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20 Key Architectural Drawing Tools for 2022

08/29/2022

Technical drawings are detailed diagrams that communicate specific information about a project—and how it should be constructed. They aim to create a common language that everyone involved in a project—architects, engineers, contractors, etc.—can easily understand. Essentially, technical drawings bridge the gap between the concept and its implementation. As you might imagine, technical drawings are central […]

Site Planning: A Simple Guide for Architects

08/24/2022

Architects simply can’t do their jobs without doing some site planning. Whether you realize it or not, if you’re an architect, you have probably created an architectural site plan. But did you do it right? Did you meet the highly specific requirements of site planning in architecture? You’re about to find out. Read on to […]

Residential Construction Bids: How to Win More Projects

08/23/2022

If you want to build homes, you have to make residential construction bids. It’s really that simple, but actually winning the projects is anything but simple. You face stiff competition from home builders all over your area. How are you supposed to get ahead and actually get the jobs? We have some ideas to make […]

Virtual Design and Construction: What You Need to Know in 2022

08/22/2022

Change happens in the construction industry all of the time, but some changes make more of an impact than others. Some changes, in fact, actually change the face of the entire industry. Here’s a great example of one of those changes: virtual design and construction is one of the most. This is a game-changing development […]

Floor Plan Symbols & Abbreviations (Your A-Z Guide)

08/16/2022

Floor plan symbols help clients understand how a building will be built, remodeled, or repaired. Floor plans are supposed to be simple diagrams that help you visualize a space and determine whether the design is going to work for its intended purpose — be it remodeling a kitchen, building an entire home from scratch, or […]