Alkali
Founded by Emmett Goodman & Victor Miller in 2025
Extract structural steel takeoffs and tonnage directly from PDF bid sets
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Time to value
Immediate
You can use Alkali to perform structural steel takeoffs directly from architectural and structural PDF drawing sets. The system automatically detects beams, columns, joists, braces, and base plates, counting elements and measuring lengths accurately. It uses built-in AISC weight tables to calculate total project tonnage and generates stock-aware nesting plans to cut material waste. You can also view estimates in an interactive 3D model, track drawing revisions across addenda, query project specifications using natural language, and export bill of materials data directly to Excel or Tekla.
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