Case Study: Cochran achieves 20–30% faster digital takeoffs and 50–60% faster drawing checks with Trimble MEP's Accubid LiveCount

Electrical Contractor Tells Complete Cost Story with Help from Digital Takeoff Tool

Cochran, a third-generation electrical and technology contractor in Washington, faced the challenge of speeding and improving accuracy in estimating and preconstruction while reducing paper use and clearly communicating cost decisions to clients. To modernize takeoff workflows and better track design changes across projects, Cochran adopted Trimble MEP’s Accubid LiveCount alongside its Accubid estimating platform.

Trimble MEP implemented LiveCount to provide live, bi-directional links to raster drawings, multi-drawing takeoff totals, drawing compare/overlay and trending tools, and advanced image processing. The result: Cochran reports 20–30% faster takeoffs, a 50–60% reduction in time checking new drawing changes, $12,000–$15,000 estimated annual savings in printing, greater transparency for clients, and a clear ROI from Trimble MEP’s solution.

Cochran

Steve Burnett

Director of Preconstruction & Estimating