WHAT IS Steel genie?

Steel Genie is AI estimating software that converts structural drawings into steel takeoffs and estimating-ready models automatically. Steel Genie analyzes structural plans, detects steel members across drawing sets, and generates estimating-level 3D models within minutes. 

Built for fabricators, estimators, and detailers, Steel Genie eliminates manual takeoff work and enables teams to evaluate structural scope faster and bid more projects with confidence.  

  • AI-Powered Steel Takeoffs: Automatically detect beams, columns, joists, studs, and other structural information from drawing sets.
  • Estimating-Level 3D Models: Generate structural models that help estimators validate scope and quantities before bidding.
  • Faster Bidding Workflows: Eliminate manual counting so estimating teams can evaluate projects and prepare bids faster. 

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benefits of Steel genie

Automate steel takeoffs from structural drawings so estimators can evaluate projects in minutes instead of hours. 

Increase estimating productivity by processing significantly more steel per estimating hour. A customer, Master Steel, increased estimating throughput 67% using Steel Genie.

Evaluate more bid opportunities with the same estimating team and pursue more work. 

Respond faster to bid invitations and deliver estimates earlier in the bidding process

Eliminate hours of manual counting, measuring, and data entry from the estimating workflow. 

Automated takeoffs and connection calculations help reduce human error and improve estimate consistency.

core capabilities of Steel genie

Steel Genie combines AI-powered drawing analysis, automated steel takeoffs, and estimating-level modeling to streamline structural steel estimating workflows. By transforming structural drawing sets into quantities and 3D models automatically, Steel Genie helps estimators quickly understand structural scope, validate quantities, and prepare more accurate bids.

  • Analyze: Scan structural drawings to detect framing systems, structural notes, and key design parameters that influence steel takeoffs and estimating.
  • Detect: Identify beams, columns, braces, and other structural members across drawing sets to generate quantities without manual counting.
  • Model: Create visual 3D models that allow estimators to review structural layout, validate takeoffs, and confirm scope before bidding.
  • Export: Export quantities, marked-up reports, and model data into downstream estimating, detailing, and fabrication workflows.

steel genie features
FUNCTIONALITY AT A GLANCE

 

automatic member detection
Instantly detect beams, columns, braces, and other structural members across drawing sets to generate accurate steel takeoffs.

Smart connection calculations
Automatically calculate simple steel connections using the AISC design guide to support more accurate estimating.

3D Model Preview
View a full estimating-level 3D model before export to validate structural layout and confirm takeoff accuracy.

Standardized material takeoffs
Generate material lists aligned with industry estimating standards, ready for pricing and downstream workflows.

EDIT CONTROL BEFORE EXPORT
Review detected members, modify sections, and adjust connections before finalizing your estimating model.

Flexible data export
Export quantities and models to Excel, marked-up PDFs, IFC, Tekla PowerFab, and other downstream workflows.

Steel genie vs. manual steel takeoffs

Traditional steel estimating often requires hours of manual counting, measurement, and model preparation before a bid can even begin. Steel Genie changes that process by automatically detecting structural members, generating takeoffs, and building estimating-ready models directly from drawing sets. 

See how Master Steel accelerated structural steel estimating with Steel Genie.

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Common Questions

Detection accuracy depends on the quality and clarity of the structural drawings. When drawings follow standard drafting practices, Steel Genie provides highly accurate member detection. Connection calculations are based on correctly detected members, which improves accuracy during the estimating process. 

Yes. Steel Genie provides a simple, intuitive interface that allows users to review detected elements, modify sections, and adjust connections before exporting the estimating model or takeoff data.

Generation time depends on project size and drawing complexity. Uploading drawings, scanning the sheets, and generating the initial model typically takes 10–15 minutes. 

The actual 3D model generation process takes less than three minutes once the drawings are analyzed. 

Steel Genie calculates simple steel connections using AISC standards, supporting both LRFD and ASD methods. Steel Genie can also generate connection assumptions for brace frames and seismic brace frames, helping estimators better predict material and labor requirements. The connection database continues to expand as new connection types are added to the platform. 

No. Steel Genie’s connection calculations are intended for estimating purposes only. They help estimators understand likely connection requirements and material quantities but are not intended to replace detailed engineering or fabrication design. 

Steel Genie allows users to export estimating data and models to formats such as: 

  • Excel for material quantities
  • Marked-up PDF reports
  • IFC for BIM workflows
  • Tekla PowerFab and other downstream platforms 

These exports support estimating, detailing, and coordination workflows. 

Yes. Steel Genie is a U.S.-based platform and project data is hosted securely on AWS infrastructure located in the United States, providing enterprise-grade security and reliability.