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Do you have this secret weapon in your construction toolkit?

Myrtle Beach, United StatesJohn Clemons has used SketchUp as part of a BIM toolkit throughout his many roles in construction management over the decades. What began as an experiment in...

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16 days ago

How designing in 3D saves time for interior designer Isolina Mallon

San Francisco, United States Learn how Isolina Mallon, the founder of an interior design studio in San Francisco, has made working in 3D an essential part of her workflow to collaborate with...

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29 days ago

Our Cyber Week deal is on. Save 20% on Pro.

Celebrate the season with 20% off a Pro subscription. Score the deepest discount we’ll offer this year on our most popular plan.

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about 1 month ago

Getting creative with construction technology: a guide to prototyping

Trying out new construction technology doesn’t have to be risky. VDC Strategist Renzo di Furia shows us how to adopt and develop processes for new tools through prototyping on small-scale projects...

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about 2 months ago

Talking sustainability at the UIA World Congress of Architects

Copenhagen, Denmark Moderated by architecture journalist Amy Frearson and joined by renowned figures in the Danish architecture scene, the UIA World Congress of Architects panel explored tangible...

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about 2 months ago

[Webinar] Building a career in sustainable design

In this 30-minute webinar recording, SketchUp's higher education and sustainability experts discuss why sustainable building design is crucial to the future and explore tools that will help you...

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2 months ago

Scion Innovation Hub: The design thinking behind the world's best timber building

Auckland, New Zealand A balance of creativity with pragmatism, sustainability with social responsibility, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible with wood — here's what went into creating...

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2 months ago

Untethered VR experiences with the new SketchUp Viewer for Meta Quest

SketchUp Viewer is now available for Meta Quest 2, Meta Quest Pro, and Meta Quest 3. New sharing features and wireless capabilities create a powerful, immersive experience you can take on the...

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3 months ago

B. PUBLIC Prefab and the domino effect of sustainable practices

Santa Fe, New Mexico B. PUBLIC Prefab is a woman-owned public benefit corporation that brings sustainability to the building industry through prefabricated building panels. They use SketchUp to...

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3 months ago

2023 makes modeling a ‘snap’ with UI updates and custom controls

Updated icons refresh the SketchUp for Desktop and LayOut interface. New modeling elements in SketchUp for Desktop and custom rendering controls in LayOut offer a performance-focused release for...

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3 months ago

Upgrade from Free to a Go subscription and gain boundless benefits

Are you a free user? SketchUp’s free version is a perfect fit when getting started with 3D or DIY projects. If you’re looking to explore more professional features, Go, an annual subscription...

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3 months ago

A master's graduate explores adaptable buildings and mass timber construction

Lidia Proykina explores the potential for reusable building materials and adaptable timber construction in her Master’s thesis, which is rooted in her passion for sustainability. Portrait of...

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4 months ago

Forging a regenerative future: Climate Salon Podcast episode two recap

SketchUp and Dezeen have released the second episode of the Climate Salon Podcast. In this episode, SketchUp's Hugh McEvoy joins the panel to share valuable insights and possible steps for...

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4 months ago

Radical Sustainable Living: Climate Salon Podcast episode one recap

Trimble SketchUp partnered with Dezeen to create a podcast series that explores the future of sustainable architecture and design. In episode one, SketchUp's Sumele Adelana joins a panel of...

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4 months ago

Find what you need – faster – with the latest 3D Warehouse updates

Welcome to the next generation of 3D Warehouse, the largest free 3D model library in the world. 3D Warehouse now features a fresh, unified desktop, mobile, and web interface with light and dark...

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5 months ago

[Infographic] Sustainability that Sticks

It’s never too early to start making performance-based design decisions. SketchUp empowers designers to make informed, impactful design decisions rooted in sustainability and equips you with...

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5 months ago

Why use a Common Data Environment?

A Common Data Environment (CDE) allows architecture, engineering, and construction teams (AEC) to get centralized access to all data related to one construction project. Discover 4 advantages...

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7 months ago

SketchUp: The future is yours to build

How do you want the future to look? Designers want to inspire other creatives and communities with their work, but they often lack the tools to communicate and refine their vision. With...

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7 months ago

Say hello to monthly Go subscriptions

We’re all about giving you more flexibility so you can make SketchUp work for your workflow – not the other way around. With a monthly Go subscription, you can create wherever you want and pay...

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8 months ago

Visualize and build automated warehouse systems with SketchUp

Austria Senior Applications Engineer, William Arkle, shares how his company TGW, an international provider of warehouse automation solutions, uses SketchUp to reduce their time from idea to...

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