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CIVIL DRAFTING: HOW CAD TOOLS MAKE THE PROCESS EASIER AND FASTER

Drawings and Tools for Civil Drafting

How many engineers draw by hand nowadays? Especially when it comes to civil drafting, where responsibilities and budgets are much higher than in average architectural projects. No doubt, modern CAD software makes the whole working process more convincing and accurate — the design, the drafting part, and the construction itself. Advanced CAD programs make lots of processes automated, including the calculation of the consumption of materials. Therefore, the risk of making a fatal mistake while using software is significantly smaller than in drafting by hand.

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ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING PROGRAMS: 2D VS 3D TOOLS

Comparison of 2D and 3D Programs

We are all creatures of habit when it comes to our private routines and professional life. For example, architects get used that their draftsmen work in particular architectural drafting programs and utilize the same tools for years. Surely, using old familiar techniques can establish a smooth and fast workflow. However, in reality, modern 2D and 3D software is constantly changing and getting better. Developers release new programs and update old ones very frequently, fixing bugs and adding cool features. Thus, having the habit of working in the same program, architects and draftsmen may miss new opportunities that could make their working process more convenient and fast. That’s why it’s so important to stay updated on new products in the field of CAD software.

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DRAFTING AND DESIGN OF AN INTERIOR PROJECT: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?

Drafting and Visualization of a Living Room Interior

There’s a ton of discussions all over the Internet on what is drafting and design of an interior project and what are the differences between them. 

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CAD CONTRACTING: 5 RULES OF CHOOSING A PROVIDER

An Architectural Blueprint

CAD contracting studios are all over the Internet these days. There’s a large number of architectural drafting companies out there who claim they are the best in this business. However, since there can’t be so many real champions, a client has to make a serious effort to choose a truly reliable contractor. 

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