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THE FOUNDATION

Is your firm above or below average? Find out in this benchmark!

Is your firm above or below average? Find out in this benchmark!

Compare yourself to 1,000 construction professionals, based on data from Dodge Research & Analytics.

Format: Survey | Length: 10 minutes

Explore the architect's design for  The Great Library

Explore the architect's design for The Great Library

See how Smith-Clementi, architects behind projects such as The Hollywood Bowl and Austin City Limits, have re-imagined the library.

Format: Article | Length: 5 minutes

Connected Construction 101: BIM, parametric design, CDEs, etc

Connected Construction 101: BIM, parametric design, CDEs, etc

The reference shelf dives deeper into topics covered in episodes of The Great Library documentary.

Format: Interactive | Length: 5 minutes

POINT CLOUDS 101

So you have a point cloud, now what?

So you have a point cloud, now what?

In this three part video series, learn how to clean up a point cloud, create a mesh, and add texture.

Format: Video | Length: 20 minutes

Make it pop - colorize your point cloud with photos

Make it pop - colorize your point cloud with photos

Learn how to use photos to color your point cloud with Trimble RealWorks, adding depth and realism.

Format: Video | Length: 3 minutes

Why architects need laser scanning

Why architects need laser scanning

TJ cut his design time from 5 hours to 20 minutes (that's a 15X improvement!) with point clouds. Here's his story.

Format: Article | Length: 5 minute read

SketchUp TIPS

The SketchUp extensions you NEED to know

The SketchUp extensions you NEED to know

Kyle Burns spent 10 years as a designer at architecture firms, but it was not until he started working at SketchUp that he truly understood the power of extensions. Here's his list of the absolute essentials.

Format: Article | Length: 3 minute read

10 essentials for modeling large design projects

10 essentials for modeling large design projects

Ever wondered how design professionals manage to create gorgeous but more importantly functional models? (Ones that don’t take an age to load up and orbit?!) Well, wonder no more with these tips!

Format: Article | Length: 7 minute read

4 essential elements of site analysis

4 essential elements of site analysis

“The biggest problem in construction is the sheer volume of information." Here's how VDC Professional Renzo di Furia consolidates data into a visual story for project stakeholders using SketchUp.

Format: Video | Length: 1 minute

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BUSINESS INSIGHTS

How to design a net-zero energy home

How to design a net-zero energy home

Here's an in-depth look at how Carl Sterner design a 2400 sq. ft. home with an ANNUAL energy bill of just $24 USD.

Format: Article | Length: 10 minute read

6 tips for creating compelling architecture proposals

6 tips for creating compelling architecture proposals

Essential tips from proposal writers and leaders in the design field on crafting winning conceptual designs and proposals.

Format: Article | Length: 7 minute read

4 essential elements of site analysis

4 essential elements of site analysis

Here is a quick run-down on some key factors and ideas on assessing and getting the most value out of site analysis.

Format: Article | Length: 8 minute read

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