FASTEST Steel takeoff & estimating software in the market
90% less time on takeoffs. Bid on 3X more projects.
We exhibited in NASCC: The Steel Conference
April 22-24, 2026
Georgia World Congress Centre, Atlanta, GA
Trusted by top steel contractors and suppliers
Key Takeaways from NASCC: The Steel Conference
Steel fabricators are under pressure from both sides. More complex projects are coming in, while bid timelines continue shrinking - forcing teams to rethink how estimating gets done.
Accuracy remains non-negotiable in steel estimating. Fabricators made it clear that faster bids cannot come at the cost of precision, especially with tight margins and detailed connection requirements.
The firms scaling fastest are redesigning workflows - not just hiring more estimators. Teams are looking for ways to increase bid capacity without expanding headcount at the same pace.
Preconstruction visibility is becoming a major advantage. Fabricators want earlier insight into addenda, scope changes, and project risk before they impact bids and profitability.
The industry focus is shifting toward smarter bidding. More fabricators are prioritizing proactive decision-making, better workflow coordination, and reduced rework across preconstruction.
Beam AI’s Team in Action
Our team had an incredible time at NASCC - the steel conference 2026, showcasing how AI-based steel takeoffs and estimates are transforming the construction industry. From live demos to insightful discussions, we connected with industry professionals, demonstrating the future of estimating with automation.
Free Your Estimators from Manual Takeoffs & Estimates
Beam AI auto-reads your plans and delivers QA-verified quantities in 24-72 hours, saving you 90% of your time. Excel-based estimates are generated instantly, with clear material and labor costs.
Beam AI auto-reads your plans and delivers QA-verified quantities in 24-72 hours, saving you 90% of your time. Excel-based estimates are generated instantly, with clear material and labor costs.
Bid on 3X More Jobs
Stop getting buried under 10-40+ hours per project. With Beam AI, your team can handle more bids without adding headcount.
Stop getting buried under 10-40+ hours per project. With Beam AI, your team can handle more bids without adding headcount.
Win More, Stress Less
Reclaim time to sharpen pricing, evaluate risk, and strengthen client relationships-so every bid goes out stronger, not just faster.
Reclaim time to sharpen pricing, evaluate risk, and strengthen client relationships-so every bid goes out stronger, not just faster.
From Addenda to Bid Tracking Capabilities - All Covered
From addendum variance reports to linked bid dashboards, Beam AI gives you the tools to stay accurate, organized, and ahead of the curve.
From addendum variance reports to linked bid dashboards, Beam AI gives you the tools to stay accurate, organized, and ahead of the curve.
Get Fastest Steel Takeoffs and Estimates in Under 10 Minutes
Beam AI’s co-pilot for Steel takeoffs will generate outputs with 90% feature-capture accuracy and includes intuitive tools purpose-built for Steel takeoffs. You will be able to receive Excel-based estimates instantly, helping you takeoff and bid on the same day.
Beam AI’s co-pilot for Steel takeoffs will generate outputs with 90% feature-capture accuracy and includes intuitive tools purpose-built for Steel takeoffs. You will be able to receive Excel-based estimates instantly, helping you takeoff and bid on the same day.
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New from Beam AI: Tools beyond automated construction takeoff software
100% automated takeoffs and construction bid tracking - on one platform.
BIM
Your all-in-one BIM modeling and coordination solution.
A centralized BIM model lets teams visualize projects before construction, detect clashes early, and coordinate across stakeholders - resulting in fewer site errors, lower costs, reduced risk, and faster project delivery.
Bid Dashboard
Your all-in-one construction bid tracking software.
Track every bid - status, due dates, owners, RFIs, ITBs, and addenda in one organized view.
Bid Sniper
Single source of truth for all incoming construction bids.
Bid Sniper automatically captures every ITB from your inbox and pulls them into one clean list, no manual search, no inbox chaos.
About Beam AI
Beam AI is the only 100% AI-based automated takeoff software, trusted by 1200+ businesses across North America. Supporting multiple trades-including concrete, utilities, civil, HVAC, and sitework-Beam AI helps contractors save 90% time, 3X their bid output, and grow top-line revenue without adding extra staff.
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Blogs
Blogs
A Pro's Guide to Accurate Structural Steel Takeoffs
Here’s how Beam AI streamlines stuctural steel takeoffs and offers exceptional value to steel contractors. Book a personalized demo today.
Blogs
Beam AI Earns Top 2026 Honors from Capterra and Software Advice
Beam AI has been recognized with 7 industry badges in 2026 for transforming construction takeoffs and estimating through fast accurate AI workflows.
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