"Purchased ProBeam yesterday and put it to use right away. Great program, ideal for my use. I really appreciate the easy to understand engineering principles. A big help in better understanding the big picture."
Darrin Boyko
Shelter Design, Gabriola Island, BC
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About ConstructionCalctm
ConstructionCalc, Inc. is located in Mt. Vernon, Washington, just north of Seattle. Our founder, Tim Garrison, learned his trade in the field, on the construction site, before becoming a practicing engineer.
ConstructionCalc was born of Tim's frustration with other software brands. He wanted software tools that were fast, easy to use, and that provided lots of alternatives.
In 1995, Tim and his staff wrote Excel spreadsheets for use in Tim’s consulting business. After a few years of in-house trial and refinement, it became clear that these handy software tools could be helpful to many. So in 2000 ConstructionCalc, Inc was created to market and sell them.
"If it's not simple, it won't get used. That truism has been our mantra since day one. We believe that software should provide lots of solutions with very few inputs; that it should be easy to learn and use; and that it should pay for itself on the first job. We deliver. No other brand, at any price, can say that."
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Tim K. Garrison, P.E.
Founder and President,
ConstructionCalc, Inc.
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Tim has deep roots in the building industry, having spent many years as a carpenter, and later as a contractor. He graduated with honors from California State University Sacramento with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering. He then earned a master's degree in civil engineering from California State University Fresno.
Tim has been the President of his engineering consulting firm since 1992. He is professionally licensed in California and Washington.
Tim authored the books BASIC STRUCTURAL CONCEPTS FOR THE NON-ENGINEER and CRACKS, SAGS, AND DIMWITS - LESSONS TO BUILD ON, and is the primary instructor for ConstructionCalc's technical seminars. |
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Excel-based software since 1995.
Happy customers in 50 states, 11 countries, and growing.
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"Not only is your software fantastic, but your [technical assistance] responses are great too.
Stephen McConnell, West Rutland, VT.
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“I love your beam calc software. Use it all the time. I am a framer and I have caught many undersized beams and joists. Also been able to place approprate beams and assist in on-the-spot design. Need every advantage in today's market.”
Joram Cernava, Precision-Built Structures, Inc.
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“A definite advantage is your printed output. It is MUCH clearer than other programs. For me this means easier checking and takeoff of reactions for the design of columns, connections, and footings… therefore efficiency!!! I also liked your 'on-the-fly' instructions.”
Tim Terich, P.E.
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“From a contractor’s perspective, this is the first structural software geared specifically for me. I wish all computer products were so simple to use… just fill in a few blanks and I’ve got twenty answers all at once! ConstructionCalc has accomplished what all the other’s don’t seem to get… that it has to be quick and easy, or contractors won’t use it.
“With ConstructionCalc software, when I’m bidding a job, now I don’t have to guess at the right beam, joist, column, or footing sizes any more. This makes my bids more competitive and accurate.
“Another great use of this software is on small jobs where I need a beam sized right away. Now I don’t have to make phone calls and wait on some outside engineer. Also, now I don’t have to waste money guessing my beam sizes too big, trying to stay safe.”
Dave Fisher, Contractor, Tacoma WA
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“Compared to other software, ConstructionCalc is great! Now an inexperienced user can do simple or complicated design. I still may check with my engineer, but I can sure save the client a lot of money with this software.”
Henry Souza, Architectural Designer
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“Your ConstructionCalc software is excellent! The speed was great, I didn't have to wait, ever! The Table of Contents was very useful. My favorite aspect was the ease of use.”
Brian Koerner, Jackson, WY
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“The loads calculator is a great feature...for anything other than a standard load I must do these calculations with a pencil and calculator when I use other software.
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I like the way ConstructionCalc generates optional solutions to the design problem. With other software, if I want to try something different, like see what size of VersaLam I could use instead of a 6x12, I have to change the input and print out another report.”
Richard Berg, Architect
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I liked the ease of checking different combinations, loading, or member size / type.”
Lars Holte, P.E., S.E.
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“The program [ProBeam] is very well laid out. I've used a few others throughout my career and this one is by far the nicest.”
Tricia Bennon, Plans Examiner
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“I’m a home designer in Salem Oregon who’s been using ConstructionCalc for about 4 years now. I’ve been in this industry for 27 years, and I’m very impressed by the simplicity and completeness this program offers. Obviously you’ve spent a good share of time in the field which is most helpful.”
Bob Carroll, President, Carrollton Designs Inc.
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