AI-Based structural steel takeoff & estimating software
Bid 3X more jobs with AI Steel estimating and takeoff software
Generate AI steel takeoffs in under 10 minutes with our DIY platform, or get 100% done-for-you, QA-reviewed takeoffs and Excel-based estimates delivered in 24–72 hours.
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What is Structural Steel takeoff and estimating software?
Structural steel takeoff and estimating software helps steel contractors, fabricators, detailers, and estimators measure, quantify, and price structural steel directly from construction drawings. The software automates structural steel quantity takeoffs, steel weight calculations, steel member counts, fabrication quantities, connection counts, and material cost calculations, helping teams produce more accurate bids than manual spreadsheets or traditional takeoff methods.
Do It Yourself takeoffs with AI in 10 mins. Receive bid-ready takeoffs and estimates with human review.
Generate AI steel takeoffs in 10 minutes OR receive 100% done-for-you + QA - reviewed, bid-ready estimates delivered in 24–72 hours.
Get AI Steel takeoffs in 10 minutes
Fastest way ever to do a steel takeoff. Instant AI takeoffs with 90% accuracy and intuitive AI tools for faster review.
- High precision framing takeoffs
AI accurately measures beam, joist lengths and identifies the correct stud count, camber, and unit weight.
- Automated column counts
Beam AI reads schedules and legends to extract every column with the exact shape and dimension.
- Review & edit in minutes
Trade-specific tools make it fast to review, adjust, and validate Steel quantities. Excel estimates are ready the moment your takeoff is complete.
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 steel drawings and spec docs in PDF format.
Confirm your scope of work
Check all the steel quantities you want taken off. 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 instantly with clear material and labor costs.
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
Automatic roll-ups with full cost and margin visibility
Review your estimate by phase, by cost, and all the way to profit.
- Clear separation of hours, rates, and markups, making productivity, pricing, and assumptions easy to review
- Material and labor selling prices, with costs traceable back to line items and catalogs
- Complete bid and margin breakdown, including subcontractor and other costs
Estimate templates based on your business needs
Fully customized estimate templates aligned to your internal formats, pricing logic, and review workflows.
- Excel templates tailored to how your team prices and reviews jobs, in 2-3 days
- Structure estimate summaries exactly how you want, based on your internal processes
- Your markups, assumptions, and calculation structure are embedded into the Excel file
Why Steel estimating teams struggle to scale?
Manual member counts
Labor-intensive steel quantity takeoffs
Missed bid opportunities
Multiple
addenda
Shortage of experienced estimators
Not enough time for other high-priority tasks
Core features of Structural Steel takeoff software
Fully automated Structural Steel takeoffs
Beam AI automatically extracts structural steel quantities from construction drawings without manual counting or tracing.
The platform identifies and quantifies: beams, columns, bracing, channels, angles, joists, decking, and connections
AI + Human QA review
Unlike traditional steel takeoff software, Beam AI combines AI quantity extraction with human QA review before delivery.
Fast, bid-ready outputs
Receive structural steel takeoff Excel spreadsheets and estimate-ready outputs that integrate into existing workflows.
Addendum & revision Ddetection
Automatically compare revised drawing sets and identify: added steel members, removed members, quantity changes, and sheet revisions
AI reads plans, schedules & structural notes
The platform analyzes: structural plans, steel schedules, general notes, specifications, and connection details to reduce missed scope.
Do-it-yourself takeoffs delivered in 10 minutes
Beam AI’s DIY Steel takeoff feature allows estimators to upload plans, run automated takeoffs themselves, and receive results in under 10 minutes with up to 90% feature capture accuracy.
AI Takeoffs and Estimates for Every Structural Steel Scope
Beam AI uses trade-trained AI models to identify, measure, and quantify structural steel directly from drawings. Built for fabricators, steel contractors, and estimators, Beam AI delivers accurate structural steel takeoffs and estimate-ready outputs that help teams bid faster.
Structural Framing
Wide Flange Beams
Columns
Girders
Trusses
Bracing Systems
Horizontal Bracing
Vertical Bracing
Rod Bracing
Steel Sections
Angles
Channels
HSS Members
Pipe Sections
Joists & Decking
Open Web Joists
Metal Deck
Roof Deck
Connections
Base Plates
Gusset Plates
Clip Angles
Connection Hardware
Miscellaneous Steel
Stairs
Railings
Ladders
Platforms
Fabrication Quantities
Member Counts
Weight Calculations
Shop Quantities
Material Breakdowns
Business Impact
See how Structural Steel Estimators are Winning More With Beam AI
As a fully automated steel takeoff software, Beam AI helps plumbing contractors deliver faster proposals and bid more jobs through AI-based quantity extraction with human-reviewed outputs and in-platform estimates.
“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
“The Excel sheet created has been the highlight; it really helps organize our metal quotes.”
Nick Lazzari
Project Manager
“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
“With Beam AI, we’re only spending 10-20% of the time we used to on takeoffs. Now, we can focus on bigger bids and send more proposals.”
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Maxwell Henderson
Business Owner
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Beyond HVAC Beam AI automates takeoffs and estimates for multiple other trades
Concrete & Rebar
Plumbing
Lumber & Millwork
Drywall
Masonry
Flooring
Paving
Demolition
Roofing
Earthwork
Painting
Electrical
HVAC/Mechanical
Utility
Structural Steel
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.
Resource library built for steel estimators
Check out our latest blogs, datasheets, eBooks, and webinars to learn how top steel subs and suppliers are adopting AI-led tech.
Datasheet
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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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.
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