Monaro

Monaro automates takeoffs soHVAC and plumbing distributors can count equipment from drawings, structure takeoffs for quoting, and manage supplier RFQs, quotes, and submittals in one place. It is built by people with HVAC bid desk experience and aims to reduce manual counting time while preserving control over the bidding process. The product emphasizes handling terminal equipment only and includes features to flag ambiguous items for quick human review.

Monaro counts diffusers, grilles, fans and fixtures across floors, and surfaces any uncertain detections for verification. The platform ties together drawings, takeoffs, supplier pricing, and quotes, helping bids move from drawings to final deals without re-keying data. It presents a unified workflow designed for distributor bid desks rather than separate tools for each step in the process.

The tool focuses on enabling fast, branded quotes and formatted supplier RFQs within a single environment. It supports ERP integration by pushing finalized quotes and order data, and provides per-item visibility into supplier pricing and margins. The system highlights where data may be ambiguous so estimators can decide quickly and confidently.

Monaro provides plans with various project limits, supports a single or multiple locations, offers ERP syncing, and markets billing by project volume rather than headcount. It targets HVAC distributors with a focus on terminal equipment counting and automated takeoffs, while offering project packs for smaller needs and ongoing access to support.

Use cases

• Count terminal equipment from drawings and produce structured takeoffs for quoting.
• Convert takeoffs to supplier RFQs and formatted submittals in one system.