Strucsoft Blog Archive

Understanding Construction: Cold-Formed Steel VS Structural Steel

August 23, 2023

Learn about the difference between cold-formed steel framing and structural steel framing methods and which one is more effective.

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10 Ways Framing Software Boosts Productivity for Drafters

August 2, 2023

Find out10 ways that framing software boosts your productivity as a drafter.

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What’s New in MWF For Revit 2024

June 20, 2023

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.

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StrucSoft’s Brandon Ionata at the Dave Cooper Live Show

May 4, 2023

This June 22nd, Steel Horizons | Boston

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StrucSoft at Steel Horizons | Boston

April 25, 2023

This June 22nd, Steel Horizons | Boston

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Offsite, Modular, Prefab: What’s the Difference?

March 31, 2023

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.

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Metal vs Wood Framing: What’s Better for the Environment?

March 9, 2023

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.

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The Canadian Rapid Housing Initiative: A Boost for Modular Construction

February 23, 2023

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.

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MWF wood and light gauge steel framing software

What’s New in MWF 2023: The Leading Revit Based Wood and Steel Framing Software

February 21, 2023

With Spring just around the corner, the latest MWF version 2.40, build 8444 is out with a host of improvements and additional functionalities for the walls, floors, trusses and shop drawing modules.

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4 Advantages of Cold Formed Steel

February 14, 2023

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?

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Metal vs Wood Framing: What’s Better for the Environment?

March 9, 2023

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The Canadian Rapid Housing Initiative: A Boost for Modular Construction

February 23, 2023

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A Guide to Wood Framing Software

October 15, 2022

Wood framing software saves production time and resources without sacrificing the end product. Keep reading to learn more!

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The Case for DfMA in Wood & Light Gauge Steel Framing

August 31, 2022

Learn About What DfMA is and how this methodology can be applied to construction projects.

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Wood and the Cities of tomorrow

April 12, 2022

Can wood become the building material of tomorrow’s cities? Take a look at this blog post where we delve into this question.

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4 Spectacular Timber Buildings: Part 2

March 29, 2022

Learn about four buildings that utilize wooden framing and exemplify the use of wood in modern construction and the future cities of tomorrow.

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4 Spectacular Timber Buildings: Part 1

February 1, 2022

Find out about some of the tallest, largest, greenest and oldest timber structures in the world in our blog post.

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Wood Framing Software Explained in Fewer than 75 Words

October 16, 2021

As the leading renewable building material, wood framing is used predominantly in North America and Europe for constructing residential buildings.

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Understanding Construction: Cold-Formed Steel VS Structural Steel

August 23, 2023

Learn about the difference between cold-formed steel framing and structural steel framing methods and which one is more effective.

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Metal vs Wood Framing: What’s Better for the Environment?

March 9, 2023

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4 Advantages of Cold Formed Steel

February 14, 2023

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?

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From The Steel Mill to The Shop Floor: How is Light Gauge Steel Made?

September 30, 2022

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.

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The Case for DfMA in Wood & Light Gauge Steel Framing

August 31, 2022

Learn About What DfMA is and how this methodology can be applied to construction projects.

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Understanding Construction: What is Light Gauge Steel Framing?

April 5, 2022

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.

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5 Spectacular Steel Frame Buildings: Part 2

March 1, 2022

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.

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Light Gauge Steel Framing Myths Debunked

February 8, 2022

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

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5 Spectacular Steel Frame Buildings: Part 1

January 4, 2022

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.

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A History Of Cold-Formed Steel Framing

November 16, 2021

Did you know that cold-formed steel framing has been used as a building material since the 1800s? Keep on reading to learn about the history of cfs framing.

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Wood opening markers in StrucSoft Revit framing software

How to Detail Wood Markers

September 6, 2023

Broadcast Date: August 2nd

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Modular Floors viewed in Revit Framing Software

How to Use The Modular Tool For Floors

September 6, 2023

Broadcast Date: August 30th

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Wall panels in MWF, Revit framing software

What’s New in MWF: Part 2

March 29, 2023

Broadcast Date: March 15th.

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Wall panel designed in Revit framing software MWF

What’s New in MWF: Part 1

March 15, 2023

Broadcast Date: March 15th.

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Design Wall Panels Efficiently with MWF

March 1, 2023

Broadcast Date: March 1st

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Floor framing in MWF Revit based software

How to Create Notched Members and Squash Blocks for Floors in MWF

February 8, 2023

Broadcast Date: February 28th

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Panel Stacking and Reporting Made Easy With Onyx

January 17, 2023

Broadcast Date: January 25th, at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. EST

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How to Create Shop Drawings for Wall Framing

November 2, 2022

Broadcast Date: November 2nd, 2022

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How to Use MWF Panel Data in Onyx

October 19, 2022

Broadcast Date: October 19th

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From Automated Design To Precision Manufacturing

October 13, 2022

Broadcast Date: October 12th, 2022

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PWI Streamlines Their Manufacturing With CMS for Inventor

October 18, 2022

A family owned business now run by second generation descendants, PWI specializes in maximizing the productive capability of manufacturing spaces.

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Client Spotlight: Dalcassians Manufacturing

August 2, 2022

What challenges does the offsite industry face on its road towards wider adoption, and how can offsite construction software help? Learn more here

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Client Spotlight: Maison Laprise

June 1, 2021

The prefab home kit customizable to suit your style and budget.

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Construction Services Group (CSG) – LGS Training

April 23, 2019

Clients CS Group located in Baton Rouge produce custom LGS components for many styles of building ranging from single to multifamily units using MWF

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Client Showcase – Coocoon, Switzerland

March 20, 2019

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.

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MWF Client Showcase: FactoryOS

July 13, 2018

MWF clients Factory OS responding to California housing crisis

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The Canadian Rapid Housing Initiative: A Boost for Modular Construction

February 23, 2023

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4 Advantages of Cold Formed Steel

February 14, 2023

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?

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3 Ways Modular Builders Can Benefit from Custom Programming

August 16, 2022

There is a software solution for every construction problem, however not all of those solutions are available right out of the box.

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Client Spotlight: Dalcassians Manufacturing

August 2, 2022

What challenges does the offsite industry face on its road towards wider adoption, and how can offsite construction software help? Learn more here

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Offsite Construction: Challenges and the Way Forward

June 28, 2022

What challenges does the offsite industry face on its road towards wider adoption, and how can offsite construction software help? Learn more here

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How Can Developers Make the Most of Prefab Construction

May 10, 2022

Discover how developers can make the most of prefabricated constructions including reducing build times and improving their bottom line.

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What Are the Advantages of Prefabricated Buildings?

May 11, 2021

Prefabricated buildings have become quite popular, but what are the advantages? This guide explains the several advantages of prefabricated buildings.

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Why the Construction Industry is Shifting to Modular Construction

March 10, 2021

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.

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Impact of the Modular Building in the Construction Industry

June 5, 2020

A brief look into the differences between residential and commercial construction including how the modular building process has influenced each of them.

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Offsite Construction: The Future of the Construction Industry

April 16, 2020

For years, companies were less receptive to offsite construction due to having to sacrifice style for functionality. Recently, that has changed.

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