Recent trends in Plumbing, Mechanical and HVAC Ductwork Estimating focus on the integration of associated tools that enhance productivity, collaboration and workflow. The most interesting and potentially most valuable productivity gains in Estimating Takeoff center on the use of AI tools to recognize and accumulate items contained in digital job plans without the requirement for […]
Wendes Mechanical Estimating, Plumbing, Plumbing and HVAC Duct Estimating now provides the most advanced takeoff tools for generating fast and accurate bids with On-Screen Takeoff and integration of Takso AI Takeoff. Takso AI Takeoff can quickly scan a drawing using a patented method providing a fast process for accumulating and identifying fittings and fixtures, as well […]
There are several important components that improve the Mechanical and Ductwork Estimting Process. The most time consuming and error prone aspects of manual estimating is the Takeoff process. The takeoff process entails reading complex paper blueprints for a project and measuring, identifying and detailing all of the mechanical and ductwork components. With the advent of […]
HVAC Estimating can best be defined as a systematic and efficient process defining a workflow to accurately calculate the total cost for labor and materials used to complete a heating and air conditioning system. Accurate estimating promotes a complete and accurate bid, thorough takeoff, accurate extensions and reliable pricing. There are several important steps that […]
2026-02-15 10:55:25 Here are some basic steps describing how to accurately estimate ductwork projects. Start every project with a thorough review of specifications for the job and any special provisions or exclusions. Perform a detailed material takeoff marking each item to assure it has been included. Color coating systems items helps to deliniate work the […]
2026-02-02 16:14:18 Wendes Systems Inc. announces strategic integration of Takso AI takeoff technology with its proven 64-bit estimating platform, combining artificial intelligence capabilities with decades of accurate estimating expertise to help contractors accelerate their bidding workflows.
2025-09-12 12:44:14 With the advent of Takso AI Takeoff Tools Wendes Mechanical and HVAC Duct Estimating now provides the most advanced takeoff tools for generating fast and accurate bids.
2025-08-01 11:41:02 With the advent of AI Takeoff Tools questions arise concerning the best takeoff methods for fast and accurate estimating. AI Takeoff or On-Screen Digital Takeoff?
2025-07-12 8:45:26 Wendes Systems has been analyzing opportunities for AI technology to improve the speed, efficiency and accuracy for Mechanical, Piping, Plumbing and Ductwork estimating. Based on what we have seen the greatest opportunity for improvement is in facilitating takeoff speed and accuracy. Takeoff and many other functions in the estimating process require the skill […]
2025-07-07 10:03:48 With more than 40 years of experience Wendes Estimating Software provides an accurate database of labor with extensive pre-built reports, summaries, extensions and project related expenses. Detailed industry labor studies are at the core of the Wendes Software derived from extensive per piece shop labor studies and a national labor database. The software […]
