McCormick Systems vs PataBid

McCormick Systems provides estimating and digital takeoff software for electrical, plumbing and mechanical contractors. Its workflow runs from digital plan takeoff through a final bid proposal in one system. Electrical tools include auto-count, Auto Home Run, trade-specific databases and labor units such as NECA units. Plumbing users can take off PDF plans and price fixtures, pipes, fittings and labor from a plumbing database. Mechanical estimating offers pre-built assemblies, automatic quantity calculations and optional MCAA or PHCC units. Multiple users can access estimates online and share project information. Supplier connections provide price updates or accept preferred vendor rates. For awarded jobs, users can assign cost codes and classes, sync project and budget information with FOUNDATION, and share change orders through an API. The software is available as web-based or self-hosted Windows software. Pricing is on request.

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