Type:<\/strong> Residential Construction, Steel Framing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Project Details” _builder_version=”3.22.3″ custom_padding=”90px||90px||true”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.22.3″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.22.3″ text_font=”||||||||” header_font=”||||||||” header_2_font=”Rubik|700|||||||” header_2_font_size=”42px” header_2_font_size_phone=”36px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_2_line_height=”1.2em” text_orientation=”center” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”|||” custom_padding=”|||” locked=”off”]\nStoddart Steel House Frames<\/h2>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#e09900″ divider_position=”center” divider_weight=”5px” _builder_version=”3.22.3″ max_width=”50px” locked=”off”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.22.3″ text_font=”||||||||” text_font_size=”15px” text_line_height=”1.8em” custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding_tablet=”|40px||40px||true” custom_padding_last_edited=”off|desktop” locked=”off”]\nThe search for a 3D detailing package<\/h3>\n
Back in the early 2000s, steel was still relatively new to the market. Steel House Frames Australia was supplying light gauge steel wall frames, floor joists and roof trusses to the builders in South East Queensland.<\/p>\n
Mr. McDonaugh, one of SSHF\u2019s five detailers, was using a 2D detailing package. In 2005, the company started searching for a new detailing package with 3D capabilities. SSHF tried several packages without success, until Mr. McDonaugh came across with Vertex in 2007.<\/p>\n
\u201cAfter some more meetings with Mr. Juho Suomalainen, the team fell in love with the concepts and the capabilities of the package.\u201d<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_divider color=”#ffffff” divider_position=”center” divider_weight=”5px” _builder_version=”3.22.3″ max_width=”50px” locked=”off”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/vertexcad.com\/bd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/01\/Vertex_Customers_021-1.jpg” force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.22.3″ locked=”off”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.22.3″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.22.3″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.22.3″]\n
Productivity increased with Vertex BD<\/h3>\n
After switching to Vertex, the company has seen a major increase in productivity.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe biggest advantage is that a new detailer can see the actual frame components in 3D as though they were on site. This function alone allowed for greater clarification when training new staff. New detailers at SSHF learned to use Vertex and produce plans in half the time it took with the previous programs\u201d, says Mr. McDonaugh.<\/p>\n
Vertex has made large projects easier to produce and manage. One project included 193 units with six different designs. SSHF used Vertex to develop and frame all six designs, and all they had to do was to copy and rename the job file under a new job number.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat would have taken 2\u20133 hours to do in the previous system has now been reduced to a 15-minute job for an administration clerk.\u201d<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/vertexcad.com\/bd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/12\/Stoddart-2.jpg” force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.22.3″ locked=”off”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.22.3″]\n
Vertex BD opens up new possibilities<\/h3>\n
SSHF has been working closely with another company whose C300 flooring system is also designed in Vertex. The ability to incorporate their design into SSHF\u2019s model means that the client can see the entire frame system without having to guess how the structure would go together.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis alone was a huge selling point with the client. It also assisted in identifying other construction issues for the client prior to site start\u201d, Mr. McDonaugh says.<\/p>\n
Now 75% of SSHF\u2019s detailing office uses Vertex. Mr. McDonaugh is confident that the journey with Vertex will continue.<\/p>\n
\u201cVertex has proven itself to be a very powerful tool. We are always looking at taking the product to a new level and Vertex is along for the ride. Ensuring that they maintain the platform to meet our every need is what they do and it\u2019s what they do best.\u201d<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.22.3″ background_color=”#f9f9f9″ width=”100%” width_last_edited=”on|desktop” max_width=”2560px” module_alignment=”center” global_module=”3977″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.22.3″][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/vertexcad.com\/bd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/12\/Calltoaction1014.jpg” url=”https:\/\/lic.vertex.fi\/vx\/custom\/vx\/trial\/?reg=Trl” align=”center” _builder_version=”3.22.3″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Related Services” _builder_version=”3.22.3″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.22.3″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.9″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.22.3″ text_font=”||||||||” header_font=”||||||||” header_2_font=”Rubik|700|||||||” header_2_font_size=”42px” header_2_font_size_phone=”36px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_2_line_height=”1.2em” text_orientation=”center” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”|||” custom_padding=”|||” locked=”off”]\n
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Large projects are now easier to produce and manage. What would have taken 2\u20133 hours to do in the previous system has now been reduced to a 15-minute job.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"
Producing frame plans quicker than ever before<\/h1>
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\u201cVertex became a critical key in our plans for growth and moving into the future\u201d, says the company\u2019s Technical Manager, Mr. Brett McDonaugh.<\/p>
Mr. McDonaugh has worked in the building industry for 25 years. He started with Steel House Frames Australia as a detailer in 2001.<\/p>
\u00a0<\/h3>The search for a 3D detailing package<\/h3>
Back in the early 2000s, steel was still relatively new to the market. Steel House Frames Australia was supplying light gauge steel wall frames, floor joists and roof trusses to the builders in South East Queensland.<\/p>
Mr. McDonaugh, one of SSHF\u2019s five detailers, was using a 2D detailing package. In 2005, the company started searching for a new detailing package with 3D capabilities. SSHF tried several packages without success, until Mr. McDonaugh came across with Vertex in 2007.<\/p>
\u201cAfter some more meetings with Mr. Juho Suomalainen, the team fell in love with the concepts and the capabilities of the package.\u201d<\/p>
\u00a0<\/h3>Productivity increased with Vertex BD<\/h3>
After switching to Vertex, the company has seen a major increase in productivity.<\/p>
\u201cThe biggest advantage is that a new detailer can see the actual frame components in 3D as though they were on site. This function alone allowed for greater clarification when training new staff. New detailers at SSHF learned to use Vertex and produce plans in half the time it took with the previous programs\u201d, says Mr. McDonaugh.<\/p>
Vertex has made large projects easier to produce and manage. One project included 193 units with six different designs. SSHF used Vertex to develop and frame all six designs, and all they had to do was to copy and rename the job file under a new job number.<\/p>
\u201cWhat would have taken 2\u20133 hours to do in the previous system has now been reduced to a 15-minute job for an administration clerk.\u201d<\/p>
\u00a0<\/h3>Vertex BD opens up new possibilities<\/h3>
SSHF has been working closely with another company whose C300 flooring system is also designed in Vertex. The ability to incorporate their design into SSHF\u2019s model means that the client can see the entire frame system without having to guess how the structure would go together.<\/p>
\u201cThis alone was a huge selling point with the client. It also assisted in identifying other construction issues for the client prior to site start\u201d, Mr. McDonaugh says.<\/p>
Now 75% of SSHF\u2019s detailing office uses Vertex. Mr. McDonaugh is confident that the journey with Vertex will continue.<\/p>
\u201cVertex has proven itself to be a very powerful tool. We are always looking at taking the product to a new level and Vertex is along for the ride. Ensuring that they maintain the platform to meet our every need is what they do and it\u2019s what they do best.\u201d<\/p>
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Vertex BD is a flexible building design software that automates the creation of architectural drawing sets, panel fabrication drawings, material reports, and manufacturing data, all from one building model. Learn more at www.vertexcad.com\/bd.<\/em><\/p>\u00a0<\/p>","_et_gb_content_width":""},"categories":[6,10,25],"tags":[5,8,26],"yoast_head":"\n
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