Computer-Aided Design (or CAD) and its Relevance to Your Custom Build

At Old School Craftsman, nothing is more important to us than building a project that is perfect for you the first time. That means translating your vision into a reality in one attempt.  

Be it a dream kitchen, den, library, basement, bathroom, or any other room, we feel that it is our duty to create for you exactly what you are looking for. Anything less means a lack of preparation and communication on our end from the very start. And that is not acceptable.  

Because we take great pride in crafting custom builds straight from your imagination, we at Old School Craftsman spare no expense or resources when planning for your project.  

One of the most helpful tools in creating the custom build you have envisioned is the use of computer-aided design (or CAD) software.  

CAD software helps us show you exactly how your finished product will look without room for doubt or error. Much more illustrative than paper and pencil drawing, Old School Craftsman can use CAD software to help give you a crystal-clear idea of what your addition will look like after construction has been completed.  

Let’s take some time to explain what CAD software is and its relevance to your custom build. 

What is CAD Software? 

CAD renderings are computer-generated images that take your ideas and translate them into images of finished products.  

How does it work? It's simple. You tell us what you want to be added to your home, we turn your desires into measurements and plans, input those plans into our CAD software, and with a little bit of work, the software creates a 4K image depicting your finished upgrade.  

CAD lets our team create a precise rendering of what your addition will look like after our work is done, and the computer software helps filter out any room for human error.  

In the old days, all construction projects were rendered using hand drawings. This means that a team of experts spent days or weeks (or sometimes months) huddled over a desk, drawing out the specifications of a project down to the smallest detail.  

As you can imagine, this was expensive and time-consuming. Not to mention the possibility of human error.  

CAD software cuts this process down to a much simpler scale. The computer takes care of the drawings, meaning not only is the final project a more precise rendering, but it takes much less time too.  

The Major Advantages of CAD Software for Your Custom Build 

The very last thing we want to hear from you after we have completed your project is  

“It looks great! But I wish we would have thought to add XXX.”  

To our team, that means we didn’t give you enough room to add your input and we failed at giving you a complete idea of what the finished product would look like.  

One of the major advantages of CAD is since it gives you a precise vision of what your project will look like once finished, the first rendering you see will serve as an inspiration for all those additional ideas.  

This ensures that you have a real idea of what your final product will look like before construction even starts.  

And if you want to experiment with a few ideas? CAD has you covered. You can get a glance at a few different options, so you know which choice is the best for you.  

Here are a few quick notes on the major advantages of using CAD for your custom build. 

• Improved productivity in the design process. 
  
  
• Better design quality.  
  
  
• Easily accessible design documentation. 
  
  
• Improvement in production time. 
  
  
• Removes human error from the equation. 
  
  
• Easier information sharing.  
  
  

Every image our CAD software renders comes in stunning high-quality 4K resolution, 60 FPS, and absolutely 0 compressions.  

The Custom Addition of Your Dreams with Old School Craftsman 

At Old School Craftsman, we do things a little bit differently than most other custom builders.  

My name is Brent W. Sears, I have been in the building trades and as a General Contractor professionally since 1984; nearly 40 years. I consider myself a master craftsman, and many have called me an artisan.  

This did not happen by accident. At Old School Craftsman, we emphasize the quality of our work above all else. We only take one client at a time, so when you work with us you are our only client, and you get our undivided attention.  

We will never rush any portion of your project to meet an unrealistic deadline. We handle each facet and detail of your project with the utmost concentration and care, meaning each step is as important as the last.  

I am eager to bring my experience and demand for perfection to your next great home addition.  

I would love to hear from you and begin talking through your ideas. If you are ready to take the next step, reach out to start the conversation today!