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DIGITAL CANAL ANNOUNCES Version 12 OF ITS AWARD WINNING ESTIMATING AND TAKEOFF SOFTWARE SOLUTION

Dubuque, IA, July 14, 2008 – Digital Canal Corporation, the construction industry’s leading provider of estimating, home design and scheduling software has announced the release of Version 12 of BidBuilder, its AWARD WINNING estimating and takeoff software for builders.

Version 12 of BidBuilder with Digital Takeoff has widened the gap between Digital Canal and the competition. The revolutionary new user interface and video help system reduces the software’s learning curve to only 2 hours, the shortest learning curve available for professional level estimating software.  BidBuilder 12 will leave you to wonder how Digital Canal was able to make such a powerful, flexible and full featured professional estimating product so simple.  And, at a price below most of its competition, you will experience a one use return on your investment that will keep paying you dividends with every project.

“One of our goals with this new version was to enable anyone to use the software immediately without sacrificing any power or flexibility,” said Ed Graham, Digital Canal Corporation President. “I’m happy to say that we succeeded in this goal and have provided a tool that nearly any builder can use to their competitive advantage, especially in today’s tough market.”

About Digital Canal Corporation - With over 9,000 clients, Digital Canal Corporation is a leading provider of estimating, design and scheduling software for the building industry. Digital Canal listens to its clients and delivers innovative software that is trusted and valued, a process that is uniquely aided by its direct business model. For more information visit: www.digitalcanal.com or call 800-449-5033.



timberdesign softwareDIGITAL CANAL ANNOUNCES UPGRADE OF TIMBER DESIGN
Timber Design gets a technology overhaul in Version 10. Version 10 has been ported to compile using Microsoft’s Developer Studio - the world’s most widely used development platform. Version 10 graphics are now generated using Microsoft DirectX - the same platform used to develop advanced graphic software such as AutoCAD and many video games.  Click the Timber Design logo to review the features of Timber Design.



scheduling softwareDIGITAL CANAL ANNOUNCES ALL NEW SCHEDULING SOFTWARE
Construction scheduling software that is easy to set up, easy to learn, and easy to use.  You could be up and running today.  Plan your jobs better, streamline your scheduling, save time, and get organized the easy way.  Even manage your jobs remotely.  Click the JobTracker logo to review the many new features of the all new JobTracker+!



Punch List SoftwareDIGITAL CANAL ANNOUNCES AWARD WINNING PUNCH LIST SOFTWARE
Etails is award winning punch list software that was featured on HGTV’s Dream Builder series.  Etails runs on your office PC and any number of handheld computers.  Etails replaces hundreds of phone calls and left messages by electronic information sharing between the field, office, and your business partners.  Click the Etails logo to review the many new features of award winning Etails!



wind softwareDIGITAL CANAL ANNOUNCES UPGRADE OF WIND ANALYSIS

Digital Canal’s Wind Analysis has been updated to use the new ASCE 7-05 standard - since the IBC 2006 code specifically references the 7-05 standard, you’re going to need this new version!  As always, you can be assured that the latest version of Wind Analysis is most thorough and accurate wind software program available.  Click the Wind logo to review the many new features of Release 6.0!



DIGITAL CANAL ANNOUNCES UPGRADE OF QUIKWALL
Quikwall has been the preferred tool for designing retaining walls, basement walls and wall footings for over 17 years. Version 6.0 continues that tradition by featuring the latest design codes (ACI 318-08 & IBC 2006).  In addition to code updates, Version 6.0 includes enhancements to its analysis engine - making the program more powerful than ever!  CLICK HERE to review the many new features of Release 6.0!


home design softwareDIGITAL CANAL ANNOUNCES ALL NEW TECHNOLOGY: BUILDING BLOCKS
Digital Canal's SolidBuilder, the industry's most powerful home design software , JUST GOT SIMPLE!  In just 3 simple steps, turn your blank screen into a fully framed, 3D model with a foundation, door and windows.  Don't take our word for it - CLICK HERE to watch the 6 minute demo - you won't be disappointed! 


estimating software takeoff softwareDIGITAL CANAL TECHNOLOGY WINS AWARD
Digital Canal estimating software solution wins the Innovative Housing Technology Award at the National Association of Homebuilders show.  Don't take our word for it - a panel of experts has spoken!  CLICK HERE to check out the IHTA 2007 Winners!


DIGITAL CANAL ANNOUNCES NEW SOLIDBUILDER REL 17, INCLUDING BUILDING BLOCKS™ TECHNOLOGY.

The most important release in our company's history is all about EASE OF USE.   check out the new features in Release 17 the industry's most powerful home design software - we're confident you'll like what you see!