Calculate Your ROI with FrameAI
Use FrameAI s built-in ROI calculator to justify structural automation investment to your boss or client.
Calculate Your ROI with FrameAI
FrameAI's ROI Calculator tells you exactly how much time and money your team saves by switching from manual Eurocode calculations to automated structural analysis.
Before you start
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Access | Any FrameAI account |
| Time | 5–10 minutes |
| What you'll need | Project count, team size, current process time estimates |
Step 1 — Open the ROI Calculator
Find it in two places:
frameai-structural.polsia.app/roi-calculator
- Or via Studio: **Tools** → **ROI Calculator**
📸 Screenshot: The ROI Calculator input form.
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Step 2 — Enter your project details
Fill in the four fields:
| Field | What to enter |
|---|---|
| Projects per year | How many structural projects your firm completes annually |
| Average project size | Number of structural members (beams + columns) per project |
| Team size | Number of engineers doing structural calculations |
| Current report turnaround | Hours spent per project on manual Eurocode calcs |
Be realistic on the turnaround time — your estimate is the baseline the ROI is calculated against.
Step 3 — Calculate
Click **Calculate**. The tool runs the numbers using industry benchmarks for manual vs. automated structural analysis.
Step 4 — Review the results
The dashboard shows three key metrics:
| Metric | What it means |
|---|---|
| Hours saved/year | Engineer hours reclaimed from manual calcs |
| Error reduction % | Fewer structural failures, RFIs, and site corrections |
| Cost savings | EUR value based on your team's hourly rate |
Step 5 — Share with your manager or client
Click **Share results** to generate:
📸 Screenshot: Share dialog with link and PDF options.
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What you should see
An ROI dashboard with:
- **Hours saved/year** — based on your team size and project count
- **Error reduction %** — benchmarked against manual calculation error rates
- **Cost savings in EUR** — at your team's hourly rate
Common problems
**"Numbers look too optimistic"**Adjust the "current report turnaround" field downward. Be honest about how long manual calculations actually take — if you enter 2 hours but your team spends 8, the savings will look inflated. Use your real current process time.
**"Can't share link"**Share links expire after 7 days for security. For permanent records, use the
**Download as PDF** option — it captures the full dashboard with your entered values.
**"Calculator gives 0 savings"**Check that your team size and project count are both set above 1. If either is 0 or blank, the calculator can't compute savings.
What's next?
Upload Your First PDF — start your first project with FrameAI
Collaborate with Your Team — share projects with colleagues on Studio