Takeoff Software & Estimating Software That Wins More Projects
PataBid Quantify preconstruction software is designed to help MEP contractors produce reliable bids across complex projects to make jobs more predictable and profitable for MEP construction applications.
Find, bid and win MEP projects on the same digital platform
Comprehensive estimating software designed for the complex sub-trades that ensures job predictability and profitability
Streamline estimating software workflows with advanced features that support MEP contractors and projects
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DIGITAL ESTIMATING SOFTWARE FOR ANY MEP PROJECTS SIZE
MEP Estimating Software That Spans Industries
MEP estimating software designed for residential, commercial and industrial MEP construction applications. Streamline estimating software processes with advanced digital estimating software to make projects predictable and profitable for MEP contractors across all preconstruction workflows.
PataBid Quantify is a comprehensive, combined trade estimating platform built on a full mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) foundation. Estimating software is no longer a luxury—it's a necessity for competitive contractors across all trades. The right preconstruction software can reduce estimating time by up to 75% while improving accuracy and professionalism of your bids. Our MEP estimating software delivers the speed and precision needed to win more projects and maximize profitability in today's competitive construction market.
Reasons To Try Quantify Takeoff Software

SETTING A NEW STANDARD FOR MEP ESTIMATING SOFTWARE
Experience Quantify MEP estimating software's flexibility, advanced automation features and unlimited online access that will help your MEP contractor teams connect and collaborate
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FREE TRIAL
Enjoy a 14-Day free trial of Quantify MEP estimating software when you sign up. No credit card, no gimmicks.
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AFFORDABLE
Quantify has one price, per year, per license. There are no add-ons or upsells.
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SUPPLIER PRICING
PataBid is directly integrated with City Electric Supply. Access direct pricing and order materials from within Quantify.
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ALL INCLUSIVE
Quantify is a full MEP estimating software suite. Users can access all the tools they need to improve bid win ratios and maximize profits.

POWERFUL FEATURES FOR ANY MEP PROJECTS SIZE
Graphical Takeoff Software Features
Quantify's advanced digital estimating software tools allow MEP contractors to streamline preconstruction tasks and produce faster, more reliable estimates for complex MEP projects. Bid MEP construction work with confidence and peace of mind using PataBid Quantify MEP estimating software.



TAKEOFF SOFTWARE FOR THE MEP TRADES
Extra Estimating Software Features

Quantify's advanced takeoff software tools allow MEP contractors to streamline preconstruction workflows and produce faster, more reliable estimates for complex MEP projects across residential, commercial, and industrial applications. This comprehensive estimating software integrates seamlessly with existing preconstruction software systems to enhance productivity for MEP construction teams. Bid MEP construction work with complete confidence and peace of mind using PataBid Quantify MEP estimating software. PataBid transforms how MEP contractors approach modern takeoff software solutions throughout the entire preconstruction process.


THE BASICS FOR MEP CONTRACTORS
What is Estimating Software?
Estimating software is a specialized digital solution primarily designed for construction professionals to automate the process of calculating material and labor costs for projects, streamlining the bidding process and improving profitability. This powerful estimating software works through a systematic process that begins with digital quantity takeoff, allowing users to measure lengths, areas, and counts directly on digital plans or PDFs. The software then integrates with comprehensive cost databases to pull current material and labor costs, often with customizable pricing for local markets. Key features include digital takeoffs for measuring and quantifying materials from digital blueprints, extensive cost databases with material and equipment libraries, budgeting and profitability tracking tools, professional proposal generation capabilities, and collaborative features that connect teams in real-time for centralized information sharing.
Industry Impact: MEP contractors using estimating software report up to 75% reduction in estimating time and 40% improvement in bid accuracy compared to manual methods.

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What is Takeoff Software?
Takeoff software is a specialized digital tool that allows construction professionals to measure and quantify materials, labor, and other resources directly from digital plans or blueprints, streamlining the preconstruction process and increasing accuracy and efficiency for MEP construction projects. This essential preconstruction software helps professionals quantify exact material requirements, measure linear feet, areas, and volumes, and count specific items like fixtures and equipment directly on digital plans. The software works through a systematic process where users upload digital blueprints, use digital tools to measure and quantify directly on plans, generate organized data from these measurements, and integrate seamlessly with estimating software to create detailed material lists and cost breakdowns. Key benefits of takeoff software include increased accuracy compared to manual methods, improved efficiency that significantly speeds up the takeoff process, enhanced collaboration allowing multiple team members to work simultaneously on digital plans, and automation of repetitive measuring and counting tasks. For MEP construction professionals, takeoff software forms the foundation for creating accurate cost estimates and bid proposals, transforming raw measurements into professional, bid-ready proposals that integrate with broader estimating software systems.
WHY CONTRACTOR TAKEOFF SOFTWARE IS ESSENTIAL
Common Estimating Software Mistakes
Even experienced MEP contractors can fall into costly estimating traps that eat into profit margins and damage client relationships. These common mistakes highlight why modern estimating software and takeoff software have become essential for maintaining competitive accuracy and profitability in today's MEP construction market.
The Most Expensive Takeoff Software Errors
1. Poor MEP Systems Coordination
The Problem: MEP construction projects involve complex interdependencies between mechanical, plumbing, and building automation systems that manual estimating often fails to account for properly.
The Cost: Coordination failures can increase project costs by 20-40% and lead to expensive rework during installation phases.
How MEP Estimating Software Prevents This: Advanced estimating software includes built-in coordination tools and system integration databases that automatically flag potential conflicts and ensure proper sequencing between MEP systems throughout the preconstruction process.
2. Inadequate Equipment Specifications
The Problem: MEP contractors often underestimate the complexity of specialized equipment requirements, from HVAC systems to fire protection components, leading to specification gaps.
The Cost: Equipment specification errors can result in costly change orders and project delays that erode profitability significantly.
How Takeoff Software Helps: Modern takeoff software includes comprehensive equipment databases with detailed specifications, ensuring MEP contractors capture all necessary components and associated installation requirements for accurate MEP construction estimates.
3. Incomplete Labor Factor Analysis
The Problem: MEP projects require specialized labor skills and varying productivity rates that differ significantly from general construction work, making manual labor calculations unreliable.
The Cost: Labor miscalculations on MEP construction projects can lead to 25-35% cost overruns and scheduling conflicts.
How Estimating Software Solves This: Professional estimating software maintains detailed labor databases specific to MEP trades, with productivity factors adjusted for project complexity, access conditions, and system types.
4. Insufficient Integration Planning
The Problem: Modern MEP construction involves building automation systems and smart building technologies that require specialized integration planning often missed in traditional estimating.
The Cost: Integration oversights can result in substantial additional costs and extended project timelines that impact overall profitability.
How MEP Estimating Software Prevents This: Advanced estimating software includes integration databases and compatibility checking features that help MEP contractors properly estimate complex system connections and automation requirements.
Why Takeoff Software Matters
Takeoff software prevents these costly mistakes by providing automated measurement tools, comprehensive material databases, and standardized workflows that eliminate human error in the quantification process. Modern takeoff software ensures MEP contractors capture every component, system requirement, and integration detail needed for accurate MEP construction estimates.
QUANTIFY DIGITAL ESTIMATING SOFTWARE COST MODEL
Inclusive Takeoff Software Pricing
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Cloud based
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On Screen Takeoff (graphical)
Import existing database
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Flexible bid summary
Close out
Unlimited Projects
Material databases
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Test drive Quantify by trying a digital estimating software free trial today. Access PataBid's full MEP estimating software platform at no cost for 14 days. Estimate residential, commercial and industrial MEP projects with Quantify's comprehensive MEP estimating services designed for complex trade contractors.
Faster takeoff. More accurate estimating. More competitive bids.
Ready to Transform your MEP Projects Estimating Processes?
Estimating software is no longer a luxury—it's a necessity for competitive MEP contractors across all specialty trades. The right MEP estimating software can reduce estimating time by up to 75% while improving accuracy and professionalism of your bids on complex MEP projects with advanced digital capabilities.
Experience the Future of MEP Estimating Software
Ready to revolutionize how you estimate MEP projects and bid complex MEP construction work? Today's estimating software has transformed how MEP contractors approach bidding. Quantify's cutting-edge MEP estimating software combines powerful takeoff capabilities with intelligent design tools to deliver unmatched accuracy and efficiency for MEP contractors using advanced digital estimating software technology.