If you don't already know about the fun you can have with SketchUp, here's a quick recap: Sign up for the newsletter and you get a free, printer friendly version of the 50 Ways.We're very excited to announce the new release of Google SketchUp 7. My first Udemy course just went live and is free- Intro to Lumion.Ĭontent of the week: 50 Ways 3D Visualization Can Help your Project – can’t believe I didn’t mention it last week. Tip: Udemy is a great way to get free or low cost training for hundreds of topics.
If you are striving to grow 3D visualization where you work, Sketchup is the cheapest and easiest way to get started. Is used by many different industries including architecture, construction, interior design, product design, 3D printing and civil engineering… just to name a few. 3D visualization is communication and Sketchup is the easiest form of 3D visualization. You don’t have to be an expert (I’m definitely not, but probably better than average) but you should be comfortable. It was the first true 3D modeling software I learned and I still use it nearly every day. It isn’t the most powerful, nor the most engineering focused but it is quick, easy and nearly universal. Story of boom lift while constructing parents house. Sketchup is the number one most common tool that I use. Outsourcing 3D modeling has been great so far.Įvery Civil Engineer Should Know Sketchup Connecting with others I know in the industry, offering value. Have several other projects in the works that could be even bigger. Finishing first large job, starting second. Honest reviews are always appreciated on iTunes! Player above not working? Either click here, or right-click and “Save Link” to download the episode. 
3D visualization is the ultimate form of communication in design and Sketchup is the easiest 3D visualization tool. Bad analogies aside, there are few excuses as to why you aren’t using Sketchup for your design work. While a scalpel to a doctor may be like CAD or Excel to a civil engineer, Sketchup is like the computer aided surgery machine- not everyone uses it yet, but they should be and they will someday. SeptemChantel Baker Podcast 3d modeling, BIM, cad, civil engineer, civil engineering, google, sketchup, trimble
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