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4 Software for Home and Condo Builders That Actually Work
Every day it becomes easier to do a lot of things with technology innovations. As a builder, you are under pressure to meet up with current trends, trying to impress customers. What if you could take this pressure off your shoulders? Surprisingly, there seems to be a solution for this with the trend of new software being released nowadays.
There is software for almost anything and even for builders. Some of these solutions can help in projects like painting, measuring, decoration, and even helping with home remodeling. Having these apps in the palm of your hands will help you take charge of your next project with ease.
1. SmartDraw
SmartDraw is not only a home design software but it is also great for doing your project management. It allows you to create flow charts, visual diagrams and to create your floor plans. You can watch the tutorial video provided by the makers of this software to understand how to use this software.
You also have access to a collection of templates to help you start your project and you can also click a blank template to create your plan from scratch. The software has a library containing hundreds of furnishings like sinks, doors, and even garden plants.
All these features would be useful if you’re building a condo in a city setting. If, for instance, you’re building condominium units in Pickering, SmartDraw would help you create floor plans that you have to provide to real estate agents and buyers as well. Canada has a lot of condos in every city, so you need to build and design something that will stand out.
2. Chief Architect
This app is a great companion for builders as it provides a platform for you to draw your 2D plans and convert them to 3D rendering. You also have the option of sticking to 3D house plans. As a designer, you have a free hand to explore and customize your drawings.
Chief Architect has enough tools to help home and condo builders create accurate house plans. This software is quite different from others because it allows you to design everything from scratch. You can start with the structure and move on to add other fittings like the lights, kitchen island, etc.
Chief Architect is compatible with both Apple’s Mac and Windows. It also has a mobile app that works perfectly on iOS and Android devices.
3. Space Designer 3D
This 3D design software is also a great resource for condo builders. If you are short on ideas and need some inspiration, you have hundreds of templates to browse through. The software allows you to create a 3D space and gives you a tour around it.
You can furnish your 3D project with things like beds, toilets, chairs, and any item you want to put in the home. You also have an option to transfer your design to your mobile device when it is completed to share with your clients.
Space Designer 3D software also allows you to print your 2D and 3D plans. It works fully only on browsers and is accessible anywhere. You can only use its features after paying the charges either per floor plan or its fixed monthly charge.
4. RoomSketcher
RoomSketcher is another useful software for builders. It also has some interesting features and is a great option for real estate professionals. You can create your floor plans with accurate and detailed measurements among other things.
This software also allows you to do your drawings in color images as well as black and white. You also have the option of creating a 2D or 3D house plan. If you don’t want to draw your house plan from scratch, you have the option of placing an order from available templates. You can also modify the purchased house plans to suit your needs.
You can use RoomSketcher on any browser online in any part of the world. It is free to use but you have an option to upgrade to the VIP package for a yearly fee.