Fireproofing estimating software

Fireproofing takeoff for structural steel

ClickONCE computer vision detects primary and secondary structural members across a plan sheet. Use beam recognition to establish the takeoff, then review the drawings, revisions, and specified fireproofing scope before pricing.

• Identify primary and secondary members with full-page detection.
• Review member quantities and the conditions included in the bid.
• Carry assembly quantities into the estimate within BuzzBID.

Intumescent estimating software for structural coatings

FireShield supports cementitious and intumescent systems in one estimating workflow. UL Fire Test integration connects assemblies with their thickness requirements. For material takeoffs, use the applicable heated perimeter, flute fill, board foot, and bag count calculations.

• Review the specified system, selected UL assembly, and project requirements together.
• Use the material calculations appropriate to each application.
• Account for preparation, access, and finish requirements when estimating intumescent coatings.

Build labor and material costs into the fireproofing bid

FireShield includes the assembly-based estimating features of BuzzBID Advanced. Review material and labor costs, along with equipment, subcontract, and other costs. Adjust labor production for difficult application areas. Check the installation conditions behind the quantities before completing the bid.

• Review direct costs alongside equipment and project conditions.
• Use production adjustments to reflect your labor assumptions.
• Prepare the bid with reporting and proposal tools.

Prepare spray reports for inspectors and field crews

FireShield provides an As Estimated spray report that preserves estimated member thicknesses and an Optimized version for field crews. Shop drawing optimization helps organize application thicknesses for installation. Review the reports against the project specifications and selected assemblies before release.

What FireShield costs

FireShield is $300 a month or $2,450 a year. We publish that price on our pricing page, and every customer pays the same. Most commercial takeoff and estimating software is still sold through a sales call and a custom quote. With FireShield, you can compare the price before you talk to anyone.

• One published price for every customer, billed monthly or yearly.
• Software updates, technical support, and unlimited training included.
• No long-term contract. Cancel or downgrade at any time.

FireShield includes everything in BuzzBID Advanced, which won the 2025 AWCI Excellence in Construction Innovation Award.

Why fireproofing estimates take longer

Fireproofing bids depend on details many trades never touch: the UL design for each member, the thickness each fire rating requires, and the heated perimeter of every steel shape. When drawings are incomplete or a revision changes the steel, you have to recheck those numbers before the bid goes out.

FireShield keeps the UL assembly, thickness requirements, and quantities in one workflow, so you review them together before pricing. To go deeper, read why fireproofing estimates take so long and how to estimate fireproofing from incomplete drawings.