Facade engineering (2)

The impact of rising material costs on facade builders is significant. In this respect, this type of company is not unique. On the positive side, facade builders do have tools to partially offset the extra costs. What effect do rising material costs, but also material shortages, have on facade..

"Where it is difficult to design a complete facade in 2D, in 3D it fits like a glove." For Sander Mols of VPG Aluminium Frames, this is one of the clearest advantages of working with 3D CAD software. "In addition, there is less discussion because it is easier to get something right on paper and..

With rapidly rising material prices and wages, every company is looking at how it can save on, yes, costs. So are facade builders. One reassurance is that most facade builder companies have opportunities to make cost savings with CAD software. We've gathered the most important tips for you.

The facade construction sector is developing at a rapid pace. It is scaling up automation and digitalisation. This is necessary: designs and materials are becoming increasingly complex to meet increasingly stringent requirements. After all, the façade plays an important role in fulfilling various..

In facade construction, the devil is in the detail: small mistakes can have (very) big consequences. In addition, there are quite a few process optimisation steps to take in facade construction. We have listed 6 tips for process optimisation in facade construction that will make your work just a..

For more than 45 years, Limeparts-Drooghmans has specialised in realising high-quality ventilated facade systems. At the beginning of this year, a definitive departure was made from two-dimensional designs. Since then, every project has been engineered in HiCAD 3D software from which the extensive..

» Early practice is the key to becoming a master «, says Wilhelm Tell in Schiller‘s drama of the same name. “They should learn everything. Whoever wants to do well in life must be equipped for protection and defence.” This refers to the young sons of the Swiss national hero, who play with a small..

A company that has been active in the development of 2D and 3D CAD software for over forty years, with façade construction as its core business, is ISD Group. It focuses on manufacturing companies to make the step to BIM easier. Thermo Konstrukties from Cuijk is one such company. They design,..

If it were up to Kersten, the future would be curved. The specialist in bended steel and aluminium constructions is active on various continents and has an impressive portfolio that includes the Burj Khalifa and the Opus in Dubai, and closer to home, the facades of Naturalis in Leiden and those of..