Plumbing Estimating Software

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McCormick sets the plumbing estimating standard with scalable features.

One of the only cloud-based estimating solutions for plumbing contractors
Over 40,000 items and 20,000 prebuilt assemblies, including fixtures, ProPress, CPVC, Uponor and more
Design-build directly in the estimating program with both custom and industry-standard symbols
Work in multiple drawings at a time to streamline your estimating
Update pricing directly from popular supply houses
Preloaded labor units based on a national average, change order labor units and the option to add MCAA or PHCC units

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Software for Plumbing Contractors

Build estimates that reflect your jobs with solutions that fit your business.

Commercial Estimating
Residential Estimating
Industrial Estimating

Municipal Estimating
Institutional Estimating

See What Contractors Are Saying About McCormick Systems

McCormick comes with one-on-one online training and great customer service; [it's the] only product that is just for plumbers that I have found.

John R.

McCormick User

The time this saves from manual takeoff is astounding. Not to mention the accuracy. Pricing is connected to a national database and customization is great too.

Joel W.

McCormick User

I like that [McCormick] specifically made this product for plumbing.

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Why McCormick

Professional plumbing contractors trust McCormick's plumbing estimating platform to deliver accurate bids faster than traditional methods.

All-In-One Bidding

McCormick's plumbing estimating software integrates digital takeoff, labor scaling and bid summaries into a single program — so estimators move from blueprint to bid without switching tools.

With over 40,000 items and 20,000 prebuilt assemblies covering ProPress, CPVC and Uponor, every count and measurement feeds directly into your bid.

Cloud-Based Plumbing Estimating

Our patented features create a highly efficient estimating experience in the plumbing industry with real-time database syncing.

Our solutions use the most up-to-date servers to keep MCAA labor units and PHCC assemblies always current. McCormick also offers a seamless user experience, ensuring your material pricing and project data stay synchronized from blueprint to bid.

Because pricing and labor units update in real time, your bids reflect current supply house rates — not last month's numbers.

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Plumbing Estimating Software FAQ

Find answers to the most common questions about plumbing estimating software — from takeoff and pricing to time savings and accuracy.

+What Plumbing Estimating Software has Material Takeoff and Pricing Built-In?

McCormick is a plumbing estimating software with integrated material takeoff and live pricing. It automates quantities for ProPress, CPVC and copper by syncing digital blueprints with real-time supply house databases

The software enables precise material counts across entire plumbing systems, which leads to accurate bid proposals. For example, it automatically calculates exact requirements for ProPress connections, CPVC pipes and other specialized plumbing components.

Once everything is measured, the software offers material pricing that’s connected to popular supply houses, dynamically updating to reflect current market rates. This allows estimators to generate comprehensive cost projections, not to mention accurate plumbing quotes, with unprecedented speed.

+How Does Plumbing Estimating Software Help Me Save Time?

Plumbing estimating software transforms the traditional estimation process by eliminating manual calculations and redundant tasks.

McCormick takeoff and estimating software delivers critical time-saving benefits:

Automate linear and area measurements directly from digital plumbing blueprints, eliminating hours of manual measurements
Generate instant pricing updates for your project costs
Eliminate tedious manual data entry as you evaluate material lists that typically consume valuable professional hours
Produce professional, detailed estimates in a fraction of the time compared to traditional methods
Minimize human error through intelligent, automated calculation processes

McCormick's trade-specific database covers ProPress connections, CPVC components and specialized plumbing materials with associated labor hours — so estimators aren't building lists from scratch on every job.

Unlike generic software solutions, McCormick's platform specifically targets plumbing professionals' unique challenges. It provides a comprehensive tool that turns time-consuming estimation into a streamlined, efficient process with exceptional bid accuracy.

+Why Should I use Plumbing Estimating Software Instead of Spreadsheets?

Plumbing estimating software replaces error-prone spreadsheets by automating calculations, updating material prices and centralizing data management.

Spreadsheets create friction at every step:

Complex material costs that are hard to track accurately
Multiple calculation tabs that are easy to break
Pricing that has to be updated manually every time
Formulas that fail without warning
Human errors — from mistyped numbers to version mix-ups — that are costly to catch and fix
Labor costs that are prone to miscalculation
Project overruns that are hard to catch before it's too late

Estimating software eliminates these pain points, giving estimators the speed and accuracy to focus on winning more bids. Estimators can quickly adjust project parameters, integrate project specifications and produce detailed, accurate estimates in far less time.

McCormick is built with these challenges in mind, delivering comprehensive solutions that go well beyond material pricing. The platform integrates powerful built-in takeoff capabilities specifically designed for plumbing systems, allowing direct measurements from digital plans.

Material calculations happen instantly, factoring in proper allowances and waste factors for different plumbing materials.

+How Does McCormick's Plumbing Estimating Software Help Me With Manual Takeoffs?

McCormick plumbing estimating software simplifies manual takeoffs with its built-in Design Estimating Pro (DEP) tool, allowing users to measure, design and estimate from the same screen.

Since DEP is included in the software, users don’t need separate hardware to create effective bids. Instead, plumbing estimators can design and build on the same screen. Blueprints are uploaded and measurements are assigned with just the click of a button.

Working directly from uploaded blueprints eliminates guesswork, reduces human error and increases overall estimation accuracy and project profitability.

+Why Should Plumbing Estimators use McCormick's Estimating Software?

McCormick estimating software gives plumbing estimators the tools they need to bid faster, more accurately, and more profitably.

The software goes beyond simple calculation tools by supporting:

ASPE (American Society of Plumbing Engineers) design-build workflows
ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) material standards
BIM (Building Information Modeling) integration

Key plumbing-specific features include:

Intelligent pipe routing analysis for various pipe materials
Real-time pricing integrations for CPVC, copper and PEX materials
Comprehensive plumbing component libraries with up-to-date specifications
Advanced blueprint measurement tools for residential, industrial and commercial plumbing projects

For plumbing contractors bidding commercial, industrial or municipal work, that combination of trade-specific features and standards compliance means fewer errors between takeoff and final proposal.