Estimation & Material Take-Off

Accurate, model-based steel quantity take-offs and estimation support to reduce bidding risk and improve procurement confidence.

Service Overview

We provide accurate steel quantity take-offs and estimation modeling to support bidding, budgeting, and material planning. Our estimates are developed directly from Tekla Structures and SDS/2 models, ensuring consistency between quantities, fabrication drawings, and shop workflows.

Steel estimation work

Scope of Work

Structural Steel

  • • Structural steel quantity take-offs
  • • Weight calculations by member and assembly

Miscellaneous Steel

  • • Stairs, handrails, platforms, and ladders
  • • Embed plates and secondary steel

Bolts, Welds & Plates

  • • Bolt quantities by size and grade
  • • Weld lengths and plate quantities

Estimation Deliverables

  • Material Take-Off (MTO) reports
  • Weight summaries by member and assembly
  • Excel-based Bills of Quantities (BOQs)
  • Model-backed quantity validation
  • Consistency checks against drawings
  • CSV / Excel output formats

Software & Tools Used

Tekla Structures

Model-based quantity extraction and weight calculations directly from fabrication-ready models.

SDS/2

Estimation modeling aligned with shop drawings and fabrication workflows.

Excel / CSV

Clean, organized output formats for procurement, pricing, and review.

Typical Use Cases

Pre-bid estimation and bid support
Budget validation and cost planning
Change order evaluation
Design development estimates

Value to Clients

Accurate, model-driven quantities
Reduced bidding and procurement risk
Faster turnaround for bid deadlines
Consistency with fabrication models

Need Estimation or MTO Support?

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