CIVIL / STRUCTURAL

CHECKLIST
STRUCTURAL STEEL
MATERIAL TAKEOFF

Project:
Engineer (E): Initials: Date:
Checker (C): Initials: Date:

Activity E C Comments
Review and agree to method of measurement to be used,
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define method. Level of accuracy defined.
2 Basis of takeoff defined from the following:
• Preliminary sketches
• Preliminary drawings
• Final drawings
• Specifications
3 Identify materials:
• Types (main members, secondary members,
bolts, plates and grating)
• Yield strengths and material grades
• Quantity units
4 Identify quantities by category:
• Field erected
• Modular
• Shop assembled
• Demolition
5 Identify quantities by class of steel:
• Heavy
• Medium
• Light
For each work package, the following are included
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(as required):
• Columns and column bases
• Beams
• Shear studs
• Crane rails
• Monorails- straight
• Monorails- curved
• Trusses

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 Activity E C Comments
• Bracing
• Purlins and girts
• Sag rods
• Framing
• Stair stringers
• Ladders and cages
• Grating and floor plate
• Handrail
• Allowance percentage for connections
• Fireproofing
• Galvanizing / coatings
Prepare quantity summary sheets for each discrete work
7
package
8 Obtain required checks and approvals
Issue in accordance with project procedures for the
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following:
• Requisitions
• Contracts
• Cost estimates

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