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ConstructionCalc. Designed to size beams, rafters, joists, engineered wood, and steel, updates to ProBeam 4.0 software (at left) include cost-saving measures and code-compliance suggestions. The Microsoft Excel–based system analyzes framing schemes to minimize the number of headers and beams, enable the use of leftover lumber, and allow for use of materials that are more cost-effective or readily available. With as few as four inputs, ProBeam 4.0 will show up to 20 code-compliant alternatives. The user can click on each option to determine its efficiency and make the “greenest” choice, the maker says.

Photo Credit: Digital Canal Corp.

Digital Canal Corp. Version 18 of SolidBuilder (at right) with Building Blocks is now available. Create professional and accurate 3-D models, complete with framing, openings, roofs, symbols, and accompanying blueprints, by simply clicking and dragging to add rooms to a design. The software also offers 3-D presentation capabilities for interactive project sales.

Photo Credit: iLevel by Weyerhaeuser

iLevel by Weyerhaeuser. Enhancements to the maker’s Javelin design software version 3.19 (at left) help increase accuracy and include user-requested features such as flexibility to make changes on-the-fly and better load tracking through the frame.

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