steel genie by allplan

ai estimating software for structural steel

Turn structural drawings into steel takeoffs, quantities, and estimating-ready 3D models in minutes. Steel Genie uses AI to detect structural members across drawing sets, generate estimating models, and help teams evaluate projects faster. 

Built for steel fabricators, estimators, and detailers, Steel Genie reduces manual takeoff work and enables faster, more confident bidding.

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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. 

Proven in real steel fabrication workflows

Steel Genie has been developed and validated through real structural steel estimating workflows, including an extensive beta program with fabricators. At Master Steel, the platform helped deliver measurable gains in estimating capacity.

 

in estimating throughput

estimated year over year.

quoted with the same team.

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.

AI BUILT AROUND StRUCTURAL STEEL INTELLIGENCE

Steel Genie combines AI-powered drawing analysis with structural steel-specific rules, calculations, and estimating logic. Rather than simply identifying members on a drawing, it helps estimators understand structural scope, connection requirements, quantities, and model context before bidding.

  • 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.

cONNECTION INTELLIGENCE FOR MORE COMPLETE ESTIMATES
Go beyond member quantities with automated connection calculations based on the AISC design guide. Steel Genie helps estimators account for likely connection requirements and their material and labor impact earlier in the estimating process.

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.

connect to the steel workflow you already use
Export quantities and model to Excel, KISS, Bluebeam Studio, marked-up PDFs, IFC Tekla PowerFaband other downstream estimating, detailing, and fabrication workflows. Steel Genie is designed to fit into existing steel software workflows.

See design changes in 3d
Compare project revisions and visualize added, removed, and changed members directly in the estimating model, helping estimators understand scope changes without manually hunting across drawing sets.

expanded steel scope
Extend automated estimating beyond primary structural framing with capabilities for stairs, rails, and additional steel scope.

Break through the Steel estimating bottleneck

Discover how manual estimating can quietly limit bid capacity, increase costs, and slow decision-making. This practical guide explores how AI-powered takeoffs can reduce repetitive work, increase estimating capacity, and create a more efficient modern estimating workflow.

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Lock in Steel Genie at just $9,950 per license and see how it can transform your steel estimating workflow.

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Common Questions

Yes. Steel Genie exports an industry-standard IFC model that can be used with IFC-compatible platforms, including Excel, KISS, Tekla Structures, Tekla PowerFab, Revit, Advance Steel, SDS2, Bentley ProStructures, and STRUMIS. This gives fabricators flexibility to integrate Steel Genie into existing estimating, detailing, and fabrication workflows.

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. 

Yes. Steel Genie can compare drawing versions to help estimators identify changes in structural scope. Changes can be reviewed across the takeoff and 3D model, making it easier to understand what was added, removed, or modified between drawing sets.