Videos

Unlock the potential of your architectural designs with our Software Skills course for PlansXpress. This comprehensive training is perfect for beginners and seasoned users alike, providing essential skills to navigate the world of CAD software. In this first session, we dive into basic drawing skills, focusing on selecting drawing templates, using mouse and shortcut keys, and practicing line drawing techniques. You’ll learn how to create construction lines and polylines, laying…

Welcome to the Software Skills Course for PlansXpress. In this engaging session, we dive into Module Two, focusing on the essential process of drawing internal walls within your property layout. Key takeaways from this video include: – **Understanding Internal Wall Layout**: Learn how to effectively use existing walls as a base for new internal block walls, ensuring your designs are both functional and aesthetically pleasing. – **Technical Tips for Precision**:…

Welcome to the Software Skills course for PlansXpress, where we dive into the essentials of creating effective building layouts! In this module, we focus on developing the first floor of your project, emphasising best practices for defining levels and ensuring your designs stack correctly. Key topics covered in this video include: – **Creating Levels**: Learn how to establish multiple levels within your drawing, ensuring walls are set to the correct…

Are you ready to elevate your drawing skills and streamline your design workflow? Join us for Module Four of the PlansXpress Software Skills course, where we delve into adding detail to your architectural drawings, including elevations, dimensioning, notes, and an introduction to 3D tools. In this video, we cover essential techniques for enhancing your designs, such as: – **Creating Elevations**: Learn how to draw elevations efficiently using the Draw Elevation…

Welcome to the Software Skills course for EstimatorXpress! In this engaging session, we delve into the essentials of the software, setting the groundwork for effective estimating. Key takeaways from this video include: – A comprehensive overview of navigating the EstimatorXpress software, focusing on the price book and its vital components such as labour, materials, and specifications. – Step-by-step guidance on how to follow along, with opportunities to ask questions and…

Unlock the full potential of your estimating processes with our latest software skills course on EstimatorXpress. In this engaging session, we dive into specifications and mini specs essential for effective project management, particularly for Residential Construction. Key topics covered in this video include: – **Understanding Specifications**: Learn what specifications are and how they apply to various job types, including new builds, extensions, and renovations. – **Navigation Insights**: Discover how to…

In this video, you’ll learn: – The purpose and benefits of using templates in estimating projects. – A step-by-step guide on navigating the EstimatorXpress dashboard to create a job. – How to effectively utilize preconfigured templates for different types of builds, including extensions and renovations. Key takeaways include: – Understanding the advantages of linked calculators in templates, which streamline the estimating process by automatically adjusting costs and quantities when changes…

In this session, we will explore how to effectively use the build program to streamline your workflow. You’ll learn how to set preferred gang sizes for your project, adjust durations for various phases, and ensure that your outputs align correctly. Key topics covered include: – The importance of entering the build program before proceeding to quote outputs. – How to define gang sizes, which do not affect job costs but…