Posts Tagged ‘overspanned floor joists’

-- Stephen McConnell, West Rutland, VT

"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.

"With ConstructionCalc software, I can confidently size and order the beam immediately... I haven't lost a minute waiting around for someone else's calcs to arrive."

-- Scott Johnston, Contractor, Kenmore, WA

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.

"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

"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

"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

"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.

"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

"I liked the ease of checking different combinations, loading, or member size / type."

-- Lars Holte, P.E., S.E.

"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

"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.