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Essential Tips for New Inventor Users
Are you getting started with Autodesk Inventor? Whether you are a new user or a veteran transitioning from a different software, this article will help you get comfortable with the basics
2023 Year In Review
Have you ever heard that modular construction is a magic bullet for the housing crisis? Or that modular is just a fleeting trend in the dynamic world of construction?
5 Myths About Modular Construction
Have you ever heard that modular construction is a magic bullet for the housing crisis? Or that modular is just a fleeting trend in the dynamic world of construction?
What’s New in MWF | Version 2.40, 8740
…With those challenging questions began the Autodesk University General Session. As the show’s inaugural event, the General Session serves to welcome all participants, inform them about key developments, and sets the tone for the rest of the conference.
Autodesk University 2023: A Glimpse into the future of Design and Manufacturing
…With those challenging questions began the Autodesk University General Session. As the show’s inaugural event, the General Session serves to welcome all participants, inform them about key developments, and sets the tone for the rest of the conference.
Advancing Digital Construction at #AU2023: StrucSoft | Graitec Group
Join us at Autodesk University 2023, the Design & Make Conference, in Las Vegas, from November 13-15.
What’s New in MWF For Revit 2024 (Version 2.40, Build 8675)
We are excited to release the latest MWF update (Version 2.40, Build 8560). The new update is compatible with Revit® 2024, and includes a host of improvements to MWF’s wall and floor framing modules.
Meet StrucSoft at BCMC | FS 2023
This June 22nd, Steel Horizons | Boston
Understanding Construction: Cold-Formed Steel VS Structural Steel
Learn about the difference between cold-formed steel framing and structural steel framing methods and which one is more effective.
10 Ways Framing Software Boosts Productivity for Drafters
Find out10 ways that framing software boosts your productivity as a drafter.
10 Ways Framing Software Boosts Productivity for Drafters
Find out10 ways that framing software boosts your productivity as a drafter.
Offsite, Modular, Prefab: What’s the Difference?
Offsite, prefabrication and modular construction – are they one and the same? All three terms are used fairly interchangeably in the construction industry. Let’s find out some key distinctions that set them apart in this article.
Metal vs Wood Framing: What’s Better for the Environment?
As the world and the construction industry shift towards sustainable and eco friendly building practices, the ongoing wood vs metal framing debate takes a turn towards the environmental impact of choosing either material.
The Canadian Rapid Housing Initiative: A Boost for Modular Construction
More than 1.7 million Canadians are living in dwellings that are inadequate, unaffordable or unsuitable for their needs according to Statistics Canada, and another 250,000 Canadians face chronic homelessness.
A Guide to Wood Framing Software
Wood framing software saves production time and resources without sacrificing the end product. Keep reading to learn more!
The Case for DfMA in Wood & Light Gauge Steel Framing
Learn About What DfMA is and how this methodology can be applied to construction projects.
Wood and the Cities of tomorrow
Can wood become the building material of tomorrow’s cities? Take a look at this blog post where we delve into this question.
4 Spectacular Timber Buildings: Part 2
Learn about four buildings that utilize wooden framing and exemplify the use of wood in modern construction and the future cities of tomorrow.
4 Spectacular Timber Buildings: Part 1
Find out about some of the tallest, largest, greenest and oldest timber structures in the world in our blog post.
Wood Framing Software Explained in Fewer than 75 Words
As the leading renewable building material, wood framing is used predominantly in North America and Europe for constructing residential buildings.
5 Myths About Modular Construction
Have you ever heard that modular construction is a magic bullet for the housing crisis? Or that modular is just a fleeting trend in the dynamic world of construction?
Understanding Construction: Cold-Formed Steel VS Structural Steel
Learn about the difference between cold-formed steel framing and structural steel framing methods and which one is more effective.
10 Ways Framing Software Boosts Productivity for Drafters
Find out10 ways that framing software boosts your productivity as a drafter.
Offsite, Modular, Prefab: What’s the Difference?
Offsite, prefabrication and modular construction – are they one and the same? All three terms are used fairly interchangeably in the construction industry. Let’s find out some key distinctions that set them apart in this article.
Metal vs Wood Framing: What’s Better for the Environment?
As the world and the construction industry shift towards sustainable and eco friendly building practices, the ongoing wood vs metal framing debate takes a turn towards the environmental impact of choosing either material.
4 Advantages of Cold Formed Steel
What is cold formed steel, and why is it one of the most popular construction materials in the industry, more so when it comes to framing buildings?
From The Steel Mill to The Shop Floor: How is Light Gauge Steel Made?
This everyday commodity is used in thousands of industries, has been a part of our daily lives and the buildings we live in for centuries, and is practically everywhere.
The Case for DfMA in Wood & Light Gauge Steel Framing
Learn About What DfMA is and how this methodology can be applied to construction projects.
Understanding Construction: What is Light Gauge Steel Framing?
Whether you’re an engineer, architect, or a contractor, it’s important to know about light gauge steel framing. This is everything you need to know.
5 Spectacular Steel Frame Buildings: Part 2
Find out more about five steel frame buildings that go above and beyond in showcasing the possibilities of steel for the builders of today and tomorrow.
How to Design LGS Chase Walls in Revit
Design LGS Chase Walls in Revit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7Nnj5BwCUg In this webinar our presenter demonstrates the various ways users can create chas walls with our Revit framing
Custom Wood & LGS Sheathing Options
How to Add Custom Sheathing Options https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-S4VNsg61c Find out how to simplify the process of placing sheathing to your wood or LGS walls with the
Modular Tools for Framing Floors & Ceilings
Design Wood and LGS Framing Efficiently With Modular Tools https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5UpxwDVnAU In this webinar our presenter demonstrates different options available in the modular tool for framing
How to Create Notched Members and Squash Blocks for Floors in MWF
Broadcast Date: February 28th
Panel Stacking and Reporting Made Easy With Onyx
Broadcast Date: January 25th, at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. EST
PWI Streamlines Their Manufacturing With CMS for Inventor
A family owned business now run by second generation descendants, PWI specializes in maximizing the productive capability of manufacturing spaces.
Client Spotlight: Dalcassians Manufacturing
What challenges does the offsite industry face on its road towards wider adoption, and how can offsite construction software help? Learn more here
Client Spotlight: Maison Laprise
The prefab home kit customizable to suit your style and budget.
Construction Services Group (CSG) – LGS Training
Clients CS Group located in Baton Rouge produce custom LGS components for many styles of building ranging from single to multifamily units using MWF
Client Showcase – Coocoon, Switzerland
Specializing in several different styles of construction ranging from large one-off manufacturing to small modular designs, the Cocoon team has just begun to implement MWF Pro Metal to help achieve challenging detail work and a more fluent style of architectural design.
MWF Client Showcase: FactoryOS
MWF clients Factory OS responding to California housing crisis
5 Myths About Modular Construction
Have you ever heard that modular construction is a magic bullet for the housing crisis? Or that modular is just a fleeting trend in the dynamic world of construction?
Offsite, Modular, Prefab: What’s the Difference?
Offsite, prefabrication and modular construction – are they one and the same? All three terms are used fairly interchangeably in the construction industry. Let’s find out some key distinctions that set them apart in this article.
The Canadian Rapid Housing Initiative: A Boost for Modular Construction
More than 1.7 million Canadians are living in dwellings that are inadequate, unaffordable or unsuitable for their needs according to Statistics Canada, and another 250,000 Canadians face chronic homelessness.
4 Advantages of Cold Formed Steel
What is cold formed steel, and why is it one of the most popular construction materials in the industry, more so when it comes to framing buildings?
3 Ways Modular Builders Can Benefit from Custom Programming
There is a software solution for every construction problem, however not all of those solutions are available right out of the box.
Client Spotlight: Dalcassians Manufacturing
What challenges does the offsite industry face on its road towards wider adoption, and how can offsite construction software help? Learn more here
Offsite Construction: Challenges and the Way Forward
What challenges does the offsite industry face on its road towards wider adoption, and how can offsite construction software help? Learn more here
How Can Developers Make the Most of Prefab Construction
Discover how developers can make the most of prefabricated constructions including reducing build times and improving their bottom line.
What Are the Advantages of Prefabricated Buildings?
Prefabricated buildings have become quite popular, but what are the advantages? This guide explains the several advantages of prefabricated buildings.
Why the Construction Industry is Shifting to Modular Construction
Modular construction is the process where sections of a building are constructed offsite inside a controlled environment, transported and then joined together at the build location.