Steel takeoff from your 2D structural drawings
A steel takeoff is only as accurate as the geometry it's measured from. StickModel converts your 2D structural drawings into a precise 3D wireframe model within 24 hours, so your estimating team can extract quantities from accurate geometry instead of scaling flat drawings by hand.
What is a steel takeoff?
A steel takeoff is the process of quantifying every structural steel member in a project from the drawings — lengths, sections, and quantities of beams, columns, and braces. It's the foundation of a project's cost estimate, material ordering, and fabrication planning.
How StickModel speeds up steel takeoff
Manual takeoff from 2D drawings is slow and error-prone — every member has to be measured and cross-checked by hand. When your estimator works from a StickModel wireframe instead, every member's length, section, and connection point is already geometrically accurate in 3D. Quantities are extracted directly from the model, not scaled from paper, which is both faster and catches omissions that flat drawings routinely miss.
What you receive
Every project includes an IFC file of your 3D model, containing the primary structural steel in the project. If you need itemized material quantities rather than just geometry, add the Advanced Bill of Materials (ABM) add-on to the same project.
Turnaround time
Always 24 hours, whether your project is 200 T or 2,000 T. If critical information is missing from your drawings, we'll flag it and contact you before proceeding rather than making assumptions that could affect quantities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a steel takeoff?
A steel takeoff is the process of quantifying every structural steel member in a project — beams, columns, braces — from drawings, so estimators can price materials and fabrication. It's the basis for a project's cost estimate and purchasing schedule.
How does StickModel speed up steel takeoff?
Instead of scaling quantities off flat 2D drawings by hand, your estimator works from a 3D wireframe model where every member length, section, and connection point is already geometrically accurate. Quantities are extracted directly from the model, which is faster and catches omissions that manual scaling routinely misses.
What do I receive for a steel takeoff project?
You receive the 3D wireframe model as an IFC file. If you need itemized quantities rather than just geometry, add the Advanced Bill of Materials (ABM) add-on for detailed material quantities and specifications.
How long does a steel takeoff model take to deliver?
24 hours, regardless of project size. If your drawings have missing information needed for an accurate takeoff, we'll flag it and contact you before proceeding rather than guessing.