MUNICH, Germany, Apr 20, 2026 – ALLPLAN has launched Steel Genie by ALLPLAN, an AI-based estimating tool that analyzes structural drawings to extract design parameters and generate material quantities and estimating-level models. Steel Genie analyzes drawing sets and identifies structural members to produce quantities and 3D models.
The output is generated in minutes, reducing manual counting and measurement. This allows steel fabricators and estimators to evaluate project scope and prepare bids more efficiently.
Automating Steel Takeoffs from Structural Drawings
“Steel estimating has long been a manual, time-intensive process,” said Sunil Pandita, CEO of ALLPLAN and chief division officer planning & design at the Nemetschek Group. “Steel Genie introduces automation to this process, allowing estimators to quickly generate takeoffs and visualize project scope so they can focus on strategic bidding decisions.”
Steel Genie uses AI to analyze structural drawings and identify key design parameters. These include size, length, weight, moment connections, camber, and shear studs. Steel Genie detects structural members including beams, columns, joists, and braces during processing. It uses this information to generate quantities and build estimating-ready structural models without measurement.
The software includes a connection engine based on the AISC Design Guide. It exports estimating data into downstream workflows used by steel fabrication teams, allowing generated data to move into fabrication processes without re-entry.
Connecting Estimating with Downstream Detailing and Fabrication
Steel Genie also integrates with other ALLPLAN systems, linking estimating outputs with detailing and fabrication stages. The generated models and quantities support later phases of the project lifecycle, including modeling and production planning.
“Steel Genie represents a major advancement in how fabricators approach estimating,” added Sunil Pandita. “By combining AI-driven drawing detection with estimating-ready models, Steel Genie helps teams evaluate projects faster while maintaining confidence in their quantities and structural scope.”
“Steel Genie is an industry-changing tool for structural steel takeoff,” said Steven Tillery, vice president of preconstruction & business development at Steel Service. “Even during testing, we’ve seen how it can dramatically accelerate estimating.”
Steel Genie by ALLPLAN is available for steel fabricators, estimators, and related teams working on steel takeoffs and fabrication workflows. By linking takeoff data with downstream workflows, it supports a continuous data flow from estimation through production planning.
Source: ALLPLAN
About ALLPLAN
ALLPLAN provides BIM and 3D design software for the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry. The company develops tools that support workflows from early planning through design, fabrication and construction. Its software serves architecture, structural and civil engineering, bridge design and precast concrete planning, along with cloud-based collaboration for project coordination. ALLPLAN’s BIM solutions enable data-driven design decisions and support digital fabrication while maintaining information flow across the construction process. The company’s integrated cloud technology is designed to improve interdisciplinary collaboration on building and infrastructure projects. Customers include architects, engineers, BIM managers and construction professionals across commercial, residential and infrastructure sectors. ALLPLAN is headquartered in Munich, Germany, and is part of the Nemetschek Group. The company reports about 240,000 users worldwide and employs more than 700 people globally.