Bringing Landscapes to life: The TPLA way

Built by Webb & Brown-Neaves. Photo by D-MAX Photography Tristan Peirce Landscape Architecture, with sole operator Tristan Peirce is quite possibly a name you have heard of if you live in the Western Suburbs of Perth.  TPLA, a boutique…

3D content: How to get the most from 3D Warehouse manufacturers

3D Warehouse - SketchUp No matter what industry you’re in, efficiency is key to meeting tight timelines and keeping your project on track. When designing a space in 3D (think: interior floor plan, kitchen remodel, entire commercial…

Builders: Changing the way you build with Trimble layout technology

In October 2019, we wrote an article on the same topic about an Australian example, with Daniel Perrem, owner and operator of Daniel Perrem Building and Drafting based on the NSW South Coast. Haven't read this article? Read the Australian spotlight. In…

SketchUp to become 100% subscription

Today, Trimble announced a big change to how customers will be able to purchase SketchUp products. As of November 4, 2020, SketchUp will no longer sell Classic Perpetual Licenses and Maintenance & Support renewal plans. SketchUp…

How The Escape Game was made with SketchUp

You can get in, but you may not be able to get out of The Escape Game. From the first prototype being built in a basement using baby monitors and bargain store props to the professional-grade communication and fabrication tools they use now,…

User-friendly updates to SketchUp Pro 2020

Based heavily on user feedback, SketchUp polished up a few features that will keep your workflow humming along smoothly!  Download SketchUp Pro 2020.1 HERE. Freshening up SketchUp Pro Scenes Panel. Now that you’ve had some time…

Workplace furniture design: the Danish way

Ten years ago, Icons of Denmark established itself as a distributor of Danish furniture for the U.K. market. Since then, they’ve been hard at work evolving from representatives of Danish design to creators of it. Through their unique market-led…

Trimble Scan Essentials for SketchUp

A new decade, a massive new dimension to SketchUp is on its way. Introducing the NEW Trimble Scan Essentials for SketchUp: This new Trimble-made extension for SketchUp now gives you the ability to import, view, and model from point…

Bringing it all home with SketchUp

SketchUp is not just for Pros! It is the perfect weapon for Home-owners looking to renovate or build. Not only will it let you communicate like a Pro (so you get what you want) - but it will also save you thousands! Martin English is a…

3D Printing with SketchUp

Did you know that SketchUp is the perfect tool for 3D printing?! In SketchUp, you can import and export STL files, which are used in 3D printing. For a SketchUp model to become a successful 3D printout, the model needs to meet certain criteria,…