Div 05 Structural Steel Tonnage, Joists, Decking & Misc Metals
Turnaround: 24–48 hours
Structural Steel & Metal Estimating
Piece-by-piece wide-flange and HSS tonnage, open-web steel joists, steel deck, connection allowances, stairs, handrails and crane erection takeoffs.
In short: Professional Estimating LLC delivers certified structural steel takeoffs across Canada. Deliverables include editable CSI Div 05 Excel files, marked-up PDF drawings, and provincial labour calibrations in 24–48 hours from CA$65.
Technical Takeoff Scope & Engineering Overview
Structural steel and miscellaneous metals need exact mass per metre across CSA G40.21 350W shapes, HSS, plates and gussets, shear studs, a connection allowance, primer or galvanizing, and crane crew productivity. We use the CISC Handbook of Steel Construction and allow for CWB-certified fabrication and welding.
Governing Canadian Codes & Specifications
- CSA S16 design of steel structures
- CSA G40.21 structural steel
- CSA W59 welded steel construction
- CWB certification (CSA W47.1)
Software Operated by Our Senior Estimators
Tekla PowerFab / FabSuite PlanSwift Bluebeam Revu AISC Manual Tables
Sample Bill of Quantities Line Items (Structural Steel)
Excerpt showing itemized MasterFormat coding, metric/imperial unit quantities, and spec notes typical of our deliverables.
| CSI Code | Description | Unit | Sample Qty | Specification Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 12 23 | CSA G40.21 350W Wide-Flange Structural Columns & Beams (Shop Fab & Erected) | TON | 118 | Includes 12% connection plates, high-strength bolts, shop primer & crane picks |
| 05 21 19 | Open-Web K-Series Bar Joists w/ Horizontal/Diagonal Bridging | TON | 28 | Delivered & erected w/ welded seat connections |
| 05 31 23 | 1-1/2" 20GA Type B Galvanized Roof Decking (Puddle Welded / Screwed) | SF | 36,000 | Includes sump pans, pour stops & perimeter closure strips |
| 05 51 13 | Steel Pan Stairway w/ HSS Stringers & Painted Pipe Handrails | FLIGHT | 6 | Shop-welded flights, intermediate landings & field erection |
Deliverables Checklist
What You Receive
- Unlocked Microsoft Excel Estimate (.xlsx)
- Color-coded marked-up drawings (.pdf)
- Unpriced Vendor BOM spreadsheet
- Canadian postal-code calibrated crew rates
- Dual-estimator QA certificate
Provincial Hubs for Structural Steel
Scope Catalog
Specialized Structural Steel Scopes (11 Services)
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Structural Steel Estimating
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Metal Framing Estimating
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Metal Decking Estimating
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Steel Joist Estimating
CA$65
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Handrail Estimating
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Staircase Estimating
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Ornamental Metal Estimating
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Bid Intelligence FAQ
Structural Steel & Metal Estimating FAQ
Common questions about estimating structural steel projects across Canadian jurisdictions.
How much do structural steel & metal estimating cost? ▼
Single-scope structural steel takeoffs start from CA$65, with most commercial bid packages quoted as guaranteed flat fees based on drawing sheet count and scope complexity. Upload your drawings for a firm quote in 15 minutes.
What deliverables are included with a Structural Steel estimate? ▼
Every package includes an unlocked, fully editable Microsoft Excel Bill of Quantities (BOQ) with formula links intact, color-coded marked-up PDF drawing layers, an unpriced vendor Bill of Materials (BOM) for supply house pricing, and a detailed scope inclusions and exclusions sheet.
What software platforms do your structural steel estimators operate? ▼
Our estimators run Tekla PowerFab / FabSuite, PlanSwift, Bluebeam Revu, AISC Manual Tables. All deliverables are exported to universal Excel and PDF formats, requiring zero proprietary software on your end.
How are Canadian codes and standards addressed in Structural Steel? ▼
We cross-reference every line item against Canadian standards including CSA S16 design of steel structures, CSA G40.21 structural steel, CSA W59 welded steel construction, CWB certification (CSA W47.1), calibrating labor productivity and freight allowances to your project province and Forward Sortation Area (FSA).
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Get Your Structural Steel & Metal Estimating Estimate in 24–48 Hours
Upload your drawing sets for a firm flat-fee quote in 15 minutes. Complete CSI MasterFormat Excel & marked-up PDF packages from CA$65.
✓ 24–48h Turnaround
✓ Dual-Estimator QA Review
✓ Canadian Code & Currency (CAD)
✓ 100% Plan Confidentiality