HVAC Take off

We provide HVAC take off services including piping and sheet metal takeoff to be completed on digital drawings for plumbing, piping and mechanical contractors estimating the cost on Commercial, Industrial, and Residential HVAC projects.

We utilize state-of-the-art HVACEstimating software and 3D Modeling tool to ensure that each piece of ductwork is precision fit to its space, connections, and supports.

We can easily find out materials and labor needs for any job using pre-built and customizable database which is adapted to HVAC and based on industry standard labor units. Contractors can get better profitability by getting the lowest-cost materials which meet up contract specifications, and check fluctuating prices for commodity products to stay on.

  

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Arka Roy

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Electrical Takeoff

We help Electrical Contractors with the task of taking off precise materials lists from drawings or the original electronic plans for your estimates. Calculate distances, areas and volume quickly, and utilize the customizable bill of materialsto counts and calculate costs approximately. You'll be competent to adjust the labor price per item, per hour and the unit labor cost. You can cut off plan areas and generate individual counts for ducts, pumps, switches, controls or any other element you denote for just that area. You can be familiar with exactly what materials to bring to the job site.

Takeoff procedure for lighting (comprises indoor fixtures, outdoor fixtures, and site lighting):

Calculate light fixtures by type and at par with the Lighting Fixture Schedule. Fixture takeoff assemblies will consist of lamps and mounting hardware.

Take procedure for distribution (comprises switchboards, panelboards, transformers, MCCs, and connected equipment): Record switchboards by means of size (amperage), voltage, type, and number of sections. List panelboards by size (amperage), voltage, and type. List transformers by size (KVA), voltage (primary and secondary), enclosure rating, and type. List MCCs by size (amperage), voltage, type, and number of sections. Distribution takeoff will consist of all wire terminations, mounting hardware, and accessories.

takeoff procedure for devices (comprises receptacles, switches, and related equipment):

Calculate devices by means of size, type, rating, and location (indoor/outdoor). This contains boxes, plates or covers, and fastening hardware.

Takeoff procedure for branch circuits (comprises lighting and switching circuits, and receptacle power): List branch circuits by means of size and type, wire fill, and length. Branch circuits are repeatedly computed by length and count. Total length identical to 350 feet with 12 segments. Branch-circuit takeoff will consist of supports and any essential junction boxes.

Takeoff procedure for equipment circuits (comprises HVAC, motors, and other utilization equipment):

List equipment circuits by means of size and type, wire fill, and length. Equipment circuit takeoff will consist of fittings, pull boxes, flex whips, and supports. Besides it may also include, any disconnects, motor starters, or control stations.

Takeoff procedure for feeders (comprises single line diagram and all distribution circuits):
List feeder circuits by means of size and type, wire fill, and length. Feeder circuit takeoff will consist of field bends, fittings, pull boxes, and supports. In addition, it may list any core drill, wall/floor penetrations, sleeves, or fire stopping.

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Apply cost index and market rate in estimate

BuildSystem web has a database of materials, manufacturers and their vendors for construction and maintenance of projects. Trusted name in construction cost data.

BuildSystem offers construction cost data products and services, cost estimating books, CDs and online services.

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Plexxis Software launches the beta version of Electronic Price Agreement (EPA) for construction estimators

Plexxis Software introduces the Electronic Price Agreement (EPA) intended for the Drywall ERP estimating, digital takeoff, construction management software, and mobile app solution. It is still in beta stage. The estimator can apply it for getting the most updated material pricing for bids efficiently and precisely.

The application comes up with some intuitive features like filtering, sorting, automatic quantity conversion and material code matching standard. Another exclusive feature is the EPA Unit Of Measure Intelligence (UOMi) that aids estimators to forward a request concerning material pricing in the units of measure they prefer. As for instance lineal feet or number of screws. The supplier will also able to provide pricing in their favorite units of measure like sheets or box of screws. The UOMi will provide huge benefits to both estimators and suppliers by converting as well as updating pricing easily and smoothly.

Plexxis is also planning to include some exclusive features like Bid Protection, Search & Suggest, Code Match etc.

Bid Protection will allow estimators to alter quantities a little or merge quantities from several bids with the intension of avoiding third parties from finding out projects that are being bid on.

Search & Suggest feature helps suppliers to go with the same database search features like estimators and acquire the rapid item searches and the calculation of special offers outside of the estimators requests.

With Code Match the estimators can automatically matches their material codes with the codes utilized by the supplier. As a result both can immediately analysis items as required by them.

EPA beta testing is planned for 4 months. After that all Plexxis customers can utilize it for their work. To avail the demonstration of the product, wall and ceiling contractors can make contact with Plexxis. For getting more updates about the product visit the Plexxis website.

  

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Construction take-off sheets

In any construction work, it is very important to get the estimation of the construction in one place at orderly manner. That’s why a properly arranged construction takeoff sheet is required to do the whole work without any hassle. In a construction take off sheet, you find the details of all the requirements for the construction. The types of materials, the quantity of materials, the number of labors, the number of days and the sequence of work all things are enlisted in the construction take off sheet.

 

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Improve your project management and estimating skills with newly launched cloud based estimating & project management applications

Now-a-days various construction companies utilize high-tech mobile gadgets to handle their estimating and project management data in the cloud. Several new cloud based applications are emerging in the market to make the construction processes easy and uncomplicated.

Of late, Calif based Corecon Technologies Inc., www.corecon.com, launched Corecon Mobile for Apple’s iPhone and iPad. This latest application was designed to be applied with Corecon V7, a web based estimating, project management, and job-cost suite of construction software.
 

The Corecon Mobile application contains all of the tools included in the present version. Besides, it comes with superior functionality and an advanced user interface that is well matched with Apple’s iPhone or iPad capabilities.

The iOS platform has been totally redesigned and customized for construction site functions. The field associates will be able to snap development photos, revise checklist and punchlist items as well as import contacts from mobile gadgets straightway. Apple’s speech-to-text is also utilized with this newest application to copy out voice dictation into written or printed form if it becomes difficult to use text.

All of Corecon’s products are tied with a shared platform and this feature facilitates the field stuff to log daily as well as enter timecards directly in the iPhone/iPad application to be shown in Corecon V7 instantly.

So the mobile based application facilitates the project team members to grab a superior level of realtime project management by the application of smartphone and tablet appliances.

  

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Building Materials Estimating Calculator

The Building Materials Estimating Calculator is designed for contractors, trades people and estimating professionals who need to estimate materials and costs for concrete, fences, decks, bricks, tile, flooring, gravel, painting, drywall and paneling and more.

The quick overview briefly shows how to use this construction math power tool to do all your construction job sites material calculation for more quickly, simply and accurately to improve your productivity and profitability.

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Myths Behind Construction Estimating

Estimating is a vital process in a construction business as it can increase the profit margin of an owner to a great extent. So the estimating system in an organization should be authentic, uncomplicated, well-organized and speedy in order that owner can concentrate his focus on constructing his business.

Proper estimate can reveal the true cost of executing the service in a construction company that contains materials, labor, equipment, subcontractors and overhead as well as preferred profit margin. The estimate can also includes the viable nature of the market one is involved.

Speed is the most crucial factor in an estimating process. Estimating and bidding costs money. One should accomplish his estimating and bidding activities in a quickest possible way maintaining complete accuracy. As much as one can keep the costs lower, the more money can be included directly to the bottom line and more time will be available to sell more work.

An easy to use software program like Microsoft Excel can provide great assistance for proper and quick estimating. Several successful contractors have produced "estimating calculators" through Excel. It facilitates the contractors to make a reliable, easy and competent estimating procedure that is less costly in comparison with other forms of estimating.

In order to make a constant and trustworthy estimating system, one should give emphasis on the following factors:

•  Material costs

• Labor rates with labor burden (payroll taxes, insurance, etc.)

• The prices required for running all pieces of equipments per hour

• The required times for the employees to accomplish particular tasks

• Overhead (by division if relevant)

• Desired profit margin (by division if relevant)

• A sound understanding of the job for which the bidding will be carried on to properly assign the above costs to an estimate 

 

The advantages of applying Excel from both the management and estimating view points:

• Preserve all information concerning a definite property in one computerized location

• Simply incorporates into sales and administrative procedures

• Negotiation becomes easier as all the information are accumulated in the Excel document, and it can be modified on the fly through various formulas.

• One can make the formulas protected in order that they can't be modified and it results in reducing costly manual errors which are mostly occurred in estimating.

• Employees can easily grab this estimating process through a unique template program having preset calculators.

• The primary thing is that the contractors must recognize their numbers and learn their application to their estimates and bids.

  

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Streamline your estimating processes with Causeway Estimating software

Causeway Estimating software is very useful for construction contractors and cost consultants to reduce conventional tender enquiry costs with 50% and at the same time develop clarity of net cost and value.

With this superior tendering software, the contractors will be able to gain more lucrative project, control costs more competently and lessen risk.

Causeway Estimating software provides perfect bids in quickest possible time as well as offers clear pictures concerning net cost and value engineering opportunities. It also produces proper information regarding sub-contractors and suppliers for construction contractors.

Besides, Causeway Estimating software facilitates quick production of client, internal and sub-contractor liability valuations by automating the process of anticipated cost information to support monthly CVRs.

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Estimate landscaping sheet for professional contractors

This video shows the cost accounting features of our software program using Excel to estimate landscaping for the professional landscaper.


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Visual Building - Editing roof wood construction

This tutorial video demonstrates how in Visual Building you can examine and edit the wood construction components within the roof.

This video is applicable to: Visual Building Lite, Visual Building Basic, Visual Building Professional, Visual Building Premium and Visual Building Solar Designer.

Visual Building is a building / house design software application, that will enable you to design your own home producing quality floorplans and 3D Visualisations.

Visual Building is a building / house design software application, that will enable you to design your own home producune qualty floorplans and 3D Visualisations.

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Senior Estimator in Bellevue

S.D. Deacon is looking for a senior level Estimator with experience in conceptual estimates, negotiated work, competitive bidding, etc. Experience should be on projects valued from $5 to $50 million in commercial new construction and renovations.

This position requires thorough knowledge of all construction divisions and the ability to generate accurate scope and pricing based on limited information. The ability to manage a workload of multiple estimates and participation in GC/subcontractor project walks is required.

highly motivated, with the ability operate efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook and scheduling software knowledge optimal. The best candidates will be detailed and organized team players with demonstrated delivery in high pressure situations. Excellent growth potential & benefits.

• 5+ yrs experience Estimating within Commercial Construction.

• Bachelor’s Degree (Architectural, Engineering, Construction Management and/or business preferred).

• Strong Conceptual Estimating and Pre-Construction background would be a huge plus.

• Experience bidding projects in the $5-$100Mil range.

• Proficient in Excel, On-Screen Takeoff, Bluebeam, SmartBid or similar bid management software.

Apply for the Position

 

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