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Andrew Dwight
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Issues in construction with plumbing running through load bearing members yet to be solved.
The issue is: the further the floor waste moves from the doorway, the higher the step will be onto the tiles as the wet area floor cannot be recessed as the joist cantilever. Running a 100mm pipe through floor joists with that cantilever is beyond my ability. It looks right, but the calcs need to be done, or pipe size needs to be determined.
Cutting 100mm sewer pipe from the gulley through cantilevering joists and beams to connect the sewer will be an issue on this project.
The client/Builder should talk with a plumber about the regulations of pipe size or talk with the engineer about cutting or drilling holes through such joists.
Solving issues virtually before they occur on site is the ...
Cutting 100mm sewer pipe from the gulley through cantilevering joists and beams to connect the sewer will be an issue on this project.
The client/Builder should talk with a plumber about the regulations of pipe size or talk with the engineer about cutting or drilling holes through such joists.
Solving issues virtually before they occur on site is the ...
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Structural consideration before construction makes all the difference with cost planning.
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Explain the difficulties associated with designs that are height restricted. Value engineering difficult residential projects are the key to feasible construction. Structural design considerations in "attic roof" and transfer of load through to floor joists to ground floor walls and slab. This 3D model was produced with PlusDesignBuild plusspec.com/plusdesignbuild/ for Sketchup
20% to 25% of builders could go broke: Renegotiate building contracts will deliver a better outcome.
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Residential builders are having significant trouble building projects for the agreed contract amount. The end result will be that many builders can not complete projects as they are not making sufficient money to pay their bills. This video will help residential builders and clients make decisions that could help projects get back on track. To find out more about the technology many builders us...
creating 2D plans in Sketchup without Layout
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hey guys, before Sketchup brought out Layout this is how I used to get my Sketchup files printed to scale on paper. Now we have Layout I no longer use this method but it may help some people. Step 1: Draw the paper space at 1:1 of the actual paper size inside Sketchup according to the scale of the drawing (in this case 1:100) Step2: position your elevations in the paper size Step 3: Turn on par...
WHY BIM or the process of BIM does not work for residential construction
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BIM was supposed to be the solution to all of the construction industries problems, however, 10 years on we are still waiting for the promise to be feasible in residential construction. At AAD Build we could not wait for BIM so we created Virtual Design & Construction software PlusDesignBuild specifically for residential design, construction and estimating. If you'd like o find out more head ov...
Here's why many small RESIDENTIAL BUILDERS with a trade background FAIL
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In general, builders who come from a trade background build better quality and more organised homes. Why? because builders with physical experience and onsite learning can foresee project-specific problems than builders who are classroom-based. This experience enables trade background builders to allow for associated costs before delivering a price to a client. In saying this many builders who ...
Designing a roof to be less likely to leak more & efficient to build: QLD UNIVERSITY USQ training
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Helping university students to design projects that are buildable with BIM tool PlusDesignBuild. Great job by this student and this is a good question.
Builders who learn CAD software future proof their business
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Why CAD builders need to learn CAD software that estimates: 1. Increased sales via better communication 2. Reduced error in construction 3. Increased profit 4. Confidence in price 5. Designing to available materials plusspec.com/plusdesignbuild/
Employing GenZ in Residential Construction Industry Implementing Technology in 2021
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Many builders will not see the change coming until it is too late! What are the pros and cons of employing straight from school? Today we look at what Sam Dwight a GenZ student can do with technology to help small and medium residential builders progress in 2021. Andrew Dwight talks about the employment of our next generation of builder and what is reasonable to expect in less than 1 week.
The business of building and estimating
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Hi guys, I talk about the things I wish I knew earlier in my construction career, if you'd like to know more reach out to me in the comments below or via LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/designbuildinnovate3d/ To find out more abut the technology I use go to plusspec.com/plusdesignbuild
The easiest estimating software we have ever built PlusDesignBuild
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Traditional Estimating programs are hard to use and take a long time to set up. This is straight out o the box and it is easier to use than any other BIM software or 5D estimating package today. To find out more go to plusspec.com/new_plusdesignbuild/
Cross Laminated Timber construction and estimating technology
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This video runs through Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT), Virtual Design and Construction Model (VDC) that will be built in New Zealand. We look at comprehensive timber detail in 3D and then go through clashes and then to the quantification of that project. This project was created using PlusDesignBuild inside Sketchup, multiple BIM programs were used to generate the Industry Foundation Class geome...
Putting out spot fires onsite
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As builders, there is a lot that goes on during a day, week, month and year. When I first started building I made no money because I was too busy putting out spot fires and concentrating on things that really did not help my business. This was not my fault, I was never taught to be a good businessman, I was taught be a builder and these are two different things. I hope you can get help from the...
Speed draw: Work flow. Designing a new home in concept and associating cost for feasibility.
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Speed draw: Work flow. Designing a new home in concept and associating cost for feasibility.
PlusSpec is the most accurate estimating software in the world, hands down
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PlusSpec is the most accurate estimating software in the world, hands down
Virtual installation manual for product manufacturers.
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Virtual installation manual for product manufacturers.
Using Layout with PlusSpec in Sketchup for construction documentation.
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Using Layout with PlusSpec in Sketchup for construction documentation.
Sketchup components, Parametric dynamic components, groups for manufacturers by RubySketch
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Sketchup components, Parametric dynamic components, groups for manufacturers by RubySketch
Groups, components and Parametric Dynamic components in Sketchup by RubySketch edit
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Groups, components and Parametric Dynamic components in Sketchup by RubySketch edit
DINCEL for design and construction efficiency.
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DINCEL for design and construction efficiency.
VDC BIM Trusses and estimating in 3D with PlusSpec 2016
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VDC BIM Trusses and estimating in 3D with PlusSpec 2016
It is Amazing what you can do with walls in Sketchup when using PlusSpec
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It is Amazing what you can do with walls in Sketchup when using PlusSpec
Getting started with Sketchup The very first thing you need to know is how to get around
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Getting started with Sketchup The very first thing you need to know is how to get around
How to create a curved roof and estimate the quantities Plusspec and Sketchup
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How to create a curved roof and estimate the quantities Plusspec and Sketchup
We built this plugin for Dincel
Where can I find this template please
Hi Mauro here is the link, plusspec.com/layout-kick-starter-pack/
great ,,.,
Hi mate. What software is this? Or is it an add-on?
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/
I am doing 3 and 4 story wood apartment buildings. can you do a series or more in depth review/build of this type of project? My concern is the example I see on your channel, and others, is typically too simple. We have complicated wood stair towers, steel, wood and concrete coming into one corner, 2 hour separations, draft stopping and the like. Much is not standard, but used a lot. I'd be glad to send you a set of plans and we can discuss. As I told you before, we use Sketchup to do a LOD 200 review with Matt D. I just need more intelligence out of the process.
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.
You've been quiet lately. Glad to see you back on. I am still building apartments and be using SketchUp with Matt D to id issues. Build it before we build it, is my mantra. 19 projects later.
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.
That downpipe is pure magic :-).
Hi Andrew! Fantastic video. May I ask: how did you get the switches to change with the onClick demands? That's a fantastic component. Do you need some sort of extra tools? Thanks so much.
We do training if you'd like to learn, you can book via the website.
ruclips.net/video/yEQYVFNELv0/видео.html
Hi Andrew, amazing video! I've got 2 questions: 1) 4:20 Brick sills. I found the function the multiple a subcomponent while respecting a certain distance between the copies, but I can't find a way to fix an equal size between the beginning and the end of the row. Any idea how to fix this? 2) 7:28 Type of switches. How did you manage to make one component appear while another disappear? This would help me a lot! Thanks!
Hi Guillaume, we do training on Dynamic components and PlusSpec you can book in here plusspec.com/online-training-2/
if you would like to see how to add your 3d model to a 2D layout here is a link ruclips.net/video/bvNVCzIF_00/видео.html
Guys this video will be updated soon as we have automated the dimensioning function and the release will be in PlusSpec 19.
I really appreciate this video, Andrew! Could you put out more videos like this for PlusSpec? Seeing PlusSpec power through a house model with ease is really motivating with learning the software.
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
AMAZING SOFTWARE! What a huge time & error & money saver! Great work!!
Thanks, Andrew for demonstrating this tool. We create custom in-house software and sales solutions for in-house communication and sales. To find out more contact us for a quote at www.rubysketch.com/build-bits/
Which button are you pushing at 1.34? Are you using a plugin for drawing the wall?
Hello Michael, we are using PlusSpec it is a plugin, it starts at $10 per month. You can find it here plusspec.com/
RubySketch has released a Layout Template Kick-starter pack. It comes with all industry standard pages, our simple Layer management system and a full set of symbols/legends (scrapbook). Obviously we're biased, but we think it's the best way to start with Layout! plusspec.com/layout-kick-starter-pack/
Check out the official PlusSpec Layout Kick-starter pack: plusspec.com/layout-kick-starter-pack/ Metric (A1 and A3) & Imperial (11x17 and 24x36)
at least say what tool you're using -_-
Which tool were you referring to. The curve was done with the arc tool. Keyboard short cut is "A"
Really well done 👍
hanif RZ it's a lot of work in a short amount of time. Designing in 3d is the best way to go. Imo
Can you upload this model to warehouse please.
Sorry mate it is not my design.
Unfortunately, we are not able to share customer models.
Andrew, when looking to hide those grids you can also do so by checking them under the 'view' menu. Much easier to deal with, and no worries tips are free!
Thanks Ian, we have actually automated it in the next version of PlusSpec. :-) I think you will like it.
Big Like !
Just gets better and better.
very well done! PlusSpec 2016 looks brilliant
+trev dale thanks Trev, this is just a little sneak peak. We have plenty of cool new features coming in PlusSpec 2016.