AI-Based structural steel takeoff software for estimators
Manual steel takeoffs limit your bid volume & scaling capacity
Get fully automated structural steel quantity takeoffs with Beam AI.
Cut 90% of the time spent on takeoffs, and bid on 2X more projects without expanding your team.
Trusted by top steel contractors and suppliers
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How our AI-based steel takeoff software works
Get steel takeoffs in 4 simple steps
Upload structural steel plans in PDF format
Upload your shop drawings, erection plans, or steel framing blueprints, including details like beam layouts, angles, channels, and connections.
Confirm scope of work for your structural steel takeoff
Review the pre-defined scope covering beams, columns, plates, anchors, and steel framing. Just check the box to apply it.
Have project-specific edge cases or changes? Add them in “Project-Specific Deviations.”
Beam AI extracts structural steel quantities
Our AI identifies and measures all structural steel elements automatically.
Receive reviewed steel takeoffs
Every AI-generated steel takeoff is verified by our QA team to ensure accuracy and delivered within 24–72 hours. You get a detailed quantity takeoff for steel members, plates, bolts, and welds in an Excel-ready format.
What’s slowing steel estimators down?
Manually doing steel takeoffs eats up your bid cycle.
Manual steel takeoffs take too long
Estimators spend 50% of the bid cycle tracing beams, columns, and plates. Addenda and changes force them to start over, cutting into bid capacity and opportunities for growth are missed.
Limited time for strategy or vendor coordination
Most of the bandwidth is spent counting steel members instead of pricing, value engineering, or negotiating with fabricators for better quotes.
Future-ready steel fabrication takeoff software with Beam AI
Reclaim 15–20 hours per week to focus on pricing, vendor coordination, and strategic bidding to drive revenue.
Save 90% of time on steel takeoffs
Automate the measurement of beams, columns, channels, angles, and plates. Beam AI auto-reads your plans, factoring in all specs & keyed-in notes like an estimator, eliminating hours of manual tracing.
Bid 2X more jobs without growing the team
Recofus time to chase more RFQs and let AI handle multiple jobs at once. Confidently double your bid capacity.
See why top contractors & suppliers trust AI-based best steel takeoff software
"With Beam AI, we’re saving up to 2 days on takeoffs, and it has become a part of our growth plans."
Dylan Wiman
CEO & President, Rocky Mountain Steel, Inc
Read Success Story"Beam AI is a no-brainer. We’re now saving 2 days of work each week, and our bid volume has doubled as we’ve grown from $900K to $2M in just a couple of months!"
Bryan Ramirez
Senior Estimator, Rays Stairs Inc.
Read Success Story"With Beam AI, we have cut 80% of the time on takeoffs to focus on bigger projects and send out more proposals."
Maxwell Henderson
Business Owner | Desert Rat Welding, LLC
Read Success Story"Before Beam AI, manual takeoffs took up too much time. Now, we’re sending up to 5 bids a week, have taken on larger projects, and even repurposed an estimator to focus on inventory and purchasing."
Dylan Kaminski
Business Development Manager| Tactical Construction Inc.
Read Success Story"I would absolutely recommend Beam AI. The accuracy is spot on, and the time savings are significant. It's been a game-changer for us, truly a beneficial tool for any estimating team."
Emma Peters
Sr. Preconstruction Manager| Blach Construction
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Why automate steel takeoffs with AI
Get a deep dive into the challenges steel contractors and suppliers are facing in scaling bidding capacity and how AI-based steel takeoffs are changing the game.
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A pro's guide to accurate structural steel takeoffs
Discover how fast and accurate takeoffs lay the foundation for a scalable bidding process that consistently drives wins.
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How does Beam AI help with structural steel takeoffs?
Delays in takeoffs can lead to delays in bidding, resulting in missed opportunities and increased project costs. Explore how Beam AI helps you tackle that.
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What is a steel takeoff?
A steel takeoff is the process of calculating all steel member quantities, beams, columns, channels, angles, and plates, directly from your project blueprints for accurate bidding and procurement.
What is a structural steel takeoff?
A structural steel takeoff focuses specifically on load-bearing steel components like beams, trusses, and columns to determine the total structural steel quantity needed for fabrication and erection.
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.
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.
Can I export a steel takeoff spreadsheet?
Absolutely. Every takeoff is delivered to your account, and you can export it in a steel takeoff spreadsheet or structural steel takeoff Excel spreadsheet, a PDF for presentations, and a view-only link for adding to the bid package. You can edit, share, or import the Excel output into estimating software.
Does Beam AI support AI-based steel takeoffs?
Yes. Beam AI is an AI-based steel takeoff software, meaning it automatically reads plans, extracts steel quantities, and saves time by 90%. It covers other trades like utility, civil, MEP, and more.
Is Beam AI considered the best steel takeoff software?
Beam AI is trusted by top steel contractors and suppliers as the best steel takeoff software for speed, accuracy, and bid capacity gains.
What is the price for structural steel takeoff software?
Beam AI operates on an annual subscription model tailored to fit your project’s needs. You’ll receive credits in the form of workable sheets, which can be used for your takeoffs throughout the subscription period. Check out the pricing page for full details on AI-based steel construction takeoff software pricing.
Does Beam AI work for steel fabrication takeoff software needs?
Yes. Beam AI is an AI-based, fully automated steel fabrication takeoff software, generating exact plate, gusset, and connection quantities for fabrication and shop prep.
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