McCormick Systems
What it is
McCormick Systems is estimating and takeoff software for electrical, plumbing and mechanical contractors. It brings digital plan takeoff and estimating through to a final bid proposal in one system, with trade-specific tools for building estimates. Electrical users can use auto-count, Auto Home Run, trade databases and labor units that include NECA units. Plumbing estimates can start with PDF plan takeoff and use a plumbing database to price fixtures, pipes, fittings and labor. Mechanical work can use pre-built assemblies, automatic quantity calculations, and optional MCAA or PHCC units.
The system supports multiple users accessing estimates over an internet connection. Contractors can get supplier price updates or import their preferred vendor rates. For awarded jobs, users can assign cost codes and classes, sync project and budget details with FOUNDATION, and share change orders through an API. McCormick is offered as hosted web software or self-hosted software, with Windows requirements for workstation use and additional server requirements for on-premises installation. The company was founded in 1979, is based in Chandler, Arizona, and was acquired by Foundation Software in 2021. Pricing is on request.
For and against
For
- Covers takeoff through final bid proposal in one system.
- Electrical tools include auto-count and NECA labor units.
- Plumbing takeoff works with PDF plans and a dedicated database.
- Mechanical estimates support assemblies and automatic quantity calculations.
- Supplier pricing and preferred vendor rates are supported.
- Awarded job data can sync with FOUNDATION.
Against
- Pricing requires a request.
- On-premises installation requires Microsoft SQL Server 2019.
- The V16 minimum workstation operating system is Windows 10 64-bit.
Who it suits
McCormick suits electrical, plumbing and mechanical contractors who need trade-specific estimating from plan takeoff through bid proposal. It may also suit teams that share estimates online or use FOUNDATION for awarded project and budget information.
Getting started
- Visit the McCormick Systems website.
- Request a demo to discuss the software and pricing.
- Choose hosted web use or a self-hosted installation.
- For hosted use, meet the listed Windows and broadband requirements.
- For on-premises use, prepare Windows-compatible equipment and Microsoft SQL Server 2019.
Limits to know
Pricing is available on request. On-premises installation requires Microsoft SQL Server 2019; the listed minimum server operating system is Windows Server 2016. Hosted use requires Windows 11 Pro or Enterprise or later and a broadband connection.
The verdict
Choose McCormick Systems if your electrical, plumbing or mechanical team needs estimating tools matched to its trade and a workflow that runs from digital takeoff to bid proposal. Look elsewhere if you need published pricing or a setup without Windows and, for on-premises use, Microsoft SQL Server requirements.
Questions
How much does McCormick Systems cost?
Pricing is on request. Prospective customers can request a demo.
Which trades does it support?
It provides estimating and takeoff software for electrical, plumbing and mechanical contractors.
What platforms are available?
It is available as web-based hosted software or self-hosted software, with Windows requirements.
Does it integrate with FOUNDATION?
It can assign cost codes and classes during estimating, sync project and budget information for awarded jobs, and share change orders through an API.
What is required for on-premises installation?
The listed requirements include Windows-compatible equipment, Microsoft SQL Server 2019 and a minimum server operating system of Windows Server 2016.
Facts on the record
- Accounting integration
- McCormick integrates with FOUNDATION to assign cost codes and classes, sync awarded project and budget information, and share change orders through an API.mccormicksys.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Backups
- McCormick Hosted says it backs up data to its servers every 15 minutes and sends an additional nightly full backup to a secure off-site location.mccormicksys.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Collaboration
- McCormick describes its system as multi-user, with cloud-based access to estimates and shared project information.mccormicksys.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Company history
- McCormick Systems says it was created in 1979 and was acquired by Foundation Software in 2021.mccormicksys.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Downloads
- Software downloads are available through a page that asks users to enter a download code to get links.mccormicksys.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Electrical features
- Electrical estimating includes auto-count, patented Auto Home Run, trade-specific databases and NECA labor units.mccormicksys.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Estimating workflow
- The platform handles work from digital takeoff through final bid proposal in one system.mccormicksys.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Foundation integration
- McCormick can assign cost codes and classes during estimating and sync project and budget information to FOUNDATION when a job is awarded.mccormicksys.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 1979mccormicksys.com · read 28 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Chandler, Arizona, United Statesmccormicksys.com · read 28 Sept 2026
- Mechanical features
- Mechanical estimating includes pre-built assemblies, automatic quantity takeoff calculations and optional MCAA or PHCC units.mccormicksys.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- On-premises requirements
- On-premises installation requires Windows-compatible equipment and Microsoft SQL Server 2019; the listed minimum server operating system is Windows Server 2016.mccormicksys.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Platform requirements
- Version 26.5 and later is compatible with 64-bit Windows; hosted use requires Windows 11 Pro or Enterprise or later and a broadband connection.mccormicksys.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Plumbing features
- Plumbing users can perform digital takeoffs from PDF plans and price fixtures, pipes, fittings and labor using a plumbing database.mccormicksys.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Pricing
- The opened product pages direct prospective customers to request a demo and do not state a price.mccormicksys.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- McCormick provides estimating and digital takeoff software for electrical, plumbing and mechanical contractors.mccormicksys.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Security
- McCormick says its integration uses a secure API and provides a responsible disclosure process for reporting security vulnerabilities.mccormicksys.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Supplier pricing
- The software can connect with major suppliers for price updates or import preferred vendor rates.mccormicksys.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Support
- The company says its in-house support team has an average response time under 10 minutes; support hours are Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Arizona local time.mccormicksys.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Team access
- The company says multiple users can access estimates anywhere with an internet connection.mccormicksys.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Windows requirement
- The V16 requirements sheet lists Windows 10 64-bit as a minimum workstation operating system and Windows 10 or 11 64-bit as recommended.mccormicksys.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Workflow
- The platform covers work from digital takeoff through final bid proposal.mccormicksys.com · read 9 Oct 2026