The Blog for Housing Professionals

Cedreo’s most popular articles for home builders, remodelers and interior designers: housing industry trends, 3D home design benefits to your business, Cedreo updates & more.

How to Make a Site Plan: Step-by-Step for Contractors and Builders

06/01/2026

Stop outsourcing site plans to a drafter. Here’s how to make a site plan so you can save money & shorten the time to proposal. Wondering how to make a site plan that helps you win a client proposal? For most contractors and builders this one document carries more weight than any other. Outsourcing it […]

11 Best Architectural Rendering Software (Free & Paid)

06/01/2026

Rendering software is no longer a nice-to-have for contractors and remodelers who want to win more projects.  Homes presented with high-quality 3D renderings sell faster, face fewer objections, and support higher budgets than projects shown only in 2D. That’s why selecting the best architectural rendering software is essential to closing more deals with 3D visuals […]

Why is a landscape site plan important?

05/26/2026

For professionals in landscape design, a comprehensive landscape plan forms the foundation of every successful project. A scaled drawing of the entire property helps landscape architects and designers transform ideas into reality, guiding the process from concept through installation. Every element of the development, from the front yard to elaborate garden features, must be carefully […]

Tiny House Design Ideas for Contractors & Builders

05/26/2026

Here are smart tiny house ideas for layouts, finishes, and presentations that land you more small-footprint builds. Tiny house projects aren’t a fad anymore. They’re a real, growing slice of the residential market. Contractors and builders are picking up more tiny home builds and remodels every year, and clients walk in with strong opinions and […]