Steel framing has become a backbone for so many modern projects, from commercial buildings to industrial structures. But I’ve noticed that even small errors in steel quantity or weight estimates can throw an entire schedule off.
That’s why accurate structural steel estimating plays such an important role in planning. It helps prevent material shortages, reduces waste, and keeps fabrication on track.
I’d love to know how others manage steel takeoffs do you rely more on specialized estimating software or traditional manual calculations when handling complex designs?