Steel Estimating Solutions
Attention Steel Erectors
Learn how over 400 Steel Erectors have revolutionized the way they estimate. Take your estimating department digital with the Steel Erection Bid Wizard. Only software on the market made for Erectors by an Erector.
About Us
Steel Estimating Solutions
Hi, I’m Vince Hughes—owner of Steel Estimating Solutions.
I have been in this industry since I was 17 years old, so needless to say it’s in my blood. I’ve gone from apprentice to journeyman to foreman to general foreman, to running up to 160 ironworkers and doing 8 to 15 million (labor & Equipment only) in annual sales.
In 1999, after 15 years in the field, I was brought into the office and started estimating. Soon I was running that portion of the company. But there was one thing that always bothered me. Why did estimating have to be so… old-school? I knew there had to be a better way, so I started digging. I found a takeoff program I liked pretty quickly called On Screen Take Off, today there are many digital takeoff programs, and I would be happy to match you up with one that would be a good fit for your company. (The ease and quickness that these digital takeoff programs provides for doing takeoffs is unmatched.)
Only Software On Market Created For Steel Erectors By A Steel Erector
Steel Erection Bid Wizard
Steel Erection Bid Wizard is a fully functional steel erection estimating software package. Estimate your bids more accurately and faster than ever before.
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Project Management Wizard
Track bids—and watch costs and profits—in real time.
What if you could start every day knowing where your costs are on a project?
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How We Works
Why Choose Steel Estimating Solutions?
Industry Expertise
With decades of hands-on experience in steel erection and estimating, we understand your needs like no one else.
Time-Saving Software
Our digital tools cut estimating time in half, increasing accuracy and efficiency.
Proven Success
Trusted by 400+ erectors who have streamlined their bidding process and won more projects.
Dedicated Support
We’re here to help you transition into the digital world with expert guidance and personalized assistance.
Steel Estimating—Made Easier and More Accurate
Today’s the day to take your estimating digital! At Steel Estimating Solutions, we proudly offer industry-leading software solutions that make estimating faster, easier, and more accurate.
Our flagship software includes:
Steel Erection Bid Wizard (SEBW) – for structural steel projects
Metal Building Bid Wizard (MBBW) – for pre-engineered metal buildings
Both solutions are built by real erectors who understand your challenges—giving you everything you need to streamline estimating & bidding.
What is it that poses the biggest challenge for you as an estimator? Rest assured: it will not be that tough and time-consuming anymore. With SEBW, every step of the estimation process is much more streamlined – from calculating costs to customizing production rates and meeting labor requirements.
Based on hundreds of integrated task formulas, SEBW greatly expedites the once-manual structural steel estimating process. When using it, you will only need to:
- Do a steel erection takeoff
- Import or enter takeoff into SEBW
- Add crew size, equipment, crane and any general conditions needed
- Massage the bid to your liking
- Done, you have a Bid Proposal created as well as a duration schedule
For takeoffs, Steel Erection Bid Wizard can be integrated with Tekla, eTakeoff, SDS2, and many other specialized tools. Streamline whatever you’re doing with a bunch of leading steel estimating products and solutions.
Metal Building Bid Wizard is an Excel-based solution that takes the guesswork out for your estimators. Similar to SEBW, it’s designed to simplify estimation at all stages of your construction project. But unlike it, MBBW is used for pre-engineered metal buildings.
Both our metal and structural steel estimating solutions are easy to use. Here’s how you can nail it with MBBW:
- specify length, width, and pitch
- enter equipment, tooling, transportation, and other project-related costs
- input labor costs, tax liabilities, etc.
- prepare your construction takeoff
- get an estimate
The next thing to do is to go over the numbers. Once everything is taken into account and works well for your company, you can be sure your bids will be nothing but accurate.
Even a minor error in your estimate can eat away at your company’s bottom line. What we offer is an automated way to prevent costly mistakes and make sure you’re not losing money.
Using our metal and steel solutions for building estimates is all about having numerical peace of mind. They minimize human error and, in doing so, increase project profitability and cost-efficiency. Say bye to wrong estimates and their detrimental effects once and for all!
How about checking out our software in action? We can’t wait to provide you with a demo and guide you on how to estimate steel erection and metal building projects the right way. Schedule it online to get started.
Testimonials
What our Client Says
See what over 250 steel erectors are saying about how our software has transformed their estimating process!
We've used Steel Erection Bid Wizard since 2013, and it effectively captures the scope of work. Vince provides excellent support, resolving any issues promptly. Highly recommended!
