Estimating

From Traditional Shop Drawings to 3D BIM Models Ductwork Modeling by Dedicated In-house Teams The Cincinnatus Group works with HVAC Duct Fabricators to boost ductwork product quality and precision, optimize workflow, and help our fabricating partners significantly improve their bottom line. We do this is by offering services that take […]

How Duct Fabricators Set Themselves Apart In a Changing Market According to Grand View Research, the HVAC systems market is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9% from 2021 to 2028. This demand for HVAC is being driven by technological advancement and, to a degree, […]

Ductwork Materials Management Program From Estimating and Purchasing to Procurement and Delivery In today’s world, materials management is the key to lowering costs, managing inventory, and improving productivity. But how can materials management work in the HVAC industry, especially when it comes to the fabrication of HVAC ductwork? To be […]

Improving HVAC Duct Fabrication When CAM Production Wastes Time HVAC duct fabrication has advanced to new levels of efficiency and cost-savings. Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) allows software to direct modern coil lines in the automated cutting, lining, and bending of ductwork from sheet metal coils. What could be more efficient? […]

HVAC Cost Estimates Estimating can make or break an HVAC company. Studies show that shops who don’t price their services correctly will sink, even if they just experienced their most profitable year ever. Over time, the problems in bad estimating are sure to catch up. There are many opportunities for […]

Finding the Right Estimator (and Keeping Them) At The Cincinnatus Group, we face the same challenges as our competition, and one of the most common is the lack of human capital. When it comes to providing HVAC estimating services, having the right person in the estimator’s seat can be critical […]

Duct Takeoffs, Where HVAC Solutions Begin When buildings suffer from drafts or stuffy air, hot and cold spots, impeded air flow and high energy costs, often the source of the problem can be traced back to poor ductwork design. Yes, issues that plague building occupants for decades can be traced […]

Where Do You Get Your Estimators? HVAC estimators can make or break a project.  Accurate, optimized estimates on ductwork can save a project 30% or more over traditional methods that often involve multiple data entry points outdated cost data, and inexperienced personnel. Accurate cost estimating plays a pivotal role in […]