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Mechanical, Plumbing & Fire Protection Estimating: calculators, templates and guides.
Calculators, templates and guides for HVAC, plumbing, piping and fire protection estimators. Every calculator shows its formula, every template is a real download, and every guide is written for working estimators.
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Calculators
MEP calculators
Duct Size Calculator: Round & Rectangular by CFM and VelocityDuct size calculator using the velocity method: area from CFM and FPM, round diameter, rectangular width at a…Pipe Volume Calculator for Mechanical Estimates (Gallons & Weight)Calculate pipe volume in gallons from Schedule 40 steel or Type L copper inside diameters and length. Fluid…Plumbing Estimate per Fixture Calculator (Conceptual Check)Build a plumbing estimate per fixture from fixture counts, material and labor units, rough-in allowance and…Rectangular Duct Takeoff Calculator: Surface Area & Weight by GaugeRectangular duct takeoff: surface area from width, height and length, weight by galvanized gauge, seam and…Sheet Metal Duct Calculator: Weight & Price per FootFree duct weight calculator: rectangular and round duct surface area, galvanized gauge weights, seam…
Templates and downloads
MEP templates and downloads
Mechanical Estimating Spreadsheet: Equipment, Duct, PipeFree mechanical estimating spreadsheet: equipment by tag from schedules, ductwork by size and gauge, piping…Sheet Metal Estimating Software & Free Excel TemplateFree sheet metal estimating template (XLSX + CSV): duct runs to square feet and pounds by gauge, fittings,…
Guides
MEP guides
Damper Takeoff for HVAC: Volume, Fire, Smoke and Fire/Smoke DampersHow to take off HVAC dampers: volume dampers, fire dampers at rated walls, smoke and fire/smoke dampers,…Duct Bids and Cooling Projects: A Bidding Playbook for HVAC SubsA bidding playbook for duct and cooling construction bids: scope review, takeoff, fabrication vs install,…Ductwork Takeoff: HVAC Quantities from Mechanical DrawingsHow to read mechanical HVAC drawings for takeoff and take off ductwork: duct sizes and lengths, fittings,…Estimating HVAC Equipment from Mechanical SchedulesHow to estimate HVAC equipment from mechanical schedules: reading columns, options and accessories, quote…HVAC Project Estimator and Estimation Engineer: Role and WorkflowWhat HVAC project estimators and estimation engineers do: equipment, ductwork, piping, controls, labor and…Mechanical Estimating: A Practical Guide and ManualMechanical estimating step by step: scope, equipment, ductwork by weight, piping, labor units, markups and…Piping Takeoff and Estimating Piping Costs (Including Isometrics)What a pipe takeoff is and how to do one: pipe by size and material, fittings, valves, hangers, isometric…Plumbing Materials Estimate & Pipe Fitting TakeoffHow to estimate plumbing work: fixture counts, pipe by size and material, pipe fitting takeoff, hangers and…
Software and workflows
MEP software and workflows
AI HVAC Estimating & AI Mechanical Takeoff SoftwareAI HVAC estimating software: equipment from schedules, air devices, duct and pipe runs proposed from…AI MEP Estimating: MEP Takeoff from PDF DrawingsSoftware that automates MEP takeoffs from PDF drawings: mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection…AI Plumbing Estimating SoftwareAI plumbing estimating: fixtures from schedules, pipe runs by system and size, risers and equipment proposed…Automating Underfloor Heating Takeoff & EstimatingAutomating takeoff and estimating for underfloor heating systems: heated areas by zone, tubing length by…Ductwork Takeoff Software with AIAI ductwork takeoff: duct runs by size and shape, fittings, air devices and accessories from mechanical…Fire Sprinkler Estimating Software & How-ToFire sprinkler estimating software: heads by type, mains and branch lines, risers and components proposed…Mechanical Estimating Software for HVAC ContractorsMechanical estimating software that reads equipment schedules and duct and piping plans, and proposes…Piping Takeoff Software & Pipe Takeoff AppAI piping takeoff software: pipe runs by system, size and material, fittings and valves, risers and equipment…Plumbing Bidding Software & Estimating TipsPlumbing bidding software and practical tips: faster fixture and pipe takeoffs, cleaner scope letters,…
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