Structural Steel Estimator


Structural Steel Estimator

Structure

Structural Steel Take-off (Columns + Beams)

Structural Steel Take-off
(Columns + Beams)


For fabricators and commercial main contractors handling large-scale steel projects, from industrial builds to complex multi-story frameworks and more.


We break out steelwork by level and type to issue a clear and intuitive 'ready-for-pricing' member schedule for all columns, beams, portals, struts, plates, stiffeners - you name it.


Revision-friendly: updated drawing sets are re-measured with a clear delta summary that allows pricing any contract variations with the least amount of hassle.


Email your plans and we’ll confirm a fixed fee and turnaround timeframes today.

Get Started

Get Started

Get Started

The Process.
Simple.

The Process.
Simple.

  1. Drawings

  1. Drawings

Send through the Architectural & Structural documentation sets along with any NTT's & Specifications issued to date.

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Custom PDF graphic icons with outlook icon by SubsQS Ltd
Custom PDF graphic icons with outlook icon by SubsQS Ltd
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CostX Measurement screen with structural steel trade by SubsQS
CostX Measurement screen with structural steel trade by SubsQS

  1. CostX

  1. CostX

Drawings are loaded into CostX for manual take-off. We follow ANZSMM 2022 best practices for measuring.

  1. Estimate Summary

  1. Estimate Summary

Scope is split out by level/zone and measured in depth, with any overarching preliminary items such as site sheds, shop drawings, as-built's, PS3 and similar isolated above.

CostX Takeoff Structural Steel Trade by SubsQS
CostX Takeoff Structural Steel Trade by SubsQS
CostX Takeoff Structural Steel Trade by SubsQS
CostX Takeoff Structural Steel Trade by SubsQS
CostX Takeoff Structural Steel Trade by SubsQS
CostX Takeoff Structural Steel Trade by SubsQS
CostX Takeoff Structural Steel Trade by SubsQS

  1. Estimate Detail

  1. Estimate Detail

Scope is measured in depth and presented in a logical manner, with any level/zone specific preliminary items such as testing, access, inductions etc isolated.

  1. Pricing

We do not currently offer fabricator sell-rate computations for structural steel works pricing.

CostX Takeoff Structural Steel Trade by SubsQS
CostX Takeoff Structural Steel Trade by SubsQS
CostX Report Summary Structural Steel Trade by SubsQS
CostX Report Summary Structural Steel Trade by SubsQS

  1. Schedule Summary

Receive a hard copy of the final summary showing GFA and total cost per level as an overview.

CostX Report Summary Structural Steel Trade by SubsQS
CostX Report Summary Structural Steel Trade by SubsQS

  1. Schedule Summary

Receive a hard copy of the final summary with GFA and total cost per level as an overview.

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Colourful paint cans splashing when falling over by SubsQS

  1. Coatings

We can include a m2 area of all members in the same PDF and Excel format to assist with any prime / protective coatings.

Concept Stage estimate report by SubsQS Ltd
Concept Stage estimate report by SubsQS Ltd

  1. Detail

Receive a soft copy of the final quantities with total KG, lineal meter & count as a baseline for all future variations.

  1. Schedule Detail

  1. Pricing

Receive a hard copy of the final scheduled quantities showing total KG, lineal meter & count as a baseline for all future variations.

We do not currently offer fabricator sell-rate computations for structural steel works pricing.

CostX Quantities Structural Steel Takeoff by SubsQS
CostX Quantities Structural Steel Takeoff by SubsQS
CostX Takeoff Structural Steel Trade by SubsQS
CostX Takeoff Structural Steel Trade by SubsQS

  1. Schedule Detail

Receive a hard copy of the final scheduled quantities showing total KG, lineal meter & count as a baseline for all future variations.

CostX Quantities Structural Steel Takeoff by SubsQS
CostX Quantities Structural Steel Takeoff by SubsQS

  1. Excel Summary

Scope is split out by level/zone then measured in depth, with any overarching preliminary items such as site sheds, shop drawings, as-built's, PS3 and similar isolated above.

CostX Quantities Masonry Trade by SubsQS
CostX Quantities Masonry Trade by SubsQS

  1. Report

As with all our work, we issue a covering letter that includes the final PDF measure, baseline documents used, plus any noteworthy tags or clarifications.

Concept Stage estimate report by SubsQS Ltd
Concept Stage estimate report by SubsQS Ltd
Colourful paint cans splashing when falling over by SubsQS
Colourful paint cans splashing when falling over by SubsQS

  1. Coatings

We can include a m2 area of all members in the same PDF and Excel format to assist with any prime / protective coatings.

  1. Excel Summary

Scope is split out by level/zone then measured in depth, with any overarching preliminary items such as site sheds, shop drawings, as-built's, PS3 and similar isolated above.

CostX Quantities Masonry Trade by SubsQS
CostX Quantities Masonry Trade by SubsQS
Concept Stage estimate report by SubsQS Ltd
Concept Stage estimate report by SubsQS Ltd
Concept Stage estimate report by SubsQS Ltd

  1. Excel Detail

Receive a soft copy of the final quantities showing total KG, lineal meter & count as a baseline for payment claims & variations.

11. Report

As with all our work, we issue a covering letter that includes the final PDF measure, baseline documents used, plus any noteworthy tags or clarifications.

Concept Stage estimate report by SubsQS Ltd
Concept Stage estimate report by SubsQS Ltd
Concept Stage estimate report by SubsQS Ltd

Masonry Blockwork

Masonry Blockwork

Trades

Trades

Intumescent Coatings

Intumescent Coatings

Email your plans

Email your plans

Email your plans

FAQ

What do you need to complete a structural steel take-off?

Send the latest issue Structural & Architectural drawings (GA plans, elevations, sections and details), the steelwork notes/specification and any Engineer mark-ups help too.

Do you break down quantities by level/zone and member size/section? (WB/UB/UC/RHS/SHS/CHS/PFC/EA etc)

Yes. Where the drawings have multiple floors/levels, we schedule member sizes within their correct locations so steel fabricators can easily follow the takeoff and apply the right rates to prevent scope gaps.

What’s included in your steelwork take-offs for fabricators?

Total kg, meters, m2 and count by member. We isolate and measure structural steel quantities for columns, beams, portals, struts, plates, stiffeners, bracing and connection plates that are shown on the drawings, presented as a clear schedule that's ready for pricing.

Can you re-measure revised drawings and show what changed for re-pricing/variations?

Yes. Take-off revisions will include an overarching delta summary so you can quickly identify what changed, and where, to help simply variation submissions.

What do you need to complete a structural steel take-off?

Send the latest issue Structural & Architectural drawings (GA plans, elevations, sections and details), the steelwork notes/specification and any Engineer mark-ups help too.

Do you break down quantities by level/zone and member size/section? (WB/UB/UC/RHS/SHS/CHS/PFC/EA etc)

Yes. Where the drawings have multiple floors/levels, we schedule member sizes within their correct locations so steel fabricators can easily follow the takeoff and apply the right rates to prevent scope gaps.

What’s included in your steelwork take-offs for fabricators?

Total kg, meters, m2 and count by member. We isolate and measure structural steel quantities for columns, beams, portals, struts, plates, stiffeners, bracing and connection plates that are shown on the drawings, presented as a clear schedule that's ready for pricing.

Can you re-measure revised drawings and show what changed for re-pricing/variations?

Yes. Take-off revisions will include an overarching delta summary so you can quickly identify what changed, and where, to help simply variation submissions.

What do you need to complete a structural steel take-off?

Send the latest issue Structural & Architectural drawings (GA plans, elevations, sections and details), the steelwork notes/specification and any Engineer mark-ups help too.

Do you break down quantities by level/zone and member size/section? (WB/UB/UC/RHS/SHS/CHS/PFC/EA etc)

Yes. Where the drawings have multiple floors/levels, we schedule member sizes within their correct locations so steel fabricators can easily follow the takeoff and apply the right rates to prevent scope gaps.

What’s included in your steelwork take-offs for fabricators?

Total kg, meters, m2 and count by member. We isolate and measure structural steel quantities for columns, beams, portals, struts, plates, stiffeners, bracing and connection plates that are shown on the drawings, presented as a clear schedule that's ready for pricing.

Can you re-measure revised drawings and show what changed for re-pricing/variations?

Yes. Take-off revisions will include an overarching delta summary so you can quickly identify what changed, and where, to help simply variation submissions.