TopSteel
Structural Steelwork Software

Management software for structural steelwork.

TopSteel is the French ERP dedicated to structural steelwork contractors. From weight-based estimating to DSTV export and workshop tracking: everything is built for your trade.

Portal frames, warehouses, industrial buildings, platforms: TopSteel manages your entire structural steelwork projects. Steel profile library (IPE, HEA, HEB, UPN), integrated 3D configurator, cutting optimization, production orders and site delivery.

All your structural steelwork projects

Project typesTopSteel handles every type of structure, from agricultural sheds to multi-storey industrial buildings.

Warehouses & sheds

Single or multi-bay portal frames, curved roofs, integrated cladding. Automatic weight-based estimating.

Industrial buildings

Multi-storey structures, composite floors, bracing. CAD import and automatic BOMs.

Platforms & mezzanines

Storage platforms, industrial mezzanines. Load calculation and integrated sizing.

Canopies & shelters

Light structures, commercial canopies, school shelters. Quick estimating and professional quotes.

A complete ERP for structural steelwork

FeaturesFrom tender response to site handover, TopSteel covers the entire lifecycle of your projects.

Weight-based estimating & quotes

Estimate your steelwork projects from real steel profiles. Up-to-date material prices, labor coefficients and cost categories.

  • Complete profile library (IPE, HEA, HEB, UPN, tubes, angles)
  • Automatic weight, paint surface, price per kg calculation
  • Cost categories: supply, labor, transport, subcontracting
  • Electronic signature and custom PDF sending

3D CAD & DSTV

Configure your buildings in 3D or import your Tekla / Advance Steel models. Automatic DSTV export for CNC machines.

  • Integrated 3D portal frame configurator
  • Tekla Structure and Advance Steel file import
  • Automatic DSTV export for cutting, drilling, marking
  • BOMs generated from 3D model

Cutting optimization

Reduce your offcuts with the integrated nesting algorithm. Bars and plates optimized for maximum material yield.

  • Multi-length bar nesting
  • 2D plate nesting with rotation
  • Real-time scrap rate
  • Cutting plan history

Workshop tracking

Run your steelwork workshop: production orders, station-based time tracking, full part traceability.

  • POs generated from customer orders
  • Time tracking by station: cutting, assembly, welding, painting
  • Material certificates and inspection reports
  • Weekly workshop load tracking

Site logistics

Organize your steelwork shipments: packing by job, delivery notes, GPS tracking.

  • Packing by job and batch
  • Automatic delivery notes
  • Real-time GPS tracking
  • Route planning

Management & profitability

Analyze the profitability of each steelwork job. Forecast vs actual, workshop load, deadlines.

  • Margin per job: forecast vs actual
  • Workshop load chart
  • Quote to order conversion rate
  • Production delay alerts

Built for structural steelwork contractors

Why TopSteel?

Steelwork-specialized

Steel profiles, weight per meter, paint surface: all native. Not a generic ERP repurposed.

All-in-one

Quotes, 3D CAD, DSTV, nesting, production, delivery: one platform instead of 5 software tools.

Simple & accessible

Intuitive interface, free plan to get started. No consultant needed for setup.

FAQ — Structural steelwork software

01What software to manage a structural steelwork company?+
TopSteel is a French ERP specifically designed for structural steelwork. It integrates weight-based estimating, 3D CAD, DSTV export, nesting, workshop tracking and site delivery in a single cloud platform.
02Does TopSteel handle standard steel profiles (IPE, HEA, HEB)?+
Yes, TopSteel includes a comprehensive library of standardized steel profiles: IPE, HEA, HEB, UPN, round and rectangular tubes, angles, flat bars. Each profile includes weight per meter, section, inertia and paint surface.
03How does the 3D configurator for steelwork function?+
TopSteel's 3D configurator lets you model portal frames, warehouses and industrial buildings directly in the browser. BOMs and DSTV cutting plans are automatically generated from the model.
04Is TopSteel compatible with Tekla Structure and Advance Steel?+
Yes, TopSteel can import files from Tekla Structure and Autodesk Advance Steel. BOMs are automatically extracted and integrated into the production cycle.
05How much does structural steelwork software cost?+
TopSteel offers a free Discovery plan, then plans from €99/month. That's far more accessible than traditional solutions often requiring tens of thousands of euros upfront.

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