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DIGITAL CANAL
ANNOUNCES VERSION 19 OF SOLIDBUILDER WITH BUILDING BLOCKS™
Dubuque, IA,
January 23, 2010 – Digital Canal Corporation,
a leading provider of professional home design, estimating and scheduling
software for the construction industry, has announced the release of Version 19
of SolidBuilder with Building Blocks.
Albert Einstein once said that “Genius is the ability to reduce the complicated
to being simple.” This theory continues with the development of
SolidBuilder 19 with Building Blocks. There is virtually no learning curve
to get started designing / modeling with release 19 as long as the user can
click and drag on the PC screen. In addition, the new release is loaded
with new advanced features to enhance productivity and save the advanced user
time.
“Our experience has been that professional contractors want three things: easy
to use software with little or no learning curve, 3D presentation capabilities,
and real-world accuracy in their designs. SolidBuilder encompasses all of
these keys and is also true BIM software so builders can be certain that what
they design / model on their computer is accurate and
thus can be built as designed in the field.” said Ed Graham, Digital Canal
Corporation President.
About Digital Canal Corporation – With over 9,000 clients, Digital Canal
Corporation is a leading provider of professional Design, Scheduling and
Estimating Software for the building industry. Digital Canal delivers
innovative software solutions that are designed based upon input from its
trusted clients; a process that is uniquely aided by its direct business model.
For more information on SolidBuilder
Click
Here
BREAKING NEWS FROM NAHB
October 23, 2009: The National
Association of Homebuilders provided the following data regarding the improving
state of the housing industry:
"Some positive news!"
Here are some quick facts and positive indicators of a Housing Market Recovery.
In the months from January thru August:
- Single family housing starts increased 34%.
- New and existing home sales increased 30% (monthly basis).
- The supply (inventory) of new single family homes is down to 7.3 months
in August 2009 from 12.4 months (a record) in January, 2009.
- NAHB Economists forecast total housing starts in 2010 of 716,000 units,
a 26.1% increase over 2009. The 2011 forecast is for 1.059 million units, a
47.8% increase over 2010.
- Builder confidence in the market for newly built homes continued to
increase for a third consecutive month in the NAHB Wells Fargo Housing
Market Index.
As positive market momentum continues to build it will be very
important to have the tools you need to win your next project. To see how we can
help you win your next project, Click Here
DIGITAL CANAL ANNOUNCES TIMBER DESIGN VERSION 11
Dubuque, Iowa, September 17, 2009, Digital Canal
Corporation, a leading provider of professional structural engineering and
design software, has announced the release of the most significant version of
Timber Design since its inception, nearly 15 years ago.
Virtually every aspect of the program has been addressed and updated, including
re-styling of the dialog boxes, legacy issue fixes and, most notably, a complete
update of the design calculations.
Timber Design 11 features the latest building codes (NDS 2005, IBC 2006, ASCE
2005) and material catalogues from NDS 2005, the APA, Louisiana Pacific,
Weyerhaeuser, Georgia Pacific, FinnForest, Rosboro and Boise Cascade. Automatic
load calculations are provided for wind loads of gabled roofs using ASCE 2005,
snow loads (including design drift loading) using ASCE 2005, floor, garage and
roof live concentrated load generation using IBC 2006 and live load reduction
using IBC 2006.
Version 11 solidifies Digital Canal’s Timber Design position as the most
comprehensive and productive wood design software available. And, at a $295 new
client investment level, Timber Design 11 further solidifies its place as the
value leader in the industry.
For more information on Timber Design, Version 11, contact Digital Canal at
800-449-5033 or visit:
http://www.digitalcanal.com/structural/timber.htm
DIGITAL CANAL ANNOUNCES THE RELEASE OF BUILDING BLOCKS™ RESIDENTIAL DESIGN
SOFTWARE
Dubuque, IA, August 14, 2009 – Digital Canal
Corporation, a leading developer of professional design,
estimating and scheduling software for the construction industry, has announced
the release of Building Blocks as a stand-alone product.
Previously Building Blocks required the user to own SolidBuilder in order to use
this easy and inexpensive residential design software.
Albert Einstein once said
that “Genius is the ability to reduce the complicated to being simple.”
This formula was the driving force behind Building Blocks. The user simply
clicks to add rooms to their design and then drags them into place – much like
using building blocks as a child! Contractors can simply click and drag to
create professional and accurate 3D models and the accompanying working drawings
all within as little as 20 minutes in most cases. That is the definition
of reducing the complicated to the simple.
“Many design programs exist today. However, our experience
has been that professional contractors want three things: easy to use software
with little or no learning curve, 3D presentation capabilities, and real-world
accuracy in their designs. I am proud to say that it now exists with
Building Blocks and at a price point previously unavailable for professional
design software” said Ed Graham, Digital Canal Corporation President.
About Digital Canal Corporation – With over 9,000
clients, Digital Canal Corporation is a leading provider of professional design,
estimating and scheduling software for the building industry. Digital
Canal delivers innovative software solutions that are designed based upon input
from its trusted clients; by contractors for contractors. For more information
on Building Blocks
Click Here
DIGITAL CANAL ANNOUNCES TIMBER DESIGN BETA VERSION 11
Dubuque, Iowa, July 31, 2009,
Digital Canal Corporation, a leading provider of
professional structural engineering and design software, has announced the
release of a beta version of Timber Design, Version 11. “Timber 11” is the
latest release of the company’s market-leading timber design software and is now
available, in beta form, for download from the Digital Canal ftp site
ftp://ftp.digitalcanal.com/CLIENT_SUPPORT/Structural/Betas/
Timber 11 incorporates the latest building codes (NDS
2005, IBC 2006, ASCE 2005) and material databases from NDS 2005, the APA,
Louisiana Pacific, Weyerhaeuser, Georgia Pacific, FinnForest, Rosboro and Boise
Cascade. Automatic load calculations are provided for wind loads of gabled roofs
using ASCE 2005, snow loads (including design drift loading) using ASCE 2005,
floor, garage and roof live concentrated load generation using IBC 2006 and live
load reduction using IBC 2006.
Since its first release, over a decade ago, Digital
Canal’s Timber Design has been the industry’s leading timber design software
because of its ability to quickly and simply design any wood beam or column,
regardless of complexity.
For more information on evaluating the beta version of
Timber 11, contact Digital Canal at 800-449-5033, or visit
ftp://ftp.digitalcanal.com/CLIENT_SUPPORT/Structural/Betas/
DIGITAL CANAL ANNOUNCES DIGITAL TAKEOFF VERSION 14
Dubuque, IA, July 8, 2009 – Digital Canal Corporation,
a leading provider of professional home design,
estimating, takeoff and scheduling software for the construction industry, has
announced the release of Digital Takeoff Version 14.
Computer screen takeoff is very fast, very accurate and
environmentally friendly since it significantly reduces the need for paper
plans. Performing your takeoff is now done by simply clicking your mouse on the
computer screen
while tracing your plan.
New features in Version 14 include labels, notes, magnify
as well as support for curved images and the ability to draw freehand images.
These features are just a few of the many new features added based on
requests from users of the program.
For more information on the new features of Digital
Takeoff
Click Here
DIGITAL CANAL ANNOUNCES QUICKWALL Version
7
Dubuque, Iowa, May 28, 2009, Digital Canal
Corporation, a leading provider of professional structural engineering and
design software, has announced the release of QuickWall Version 7. QuickWall 7
is the latest release of the company’s market leading retaining wall design
software and is now available for download from the Digital Canal website or via
CD.
Since its first release, nearly two decades ago, Digital Canal’s QuickWall has
been the industry’s leading retaining wall design software because of its
simplicity and versatility. Therefore, when Digital Canal decided it was time
for a renovation of the program, it was important that the program retain its’
“secrets to success” while being forward looking enough to ensure another 20
years of leadership and excellence.
Users will note the following immediately: a new user interface, current design
code and dynamic graphic capability. Digital Canal has incorporated the latest
in software technologies from Microsoft resulting in a new and simple user
interface which also incorporates dynamic graphics. This new dynamic graphic
capability provides sharper graphics that also updates the graphics in real-time
with every change in the design input. These investments in new technology
coupled with the latest design codes ensures that Digital Canal’s QuickWall will
remain America’s #1 retaining wall design software!
For more information on purchasing or upgrading QuickWall, contact Digital Canal
at 800-449-5033, or visit
www.digitalcanal.com
DIGITAL CANAL ANNOUNCES SPREAD FOOTING
DESIGN VERSION 3
Dubuque, IA, May 12, 2009
– Digital Canal Corporation, a leading provider of
powerful and professional structural engineering and design software,
has announced the release of Spread Footing Design
Version 3.
Spread Footing Design Version 3 was enhanced to include the latest in Design
Codes by incorporating the ACI 2008 code. In addition to this code update,
Spread Footing Design now includes design provisions for lightweight concrete.
With an all new user interface, Spread Footing Design is even more intuitive and
faster than previous versions.
To try it yourself or view sample output and new features of Spread Footing
Design
Click Here
DIGITAL CANAL ANNOUNCES VERSION
4 OF
VERSAFRAME
Dubuque, IA, April 13, 2009
– Digital Canal Corporation, a leading
provider of powerful and professional structural engineering and design
software,
has announced the release of VersaFrame version 4.
VersaFrame 4 offers cutting-edge computational power at a
surprisingly affordable price. The new sparse matrix solver found in
Version 4 can reduce solutions times by a factor of 100 or more, without
renumbering nodes or any other manipulation of the model.
To see additional new features of VersaFrame 4
Click Here
DIGITAL CANAL ANNOUNCES Version 12 OF ITS AWARD WINNING ESTIMATING AND
TAKEOFF SOFTWARE SOLUTION
Dubuque, IA, July 14, 2008 – Digital Canal
Corporation,
a leading provider of estimating, home design and scheduling software for
the professional residential construction industry, has announced the release of
Version 12 of BidBuilder.
Take
Off Software for builders.
BidBuilder 12 has a totally new and simplified user interface and video help
system that reduces its learning curve to only two hours, which is a very short
learning curve for professional estimating software.
Offered at a price point below most of
its competition, users will experience a one use return on their investment.
BidBuilder 12 includes new and unique features to help builders and remodelers
win more bids and to differentiate themselves from their competition, such as:
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Visual Assemblies in Proposals and
Reports
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Direct Internet Connectivity for
Change Orders and Up Selling
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Completely customizable Report /
Proposal generator with Graphics
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Dashboard area to help manage costs
and profit while building proposals
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Video Help System
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Two way QuickBooks Integration
“One of our goals with this new version was to enable anyone, including the
technologically challenged, 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 delivers
innovative software solutions that are designed based upon input from its
trusted clients; a process that is uniquely aided by its direct business model.
Click
Here to check out the 104 reason to upgrade today..
DIGITAL 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.
DIGITAL 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+!
DIGITAL 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!
 DIGITAL
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!
 DIGITAL
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!
 DIGITAL
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!
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