Case Study: SB Mechanical achieves 10% ductwork cost savings and increased field efficiency with Trimble SysQue

SB mechanical achieves 10 percent cost savings for HVAC ductwork with increased field labor, efficiency and less waste with Trimble SysQue

SB Mechanical (Smith-Boughan, Inc.), a 90‑year‑old Ohio mechanical, plumbing and HVAC contractor, faced a complex BIM challenge on a major 60,000+ sq ft hospital expansion. Their previous AutoCAD‑based workflow lacked manufacturer‑specific content, causing field interpretation, delays and material waste as project complexity and coordination demands increased.

By adopting Autodesk Revit with Trimble SysQue, SB Mechanical produced data‑rich, constructible MEP models with manufacturer parts, automated spool sheets, BOMs and dynamic schedules—streamlining takeoffs and fabrication exports. The results included fabrication‑ready drawings that removed field interpretation, about 10% cost savings on ductwork, 50% faster takeoffs, increased field labor efficiency, less waste and minimal rework.

SB Mechanical

Zach D. Smithey

Estimator & BIM Specialist