Author: Zack Williamson

  • Top Sketchup Plugins for Architecture (BIM)

    Top Sketchup Plugins for Architecture (BIM)

    SketchUp is one of the most popular 3D modeling software used in architecture. The interface is pretty straightforward which makes it easy to use engineers, designers and architects to accomplish what they need. SketchUp’s limited interface and ease of use does kind of restrict its abilities in its basic setup. As work starts to get a bit…

  • How BIM Can Save BIG Money on Your Next Architectural Project

    How BIM Can Save BIG Money on Your Next Architectural Project

    Building Information Modeling (BIM) is emerging as a transformative technology that greatly enhances construction company’s built assets and infrastructure and provide a significant boost to their profit. BIM is a digital 3D model-based representation for the complete physical and functional characteristics of a construction project. The workflow and thought process differs from AutoCAD since the BIM…

  • Why are so Many Filipinos Studying AutoCAD These Days

    Why are so Many Filipinos Studying AutoCAD These Days

    Outsourcing in the construction industry has been on a steady rise due to the world’s heavy reliance on technology and increasing demand for design and detailing work. Computer aided design and drafting using AutoCAD is one of the construction processes that continues to be outsourced more and more to the Philippines. This is why so many Filipinos are…

  • The Challenges of Outsourcing 3D Rendering

    The Challenges of Outsourcing 3D Rendering

    In most cases it is beneficial to outsource your infrequent tasks instead of hiring a full time employee. You can save money and get the access to the skills you need for your company to succeed. But just like any other business decision, choosing to outsource 3D rendering projects will have risks and challenges. You…

  • Ways You can Optimize Collaboration for Your Architectural Projects

    Ways You can Optimize Collaboration for Your Architectural Projects

    Improving architectural collaboration is one of the most beneficial and important strategies to having a successful and on-time completed project. With these type of large projects there are always multiple experts involved that have different disciplines and responsibilities that have usually never worked together before. With the heavy amount of coordination amongst each other required to complete all…