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Everything you need for faster steel estimates
AI tools designed for structural steel contractors. Calculate tonnage, count connections, and quantify members automatically.
Auto Tonnage Calculation
Calculate total steel weight by member type instantly. Tonnage computed in seconds from beam schedules and framing plans.
Connection Counting
Automatically count bolted and welded connections, base plates, shear tabs, and clip angles from detail sheets.
Member Takeoff
Measure beam and column lengths, identify W-shapes, HSS tubes, and angles, and generate complete member lists.
Shop Drawing Export
Export member lists, bolt counts, and connection details to Excel for fabrication pricing and material ordering.
How it works
From blueprint to bid in minutes. See how Exayard transforms structural steel estimation.
Upload Your Plans
Drag and drop PDF or image files. Exayard handles any format—architectural, landscape, MEP, structural—with automatic scale detection.
Describe What You Need
Describe what you need like you would to a colleague. "Count all outlets," "Measure turf area," or "Find HVAC diffusers."
Export & Win
Review AI results, apply your pricing, and export professional estimates. Excel, PDF, or direct integrations—ready to send.
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Loved by steel professionals
See what structural steel contractors say about transforming their estimation process.
“Exayard pulls tonnage from framing plans in minutes. We used to spend two days on a mid-rise steel takeoff — now it takes a couple of hours.”
“Counting connections by hand was the worst part of estimating. The AI catches every clip angle and shear tab across hundreds of details.”
“We bid on 50% more jobs now and our accuracy is better than ever. The ROI was clear within the first month.”
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What is structural steel estimating software?
Structural steel takeoff software automates the process of quantifying beams, columns, bracing, and miscellaneous steel from structural drawings. Steel fabricators and erectors use it to count members by size and length, calculate tonnage, and compile connection hardware quantities from framing plans and detail sheets. A typical commercial steel package involves hundreds of members across multiple floor levels, each with different section sizes, lengths, and connection types. Manual takeoff requires cross-referencing framing plans with member schedules and connection details — work that can take days for a mid-size building and is highly susceptible to missed members or double-counting.
AI-powered structural steel takeoff software like Exayard reads framing plans to identify beam and column marks, extracts lengths from grid-to-grid dimensions, and cross-references member schedules for section sizes and grades. The AI counts bracing members, gusset plates, and base plates from connection details, building a complete member list with tonnage calculations. This replaces the manual process of highlighting each member on plan sheets and typing quantities into a spreadsheet. Steel estimators using AI-assisted takeoffs report completing quantity surveys 40-50% faster, with fewer reconciliation issues between plans and schedules.
Why steel contractors choose AI estimating
Accurate member counts, tonnage calculations, and connection hardware quantities.
Member identification
Detect beams, columns, bracing, and joists from framing plans with section size and grade extraction.
Tonnage calculations
Calculate total steel tonnage by section size using member lengths and unit weights automatically.
Connection detail counting
Count base plates, gusset plates, shear tabs, and moment connections from structural details.
Multi-floor organization
Separate member quantities by floor level and framing zone for fabrication shop sequencing.
Schedule cross-referencing
Match member marks on plans to structural schedules for verified section sizes and specifications.
Bolt and anchor quantities
Tally anchor bolts, structural bolts, and embed plates from connection and foundation details.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about structural steel takeoff software.
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