Abstract: The present invention is a computer implemented method comprising: accessing a model of a building; isolating a set of roof trusses, wherein the roof trusses are comprised of members; analyzing each of the members and determining the actual properties of each of the members; comparing if the actual properties of the members are within a predetermined tolerance of a set of required properties for each of the members; and generating a list of all conflicting members.

Abstract: The present invention is a computer implemented method comprising, accessing a model of a building; determining a set of properties associated with floor joist members; detecting a set of floor joists based on the set of properties associated with floor joist members, wherein the floor joists are comprised of members; analyzing each of the members and determining a set of actual properties of each of the members; comparing if the set of actual properties of the members are within a predetermined value of a set of required properties for each of the members, wherein if the set of actual properties is outside the set of required properties predetermined value; and generating a list of all conflicting members.

Abstract: The present invention is a method comprising; accessing a model, wherein the model is comprised of a plurality of members; isolating a set of wall panels, wherein the wall panels are comprised of members; analyzing each of the members of the wall panel and determining a set of actual properties of each of the members; comparing the actual properties of the members are within a predetermined tolerance of a set of required properties for each of the specific members, wherein if the member is not within the set of required properties the member is conflicting; and generating a list of all conflicting members.

Abstract: The present invention is a computer method of identifying failed members in a structure, comprising: extracting, a frame of a building, wherein the frame is comprised of a plurality of members; applying, at least one load on at least one of the plurality of members; analyzing, each of the plurality of members related to the stresses which are applied to each of the members by the at least one applied load; identifying, any members where the stresses exceed a predetermined maximum stress value; marking, each member within the building which was identified; generating, a report of the identified members and the calculations related to each of the identified members.

Abstract: The present invention is a computer implemented method of design a roof, the method comprising: mapping, a roof layout of a structure; identifying, a set of features of the roof layout, wherein the set of features identifies the slope and intersection of the surfaces of the roof layout; applying, a plurality of trusses over the roof layout in a predetermined orientation; generating, a profile of each of the plurality of trusses, wherein the profile is generated through the combination of the identified set of features of the roof layout and the orientation of the trusses; calculating, a weight of the roof layout based on the total weight of the trusses; and calculating, a difficulty rating of the roof layout.

Abstract: The present invention is a computer implemented method of design a roof, the method comprising: mapping, a roof layout of a structure; identifying, a set of features of the roof layout, wherein the set of features identifies the slope and intersection of the surfaces of the roof layout; applying, a plurality of trusses over the roof layout in a predetermined orientation; generating, a profile of each of the plurality of trusses, wherein the profile is generated through the combination of the identified set of features of the roof layout and the orientation of the trusses; calculating, a weight of the roof layout based on the total weight of the trusses; and calculating, a difficulty rating of the roof layout.

Abstract: The present invention is a computer-implemented method comprising: receiving at least one architectural drawing; analyzing each of the at least one architectural drawing, wherein non-structural elements are removed from each of the at least one architectural drawing; generating structural drawings for each of the at least one architectural drawing; marking each element within the structural drawings; generating a 3D model based on the structural drawings; analyzing the 3D model, wherein the 3D model is tested for predetermined characteristics; and generating a report based on the analyzed results of the predetermined characteristics.

Abstract: The present invention is a computer method for manufacturing and shipping building construction materials, comprising; reviewing, a building model, wherein the building model is comprised of sections and each section is comprised of a set of members; calculating, the properties of each member of the set of members for each section; arranging, the set of members of each section to form a bundle, wherein the bundle is an arrangement of the set of members based on a volume limitation of a shipping container; and adjusting, the bundle based on other bundles which are placed within the shipping container.

Abstract: The present invention is a method comprising; accessing a model, wherein the model is comprised of a plurality of members; isolating a set of wall panels, wherein the wall panels are comprised of members; analyzing each of the members of the wall panel and determining a set of actual properties of each of the members; comparing the actual properties of the members are within a predetermined tolerance of a set of required properties for each of the specific members, wherein if the member is not within the set of required properties the member is conflicting; and generating a list of all conflicting members.

Abstract: The present invention is a computer implemented method comprising: accessing a model of a building; isolating a set of roof trusses, wherein the roof trusses are comprised of members; analyzing each of the members and determining the actual properties of each of the members; comparing if the actual properties of the members are within a predetermined tolerance of a set of required properties for each of the members; and generating a list of all conflicting members.

Abstract: The present invention is a computer implemented method comprising, accessing a model of a building; determining a set of properties associated with floor joist members; detecting a set of floor joists based on the set of properties associated with floor joist members, wherein the floor joists are comprised of members; analyzing each of the members and determining a set of actual properties of each of the members; comparing if the set of actual properties of the members are within a predetermined value of a set of required properties for each of the members, wherein if the set of actual properties is outside the set of required properties predetermined value; and generating a list of all conflicting members.

Abstract: The present invention is a computer method for generating a set of assembly illustrations, comprising: accessing, by one or more processors, a set of sections of a frame; analysing, by one or more processors, the set of sections, wherein it is determined the type of section; identifying, by one or more processors, each member of each section; analysing, by one or more processors, the assembly of the section, wherein it is determined if a member conflicts with another member; and generating, by one or more processors, a set of illustrations depicting the members of the section in an assembled and disassembled position.

Abstract: The present invention is a computer method for calculating the centerline of frame member, comprising; receiving, an architectural drawing of a floor plan, identifying, each of the features of the floor plan, wherein the features are the walls and apertures, calculating, the true width of the walls, wherein the true width is that of the framing members of the wall, generating, a drawing of the centerline of all the features of the floor plan, and rendering, a drawing of the frame members of the floor plan.

Abstract: The present invention is a computer method of identifying failed members in a structure, comprising: extracting, a frame of a building, wherein the frame is comprised of a plurality of members; applying, at least one load on at least one of the plurality of members; analyzing, each of the plurality of members related to the stresses which are applied to each of the members by the at least one applied load; identifying, any members where the stresses exceed a predetermined maximum stress value; marking, each member within the building which was identified; generating, a report of the identified members and the calculations related to each of the identified members.

Abstract: The present invention is a computer method for determining the sheathing materials required for the construction of a building, comprising: receiving a model of a structure; identifying at least one surface of the model; identifying a sheathing material to be applied over the at least one surface; analysing an optimal method covering substantially the entirety of the at least one surface using the sheathing material; rendering an image of the optimal method to cover the at least one surface with the sheathing material; and providing a list of the quantity of sheathing material required to substantially cover the at least one surface.

Abstract: The present invention is a computer-implemented method comprising: receiving at least one architectural drawing; analyzing each of the at least one architectural drawing, wherein non-structural elements are removed from each of the at least one architectural drawing; generating structural drawings for each of the at least one architectural drawing; marking each element within the structural drawings; generating a 3D model based on the structural drawings; analyzing the 3D model, wherein the 3D model is tested for predetermined characteristics; and generating a report based on the analyzed results of the predetermined characteristics.

Abstract: A computer method for panelising the structural member of a wall, comprising; receiving, an architectural drawing of a floor plan; identifying, each of the features of the floor plan, wherein the features are the walls and apertures; calculating, the true width of the walls, wherein the true width is that of the framing members of the wall; generating, a drawing of the centreline of all the features of the floor plan; rendering, a drawing of the frame members of the floor plan; calculating, a maximum set of dimensions for a panel; and generating, a set of panels, wherein it is determined if a panel is greater than the maximum set of dimensions for a panel, the panel is segmented into a series of panels which are within the maximum set of dimensions for a panel.

Abstract: The present invention is a computer method for manufacturing and shipping sheathing materials, comprising: analysing, a building model, wherein the building model is comprised of a frame; identifying, each of the surfaces of the frame, wherein it is determined if the surface requires a sheathing material; selecting, a sheathing material for a surface based on the type of surface, wherein the sheathing material type has a predetermined panel size; calculating, the required area of sheathing material to substantially cover the surface; arranging, a set of panels of the sheathing material to substantially cover the surface; and formulating, a bundle, wherein the bundle is comprised of the pieces of the sheathing material required to substantially cover the surface.