Strucsoft Blog Archive

5 FAQs about Offsite Construction
Offsite construction rests on two pillars: design, and manufacturing. Between those two pillars is the data flow, that connects them. The smooth flow of accurate data is what closes the gap between the design team, and the manufacturing team on the shop floor.

Strucsoft’s New Release for Revit 2026 – Version 2.43, Build 9613
Your workflows just got faster We’ve rolled out Strucsoft for Revit 2026 (Version 2.43, Build 2026.1)
Our newest software release is designed to eliminate manual steps, improve model accuracy, and support scalable construction—from design through fabrication.

Modular Construction Framing in Revit: A Complete Workflow From Model to Documentation
The first challenge in any modular framing project is straightforward but time-consuming: getting every wall and floor in the model framed quicky and correctly in a consistent manner. In a traditional workflow, that means placing members manually — a process that’s as repetitive as it sounds.

Digital Building Components: Driving Prefab Innovation with Digital Solutions
A pop-up hitter in baseball won’t have a long career. But pop-up architecture? It’s been around in one form or another for two millennia.

Reshaping Urban Spaces with Modular Construction and Popup Architecture
A pop-up hitter in baseball won’t have a long career. But pop-up architecture? It’s been around in one form or another for two millennia.

Modular Construction Factories: The Future of Affordable Housing
The housing shortage is slowly on its way to a tipping point as demand continues to far outstrip supply, with an estimated shortage of 4.9 million housing units as of 2023 compared to mid-2000s levels.

Hidden Cost of Disconnected Workflows in Offsite Construction
Offsite construction promises speed, quality and scalability. Build in factory, ship to site and then assemble the structure. On the surface, this model seems simple enough

Strucsoft’s New Release for Revit 2026 – Version 2.43, Build 9484
Your workflows just got faster We’ve rolled out Strucsoft for Revit 2026 (Version 2.43, Build 2026.1)
Our newest software release is designed to eliminate manual steps, improve model accuracy, and support scalable construction—from design through fabrication.

How Revit, Automation and Smart Factories Are Transforming Modular Construction and Prefab Manufacturing
Recent market analysis suggests that the modular construction market is expected to reach $225.7 billion by 2030. What’s driving the momentum?

The Prefab Construction Revolution: How Factory-Built Homes Slash Construction Waste by 90%
The construction industry is at a unique junction as demands for faster and more profitable projects go alongside calls for greater efficiency and environmental responsibility
5 FAQ’s About Truss Design Software
Trusses are some of the oldest structural systems in use today. These highly rigid load bearing systems are easily identified by their hallmark triangular shapes.

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 FAQ’s About Truss Design Software
Trusses are some of the oldest structural systems in use today. These highly rigid load bearing systems are easily identified by their hallmark triangular shapes.

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.

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.

Light Gauge Steel Framing Myths Debunked
In this article we’ll look at some popular misconceptions around building with light gauge steel, and why they may not be true.

5 Spectacular Steel Frame Buildings: Part 1
What are some of the most influential steel buildings in the world? Read part 1 of a unique take that includes some of the largest, tallest and earliest.

Modular Construction Framing in Revit: A Complete Workflow From Model to Documentation
The first challenge in any modular framing project is straightforward but time-consuming: getting every wall and floor in the model framed quicky and correctly in a consistent manner. In a traditional workflow, that means placing members manually — a process that’s as repetitive as it sounds.

Digital Building Components: Driving Prefab Innovation with Digital Solutions
A pop-up hitter in baseball won’t have a long career. But pop-up architecture? It’s been around in one form or another for two millennia.

Blueprint Robotics Achieved 2.5x Production Volume with GRAITEC Strucsoft
Find out how Blueprint Robotics used Strucsoft’s Wood framing software to accelerate their design-to-manufacture timeline and boost factory output by 2.5x.

PWI Streamlines Their Manufacturing With CMS for Inventor
Find out how PWI uses CMS for Inventor to simplify the design and fabrication of structural steel profiles.

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
Strucsoft client Maison Laprise is a pioneer and leader in energy-efficient homes in Quebec, Canada

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 Strucsoft

Strucsoft Client Showcase: FactoryOS
Strucsoft clients Factory OS responding to California housing crisis

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.

Offsite Construction: The Future of the Construction Industry
For years, companies were less receptive to offsite construction due to having to sacrifice style for functionality. Recently, that has changed.









