Creator of PlusSpec and BIMBits
Does design start from the inside out or outside in? Facade or layout? Solar access or privacy? Is the cost the defining factor? Architects & Designers encounter and remedy this topic every day of their lives. Every design starts with an envelope, width, breadth, height are the obvious. Guiding the client through the process of […]
Hi Guys, I was having a play with some construction details in SketchUp and I thought it would be a good idea to share one with you. I have uploaded the model onto RubySketch so you can see how I did it. No doubt it will come in handy. You can find the model to […]
There are very few architects and/or builders that can lay claim to understanding a combination of both the design and construction components of our industry. Why? The reasons are simple. To be a professional it takes experience & dedication in order to be considered good. Are there enough hours in a life time to learn […]
Vail Colorado is having Sketchup users from around the world come together to learn and demonstrate. You will be happy to know that the first public showing of PlusSpec will be there!I am looking forward to seeing you in Vail! Come up and say G’day. Here is the agenda… Hi Basecampers here is your agenda, […]
Hi guys you may be happy to know that Archicad 17 has much better Sketchup integration. Yet so too does 15 with the IFC capabilities in Sketchup 14 IFC Import from Sketchup 14 and PlusSpec into Archicad 15 Back in 15 and 16 Archicad models used to come in triangulated Yet with […]
BIM in SketchUp done the right way. BIM in Sketchup, we spent 8 years developing PlusSpec for my design and construction company and now we are sharing it with the world. Collaboration in 3D is the future, associating time and cost is imperative in the design and construction industry. I hope you enjoy this video. […]
Hi guys, I have been fielding a lot of emails from our Australian users about how does PlusSpec go inside of Sketchup 14. I am pleased to say PlusSpec works inside of Sketchup 14 and I am so happy with the updates in Layout. If BIM is your thing then you will love PlusSpec inside […]
The ability to visualise a flat 2 dimensional image and comprehend how the corresponding elevations will work in conjunction. That is usually not a big problem for architects, designers or builders as they are creative and experienced individuals with spatial ability, but when it comes to communicating and presenting their ideas and creations to clients, […]
Units of measure around the world. In Australia we use primarily metric for everything. Some of the old tradies will still talk in feet and inches yet when ordering, specifying and constructing metric is the only way to communicate. As you guys probably know we are about to release PlusSpec, it is a BIM add […]
Being a builder / trades person primarily I wanted to use Sketchup for construction. In short if you are well trained in Sketchup then it can be done yet it can be a time consuming process. Who has the time for that? If you’re in construction you will understand the amount of products, tradespeople and […]
Creator of PlusSpec and BIMBits
