Design Master HVAC
HVAC software
Construction software
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- Ease of use
- Ease of management
- Quality of support
- Affordability
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$104 per seat per month
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What is Design Master HVAC
Design Master HVAC is a desktop HVAC design and drafting application used to create HVAC plans, duct and piping layouts, and related schedules for building projects. It targets HVAC designers, mechanical contractors, and engineering teams that produce construction documents and coordinate system layouts. The product focuses on CAD-based workflows and HVAC-specific design tools rather than field service dispatching, customer management, or technician mobile apps.
HVAC-focused CAD drafting tools
The product centers on producing HVAC construction drawings, including ductwork and piping layouts, and generating related documentation from the design. This makes it well-suited for office-based design and preconstruction workflows where drawing accuracy and consistency matter. It aligns more closely with design/drafting needs than with job scheduling or technician dispatch.
Supports construction documentation
Design Master HVAC is built for creating plan sets and deliverables used in permitting, coordination, and installation. It fits teams that need repeatable drawing standards and structured outputs (e.g., schedules and annotations) as part of project documentation. This is a different emphasis than platforms primarily designed for service ticketing and field operations.
Desktop-first design workflow
A desktop application can be advantageous for users who work primarily in an office environment and rely on local CAD workflows and file-based project organization. It can integrate into established design processes where drawings are exchanged as files with other project stakeholders. This approach can be simpler to adopt for teams not seeking a full cloud field-service suite.
Limited field service capabilities
The product is not positioned as an end-to-end field service management system for dispatching, technician mobile workflows, customer communications, or payment processing. Organizations looking to manage service calls, recurring maintenance, and real-time field operations may need separate software. This can increase integration and process overhead across the business.
Not a full construction ERP
While it supports design and documentation, it does not replace broader construction management functions such as project financials, procurement, inventory, time tracking, or multi-crew scheduling. Companies that want a single system spanning estimating through service execution may find gaps. As a result, it may be one component in a larger toolchain.
Vendor details hard to verify
Publicly verifiable corporate information for the current seller (e.g., founding year, headquarters, and official social profiles) is not consistently available from authoritative sources. This can make vendor due diligence and long-term support evaluation more difficult. Buyers may need to confirm ownership, support channels, and product roadmap directly with the vendor.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Single-User (DM HVAC) | $104 per seat/month (monthly) — $1,008 per seat/year (annual, 20% off) | Single-user license for one operator; may be installed on multiple computers. |
| Floating (DM HVAC) | $260 per seat/month (monthly) — $2,496 per seat/year (annual, 20% off) | Floating license shared among users; one person may use the software at a time. |
| Single-User Classic (HVAC + Electrical bundle) | $188 per seat/month (monthly) — $1,800 per seat/year (annual, 20% off) | Bundled single-user license allowing one user to run both HVAC and Electrical. |
