Abstract: A computer program product comprising: accessing a model of a building, wherein the model is comprised of a plurality of assemblies, wherein the assemblies are comprised of a plurality of members; detecting the assemblies which are identified as roof trusses, wherein the roof truss is identified by the specific members and member internal interfaces and the member properties; analyzing the roof trusses to determine if a roof truss has an external interface with another roof truss; isolating the roof trusses and the plurality of members; and analyzing each of the members of the roof trusses which have external interfaces with other members, wherein the interface is analyzed to determine if the interface is conflicting, wherein a conflicting interface is one where the actual values of the members are inconsistent with a required value.

Abstract: The present invention is a system, comprising: isolate at least one roof truss from a building model; process a first set of data associated with the characteristics of the roof truss members, wherein the characteristics are related to the profile and length; process a second set of data associated with the assembly of the roof truss; create an assembly process of the roof truss, wherein an assembly and disassembly of the roof truss is performed to determine at least one assembly process based on the order of connecting the roof truss members from a construction perspective; formulate a package of the roof truss, wherein the package is organized based on assembly process; adjust the orientation of the members within the package based on the shipping vessel limitations and the other bundles of the model which are contained within the shipping vessel; and generate a graphical representation of the package.

Abstract: A computer program product comprising: accessing a model of a building, wherein the model is comprised of a plurality of assemblies, wherein the assemblies are comprised of a plurality of members; detecting the assemblies which are identified as floor joists, wherein the floor joist is identified by the specific members and member internal interfaces and the member properties; analyzing the floor joists to determine if a floor joist has an external interface with another floor joist; isolating the floor joists and the plurality of members; and analyzing each of the members of the floor joists which have external interfaces with other members, wherein the interface is analyzed to determine if the interface is conflicting, wherein a conflicting interface is one where the actual values of the members are inconsistent with a required value.

Abstract: The present invention is a method for accessing a model of a building; selecting a set of roof trusses, wherein the roof trusses are comprised of a first set of members; isolating plurality of wall panels, wherein the wall panels are comprised of a second set of members; selecting a group of interfacing members between a roof truss and a wall panel; detecting an interface type between the roof truss and the wall panel, wherein each interface has a predetermined set of requirements; calculating a set of actual values associated with the interface type; comparing the set of actual values with a set of required values and determining the delta of the actual values and the required values; and identifying each interface where the delta is outside a predetermined range.

Abstract: The present invention is a computer implemented method for determining and conforming the position of finishing materials within a building, comprising: accessing, by at least one processor, a model; identifying, by at least one processor, sheathing materials and frame members; detecting, by at least one processor, at least one instance where the sheathing material interfaces with at least one of the frame members; calculating, by at least one processor, an actual location of the sheathing material relative to the frame members; comparing, by at least one processor, the actual location of the sheathing material relative to the frame members to a required location; and generating, by at least one processor, a list of interfaces which the actual location is outside the predetermined range of the required locations.

Abstract: The present invention is a method for accessing a model, wherein the model incorporates a plurality of roof truss assemblies, wherein the assemblies are comprised of a plurality of members; detecting at least one interface between at least two roof truss assemblies, and wherein the interface type is detected; recording, by at least one processors, a interface type, wherein a set of required values based on the interface type are identified; calculating a set of actual values associated with the interface; comparing if the set of actual values is within the required values; identifying a modification to at least one roof truss assembly involved in the interface; incorporating the modification into the model; and analyzing the model for newly created interfaces between a set of members of the model.

Abstract: The present invention is a method for accessing a model of a building; selecting a foundation; isolating a plurality of wall panels, wherein the wall panels are comprised of a set of members; selecting a group of the set of members which interface with the foundation, wherein the interface is identified as a connection between a wall member and the foundation; detecting an interface type between the foundation and the wall member, wherein each interface has a predetermined set of requirements; calculating a set of actual values associated with the interface type; comparing the set of actual values with a set of required values and determining the delta of the actual values and the required values; and identifying each interface where the delta is outside a predetermined range.

Abstract: A computer program product comprising: accessing a model of a building, wherein the model is comprised of a plurality of assemblies, wherein the assemblies are comprised of a plurality of members; detecting the assemblies which are identified as wall panels, wherein the wall panel is identified by the specific members and member internal interfaces and the member properties; analyzing the wall panels to determine if a wall panel has an external interface with another wall panel; isolating the wall panels and the plurality of members; and analyzing each of the members of the wall panels which have external interfaces with other members, wherein the interface is analyzed to determine if the interface is conflicting, wherein a conflicting interface is one where the actual values of the members are inconsistent with a required value.

Abstract: The present invention is a system for optimizing the shipping of wall panels, comprising: analyzing a building model, wherein a set of wall panels are isolated; processing a first set of data associated each of the set of wall panels, wherein the first set of data is related to members of the wall panel and the interface between these members; grouping a first group of the set of wall panels into a bundle, wherein the first group of wall panels is based on the processed first set of data; analyzing the bundle relative to the volume of a shipping vessel, wherein it is determined if the shipping vessel can container the vessel; manipulating, by at least one processor the bundle of wall panels based on limitations of the shipping vessel; and generating a graphical representation of the bundle and the position of the bundle within the shipping vessel.

Abstract: The present invention is a method for accessing a model of a building; selecting a set of wall panels; isolating a plurality of the wall panels, wherein the wall panels interface with another wall panels in a horizontal type interface; selecting members of the wall panels involved in the interface, wherein the interface is identified as a connection between the wall panels; detecting the member type and the interface type; calculating a set of actual values associated with the interface type; comparing the set of actual values with a set of required values and determining the delta of the actual values and the required values; and identifying each interface where the delta is outside a predetermined range.

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-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 determining the sheathing materials required for the construction of a building, comprising: receiving a model of a structure, wherein the model is comprised of a set of members; analyzing the set of members to determine a group of members associated with an interior surface of the model; processing the group of members to identify member specific properties; identifying, by at least one processor, a set of sheathing material to be applied to the group of members; converting the set of sheathing material to substantially cover the interior surface of the model, wherein the a group of the sheathing material are modified; rendering, an image of the placement of the set of sheathing material over the group of members; and calculating, by at least one processor, a set of data associated with each sheathing material panel.

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: 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 determining the sheathing materials required for the construction of a building, comprising: receiving a model of a structure, wherein the model is comprised of a group of members; analyzing the group of members to determine a group of members associated with an exterior surface of the model; processing the group of members to identify member specific properties; identifying, by one or more processors, a sheathing material to be applied to the group of members; converting the sheathing material to substantially cover the exterior surface of the model, wherein the a group of the sheathing material are modified; rendering, by one or more processors, an image of the placement of the sheathing material over the group of members; and calculating, by one or more processors, a set of data associated with the sheathing material.

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, wherein the model is comprised of a set of members; analyzing the set of members to determine a group of members associated with an exterior surface of the model; processing the group of members to identify member specific properties; identifying, by at least one processor, a set of sheathing material to be applied to the group of members; converting the set of sheathing material to substantially cover the exterior surface of the model, wherein the a group of the sheathing material are modified; rendering, by at least one processor, an image of the placement of the set of sheathing material over the group of members; and calculating, by at least one processor, a set of data associated with each piece of the set of sheathing material.

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, wherein the model is comprised of a set of members; analyzing the set of members to determine a group of members associated with an exterior surface of the model; processing the group of members to identify member specific properties; identifying, by at least one processor, a set of sheathing material to be applied to the group of members; converting the set of sheathing material to substantially cover the exterior surface of the model, wherein the a group of the sheathing material are modified; rendering, by at least one processor, an image of the placement of the set of sheathing material over the group of members; and calculating, by at least one processor, a set of data associated with each piece of the set of sheathing material.

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 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.