AI drawing review for mechanical contractors
Detect ductwork routing conflicts, verify equipment clearances, and coordinate with other trades automatically, straight from your 2D PDF drawing set.
What slows down mechanical contractors
The coordination headaches that show up over and over on ductwork-heavy projects.
Ductwork Routing Conflicts
Supply and return ductwork frequently clashes with structural beams, piping mains, and electrical conduit runs in tight ceiling plenums.
Equipment Clearance Issues
AHUs, VAV boxes, and rooftop units need service access that drawings often fail to verify against adjacent structures.
Multi-Trade Coordination
Diffusers, grilles, and registers must align with reflected ceiling plans while avoiding sprinkler heads and light fixtures.
How Helonic helps
Purpose-built drawing review for the mechanical scope, from ductwork to controls.
Duct Routing Conflict Detection
Automatically identify where ductwork intersects structural members, piping, or electrical systems. Helonic flags conflicts before they become costly field rework.
Equipment Clearance Verification
Verify that AHUs, chillers, boilers, and VAV boxes have the manufacturer-required service and maintenance clearances shown on drawings.
Diffuser vs Structure Coordination
Cross-reference supply and return diffuser locations against reflected ceiling plans, structural grids, and lighting layouts to catch placement conflicts.
Insulation Space Checking
Confirm that ductwork insulation thickness is accounted for in ceiling plenum space calculations and does not cause new clearance violations.
Control Sequence Verification
Review sequences of operation against mechanical drawings to ensure control points, damper locations, and sensor placements are consistent with design intent.
Common issues we catch
The mechanical conflicts and code gaps Helonic surfaces on every drawing set.
Routing & Clearances
- Ductwork routing through structural beams and columns
- Insufficient equipment access and service clearances
- Return air pathway obstructions and dead zones
- VAV box sizing mismatches with design airflow
Coordination & Controls
- Diffuser placement conflicts with sprinklers and lights
- Insulation thickness exceeding available plenum space
- Missing or mislocated control dampers and sensors
- Exhaust fan duct routing conflicts at roof penetrations
ROI for mechanical contractors
What mechanical teams typically see after running drawings through Helonic.
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