Takeoff: Labor & Material Units
- We can use regional labor and material units while delivering accurate quantities.
- We can use RS Means labor and material units.
- We can use your historical labor units and your material databases.
What we do
Deep Expertise. Delivered Fast.
Specialized MEP estimating, proposal writing and workforce development for subcontractors who need results, not hand-holding.
01 · MEP Estimating
Accurate, Defensible Estimates Built on Real-World Experience.
We use estimating software for precision takeoffs and layer AI-assisted plan reading to accelerate bulk quantity extraction on large or complex sets. Every AI-generated labor and material unit is manually audited against RS Means or your labor and material metrics before it leaves Mike's desk. You get speed without sacrificing accuracy.
Deliverable formats
BOM with Labor Hours
A spreadsheet of the labor hours and material takeoff so you can enter your own values.
Full Estimate with Scope
Complete line-item estimate with a written scope of work, ready to submit or hand to your PM.
Excel or Gantt Schedule
A system-by-system labor schedule in the format of your choice. A great addition when submitting your proposal.
Estimating Budget
We can convert the entire estimate into an estimating budget for your turnover meeting with the construction team.
Download a Sample Takeoff / BOM
See the quality of the work before you schedule a call. Enter your name and email to receive a sample Bill of Materials and Scope of Work.
Budgeting Services
A defensible number before the drawings are done.
Need a rough-order-of-magnitude number before the drawings are complete? Early-stage MEP budgets based on system type, square footage and project complexity give your team a defensible number for Owner/GC conversations and internal go/no-go decisions.
Request a budgetIntegrated Project Delivery (IPD) Support Rare specialty
Bidding an IPD project and don't know where to start?
IPD is a rare but powerful delivery method where the Owner/GC, A/E designers and key trade contractors share a single contract and split risk and reward together. Early trade involvement means your cost and constructability input shapes the design before it's locked. Few MEP consultants understand this model. Mike does.
Review your IPD contract
02 · Proposal Writing
Win More.
A professionally written proposal communicates competence before the first meeting. It protects your scope, sets contract expectations, and positions your firm as the organized, capable choice.
A winning proposal is more than a number. It's a story about why your team is the right choice: clear, compelling writing that communicates your value, addresses Owner/GC concerns and positions you to win.
Start a proposal03 · Employee Management Training
For leaders promoted for their craft, not trained to lead.
Built for field supervisors and project managers who were promoted because they were great at the work. Practical, trade-specific sessions that apply immediately.
- 01
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Repeatable processes so every job runs the same way, no matter who is leading it.
- 02
Financial Management Tools
Job costing, cash flow and margin tracking supervisors can actually use.
- 03
Material Tracking & Purchasing
Buy right, track what's on site, and stop material from eating margin.
- 04
Change Order Management
Identify, price, document and close change orders before they become write-offs.
- 05
Project Closeout
Punch, documentation, retainage and lessons learned, closed out cleanly.
- 06
Leadership & Team Culture
Mentorship and servant leadership for supervisors promoted for their craft.
Tools & Technology
Independent licenses. No shared platforms. No bottlenecks.
- Bluebeam Revu
- RS Means
- Excel
- AI Plan Reading
- On-Screen Takeoff
Rush jobs welcome
We are here to increase your productivity and help you get awarded the projects you want to build.
When your estimating department is jammed up and your best client calls for a rush job, call us!
Ready to talk scope?
Send over your plans or describe your project.
Mike will tell you what he can do and what it'll cost.