Precision Structural Steel Estimating
Stop losing sleep over missed tonnage. We provide steel fabricators and erectors with highly accurate, line-item material takeoffs for structural steel, miscellaneous metals, and decking.
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What is Steel Estimating?
Steel Estimating is the process of quantifying materials and calculating labor hours.
Who Needs It?
General Contractors and Subcontractors.
Comprehensive Steel & Metal Takeoffs
We extract every beam, column, and connection plate.
Our Steel Takeoff Process
Fast, precise, and transparent.
Request a Quote
Send us your structural drawings, architectural details, and specifications.
Day 1Scope & Quote
We review the complexity of the framing and send a fixed fee quote.
2-4 HoursDigital Extraction
We trace every steel member, automatically applying AISC lbs/ft weights.
Days 2-3Review & Deliver
We cross-check the tonnage and deliver the final BOQ and markups.
Day 4What You Receive
Structural Steel Weight (Tons)
Accurate quantification of structural steel weight (tons) for procurement and bidding.
Miscellaneous Metals
Accurate quantification of miscellaneous metals for procurement and bidding.
Connection Hardware
Accurate quantification of connection hardware for procurement and bidding.
Decking Area (SF)
Accurate quantification of decking area (sf) for procurement and bidding.
Projects We Estimate
Specialized steel estimating across all major facility types.
Why BuildMetric
Industries We Serve
Commercial
Retail and offices.
Healthcare
Hospitals.
Education
Schools.
Pricing & Turnaround
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Reviewed by the BuildMetric Estimating Team
This content has been written and reviewed by our senior estimating team. We are specialists in steel, commercial, healthcare, and industrial estimating with decades of combined experience utilizing industry-leading software.