Conduit offers a mobile app for residential HVAC contractors that uses iPad Pro LiDAR to create a 3‑D model of a home in under ten minutes and performs ACCA Manual J heat‑loss calculations, zoning, and duct sizing on‑site. The app overlays virtual equipment from manufacturers, generates certified permit and rebate reports, and stores all data in the cloud for instant export, enabling contractors to complete design and proposal work in a single visit.
Funding
$375K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
HVAC contractors often depend on manual measurements and rule‑of‑thumb load estimates, which can produce inaccurate system sizing, extend design cycles, and make it difficult to differentiate their proposals in competitive residential bids.
Solution
Conduit delivers a mobile application that uses iPad Pro LiDAR sensors to capture a precise 3D model of a home in under ten minutes. The app runs ACCA Manual J® heat‑loss calculations room‑by‑room on‑site, automatically zones the system, sizes supply ducts, and creates 2D floor plans. It then overlays virtual equipment models from selected manufacturers, enabling technicians to show homeowners exactly how units will appear inside and outside the residence. Certified reports that meet permitting and rebate requirements are generated instantly and stored in the cloud for easy export. The workflow allows contractors to complete design, sizing, and proposal presentation during a single visit, reducing follow‑up time and improving closing rates.
Target Audience
The primary users are residential HVAC contractors and design‑build firms that perform on‑site sales, system sizing, and installation planning for single‑family homes.
Features
- LiDAR‑driven scanning on iPad Pro that produces accurate 3D home geometry and dimensioned 2D floor plans in ~10 minutes
- Integrated ACCA Manual J® engine performing room‑level load calculations, zoning, and duct sizing on‑site
- Virtual equipment placement tool with manufacturer catalog integration for indoor and outdoor unit visualization
- Automated generation of industry‑certified reports for permits, rebates, and compliance documentation
- Cloud‑based storage and export of models, calculations, and reports in standard file formats (PDF, DWG, CSV)
- Branded proposal builder with customizable educational content to aid homeowner decision‑making
- Role‑based access controls and end‑to‑end encryption to protect customer data