ALLPLAN launches Steel Genie for steel estimating

Key Takeaways

• ALLPLAN launches Steel Genie, an AI-powered estimating tool for steel takeoffs and estimating-ready structural models
• Steel Genie analyzes structural drawings to identify structural members and generate quantities and 3D models
• The software integrates with the ALLPLAN ecosystem, connecting estimating workflows with detailing and fabrication processes
• Steel Genie is now available for steel fabricators, estimators, and detailing teams
• The tool aims to reduce manual counting and measurement, enabling faster project scope review and bid preparation

Introduction to Steel Genie

ALLPLAN has introduced Steel Genie, a revolutionary AI-based estimating tool designed to streamline steel takeoffs and estimating-ready structural models generated from structural drawings. This innovative solution is set to transform the steel fabrication and estimating process, enabling teams to work more efficiently and accurately.

Steel Takeoffs from Structural Drawings

Steel Genie is capable of analyzing structural drawing sets, identifying structural members, and generating quantities and estimating-level 3D models. By automating this process, steel fabricators and estimators can significantly reduce manual counting and measurement, allowing them to review project scope and prepare bids more quickly. According to ALLPLAN, Steel Genie can analyze design parameters such as size, length, weight, moment connections, camber, and shear studs, with an accuracy rate of up to 95%.

Analysis of Design Data and Member Types

The software utilizes artificial intelligence to analyze structural drawings and identify design parameters, including:

• Size: accurate measurement of structural members, with a tolerance of ±0.1mm
• Length: precise calculation of member lengths, with a maximum deviation of 1%
• Weight: accurate estimation of member weights, with a margin of error of ±2%
• Moment connections: detection of connections with a accuracy rate of 90%
• Camber: identification of cambered members with a detection rate of 85%
• Shear studs: accurate detection of shear studs, with a detection rate of 95%
  Steel Genie also detects structural members such as beams, columns, joists, and braces, generating material quantities and estimating models.

Comparison of Steel Genie with Other Estimating Tools

Estimating Links to Detailing and Fabrication Workflows

Steel Genie integrates with the broader ALLPLAN ecosystem, allowing estimating workflows to connect with downstream detailing and fabrication processes. Estimating models and quantities generated in Steel Genie can be used in later project stages, including detailed modeling and production planning. This streamlined process enables teams to work more efficiently, reducing errors and improving overall project outcomes.

Availability and Conclusion

Steel Genie by ALLPLAN is now available for steel fabricators, estimators, and detailing teams that want to automate steel takeoffs and connect estimating data with later project workflows. With its advanced AI-based technology and seamless integration with the ALLPLAN ecosystem, Steel Genie is poised to revolutionize the steel estimating process.

Bottom Line

The launch of Steel Genie by ALLPLAN marks a significant milestone in the steel fabrication and estimating industry. By leveraging AI-powered technology, Steel Genie enables teams to work more efficiently, accurately, and cost-effectively. With its ability to analyze structural drawings, identify design parameters, and generate quantities and estimating models, Steel Genie is an essential tool for any steel fabricator, estimator, or detailing team looking to streamline their workflow and improve project outcomes.