Bar Bending Schedules (BBS)

Every bar listed — shape, length, size and quantity

A Bar Bending Schedule (BBS) is a detailed list of the reinforcement bars required for a project, including bar shapes, lengths, sizes and quantities. It is prepared from approved rebar shop drawings and structural drawings to support fabrication and site execution.

  • Drawing standards & project specs
  • Excel-format schedules
  • Linked to shop drawings
Illustration of a bar bending schedule listing bar marks, shapes, cutting lengths, quantities and weights

BBS Preparation & Detailing

Accurate schedules for efficient fabrication

We prepare accurate bar bending schedules that clearly define key reinforcement details. Each BBS is generated in accordance with drawing standards and project specifications to support efficient fabrication and installation.

Bar marks

Cutting lengths

Bar diameters

Bending dimensions

Bar shapes

Quantities and weights

Rebar Elements & Structures Covered

Schedules for every major element

Coverage schedule Bar bending schedules
Bar bending schedules
Ref.Structural categoryElements covered
S01 Foundations Footings, foundations, grade beams
S02 Columns & beams Reinforced concrete columns and beams
S03 Slabs Slabs, slab-on-grade, slab-on-deck, drop panels
S04 Walls Concrete walls, CMU walls, shear walls
S05 Circulation elements Staircases, ramps
S06 Retaining structures Retaining walls
S07 Precast & panels Tilt-up panels
S08 Site elements Miscellaneous site structures

Industries & project types served

Our rebar detailing and shop drawing services are provided for:

  • Residential Buildings
  • Commercial Buildings
  • Institutional Buildings
  • Warehouses
  • Infrastructure Projects
  • Water Treatment Plants
  • Renovation & Retrofit Structures

BBS Deliverables

Clear communication between detailing, fabrication and site teams

Our BBS preparation includes bar lists grouped by structural element, cutting length details, bending shape codes, weight calculations and Excel-format bar schedules.

Each schedule is linked to the corresponding shop drawings to support clear communication between detailing, fabrication and site teams.

Our BBS preparation includes

  • Bar lists grouped by structural element
  • Weight calculations
  • Cutting length details
  • Excel-format bar schedule
  • Shape codes for bending
  • Schedule linked to shop drawings for easy reference

These deliverables help ensure clarity and consistency between detailing, fabrication and site teams.

Need a bar bending schedule?

Share your approved shop drawings and structural drawings, and our team will review them and get back to you.

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