No subscription, no annual ransom, no license server phoning home to decide if you can work today. Buy the Beam Pack once; if you let the optional renewal lapse, the software keeps working — you just stop getting updates and support until you renew.
Each pack will be a one-time add-on. Early-access members vote on what ships next.
Published or commonly cited prices for comparable single-seat configurations, June 2026. SBCP totals assume you keep the optional renewal every year — drop it and the cost stops, the software doesn't.
| Software | Model | Year 1 | 3-year total | 5-year total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SBCP Beam Pack | One-time + optional renewal | $595 | $945 | $1,295 |
| WoodWorks Sizer (US) | Annual subscription | ~$300 | ~$900 | ~$1,500 |
| StruCalc Plus | Subscription ($69/mo) | $828 | $2,484 | $4,140 |
| ENERCALC SEL | Subscription | $1,699 | $5,097 | $8,495 |
| Tekla Tedds | Subscription (quote) | ~$3,000 | ~$9,000 | ~$15,000 |
Competitor pricing from vendor websites and public sources as of June 2026; subscription suites include broader module libraries than the Beam Pack. ENERCALC SEL annual plan includes 2 concurrent seats. Tekla Tedds is quote-based; range reflects commonly reported figures. Verify current pricing with each vendor.
No. The Beam Pack is a one-time, per-seat purchase. Your first 12 months of updates and support are included. After that, renewing at $175/year is optional — if you don't renew, the software keeps working at the last version you received.
Wood beam checks follow NDS ASD with the NDS Supplement design-value tables (sawn lumber, glulam, and structural composite lumber). Steel W-shape checks follow AISC 360-22 LRFD. Load combinations follow ASCE 7 / IBC 1605.3.1, and every applied combination is shown in output with the governing case identified.
SBCP is in active development with a working group of practicing structural engineers. The calculation engine is regression-tested against textbook problems and real calc packages, and development priorities come directly from the group. As with any engineering software, results are a calculation aid: the engineer of record reviews and approves the design. Early-access seats get the full Beam Pack license and direct developer support.
Each seat is a signed license file tied to one workstation, issued to a named engineer. Your name and PE/SE license number can be embedded in the license so reports carry the correct EOR block automatically. Need to move machines? Contact support and we reissue your seat.
Windows 10 or 11, 64-bit. SBCP is a native desktop application — it installs from a portable package, starts in about a second, and runs fully offline. Project data never leaves your machine.
Additional one-time calculation packs are in development — columns and posts and steel multi-span design are on the shortlist, along with newer code editions, workflow quality-of-life improvements, and more report customization options. Early-access members have a direct line into that prioritization.
Yes — pricing is per seat, and multi-seat orders are handled directly during early access. Contact us and we'll set your office up together.
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