HVAC Estimation
Complete HVAC estimate for First Baptist Church gym and classroom addition. Includes ductwork, ventilation, insulation, and labor/material pricing based on plan takeoffs and local trade rates.
About Project
The First Baptist Church – Pinehurst Gym & Classroom Addition project required a detailed HVAC estimate prepared by AH Estimating for a confidential general contractor. The scope focused on ductwork, ventilation, insulation, and air handling systems, all tailored to a multi-zone layout with unique gym and classroom mechanical needs. AH Estimating delivered a labor-and-material estimate based on detailed plan takeoffs, ensuring alignment with structural and architectural constraints.
This estimate not only addressed core HVAC components but also accounted for tools, consumables, and setup requirements—providing a complete picture of trade costs. By applying local labor rates and supplier-informed material pricing, AH Estimating ensured the client had reliable, zone-specific HVAC costs to guide procurement, scheduling, and subcontractor negotiations.
Key Challenges
The HVAC estimation for the Pinehurst Church addition presented several complexities due to the building’s mixed-use design and institutional requirements. From accommodating multi-zone systems to integrating mechanical components with architectural constraints, the estimate had to address both technical accuracy and real-world constructability.
- Multi-Zone HVAC Design: The gym and classroom addition featured varied mechanical zoning, requiring detailed area-based quantity segregation.
- Coordination with Structural & Architectural Layouts: Duct routing, ceiling heights, and unit placement had to be carefully aligned with building geometry.
- Accurate Pricing Application: Labor and material rates had to reflect local market trends and trade-specific practices.
- Accessory and Setup Costs: Tools, consumables, dust control, and site conditions had to be accounted for with realistic allowances.
Estimation Approach
AH Estimating used a methodical, drawing-based approach to capture all HVAC elements in detail. The estimate was structured by system type and included current regional labor rates, material pricing, and site-specific costs to deliver a comprehensive, trade-ready proposal.
- Plan-Based Takeoff: HVAC components were measured from mechanical drawings including equipment schedules, layout plans, and sections.
- System-Level Structuring: All elements were categorized under ventilation, cooling, insulation, and mechanical controls.
- System-Level Structuring: All elements were categorized under ventilation, cooling, insulation, and mechanical controls.
- Risk & Site Costs Included: Insurance, bonds, temporary setups, and consumables were priced and incorporated into the final summary.
Summary
AH Estimating delivered a full-scope HVAC estimate for the First Baptist Church Pinehurst expansion project, including both quantity takeoff and pricing. With trade-specific labor hours, material costs, and accessory items included, the estimate supported the client in budgeting, subcontractor selection, and scheduling.
This project reinforces AH Estimating’s capacity to manage complete HVAC estimating services—from drawing-based measurements to cost application—for institutional and faith-based projects with high documentation standards.
