This video shows how a 3D Roof model can be created with SketchUp using imported 2D drawings (elevations and roof plan) typical builders receive digitally. These drawings can be imported into SketchUp (as DWG or JPG files). No tools other than simple SketchUp tools...
If you want accurate results, take-offs and estimates, you must have a disciplined approach to building your SketchUp models. This video demonstrates some tips.
This video demonstrates how you can export take-off data, using Estimator for SketchUp, in your SketchUp model, edit the file in Excel, and import the data as a table into Layout for Construction Documents.
I had a user ask about estimating masonry materials, like brick, block, sand, mortar, etc. using Estimator for SketchUp – figured a video was worth a thousand words!
This video demonstrates a workflow for creating Exterior Trim and Siding for a SketchUp model. The trim is generated using Profile Builder 2, a SketchUp Extension by Dale Martens. The lineal footage is used to generate take-offs and cost estimates in Estimator for...
Check out this video showing the use of Profile Builder 2 in conjunction with Estimator to model and generate a complete cost estimate for a basement foundation – in...
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