Distributor Spotlight Parlez- vous Français? Venez comprendre les raisons pour lesquelles votre logiciel ne se compare pas et, observez par vous-même comment PlusPec pour SketchUp change la facon dont nous concevons, communiquons et construisons. PlusPec est Simple, Puissant, Professionnel et Abordable – et il devient rapidement le plus puissant BIM et Logiciel d’estimation au monde. […]
We are happy to announce to our Australian users, that Stramit Building Products have partnered with RubySketch, and now have their Stramit and ColorBond roofing range available inside of RubySketch and PlusSpec for SketchUp. John Bull, Stramit’s Marketing Manager, recognizes the value of PlusSpec for the industry. “PlusSpec is the solution the industry has been waiting […]
From all of us here at PlusSpec (and RubySketch), we would like to wish you a Happy Christmas and a safe New Year. We hope that you enjoy a relaxing holiday break, and we look forward to supporting you in 2016. If you are not yet part of the PlusSpec community, do yourself a favour and buy […]
What’s New in SketchUp 2016 SketchUp 2016 is here, but ‘What does it all mean, Basil?’ It means that there is plenty to get excited about! Let’s take a look at some of the best new features from the Release Notes… SketchUp The improvements to the Move, Protractor, Offset and Rotate tools are minor, but […]
1. A camera and two feet (feet optional): Architects need to collect images. And most importantly, you need to travel so that you can see and experience the sights and sounds of the different cities and towns, from antiquity to present. If you see something beautiful, you should take a photo and then store these […]
1. BIM/VDC Software We believe that BIM/VDC (Building Information Modelling/Virtual Design & Construction) is the most important technology that the Construction Industry MUST embrace. In Australia, design and construction professionals operate in a very high-cost environment. Productivity and waste reduction are essential for our continued prosperity – and yet we continue to be hamstrung by […]
Architect: Le Corbusier Project: Villa Savoye PlusSpec for SketchUp: Advanced Modelling Tutorial Set This video Tutorial set has been released to demonstrate the PlusSpec modelling workflow. The Villa Savoye is an icon of the International style and modernist movement. It is an ideal demonstration for the PlusSpec workflow, as it is challenging enough to showcase a […]
There are two main dilemmas for the tuition of Architecture. The first dilemma is how to teach an understanding of construction, subsequent to design. The second dilemma is a modern consequence of the abandonment of the pen and paper: how to teach architectural software (and which ones to choose?). Instructors of architecture understand that design […]