K between our bid and the award. Because we tracked it in real-time, we had the documentation to negotiate a fair price adjustment with the GC."
Linda Park
Estimator, Park HVAC Solutions
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"A coordination conflict with the plumber caused $15K in rework. We documented the install sequence and RFI responses. Collected back-charges in full. Without that documentation, we'd have eaten it."
David Hernandez
PM, Hernandez Mechanical Services

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