Steel & Rebar Estimating Blog

AI Rebar Takeoff Software: Best Tools for 2026

Compare the best AI rebar takeoff software for 2026. See how IronBid, PlanSwift, Bluebeam, RebarCAD and others stack up on features, price and accuracy.

Rebar Waste Factor: What % to Add and How to Optimize Cuts (20, 40, 60 ft)

What rebar waste factor to carry in your estimate and how to optimize cuts from 20, 40 and 60 ft stock, with a worked #5 example and a Florida mid-rise case.

How to Estimate Rebar for CMU Block Walls in Florida (2026)

Step-by-step method to estimate rebar for Florida CMU block walls: vertical cell bars, jamb bars, dowels, bond beam and footing, with a worked single-family home example.

Rebar Lap Splice Length Chart (ACI 318-19): Laps, Hooks & Cover

Class B lap splice lengths for #3–#11 Grade 60 rebar at 3,000–5,000 psi, standard hook dimensions and minimum cover per ACI 318-19, with a worked takeoff example.

Rebar Estimating for Miami High-Rise Construction 2026

Complete guide to rebar estimating for Miami high-rise and condo projects in 2026. Florida Building Code, HVHZ requirements, epoxy rebar specs, and cost benchmarks for South Florida contractors.

Best Structural Steel Estimating Software in 2026

Compare the best structural steel estimating software in 2026: IronBid, Tekla, Advance Steel, SDS2, PlanSwift and Excel. Pricing tips for Florida fabricators.

Epoxy-Coated Rebar for Florida Coastal Projects 2026

Complete guide to epoxy-coated and galvanized rebar for Florida coastal construction in 2026: prices, specs, HVHZ requirements, and estimating tips for contractors.

IronBid + OneMake.ai: From Rebar Estimate to AI Project Control

IronBid connects natively with OneMake.ai, one of the best AI construction project management platforms: steel estimate, purchasing, inventory and field progress on one platform.

Florida Building Code Rebar Requirements & HVHZ (2026)

What the Florida Building Code and the HVHZ mean for rebar estimating: load paths, filled cells, tie beams, concrete cover, coastal corrosion and takeoff tips.

Rebar Prices in Florida 2026: Per Ton, Per Foot & Installed

2026 reference rebar prices in Florida for #3–#11 bars: per ton, per foot, fabricated and installed. Miami, Orlando, Tampa and Jacksonville cost drivers explained.

AI Rebar Takeoff Software vs Manual Takeoff (2026)

Is AI rebar takeoff software worth it? Time, cost and accuracy vs manual takeoff, how to choose a tool, and ROI at IronBid $49/mo pricing.

Best Rebar Estimating Software (2026): 5 Tools Compared + Pricing

Structural Steel Cost per Ton in 2026: Full Breakdown by Component

How to Create a Bar Bending Schedule: Step-by-Step Guide (2026)

Rebar Prices per Ton in the US — September 2026 Update