Mechanical Estimating Services
Central boiler and chiller plants, welded carbon and stainless piping, hydronic loops, pumps and mechanical insulation, built with MCAA labour factors, with takeoffs prepared with reference to CSA B51 where pressure piping applies.
Technical Overview
Mechanical piping and central plants need exact weld-inch counts, valve and trim assemblies, seismic and spring hangers, and insulation thickness to NECB/ASHRAE 90.1. We quantify every fitting, flange, bolt-up kit, hydro-test allowance and rigging pick, and flag provincial pressure-piping jurisdictional requirements (TSSA, ABSA, Technical Safety BC) under CSA B51 where it affects cost.
- ✓ Turnaround: 24–48 hours
- ✓ Deliverables: Unlocked Excel BOQ + Marked PDF
- ✓ Proposal: Firm 15-minute response in business hours
- ✓ Confidentiality: Strict corporate NDA on request
Quantities Measured in Mechanical
- ▸ Butt-weld, socket-weld, grooved Victaulic, and brazed fitting/flange counts
- ▸ Boilers, chillers, cooling towers, base-mounted & inline pumps, expansion tanks
- ▸ Fibreglass, cellular glass, and elastomeric pipe & equipment insulation schedules
Common Bid Traps We Catch
- ⚠ Under-counted weld inches and radiographic X-ray testing allowances on high-pressure lines
- ⚠ Missing isolation valves, strainers, triple-duty valves, and PICV coil hookup kits
- ⚠ Rigging, crane mobilization, and housekeeping pad exclusions between Div 03 and Div 23
Representative Line Items for Mechanical
Every line item is delivered in an unlocked Excel sheet with formula-linked unit rates and Canadian code notes.
| CSI Code | Description | Unit | Sample Qty | Canadian Spec Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 64 16 | 250-Ton Magnetic-Bearing Centrifugal Water-Cooled Chiller | EA | 2 | Includes rigging, startup, BACnet MSTP interface |
| 23 21 13 | 6" Sch 40 Black Carbon Steel Hydronic Pipe (Butt-Welded) | LF | 1,420 | Includes clevis/roller hangers, weld consumables |
| 23 07 19 | 2" Fibreglass Pipe Insulation w/ ASJ Jacket & PVC Fitting Covers | LF | 2,840 | ASHRAE 90.1 compliant chilled water vapour seal |
| 23 21 23 | 40 HP End-Suction Base-Mounted Chilled Water Pump w/ VFD | EA | 3 | Includes inertia base, flex connectors, alignment |
Mechanical Sub-Services & Specialisations
Detailed quantity surveys available for every branch of this trade across Canada.
Mechanical Takeoffs by Canadian Metro
Calibrated with indicative local labour factors and regional code amendments.
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