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  • Mud Math: Figuring Concrete Volume with SketchUp

    When figuring concrete for bidding or pouring it's important to get a reliable volume amount. Use SketchUp to do your "mud math" for confident results when you call for that…

  • How to Calculate Rafters for Intersecting Roof Planes the Easy Way

    Using SketchUp as a visual calculator can simplify rafter layout for roof planes that intersect.

  • Locate Your Building on a Plot Plan with SketchUp

    With the challenges of setbacks, easements, drainage planning, and other code compliance issues, it's important to get the location for a structure properly on the lot. Google's free 3-D modeling…

  • Simplify Rafter-Pattern-Layout Math with Google SketchUp

    SketchUp can be a useful option for layout and planning for cutting rafters. Check out this process for doing the math and see if it fits into your "bag-o-tricks" for…

  • Smart Phone Apps for Builders: Velux Skylight Planner

    Clients love skylights. Now you can show them what one would look like in their living room.

  • Smart Phone Apps for Builders: Photo Measures

    A app that overlays manual measurements over photos.

  • Smart Phone Apps for Builders: GasBuddy

    A good app for the contractor who drives a lot and is looking to save few bucks.

  • Smart Phone Apps for Builders: Cost vs Value

    A unique app that shows baseline pricing based on project type, level of finish, and region.

  • Smart Phone Apps for Builders: iConfirm

    Paperless and real-time change orders. iConfirm showcases a business process of the future, making it usable today.

  • Smart Phone Apps for Builders: Home Depot

    A surprisingly robust application, complements of a big box store

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