Hello Duke, don't quite know if this might serve your purpose, but check out "Google SketchUp 7" it is a free drawing tool available for doing various drawing tasks. They also have an advanced version that can be bought. I have the free version, don't know much about the other, might be worth taking a look however. Best regards, Allan

Microsoft Visio is designed to do those type of details and copy right into word or Power Point.

But I think it's pretty spendy... If somebody else is paying a good choice.

Here's something that might be helpful ,and reads like something you're looking for:

ProEst Takeoff

ComputerEase and ProEst have combined to create a seamless integration of Estimating, Project Management and Accounting software. ProEst is easily implemented to go hand-in-hand with existing ComputerEase versions making the estimating process clean and easy for your needs.

Standard of Excellence
In today’s highly competitive market, the success of your construction company relies heavily on the ability to generate quick and accurate estimates. By using seamless integration with other applications to increase speed and efficiency, ProEst Takeoff has set a new standard in construction estimating software. Its familiar, easy-to-use interface and logical layout and design make it obvious to see why ProEst Takeoff is unsurpassed in the industry. A proven track record - with thousands of clients worldwide - ensures that your investment will be paid back many times over the years to come.

Simple Blueprint Takeoffs
The ProEst Takeoff software now gives you a way to quickly and accurately measure lengths, areas and counts. This information can be taken off utilizing both traditional paper plans and a digitizer or digital plans and a mouse - right on the screen. The system allows you to color-code the takeoff image in order to label various materials and the takeoff quantities are always displayed for quick reference. You can also organize your jobs by status or by type of job for quick access, then print the colored takeoff sheets and layers for use in the field.

Integrate Easily
ProEst Takeoff now integrates with both our ProEst estimating software and Microsoft Office. This means you can easily transfer your valuable estimate data into Excel, saving precious time by eliminating repetitive work throughout the job cycle.

http://www.construction-software.com/Construction-Software-Tools/ProEst-Takeoff.cfm

This one is FREE!!! ;)

AutoDWG Conversion Server 1.0
Description

"With AutoDWG Conversion Server, companies can convert ."
EditByBrothersoft: With AutoDWG Conversion Server, companies can convert dwg to pdf, dwg to dwf, dwg to image automatically at high speed in a centrally-managed server.

Users upload or drop dwg files into a watched folder, the drawing will be convert into pdf, dwf or image automatcially at once, Users can set up different folders in different output policy to specify output file type, and others setting.
Features
* Windows Service Program, no AutoCAD required in the server.
* Supports dwg to pdf, dwg to dwf, dwg to jpg, DWG to BMP, dwg to gif, dwg to bmp, dwg to png conversion.
* Supports AutoCAD drawing format from R2.5 to the latest version R2009. you can free download AutoDWG Conversion Server 1.0 now.

http://www.brothersoft.com/autodwg-conversion-server-182218.html

This the company's website:
http://www.autodwg.com/

More titles:

http://www.brothersoft.com/publisher/autodwg.html

Inexpensive CAD conversion software offerings:

http://www.brothersoft.com/autodwg-conversion-server-182218.html

Here's the Google sketch & software Allan was referring to:

http://sketchup.google.com/download/

Here's another good site for free CAD software:

http://onlinesoftwaresource.info/results.aspx/free-cad-software

Finally, this software is free from CNet.com:

http://download.cnet.com/1770-20_4-0-1.html?query=structural+drawing+design+software&searchtype=downloads&filter=licenseName=Free|platform=Windows&filterName=licenseName=Free|platform=Windows&tag=mncol;pageb

Good luck in finding what you're looking for! ;)

Respectfully,
Henry