AI-Based structural steel takeoff & estimating software
Handle 3X more bids with AI steel takeoff & estimating software built for peak bidding volumes
Beam AI is your go-to steel takeoff and estimating software that works like your full-time junior estimator - delivering QA-reviewed takeoffs and Excel-based estimates within 24-72 hours.
AI takeoffs & estimates trusted by top Steel businesses across US & Canada
100% done for you AI Steel takeoffs & estimates
Get your AI Steel takeoff reviewed by our experienced QA team. Accurate, ready-to-bid Steel estimates delivered in 24-72 hours.
Upload Steel plans in PDF format
Drop your structural steel drawings and spec docs in PDF format.
Confirm your scope of work
Check all the steel quantities and add any custom instructions on a job-to-job basis.
AI does the Steel quantity takeoff for you
Our AI engine extracts all relevant Steel material quantities. Our QA experts review every takeoff to validate AI’s work.
Get Excel-based estimates
Instant Excel-based Steel estimates available with your material & labor costs so that you can bid with confidence.
Structural Steel takeoff and estimating software built for steel contractors
Beam AI steel takeoff and estimating software provides instant automated Excel-based estimates, turning drawings into accurate quantities, structured cost calculations, and clear profit visibility.
Assembly-based estimating
Build estimates using repeatable assemblies that bundle materials, labor, and assumptions into a single, reliable unit.
- Create faster estimates for repetitive scopes
- Capture hidden or easy-to-miss components automatically
- Help junior estimators produce complete, accurate estimates
New from Beam AI: Tools beyond automated construction takeoff software
100% automated takeoffs and construction bid tracking - on one platform.
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.
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.
FAQs
How does Beam AI help Steel contractors save time and bid more?
Beam AI automates Steel material quantity takeoffs and estimates, eliminating hours of manual tracing and counting. Teams typically save up to 90% of takeoff time and use that time to submit 3X more bids with the same headcount.
What Steel items does Beam AI take off?
Beam AI captures beam lengths, studs, camber, columns, joists, and braces. It also reads schedules and legends to extract quantities with exact specifications.
Do I get Excel-based estimates?
Yes. Beam AI generates editable Excel estimates with structured material and labor quantities so you can price, adjust, and submit bids confidently.
How does structural steel takeoff software work?
Structural steel takeoff software like Beam AI reads shop drawings and framing plans to generate structural steel quantity takeoffs, including member counts, plate dimensions, and weld/bolt quantities. As plan takeoff software, it works directly from your uploaded blueprints and digital plans, eliminating the need for manual tracing or spreadsheet-based calculations.
Can Beam AI replace Bluebeam steel takeoff workflows?
Yes. While Bluebeam steel takeoff is commonly used for manual markups, Beam AI automates the entire process, delivering structural steel takeoff Excel spreadsheets without manual tracing.
Does Beam AI provide a structural steel takeoff example?
Get on a personalized demo with our team to see a structural steel takeoff example showing how Beam AI outputs detailed steel structure quantity takeoffs across different formats, such as PDF, Excel, and a view-only shareable link with member counts, dimensions, and total weights.
