structural steel estimating
From early concepts to final drawings, J.B. Steel provides structural steel estimating support that helps project teams understand scope, evaluate options, and move forward with specific information.
what goes into the number
a steel estimate is more than tonnage.
Our estimating department reviews the available project information, develops the steel scope, and communicates the basis of the estimate so project teams can evaluate pricing. Here is what we consider when building an estimate:
Preliminary Budgeting
Budget support during early planning when documents may be limited to concepts or square-foot information.
Scope Definition
Identify the structural and miscellaneous steel elements included in the requested scope.
Quantity development
Develop quantities from the information available at the current design stage.
Fabrication pricing
Account for the shop work associated with processing, fitting, welding, and finishing included steel.
Erection pricing
Account for the field work associated with installing the included structural and miscellaneous steel.
Clarifications + Qualifications
Document assumptions, exclusions, and items that require confirmation.
Value Engineering
Evaluate practical approaches intended to reduce cost while maintaining the project’s design objectives.
drawings + Specification review
Review the available structural and architectural information relevant to the steel package.
use the estimate to improve the project.
J.B. Steel welcomes the opportunity to partner early in project development. Early estimating can support budget conversations, scope alignment and value engineering while design decisions are still being made.
What you receive:
Project Documents:
The drawings, specifications, and information supplied for review.
Included Scope:
The structural and miscellaneous steel elements carried in the estimate.
Basis + Assumptions:
The assumptions, allowances, and qualifications used where information is incomplete.
Fabrication + Erection:
The shop and field considerations included in the requested steel package.
Estimate + Next Steps:
Pricing information that can support budgeting, option review or bid decisions.