Online designer

Design your steel building online

Build a 3D model of your steel building in your browser. Start from a template, change the size, roof, leantos, doors and windows, then send the design to us with a quote request.

Launch Online Designer

Opens in a new tab. The designer is hosted by ACT Building Systems.

Prefer to talk first? or call 520-210-9069.

Quick tutorial (about 5 minutes): building a design and requesting a quote

How to use the Online Designer

  1. Choose a starter template. Pick the model closest to what you want, such as a barndominium, garage apartment, shop, or a custom gable, gambrel, American barn, or industrial building.
  2. Move around the model. Drag with the left mouse button to rotate, drag with the right button to pan, and scroll to zoom. Select the ? button at any time for these controls. Use Reset view if you lose your place.
  3. Change the building. Use the tools on the left: Dimensions for width, length, height, and roof pitch, Leantos for side additions, Openings for doors and windows, plus Bays, Mezzanine, and Props. Undo reverses your last change.
  4. Set colors and options. Select Next to move on to colors and other options.
  5. Get a quote or share. Select Get a quote to send your design with your contact details, or the share icon to create a link to your design.

A larger screen makes detailed editing easier.

Launch Online Designer (opens in a new tab)

How it works

  1. Configure

    Start from a template and shape the building to fit your plans.

  2. Review

    Look at your design from every side in 3D before you send it.

  3. Send or share

    Submit the Get a quote form in the designer, or share a link to your design.

  4. Talk it through

    Review the design with our team and discuss your project.

Your design is a starting point

The 3D views, measurements, and options in the designer are for planning. They are not final engineering, an approved plan, or a binding quote.

The designer does not show prices. Your kit is engineered for your site before anything is final.

What the quote form asks for

Name, email, phone, state, ZIP code, and when you plan to build. Company, site address, notes, and a few project questions are optional.

The form is part of the designer and is sent through the designer’s service.

Prefer to talk it through?

If the designer does not load on your device or in your region, or you would rather start with a conversation, we can help you plan your building.

Or call 520-210-9069