MEP ESTIMATING SERVICES

MEP Estimating includes precise cost estimates for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing projects. This covers everything in a construction project, from material prices to labour costs. Using special software and expert knowledge, MEP estimators can predict budgets, helping clients avoid surprises and stay within their budget. This careful planning improves project efficiency, ensures better use of resources, and helps finish projects on time, making MEP Estimating Services necessary for successful construction.

Contractors often need MEP estimating services. Dekr Estimation offers affordable, accurate estimates quickly, usually within 24-48 hours. Our estimates help general contractors win bids. We have been providing construction cost estimating and material takeoff services for over 10 years. Our team of dedicated cost estimators specializes in mechanical estimates, which include HVAC services.

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We provide various types of reliable estimating services and accurate construction takeoff services to contractors, covering all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing needs. We offer detailed estimates for every trade. Our MEP estimates include everything from fire-stopping and fireproofing to moisture protection, sprinklers, insulation, heating, HVAC, sheet metal, and ductwork. MEP estimating services include:

Electric Estimation Services

Electric estimation in construction means figuring out the electrical needs and costs for a building project. This includes assessing electrical load requirements and designing the layout. These services also determine the quantities and specifications of materials like cables, wiring, switchboards, and lighting fixtures. It also involves calculating labour costs and considering the time and expertise needed for installation and testing. Accurate electric estimation ensures efficient design, safety compliance, and budget adherence, reducing unexpected expenses and delays. It is important for electrical engineers and contractors to plan and complete projects successfully.

Introduction to Electrical Works in a Building

Electrical work in a building involves setting up and maintaining the systems. This system provides power to lights, appliances, and other equipment. This includes installing wiring, outlets, switches, and panels to ensure everything works safely and efficiently.

Types of Lights Used in Electrical Work

Buildings use different types of lights, such as incandescent, fluorescent, LED, and halogen. Each type varies in how much energy it uses, how bright it is, and what it’s best for.

Receptacles & Types

Receptacles are the outlets where you plug in devices. Common types are standard outlets, GFCI outlets for wet areas, and USB outlets for charging devices.

Switches & Types

Switches control the power of lights and devices. Types include single-pole switches for one location, three-way switches for controlling lights from two places, and dimmer switches for adjusting brightness.

Meters

Meters measure the amount of electricity a building uses. They help track energy consumption and are used for billing purposes.

Panels & Types

Panels, also called breaker boxes, distribute electricity throughout the building. Types include main panels, subpanels, and distribution panels, each with a different role.

Breakers & Types

Circuit breakers protect against electrical overloads by cutting off power if it gets too high. Types include standard breakers, AFCI breakers for detecting arcs, and GFCI breakers for ground fault protection.

Wiring & Conduits

Wiring consists of cables that carry electricity through the building. Conduits are protective tubes that keep wiring safe from damage and make it easier to install.

Transformer

A transformer adjusts the voltage of electricity to ensure it’s at the right level for use in a building. It changes the voltage from the power lines to fit the building’s needs.

Mechanical Estimation Services

Mechanical estimation in construction involves figuring out the costs and needs for mechanical systems in a building. This includes assessing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) requirements, designing system layouts, and determining the quantities of materials like ducts, pipes, and insulation. It also involves calculating labour costs and considering the time and skills needed for installation and testing. Accurate mechanical estimation ensures efficient system design, follows building codes, and stays within budget, avoiding unexpected costs and delays. This process is significant for mechanical engineers and contractors to plan and complete construction projects successfully.

Introduction to Mechanical Works in a Building

Mechanical work involves setting up and maintaining systems that control heating, cooling, and airflow in a building. This ensures a comfortable and well-functioning environment.

Types of Material and Equipment Used in Mechanical Work

Mechanical work uses materials like metals for ducts and insulation to keep air temperature steady. Equipment includes things like fans, pumps, and HVAC units.

Ducts & Types According to Material & Shapes

Ducts carry air through a building. They can be made of materials like metal, fiber glass, or flexible plastic and come in shapes like rectangular or round.

Duct Insulation

Duct insulation keeps the air temperature steady as it moves through the ducts and helps save energy and reduce noise. It's often made from materials like fiberglass or foam.

Diffusers & Types

Diffusers spread air evenly in a room. They can be ceiling-mounted, floor-mounted, or adjustable to direct the airflow where needed.

Grilles & Types

Grilles cover ducts and let air flow in and out. There are return grilles to pull air back into the system and supply grilles to let air out into the room.

Air Handling Unit (AHU)

An Air Handling Unit (AHU) moves and conditions air in the building. It includes fans and filters to heat or cool the air before it’s distributed.

Heat Pump Unit

A heat pump provides both heating and cooling by moving heat from one place to another, using refrigerant to adjust temperatures.

Condensing Unit

A condensing unit is part of the air conditioning system that releases heat from the refrigerant into the outside air to cool the building.

Mechanical Piping & Types

Mechanical piping includes pipes used for heating, cooling, and water systems. Common types are copper, steel, and plastic (PEX).

Exhaust Fan

An exhaust fan removes stale or humid air from a room, helping to improve air quality and prevent moisture problems.

Ventilators

Ventilators bring fresh air into the building and help remove stale air, which is important for good indoor air quality.

Air Conditioner

An air conditioner cools the indoor air by removing heat and moisture and sending it outside.

Damper

A damper controls how much air flows through the ducts. It can be adjusted to regulate the air and temperature in different areas of the building.

Thermostat

A thermostat controls the building’s temperature by regulating the heating and cooling systems. It lets you set and maintain your desired temperature.

Roof Top Unit (RTU)

A RoofTop Unit (RTU) is an all-in-one HVAC system placed on the roof. It handles both heating and cooling for the building.

Installation Procedure

The installation procedure involves setting up all the mechanical equipment and systems according to the plans. This includes placing, connecting, and testing everything to ensure it works properly.

Maintenance

Maintenance involves regular checks and servicing of mechanical systems to keep them running smoothly. This includes cleaning, replacing parts, and fixing any issues to prevent breakdowns.

What is Commissioning?

Commissioning is a careful process used to make sure that everything in a project works as it should. It involves checking and documenting all parts of the project, from planning and design to construction and installation, to ensure they meet the owner's requirements. This helps catch and fix problems early, preventing expensive fixes later. Commissioning teams, project managers, and contractors use this process to check not just individual pieces of equipment but also the entire project, including its systems and components.

Commissioning Types

Commissioning is important for keeping a project, building, or equipment working well from installation through its entire life, including maintenance and updates. There are four main types of commissioning to meet a project’s needs at different stages:

Construction Stage Commissioning Works

Often just called commissioning, it is used for new projects or those still being designed and built. It helps ensure that the project’s design and requirements are met and that all parts work as they should. This process also helps spot any problems early and make fixes before the project is finished.

Pre-Design Stage Commissioning Works

This stage involves planning for how the systems and components will be tested and verified. It sets up the framework for commissioning by outlining goals and requirements before design work starts.

Design Stage Commissioning Works

During the design stage, commissioning involves reviewing the project plans and specifications to ensure they meet performance goals. It helps to identify potential issues and make sure the design will work as intended.

Occupancy and Operations Stage Commissioning Works

Once the project is completed and occupied, commissioning continues by verifying that systems operate properly during regular use. It also involves monitoring performance and making adjustments to ensure ongoing efficiency and effectiveness.

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Dekr Estimation Deliverables

Our deliverables are customized to meet the specific needs of each client. We ensure clarity and accuracy in project planning and budgeting. Our deliverables typically include the following:

Material quantities and pricing breakdown
Labour costs and estimated labour hours
Marked-up drawing plans showing all relevant details
Digital takeoff sheets with detailed measurements and specifications
A takeoff summary that includes labour hours, total material and labour costs, rentals, equipment, taxes, overheads, and profit percentage
A complete bid review with a detailed inclusion and exclusion sheet to clarify what is covered in the estimate

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Plumbing Estimating Services

Plumbing estimation in construction is about figuring out the costs and needs of a building’s plumbing system. It involves:

Designing the plumbing layout.
Calculating the amount of materials required.
Determining the types of pipes, fixtures, and fittings needed.
Estimating labor costs and the time and skills needed for installation and testing.

Accurate estimation ensures the system is well-designed, meets building codes, and stays within budget. It helps to avoid unexpected costs and delays. This is important for plumbers and contractors to plan and finish projects effectively.

Introduction to Plumbing Works in a Building

Plumbing work involves setting up and fixing the pipes and fixtures that move water and waste in a building. It also includes installing systems for clean water and drainage and making sure everything works without leaks.

Types of Pipes Used in Plumbing Work According to Material (Domestic & Sanitary)

Different pipes are used for different jobs. For clean water, pipes are often made of PVC (plastic), PEX (flexible plastic), or copper. For drainage, PVC and cast iron are commonly used.

Plumbing Fixtures

Plumbing fixtures are items that use water, like sinks, toilets, showers, and faucets. They connect to the pipes and allow water to be used throughout the building.

Valves

Valves control how water flows through the pipes. They can turn the water on or off, adjust the flow, or direct water where it’s needed. Common types include gate valves, ball valves, and check valves.

Water Heater

A water heater warms up water for use in the building. It can be a tank-type heater that stores and heats a lot of water, or a tankless heater that heats water as needed. The choice depends on how much hot water is needed.

Insulation Estimating Services

We provide insulation estimating for different mechanical works, including:

HVAC piping
HVAC ductwork
Industrial piping
Plumbing

Our services cover projects of all sizes, from commercial to industrial. We estimate various types of insulation, such as:

Pipe insulation
Duct insulation
Cold storage insulation
Equipment insulation

We also handle insulation for tanks, cooling towers, and exhaust systems. This also includes fire-stopping, fireproofing, weatherproofing, and waterproofing.

What Does Dekr’s MEP Estimating Services

Dekr Estimation offers a range of services under MEP Estimation, which include:

MEP drafting
CPM scheduling
Material takeoffs
Litigation assistance
Project lead generation
Change order estimates
Project Cost Management
Budget & design estimates
Bid estimates & bidding assistance
Preliminary estimates & feasibility studies

MEP Drafting Services

In addition to MEP takeoff services, we also provide MEP drafting services. Our team uses 3D drafting software such as Revit MEP, AutoCAD, and BIM systems to create detailed drawings. These services include:

Plumbing shop drawings
Sprinkler shop drawings
Firestopping shop drawings
HVAC pipe fabrication drawings
HVAC duct fabrication shop drawings
Piping and process piping drawings

Dekr Estimation provides MEP Estimation services in United States USA. In the US, we serve in the following markets: Illinois, Georgia, New York, North Carolina, Minnesota, Colorado, Arizona, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, Alabama, Washington, New Jersey, California, Connecticut, Oklahoma, Virginia, Oregon, Nebraska, Alaska, Arkansas, Delaware, Minnesota Idaho, Iowa, Mississippi, Montana, Nevada, Wyoming, New Hampshire, Utah, Florida, Massachusetts, South Carolina, Texas, Missouri, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Tennessee, Ohio, Wisconsin, Vermont, Hawaii.