Cold-Formed Steel Framing Software
Vertex BD - Automated BIM Software for Light Gauge Steel
Produce plans up to 2X faster.
Eliminate mistakes at the construction site.
WHAT IS VERTEX BD?
Vertex BD is the leading cold-formed steel (light gauge steel) framing software for prefab, modular, residential and commercial construction. Vertex BD streamlines entire building process, from detailing to manufacturing.
The Vertex BD BIM software is specifically designed for commercial and residential cold-formed steel frames and trusses; prefabricated wall, floor, ceiling and roof panels; bathroom pods and modular construction.
Increase Speed & Accuracy Onsite
Vertex BD technology automates the process of creating panel fabrication drawings in seconds, thanks to the software’s defined framing rules. This allows you to plan ahead and build more components offsite, increasing efficiency and keeping costs down during construction.
Vertex BD automate the process of generating wall, floor, ceiling and roof panel fabrication drawings, structural layouts, cut lists, material reports and manufacturing data all from one BIM model.
Adapt Easily to Any Project
Vertex BD is the most customizable framing software on the market, featuring material libraries, framing details, and rules — all of which can be modified to work with each unique project.
- Software can utilize any manufacturers’ products; not restricted to specific material manufacturers
- Custom and proprietary material shapes can be added to the system to further modify any building project
Eliminate Manufacturing Errors
Vertex BD streamlines both the detailing and construction processes.
- The Vertex BD software creates material reports and automatically exports data directly to the manufacturing equipment. This skips the step of manual input, minimizing errors and saving production time.
- Architectural 2D plans and 3D models can be imported into Vertex BD from virtually any architectural software, streamlining the framing process and saving detailing time.
How Does It Work?
This video covers the process of generating cold-formed steel framing, panel fabrication drawings, cutting lists and a material report, as well as producing steel profiles with a roll-forming machine and an assembly of a wall panel.
What People Are Saying
“Before it might take three weeks to do the layout and get all the wall panels drawn up. With Vertex BD we can do the same project in roughly a week’s time.”
“Vertex allows us to double-check every single wall or truss, as if you actually were on the site looking at the house. It stops us from making mistakes and having things sent to the site incorrectly.”
“It is crucial for us to have a tool which can quickly create a draft 3D model with fairly good details to communicate with clients in the early phase of a potential project. With Vertex BD it can be done easily.”
THE END RESULT?
MORE PROJECTS, LESS TIME.
Vertex BD allows you to complete tasks effectively, accurately, quickly, and on budget, giving you more bandwidth to take on bigger, more complex projects.
The Best in Customer Support
At Vertex, we provide first-class service to our customers worldwide. Support teams at our international locations are there to answer your questions and make sure you and your staff are getting the most out of our BD software.
Personalized service — plus online access to dozens of tutorial videos, how-to articles, and other educational resources — means we’re here to help keep your project on track.
“Our development as a company has benefited greatly from using Vertex software, especially from having the local support team to assist with our development and queries.”
WHY CHOOSE VERTEX BD AS A COLD-FORMED STEEL DESIGN SOFTWARE?
Vertex BD is the leading cold-formed steel design software and steel building design software for prefab, modular, residential, and commercial construction. Vertex BD streamlines the entire building process, from detailing to manufacturing, ensuring efficiency and precision at every stage.
The Vertex BD BIM software is specifically designed for commercial and residential cold-formed steel frames and trusses. It handles prefabricated wall, floor, ceiling, and roof panels, as well as bathroom pods and modular construction. This comprehensive steel framing software automates the creation of panel fabrication drawings, structural layouts, cut lists, material reports, and manufacturing data from a single BIM model.
With Vertex BD, construction professionals can optimize their workflows, minimize errors, and increase productivity. The light gauge steel framing software’s advanced capabilities enable quick and efficient project completion, allowing more components to be built offsite, reducing costs, and enhancing overall project quality. Whether for complex commercial buildings or residential projects, Vertex BD stands out as an essential tool for cold-formed steel and modular construction.
Unmatched Customization for Any Project
Vertex BD excels at eliminating manufacturing errors by streamlining both the detailing and construction processes, ensuring precision and efficiency from design to manufacturing.
A key feature of Vertex BD is its ability to create comprehensive material reports and automatically export data directly to manufacturing equipment. This automation removes the manual data input step, minimizing errors and significantly saving production time, leading to more efficient and cost-effective construction processes.
Additionally, Vertex BD enhances construction accuracy by allowing the import of architectural 2D plans and 3D models from virtually any architectural software. This seamless integration streamlines the framing process and saves valuable detailing time, ensuring that the framing design is accurate and consistent with the original architectural intent.
By leveraging Vertex BD, construction professionals can ensure precise framing designs aligned with overall architectural plans, reducing costly errors and rework. Vertex BD provides a robust solution for eliminating manufacturing errors, enhancing efficiency, and maintaining high-quality standards in construction projects.
Achieve Flawless Manufacturing Precision
Vertex BD excels at eliminating manufacturing errors by streamlining both detailing and construction processes. It ensures each step from design to manufacturing is precise and efficient, significantly reducing mistakes.
A key feature of Vertex BD is its ability to create comprehensive material reports and automatically export data to manufacturing equipment. This automation removes the manual data input step, minimizing errors and saving production time, leading to more efficient and cost-effective construction processes.
Additionally, Vertex BD enhances construction accuracy by importing architectural 2D plans and 3D models from virtually any architectural software. This seamless integration streamlines the framing process and saves valuable detailing time, ensuring the framing design is accurate and consistent with the original architectural intent.
Increase Speed & Accuracy Onsite
Vertex BD technology is designed to significantly increase speed and accuracy on the construction site. As the leading cold-formed steel design software, Vertex BD automates the process of creating panel fabrication drawings in seconds, thanks to the software’s defined framing rules. This automation allows you to plan ahead and build more components offsite, which not only increases efficiency but also keeps costs down during construction.
The power of Vertex BD lies in its ability to automate the generation of detailed wall, floor, ceiling, and roof panel fabrication drawings. The software seamlessly integrates structural layouts, cut lists, material reports, and manufacturing data all from a single BIM model. This comprehensive approach ensures that every aspect of the construction process is meticulously planned and executed, minimizing errors and maximizing productivity.
By utilizing Vertex BD, construction professionals can streamline their workflows and focus on building with precision and speed. The software’s advanced features support the efficient creation of high-quality building components offsite, reducing the time and labor required on the construction site. This results in faster project completion times, lower costs, and a higher standard of building quality. Whether for commercial or residential projects, Vertex BD stands out as an essential tool for modern construction, offering unparalleled speed and accuracy in every phase of the building process.
