Bill of Materials is an Elite Software utility that creates comprehensive parts lists and ductwork takeoffs from HVAC design data produced within the Elite ecosystem, notably Graphic Manual D Ductsize drawings and linked residential projects. It compiles material quantities and components specified in duct designs into structured schedules suitable for estimating, procurement, and installation documentation. The tool is intended to streamline transition from design to materials planning by leveraging the same project database used by Rhvac and Ductsize, minimizing manual counting and errors common in hand takeoffs.

Key Features

Automated takeoff from Elite designs Generates materials directly from design models.

• Produces parts lists and ductwork takeoffs from Graphic Manual D Ductsize drawings.
• Pulls data from connected Elite residential projects to maintain consistency across documents.

Integrated with Elite HVAC workflow Fits into load, duct, and documentation pipeline.

• Links with Rhvac, Manual D Ductsize, and other Elite tools for a continuous workflow from sizing to materials.
• Uses the same project data to reduce re-entry and counting errors.

Estimating-ready outputs Supports procurement and installation.

• Organizes components and quantities into structured schedules for estimating and purchasing.
• Facilitates installer-ready documentation tied to the original design.

Benefits

Faster, error-reduced takeoffs Streamlines materials planning.

• Eliminates manual counting by extracting quantities from the duct design.
• Maintains alignment between materials and the latest project model.

Consistent documentation across tasks Single source of truth.

• Uses one project database across sizing, selection, and materials.
• Improves communication among designers, estimators, and installers.