Bill of materials (BOM) for structural steel
A reliable bill of materials starts with accurate geometry. StickModel's Advanced Bill of Materials (ABM) add-on derives detailed steel material quantities and specifications directly from your 3D wireframe model — no manual re-measurement required.
What is a bill of materials (BOM) in structural steel?
A bill of materials (BOM) is a structured list of every material, member size, and specification required for a project, organized by assembly. It goes beyond a basic material takeoff by adding the specification detail fabricators and procurement teams need for ordering and cost control.
StickModel's Advanced Bill of Materials (ABM) add-on
The ABM is an optional add-on — $120 per project with the current launch discount (normally $200) — that provides detailed material quantities and specifications derived directly from your 3D model. It's particularly useful for fabricators who need preliminary material take-offs before full detailing is complete.
What's included
The ABM adds detailed material quantities and specifications on top of your standard wireframe delivery, structured for estimating and procurement so your team can move straight from the model into pricing and ordering.
How to add it to your project
Select the ABM add-on when creating a new project, or contact us to add it to an existing one. It can be added to any pricing tier — see the full pricing page for details.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a bill of materials (BOM) in structural steel?
A bill of materials (BOM) is a structured list of every material, member size, and specification required for a project, organized by assembly. In structural steel, it's used for procurement, fabrication planning, and cost control, going beyond a basic takeoff's quantities.
What is StickModel's Advanced Bill of Materials (ABM) add-on?
The ABM is an optional add-on ($120 per project with the current launch discount, normally $200) that provides detailed material quantities and specifications derived directly from your 3D wireframe model. It's particularly useful for fabricators who need preliminary material take-offs before full detailing is complete.
What's included in the ABM add-on?
The ABM adds detailed material quantities and specifications on top of your standard wireframe delivery, structured for use in estimating and procurement — sized and organized so fabricators can move directly into pricing and ordering.
How do I add a BOM to my project?
Select the Advanced Bill of Materials (ABM) add-on when creating your project, or add it to an existing project by reaching out through the Contact page. It can be added to any pricing tier.