Key Takeaways
- CyanBuild's AI reads mechanical plans and pipe runs and fittings automatically.
- Price with your local $55-100/hr rates — no spreadsheet.
- Typical Mechanical costs: $25-80/LF/process piping, $1,500-6,000/EA/pump installed, Varies/equipment set.
- Visual proof per item means a defensible, reviewable estimate.
How CyanBuild handles Mechanical takeoff
Mechanical takeoff covers piping, equipment, ductwork, and process systems across HVAC, plumbing, and process disciplines. CyanBuild detects and counts pipe runs and fittings and other mechanical elements from your PDF, measures areas and runs, and lets you price each line with local rates.
Mechanical cost reference
| Item | Typical range | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Process piping | $25-80/LF | |
| Pump installed | $1,500-6,000/EA | |
| Equipment set | Varies |
Common Mechanical tasks
- Pipe runs and fittings
- Equipment schedule
- Hangers and supports
- Insulation
Materials CyanBuild tracks for Mechanical
- Process piping
- Pumps and equipment
- Valves and fittings
- Ductwork
- Insulation
- Hangers and supports
Mechanical takeoff: manual vs CyanBuild
| Capability | Manual takeoff | CyanBuild AI |
|---|---|---|
| Pipe runs and fittings | Count/measure by hand | Detected and counted |
| Pricing with your rates | Spreadsheet | Built in |
| Cross-trade rollup | Separate files | One estimate |
| Audit trail | Paper or PDF | Visual proof per item |
Frequently Asked Questions
How does CyanBuild handle Mechanical takeoff?
Upload your Mechanical plans as PDF. CyanBuild's AI detects and counts pipe runs and fittings and other mechanical elements, measures areas and runs, and hands you a reviewable takeoff you can price with your local $55-100/hr rates.
What does Mechanical work cost?
Typical Mechanical ranges: $25-80/LF for process piping; $1,500-6,000/EA for pump installed; Varies for equipment set. Labor runs about $55-100/hr (pipefitters/mechanics).
What materials are included in a Mechanical takeoff?
Common Mechanical materials: Process piping, Pumps and equipment, Valves and fittings, Ductwork, Insulation, Hangers and supports.
Can CyanBuild estimate Mechanical labor and materials separately?
Yes. Mechanical takeoff separates material quantities from labor hours so you can price each with your own rates and review the build-up line by line.
Is there Mechanical-specific estimating software?
Yes — see our Mechanical estimating software page for the estimating workflow, and the how-to-estimate guide for a step-by-step Mechanical cost build-up.