Trimble SketchUp Pro Training for Architects

SketchUp Pro is mainly used for building design and construction in the AEC industry. This top class tool is also widely used in the Entertainment industry and right through the diverse long tail of ‘Maker’ communities such as artists, woodworkers, inventors, etc. SketchUp is the most valued as a conceptual design tool among architectural professionals. Conceptual design in architecture is becoming an increasingly complex task as program, cost, site, schedule and performance evaluation happens earlier in the design process. With the help of its open API, SketchUp lets third party developers build additional tools that help architects with these tasks. Moreover, across the spectrum of building construction, SketchUp is frequently used to collaboratively test, communicate and validate construction ideas as projects develop.

Subsequent to the team’s move to Trimble Navigation, SketchUp is finding new markets among survey and heavy civil construction professionals in addition to core use cases that remain vital within the territory of ‘vertical’ construction. While such new markets bring new use cases, the fundamental design, communication and validation processes remain centrally focused.

Trimble SketchUp Pro Training Course

Previously known as Google Sketchup, Trimble SketchUp is a software that you can use for creating, altering and sharing 3D models and is also an easy to learn 3D modelling program. SketchUp has been designed with a simplified toolset, guided drawing system and clean look and feel to let the work be done as effectively as possible. This specific tool has a lot of its own peculiarities, especially for those people who consider themselves to be part time or casual users. There are several benefits of undergoing a SketchUp training program as the software is extensively used in the AEC industry. Let’s have a look at some of the key points of this software.

• It is used primarily for building design and construction in the AEC (Architecture, Engineering and Construction) industry
• It helps to transform the planning, design, construction and operation of buildings through advanced, accessible, intuitive technologies
• It is a 3D modelling computer program for conceptualising your quarry environment
• The program is more, like the name describes, a sketch program than a real 3D CAD modelling program for e.g. technical drawings and complicated assemblies
• Rendering the model is also an easy step in Trimble SketchUp, as materials can be put on the different surfaces
• It can be useful in the early phase of the design process because the easy interface can build up a model very fast

Editions of SketchUp

Make

Introduced in May 2013, SketchUp Make is a free version for personal, home and educational use. It starts with a 30 day trial of SketchUp Pro and after the period, users can agree to the Terms of Service and continue to use SketchUp Make for free.

Pro

SketchUp Pro involves all the functionality of SketchUp Make plus importers and exporters to common 2D and 3D formats, access to LayOut, and Style Builder.

With Trimble SketchUp Pro Training for architects featuring small class sizes, state of the art MAC and PC workstations, great learning environments, industry certified trainers, the students are certain to get the best and careful attention to their specific needs.