Key Takeaways
- AI reads your mechanical PDF and pipe runs and fittings automatically.
- Reviewable overlay with visual proof per item — defensible, not a black box.
- Price with your local $55-100/hr rates.
- Typical Mechanical costs: $25-80/LF/process piping, $1,500-6,000/EA/pump installed, Varies/equipment set.
How Mechanical takeoff works
Mechanical takeoff covers piping, equipment, ductwork, and process systems across HVAC, plumbing, and process disciplines.
- Upload your PDF plans — no preprocessing or calibration required.
- AI detects and counts pipe runs and fittings and other mechanical elements.
- Review the overlay, adjust anything the AI missed, and add conditions.
- Price each line with your local labor and material rates.
- Export a defensible, line-item takeoff with visual proof per item.
Mechanical cost reference
| Item | Typical range | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Process piping | $25-80/LF | |
| Pump installed | $1,500-6,000/EA | |
| Equipment set | Varies |
What CyanBuild tracks for Mechanical
Materials
- Process piping
- Pumps and equipment
- Valves and fittings
- Ductwork
- Insulation
- Hangers and supports
Common tasks
- Pipe runs and fittings
- Equipment schedule
- Hangers and supports
- Insulation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mechanical takeoff software?
Mechanical takeoff software reads your plans and automates the counting and measuring of pipe runs and fittings and other mechanical elements, so you skip manual clicks and get a defensible, priced takeoff.
How accurate is AI Mechanical takeoff?
AI handles the counting and measuring consistently and fast; you review the overlay and adjust before pricing. The result is a reviewable takeoff with visual proof per item — more defensible than hand counts.
Does it work with my Mechanical plan format?
Yes — upload standard PDF plans. CyanBuild reads the geometry and symbols directly; no special CAD format or calibration needed.
Can I price Mechanical work with my own rates?
Yes. After takeoff, price each line with your local $55-100/hr rates and material costs. Your estimate, your numbers.
What does Mechanical takeoff include?
Common Mechanical materials (Process piping, Pumps and equipment, Valves and fittings, Ductwork) and tasks (Pipe runs and fittings, Equipment schedule, Hangers and supports), with quantities, waste factors, and labor hours.