ROI Calculator
How much could you save with automated extraction?
Enter the number of engineering drawings in your project. We'll calculate projected time and cost savings compared to manual processing.
In short
This calculator converts engineering drawing count into projected time and cost savings from automating P&ID, isometric, and handover-document extraction with Pathnovo versus manual processing. Enter the number of drawings in your project to see hours saved per drawing, total project time saved, and indicative cost-saving range based on typical EPC engineering rates. Use it for early-stage budget sanity checks and to size the value of the automated workflow on your scope. Contact us for a project-specific estimate calibrated to your scope and rates.
Enter your project details
Include P&IDs, datasheets, instrument indexes, line lists, and other technical drawings.
Frequently Asked Questions
What inputs does the ROI calculator need?
The number of engineering drawings in scope (P&IDs, isometrics, datasheets, or mixed). The calculator applies typical EPC engineering rates and Pathnovo throughput benchmarks (extraction time per drawing, accuracy SLA, and downstream handover-package savings) to produce hours saved, total project time saved, and an indicative cost-saving range. For a project-specific estimate calibrated to your scope and rates, book a demo.
How does the ROI calculator estimate manual processing time?
Manual baselines used in the calculator are drawn from published EPC industry benchmarks and Pathnovo's reference engagements: 2 to 4 hours per P&ID for manual tag extraction, 2 to 4 hours per isometric for manual piping MTO take-off, and 15 minutes per mill certificate for traceability data entry. These are conservative medians for trained engineering or QA personnel; actual times on faded scans or hand-drawn legacy drawings run longer.
What accuracy difference is built into the cost comparison?
Manual processing typically achieves 90 to 95 percent field-level accuracy with no SLA, meaning downstream rework cycles at handover QA, SAP PM upload, and SIL verification. Pathnovo delivers 99.5 percent contractual accuracy on safety-critical fields with remedy clause. The calculator factors in the rework-avoidance savings (typically 15 to 30 percent of the gross time saving) alongside the direct extraction-time saving.
Does the calculator account for downstream SAP PM / Maximo integration?
Yes, indirectly. The cost-saving range includes the avoided transcription effort from delivering structured data directly into SAP PM S/4HANA, IBM Maximo, AVEVA NET, or Hexagon SmartPlant via pre-certified connectors, versus the conventional Excel-deliverable-plus-manual-upload workflow that adds 4 to 8 weeks per handover. For a precise integration estimate against your specific target system, see the engineering handover workflow.
Is the calculator output a quote?
No, the calculator is an indicative budget-sanity tool, not a quote. Pathnovo pricing is credit-based with the full platform on every paid tier (Starter, Professional, Scale, Enterprise); annual contracts carry 25 percent more credits at the same monthly price. For a project-specific quote against your scope, drawing count, and target accuracy SLA, see our pricing page or book a demo.
Can the calculator handle multi-document-type projects?
Yes. Mixed scope (P&IDs plus isometrics plus datasheets plus mill certificates) can be entered as a single drawing count, with the calculator applying weighted average rates. For more granular per-document-type sizing, separate the drawing count by type and run the calculator per type, then sum the savings. Pathnovo's credit consumption varies by document type (P&IDs at 20 credits each, isometrics at 8, datasheets at 5), which the calculator approximates rather than computes exactly.