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That depends on the size of the job and the complexity of the project, we will keep you informed once we see your plans.

Send us your plans, and we will take a look for you, yet if it has something to do with housing or decks or frames or extension and renovation work there’s a good chance it’ll be good to go – we will use our available standard PlusSpec construction materials.  

If the cost to draw the project is greater than $1000 you will be contacted by the modeller and informed and plan to work out.

As soon as you open your model and click “Takeoff” in PlusDesignBuild or PlusArchitect, you will get an instantly organised Bill Of Quantities, all ready to import your pricing. 

SketchUp is the base 3D Modelling Platform that PlusDesignBuild and PlusArchitect automates so you can focus on sales, estimating, designing and building.

The latest version of SketchUp is included in the SketchUp Package, and you receive SketchUp Free for 7 days while we process your license.

If you already have SketchUp, just choose the ‘I’ve Already Got SketchUp’ option in the pricing tabs above and the price will be altered to suit.

To put it simply, we typically recommend the PlusArchitect software to Designers, Building Designers & Architects and the PlusDesignBuild tools for Builders, Estimators & Design-Build Firms.

PlusArchitect covers the majority of the 3D BIM Modelling side of the software including Walls, Roofs, Windows/Doors, Flooring/Slabs/Joists, Automated 2D Plan tool (with auto-scenes) and a basic Takeoff.

PlusDesignBuild has all of the features of PlusArchitect, but has a complete Estimating package on top as well as Quotes/Purchase Orders/Invoices etc., Scheduling, Wall Panelization, Advanced Framing & Cut Lists, IFC Importer + much more.

PlusArchitect is a great tool for Designing with freedom, creating beautiful models for presentation and getting an understanding of buildability & approximate price, whereas PlusDesignBuild is a complete tool designed to give you exact quantities, manage your project, communicate with subcontractors and clients and understand what the cost of the job will be in its entirety.

We recommend PlusArchitect for Building Designers & Architects and PlusDesignBuild for Builders, Estimators and Design-Build Firms.

PlusArchitect is basically our designer/architects version. It doesn’t have all the features that Builders and Design Build firms need to run a business.

PlusDesignBuild has all of the features of PlusArchitect, and more:

• Estimating
• Preliminary items
• Consultants quantification
• Templates
• Quotes
• Purchase Orders
• Recipes
• Cost codes
• Specialised training videos built into every tool
• Product & Supplier association
• Subcontractors
• Material pricing output and input via CSV
• Buildertrend integration
• Xero integration
• Excel and CSV custom output
• Invoices
• Scheduling
• Wall Panelization
• Advanced Framing & Cut Lists + much more.

One software license works for one user, however you can transfer your license to different devices as you need. Extra seats can be purchased by getting in touch with our team here

Yes, PlusDesignBuild & PlusArchitect works on both Mac and Windows computers.
We do however strongly recommend using a Windows computer over a Mac due to general usability with SketchUp.

We recommend using a reasonable quality computer for the best experience.  Here are our minimum recommendations:

Windows

• Windows 10
• 8+ GB RAM (RAM is reasonably cheap, so get more if you multitask)
• 700 MB of available hard-disk space.
• 2+ GHz processor.
• 3D class Video Card with 1 GB of memory or higher. Please ensure that the video card driver supports OpenGL version 3.1 or higher
• and is up to date.
• 3 button, scroll-wheel mouse.
• Internet connection (for licence activation)
• Microsoft® Internet Explorer 11.0 or higher.
• Microsoft .NET Framework version 4.5.2 (for SketchUp Pro)

Mac

• OS X 10.15+ (Catalina)
• 8+ GB RAM.
• 700 MB of available hard-disk space.
• 2.1+ GHz Intel™ processor.
• 3D class Video Card with 1 GB of memory or higher. Please ensure that the video card driver supports OpenGL version 3.1 or higher and is up to date.
• 3 button, scroll-wheel mouse.
• Internet connection (for licence activation)
• QuickTime 5.0 and web browser for multimedia tutorials.
• Safari

Over the years as we have developed and continue to develop our software, our number one priority has been to make it user-friendly. As with any program, or learning experience, there is time involved in learning, however there is plenty of help along the way.

There are step-by-step video tutorials built into every tool, on that specific tool, as well as inline help on every individual field. Additionally, we have a community forum, FAQ centre and one-on-one online training options available.

How long it takes you to learn varies from person to person. As a generalisation, if you spend 1 to 2 hours a day for 2 weeks using PlusDesignBuild, you’ll be set. You’ll sell more, estimate faster and more accurately and be more confident with every project you quote & deliver.

PlusDesignBuild is built by builders, for builders, so everyone can virtually build before actually building. Your PlusDesignBuild model is a central source on every project now, and for years to come.

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