CHANDLER, AZ / ACCESS Newswire / September 9, 2026 / McCormick Systems, developer of leading MEP takeoff & estimating software, McCormick, and a part of Foundation Software's business portfolio, has published a new checklist to assist electrical, plumbing and mechanical contractors catch costly gaps before a bid gets out the door.

Whether it's a missed hanger allowance, an unpriced permit fee or three hours of supervision per floor that never made it into the bid, small gaps like these can quietly erode a project's margin before the job even gets going. The solution is to build a solid estimating checklist, so nothing falls through the cracks.

The new article, "Am I Missing Anything? An Estimating Checklist for Electrical, Plumbing & Mechanical Contractors," outlines what a complete estimating checklist should include - from first review to final submission - covering:

• How reviewing the full plan set before takeoff helps catch scope gaps

• The materials and quantities most often left off a bid

• Why standard labor unit guides assume ideal conditions

• The project costs that don't appear on a drawing but always show up on the invoice

• How a final pre-submission checklist ensure contractors are protected

After reading, MEP contractors will see how a consistent process, backed by the right bidding software - can help catch discrepancies while there's still time to fix them.

To read the full article on building a complete estimating checklist, click here.

About McCormick Systems

McCormick Systems, a Foundation Software company, is the provider of the leading takeoff & estimating software, McCormick, an all-in-one bidding solution for the electrical, plumbing and mechanical and trades. For information, call (800) 444-4890 or email msi@mccormicksys.com.

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SOURCE: McCormick Systems