Key Takeaways
- CyanBuild's AI reads structural steel plans and beam and column count automatically.
- Price with your local $60-110/hr rates — no spreadsheet.
- Typical Structural Steel costs: $2,500-4,500/TON/structural steel erected, $4-8/SF/metal deck, $3,000-8,000/FL/stairs.
- Visual proof per item means a defensible, reviewable estimate.
How CyanBuild handles Structural Steel takeoff
Structural steel takeoff covers beams, columns, decks, connections, stairs, and railings by weight and count with shop drawings. CyanBuild detects and counts beam and column count and other structural steel elements from your PDF, measures areas and runs, and lets you price each line with local rates.
Structural Steel cost reference
| Item | Typical range | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Structural steel erected | $2,500-4,500/TON | |
| Metal deck | $4-8/SF | |
| Stairs | $3,000-8,000/FL |
Common Structural Steel tasks
- Beam and column count
- Connections and moment frames
- Metal deck area
- Stairs and rails
Materials CyanBuild tracks for Structural Steel
- Wide-flange shapes
- HSS/tube
- Angles and channels
- Decking
- Bolts and welds
- Primer and fireproofing
Structural Steel takeoff: manual vs CyanBuild
| Capability | Manual takeoff | CyanBuild AI |
|---|---|---|
| Beam and column count | Count/measure by hand | Detected and counted |
| Pricing with your rates | Spreadsheet | Built in |
| Cross-trade rollup | Separate files | One estimate |
| Audit trail | Paper or PDF | Visual proof per item |
Frequently Asked Questions
How does CyanBuild handle Structural Steel takeoff?
Upload your Structural Steel plans as PDF. CyanBuild's AI detects and counts beam and column count and other structural steel elements, measures areas and runs, and hands you a reviewable takeoff you can price with your local $60-110/hr rates.
What does Structural Steel work cost?
Typical Structural Steel ranges: $2,500-4,500/TON for structural steel erected; $4-8/SF for metal deck; $3,000-8,000/FL for stairs. Labor runs about $60-110/hr (ironworkers).
What materials are included in a Structural Steel takeoff?
Common Structural Steel materials: Wide-flange shapes, HSS/tube, Angles and channels, Decking, Bolts and welds, Primer and fireproofing.
Can CyanBuild estimate Structural Steel labor and materials separately?
Yes. Structural Steel takeoff separates material quantities from labor hours so you can price each with your own rates and review the build-up line by line.
Is there Structural Steel-specific estimating software?
Yes — see our Structural Steel estimating software page for the estimating workflow, and the how-to-estimate guide for a step-by-step Structural Steel cost build-up.