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What’s in a Homebuilding CD Set?

CD sets contain vast swathes of information necessary for a clear presentation of construction design. We briefly consider the details included in such residential construction drawings.
Outsourcing Now a Better Fit for UK Homebuilders

Gains in capital, revenues, reduction of risks, streamlined workflows, flexibility and effective processes that cater particularly to UK’s homebuilding industry result from outsourcing.
Why Users Prefer AutoCAD for Roof Design Drafting?

Though other software options also have extensive tools for roof design, it is the overall user-friendly approach of AutoCAD that residential drafting services professionals tend to prefer.
Impact of Virtual Design & Construction in Renovation / Redevelopment

Virtual building design using building information modelling (BIM) and virtual design and construction (VDC) offers constructive solutions to the challenges of spatial planning in urban zones.
Adding the Right Design Resource for Australian Housing Design

Taking advantage of established CAD outsourcing services in India could be the answer to adding the right design resource for Australian housing design.
ArchiCAD or Revit for Homebuilding Models & Drawings?

Two stalwarts seem to tower over the rest of the available software platforms in the homebuilding industry, ArchiCAD by Graphisoft and Revit by Autodesk. Both are tailormade for architectural requirements and both have dedicated fans….
10 Reasons to Deploy DfMA

One of the most fundamental aspects of construction is design. So what is the design process in the construction industry ultimately geared toward? The short answer is: creating a building at a reasonable cost, ensuring that users and stakeholders are happy with it….
Infographic – Using Outsourcing Firms for Homebuilding Design

Large homebuilders face an increasing workload due to the need to provide accurate and more detailed design models and drawings. With growing skills shortages in their own markets homebuilders are increasingly looking for partner companies to support their workload, usually by looking for international support….
5 Compelling Reasons to use Revit for Home Building

Home designers, until recently were of almost unanimous opinion that Revit does not work well for the home building industry, which is surprising considering the versatility of Revit. The prime grouse home designers had against Revit was that it is 3D oriented while they are comfortable producing 2D documents in
Does architectural 3d rendering help sales in the homebuilding sector?

The expectation within the homebuilding sector as well as the audience (investors, purchasers and planning authorities) continues to see considerable interest in realistic renders for proposed homes. The benefits of residential architectural 3D …..