AI-Based Steel Structure Quantification App
Budget: $250 – $750 CAD
Project Title
Custom AI-Powered Steel Structure Takeoff Application — Full Ownership and On-Premises Installation
Project Description
I need a custom software application designed to automate and accelerate steel structure building takeoff — including detailed quantity and weight calculations for steel columns, beams, braces, and connections — directly from 2D drawings (PDFs, CAD files) and/or BIM models.
You can combine ChatGPT with simple CAD/BIM extractors or spreadsheets.
The goal is to have a user-friendly, semi-automated to fully automated tool that:
Accurately extracts steel member dimensions, counts, and types from structural drawings or BIM files.
Calculates weights based on standard steel section properties.
Produces detailed bills of materials and weight reports per project.
Allows manual correction/verification where needed.
Supports batch processing of multiple drawings.
Includes a clean and intuitive user interface.
Runs as a desktop application installed on our computers (Windows preferred).
We require full ownership of the software source code, IP rights, and installation files.
Key Features
Input Processing
Import 2D structural drawings (PDF, DWG, DXF) or BIM models (Revit, IFC, Tekla).
Use AI/ML to recognize steel columns, beams, braces, and connections in drawings.
Extract measurements: lengths, cross-sections, and counts.
Quantity & Weight Calculation
Calculate member weights using standard steel profiles (e.g., AISC tables).
Provide detailed breakdowns by structural element type.
User Interface
Dashboard showing projects and takeoff summaries.
Drawing viewer with highlighted detected steel elements.
Editable tables/lists for manual adjustment of quantities or dimensions.
Export reports (Excel, PDF).
Performance
Fast processing for multiple drawings.
Option to save/load projects.
Deployment
Desktop application for Windows (ideally standalone installer).
All data and software run locally (no cloud dependency).
Provide complete source code and documentation.
Deliverables
Fully functional desktop application as described.
Source code with proper documentation.
Installation package/setup for easy deployment.
User manual or quick-start guide.
Support for bug fixes (to be negotiated).
Required Skills
Experience with AI/ML, especially computer vision for document/image recognition.
Strong background in structural steel engineering or ability to interpret structural drawings.
Software development skills in desktop apps (C#, Python + PyQt, Electron, or similar).
Experience with CAD/BIM file formats.
Familiarity with structural steel standards and profiles.
Ability to deliver source code and full ownership rights.
Budget & Timeline
Budget: Please provide your estimate based on the scope.
Timeline: Target 2-3 months for full delivery.
Additional Notes
I prefer direct communication and regular progress updates.
The software must be designed for scalability (future feature expansion).
Please include examples of similar projects or portfolios in your proposal.
Custom AI-Powered Steel Structure Takeoff Application — Full Ownership and On-Premises Installation
Project Description
I need a custom software application designed to automate and accelerate steel structure building takeoff — including detailed quantity and weight calculations for steel columns, beams, braces, and connections — directly from 2D drawings (PDFs, CAD files) and/or BIM models.
You can combine ChatGPT with simple CAD/BIM extractors or spreadsheets.
The goal is to have a user-friendly, semi-automated to fully automated tool that:
Accurately extracts steel member dimensions, counts, and types from structural drawings or BIM files.
Calculates weights based on standard steel section properties.
Produces detailed bills of materials and weight reports per project.
Allows manual correction/verification where needed.
Supports batch processing of multiple drawings.
Includes a clean and intuitive user interface.
Runs as a desktop application installed on our computers (Windows preferred).
We require full ownership of the software source code, IP rights, and installation files.
Key Features
Input Processing
Import 2D structural drawings (PDF, DWG, DXF) or BIM models (Revit, IFC, Tekla).
Use AI/ML to recognize steel columns, beams, braces, and connections in drawings.
Extract measurements: lengths, cross-sections, and counts.
Quantity & Weight Calculation
Calculate member weights using standard steel profiles (e.g., AISC tables).
Provide detailed breakdowns by structural element type.
User Interface
Dashboard showing projects and takeoff summaries.
Drawing viewer with highlighted detected steel elements.
Editable tables/lists for manual adjustment of quantities or dimensions.
Export reports (Excel, PDF).
Performance
Fast processing for multiple drawings.
Option to save/load projects.
Deployment
Desktop application for Windows (ideally standalone installer).
All data and software run locally (no cloud dependency).
Provide complete source code and documentation.
Deliverables
Fully functional desktop application as described.
Source code with proper documentation.
Installation package/setup for easy deployment.
User manual or quick-start guide.
Support for bug fixes (to be negotiated).
Required Skills
Experience with AI/ML, especially computer vision for document/image recognition.
Strong background in structural steel engineering or ability to interpret structural drawings.
Software development skills in desktop apps (C#, Python + PyQt, Electron, or similar).
Experience with CAD/BIM file formats.
Familiarity with structural steel standards and profiles.
Ability to deliver source code and full ownership rights.
Budget & Timeline
Budget: Please provide your estimate based on the scope.
Timeline: Target 2-3 months for full delivery.
Additional Notes
I prefer direct communication and regular progress updates.
The software must be designed for scalability (future feature expansion).
Please include examples of similar projects or portfolios in your proposal.