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You are a facade builder and are looking for good CAD software. But what do you need to look out for? Is it the communication? Is it the engineering possibilities? Or is it the reduction of the lead time of a project? A good selection and choice is made based on convincing points. In this blog, you..

Architects are coming up with more and more complex and unusual shapes for facades. It is often a challenge for facade manufacturers to meet the demands of architects and their clients. Especially when a facade builder only works with a 2D CAD system. The switch to a 3D CAD system is the solution..

In the UK, the requirements for health and safety of facades have become much more strict for both new and existing buildings. The big trigger for these stricter requirements is the Grenfell Tower fire in London in 2017. Due to the materials used in the building's cladding, the fire spread quickly...

Draw2design is a technical drawing office from Nijverdal (Overijssel). The company of Raymond van Amersfoort and Bas ten Tusscher helps staircase suppliers and construction companies in the Netherlands and Belgium with the design of complex staircases and fences. Van Amersfoort: "HiCAD is the ideal..

Profit margins in the steel industry are under pressure. Stricter environmental requirements and COVID-19 are creating uncertain times. Although most steel building and construction companies are still able to get ahead, it is important to invest in the future of your company in time. Automation..

CAD software comes in different shapes and sizes. Therefore it can be difficult to make a good desicion. In 5 steps, we help your company choose CAD software for steel engineering.

In the year 2021, BIM will play an important role in the construction industry. The expectation is that the importance of BIM will only increase in the coming years. Curious about why BIM is so important and which advantages it offers for your steel engineering company?

How much does CAD software really cost? It is not easy to give a simple answer to this question. In order to decide which CAD software is most suitable for your company and to determine the costs, there are several aspects to take into account.

Are you looking for CAD software for steel construction? HiCAD from ISD helps your company to be ready for the future with 2D and 3D CAD in one interface, extensive automation possibilities and more.