MEP estimating services in the USA
MASONORA provides MEP estimating for US mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection contractors and for GCs checking MEP bids. We measure Divisions 21 to 28 from your drawings, count fixtures, devices and equipment, measure pipe, duct, conduit and wire by size, and apply labor units and material pricing, reported in imperial units and US dollars.
FORMAT FOR USA
- Divisions
- 21 fire, 22 plumbing, 23 HVAC, 26 electrical, 27–28 low-voltage
- Labor
- Hours per item from labor units
- Units
- Imperial, USD
- Delivery
- Planned back from your bid date
How is US ductwork estimated?
Sheet metal contractors in the US often price ductwork by weight, so rectangular duct is measured by size and length, then converted to pounds of sheet metal by gauge, with fittings counted separately. Spiral duct, flex and accessories such as dampers and diffusers are counted by size, ready for both weight-based and item-based pricing.
Do you use labor units?
Yes. Each item carries labor hours from standard labor units for that trade, adjusted for conditions such as height, access and occupied buildings where you tell us about them. Hours are shown per item, so you can apply union or open-shop rates as your company does.
Which electrical items do you count?
Panels, switchgear, transformers, lighting fixtures, receptacles, switches and low-voltage devices are counted; conduit is measured by type and size, such as EMT or PVC, and wire by gauge and length, following the NEC requirements shown on the drawings.
How are MEP coordination gaps handled?
Bid-stage MEP drawings are often diagrammatic, with routes and sizes finalized later during coordination. We measure what is shown, add stated allowances for fittings, hangers and offsets where routes are schematic, and list areas where the drawings conflict with the architecture, so your bid carries realistic quantities rather than straight-line runs.
What you receive
The full scope, process and software are described on our MEP Estimates page. Local standards for USA are summarized on the USA page.
- Equipment schedules by system
- Linear measurements of pipe, duct, conduit and cable by size
- Fixture and device counts
- Labor hours by item and system
- Material pricing by item
- Priced RFQ packages for suppliers and subcontractors
- Marked-up drawings color-coded by system
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MEP estimating services in the USA: questions answered
Do you estimate ductwork by weight?
Yes. Rectangular duct can be reported in pounds by gauge, with fittings and accessories counted.
Do you include labor hours?
Yes. Labor hours come from standard labor units per item, so you can apply your own wage rates.
Can you estimate only electrical?
Yes. Electrical, plumbing, HVAC and fire protection contractors can order their own division only.
Do you estimate fire sprinklers?
Yes. Sprinkler mains, branch lines and heads are measured from the fire protection drawings or layouts.
Do you include hangers and supports?
Yes. Hangers, supports and seismic bracing are measured where shown, or carried as stated allowances per run length.
Drop us a line and start the conversation today
Tell us about your MEP Estimates project. Share drawings, your deadline and the format you need, and a specialist will confirm scope, fee and delivery date in writing.
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