Material Take-off (MTO)


A Structural Steel Material Take-off (MTO) is a comprehensive document used in construction to quantify the various steel components required for a project. It includes detailed measurements and listings of steel sections, such as beams, columns, plates, and bolts, based on design drawings and specifications. The MTO helps in estimating costs, procuring materials, and ensuring accurate fabrication and installation, serving as a critical step in project planning and budgeting within the construction industry.

Project Budgeting


A properly executed MTO helps prevent common budgeting challenges such as underestimating material requirements or over-ordering. Our take-off services offer in-depth insights into material costs, quantities, and specifications, ensuring precise cost estimation and allocation. By streamlining procurement and aligning it with your project timeline, we help avoid delays and cost overruns, keeping your projects on schedule and within budget.

Accurate Quantification


Our structural steel material take-off (MTO) service ensures accurate quantification of steel components such as beams, columns, angles, channels, and plates. By utilizing advanced software and precise measurement techniques, we eliminate discrepancies that could result in material shortages or surpluses. This precision helps prevent procurement delays, minimize costs, and ensures the seamless progression of your project from beginning to end.

Streamlined Workflow


Our MTO service seamlessly integrates with your project workflows by utilizing BIM technology to synchronize take-offs with your design models. By extracting quantities directly from 3D models through tools like Revit and Navisworks, we ensure accurate, real-time material requirements. This integration reduces manual data entry, minimizes errors, and speeds up the material planning process, boosting overall project efficiency.

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Detailed Reports


We provide detailed, itemized reports that break down all steel components, including dimensions, material types, weight, and delivery specs. Tailored to your project’s needs, these reports simplify material procurement for contractors and project managers, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. The reports also include clear visual representations and schematics, offering better insights and helping track materials throughout the project lifecycle.

Quality Assurance


With extensive experience in the AEC industry, our team is dedicated to providing top-tier MTO services. We adhere to international standards and best practices to ensure each take-off aligns with your project’s specific requirements. Quality assurance is integrated at every step, from data extraction to report generation, with meticulous checks and validations to guarantee accurate material specifications and the highest level of professionalism.

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Frequently Asked Questions

MTO is a detailed quantity estimation of structural steel components required for construction, fabrication, or procurement.
We analyze structural drawings, extract material quantities, and provide precise take-off reports for cost estimation and planning.
Our MTO reports include steel member sizes, weights, quantities, connection details, and total material requirements.
We deliver reports in Excel, PDF, and CAD formats, ensuring compatibility with your estimating and procurement workflows.
It helps in accurate budgeting, minimizes material waste, improves procurement planning, and ensures smooth project execution.
Our MTO is highly accurate, using advanced software and expert verification to minimize errors and cost overruns.
Construction, fabrication, oil & gas, industrial plants, and infrastructure projects rely on MTO for precise material estimation.
The turnaround time depends on project complexity, but most reports are delivered within a few days to a week.
We require structural drawings, specifications, and project details to generate an accurate material take-off report.
Contact us with your project details, and we’ll provide a customized quote based on scope, complexity, and turnaround time.

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