Can SketchUp be used for structural engineering? In this presentation, see how Nick Sonder and David Zachary (a licensed engineer who uses SketchUp almost exclusively) collaborate throughout projects, and take a closer look at how David has adopted techniques specific to structural engineering to produce highly coordinated, beautiful drawings that complement a complete set of construction documents.
http://www.nicksonder.com/
http://www.zacharyengineering.com/
http://www.houzz.com/pro/sonder/sonder-nicholas-architect
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