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Hi Mauro here is the link, plusspec.com/layout-kick-starter-pack/

The software is called PlusSpec we make special versions for businesses that need design & estimating solutions. What do you need Mike?

@@PlusSpec I require take off/Bom support just like your video. I have used Dincel in my current build and would like to do model checks myself as last time errors were made by estimator

@@santamariamike Ok PlusDesignBuild does take offs of everything in a job, you can book a demo on our website plusspec.com/plusdesignbuild/

Hi, Steve thanks for commenting larger projects will be one of the next videos, I have some brilliant examples. The reason we do smaller projects in the tutorials is so the viewer can see a result at the end of each video, however, a large percentage of our clients use PlusSpec for large multi-residential commercial projects. The next video I make I will run through a few large projects so you can get a taste of what other design and construction firms are doing stateside and around the world. The successful implementation of technology in any business comes down to the people implementing the process. We recommend training as it is the most efficient way of getting a building company up to speed quickly.

@@andrewdwight5744 I am not suggesting it has to be a large project, but a more complicated detail. For example, we have stair towers that may have landings and they are not all standard. Some projects are made of wood and some of CMU. The detailing on how the landing is built, the measurements, brackets and the run of the stairs is not "out of the box", and important to detail in the computer. Each structural design is different with stud packs, columns or glum lams and the like. From project to project, the breezeways change with overhangs and the like. Yes, there is standard framing too, like 16" or 12" on center for a typical wall, but we may have 8 - 10 different wall types on a building for tenant separation and fire considerations. Once we detail or draw them, how do you archive those in your system? I think they call these families in Revit. Maybe we can get on a call/goto/zoom with Matt D and he can explain it in more detail on our limitations we are reaching with Sketch up proper. Can you import a revit model or a truss model from Mitek? We currently get the mitek model and place the trusses in our sketch up, so I would guess that is not an issue. My edict is "build it before we build it". Our designers are super slow to warm to any form of BIM. Currently our process is like your examples, build in sketch up over the 2d pdf.

Good to hear Steve, we have been working super hard on a new version called PlusDesignBuild that is right up your alley. I have been quiet because it has taken us 3 years full time 3 developers and 2 support staff. If you'd like to know more you can register here. plusspec.com/new_plusdesignbuild/

@@andrewdwight5744 Gotcha. I will also tell Matt about it. He knows our needs. our projects are getting bigger, for sure. I will start a $46M build next month.

@@ScoutyBoyO I'm glad to hear things are going well Steve, it's tough being a builder but it is rewarding when you get it right.

We do training if you'd like to learn, you can book via the website.

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Hi Guillaume, we do training on Dynamic components and PlusSpec you can book in here plusspec.com/online-training-2/

We will do our best to keep them coming, Dustin, thanks for commenting. We'd love to commenton one of your speed draws it might be a good way to get some feedback from a pro. Tag us in and we'll take a look and give some work flow tips. It won't take you long to get good at Plusspec, the more you use it the better you get. :)

@@rubysketch I'm less than a month in on PlusSpec & SketchUp with limited training time, but I'd love to help show off your product for the US Market when I get up to speed. So far there are some AMAZING features in PlusSpec, but also a lot of room for additional features and customization. I'd love to put in effort (for free) to help you get PlusSpec in tune with the US standards, if that is something we could discuss?

@@dustyh2371 I/we really appreciate that thanks. B) We are always looking to improve and we have a lot of functionality coming soon in PlusSpec 19, so keep us posted via the forum plusspec.com/forum/ we check it regularly. We ar elooking forward to releasing project management functionality, levels, auto dimensioning between Sketchup, PlusSpec and Layout (the USA is first) and plenty of other improvements. Sometimes your initial first feedback is valuable for us to understand how new users first perceive PlusSpec. My tip is to keep the design simple until you get the basics and then go all out. Thanks again for your support. =) I look forward to seeing how you go. Regards Andrew

Hello Michael, we are using PlusSpec it is a plugin, it starts at $10 per month. You can find it here plusspec.com/

Which tool were you referring to. The curve was done with the arc tool. Keyboard short cut is "A"

hanif RZ it's a lot of work in a short amount of time. Designing in 3d is the best way to go. Imo

Sorry mate it is not my design.

Unfortunately, we are not able to share customer models.

Thanks Ian, we have actually automated it in the next version of PlusSpec. :-) I think you will like it.

+trev dale thanks Trev, this is just a little sneak peak. We have plenty of cool new features coming in PlusSpec 2016.