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@SketchUp 2024!
Check out this very quick video of some of my favorite new features in SketchUp 2024! Mainly the new graphics engine, Ambient Occlusion, and the new sharing feature!
#sketchup #3dmodeling #architecture #trimble
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3D Site Modeling in @SketchUp : Part 4 - The Proposed Site Model
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In this continuation from Part 3 : The Excavated Site, John demonstrates how he models the proposed site, including backfilling around the house for the proposed grade, and adding the driveway all per the site plan. Ultimately he is able to determine the amount of excess soils that will need to be hauled offsite. Part 1 The Existing Site Model ua-cam.com/video/pXtsX1SprnQ/v-deo.html Part 2 The ...
SketchUp Summit 2024!
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New event for SketchUp pros in the AEC community! Presenters include Mike Brightman, Daniel Tal, Nick Sonder, Justin Geis, Matt Wheeler, Brian Albert and John Brock. Networking, high-level instruction, office hours and entertainment! Meet and hang out with The SketchUp Guy, Aaron Dietzen! June 17-19, 2024 in Denver, Colorado sketchup3dsummit.brightmandesigns.com/ #sketchup #3dmodeling
3D Site Modeling in @SketchUp : Part 3 - The Excavated Site Model
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In this continuation from Part 2 : The Foundation, John demonstrates how he uses Sandbox tools and other native SketchUp tools to generate and excavated site model. By comparing existing site and excavated site models, John is able to determine how many CY of excess soils are involved. #3dmodeling #customhome #landscapearchitecture #sketchup
3D Site Modeling in SketchUp - Part 2: The Foundation
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In this continuation from Part 1 : The Existing Site, John demonstrates how he uses Profile Builder 3 to model the house foundation to see how the specified elevation interacts with the existing site. Part 1 ua-cam.com/video/pXtsX1SprnQ/v-deo.html Profile Builder 3 profilebuilder4sketchup.com/ from Mindsight Studios #3dmodeling #customhome #landscapearchitecture #sketchup
3D Site Modeling in SketchUp - Part 1: The Existing Site
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John Brock Demonstrates how he generates 3D @SketchUp models of existing sites, using a 2D site plan provided by the client. #sketchup #3dmodeling #landscapearchitecture #customhome
Spaces for SketchUp demo
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Introduction to a new SketchUp Extension (under development) for tracking products in new construction and remodeling, auto-generating room by room Storyboards (great for interior designers!) and features a dashboard showing the status of all selections (selected, ordered, etc.). Looking for feedback before we launch the extension. #sketchup #interiordesign #bim #architecture #customhomebuilder...
What is BIM or Building Information Modeling? | An Overview
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In this video, John Brock explains the dimensions of BIM or Building Information Modeling, from 1D Planning to 2D Drawings to 3D Models to 4D Schedules to 5D Estimates to 6D Sustainability and 7D Facilities Management, from a residential home builder and designer's perspective. #bim #buildinginformationmodeling #3dmodeling #construction #sketchup
Hover 3D Demo
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Checking out @Hover3D a great online software for getting 3D models from simply taking pictures around a house! They provide accurate measurements as well as the ability to export a @SketchUp model to make any changes/alterations, then use Estimator for SketchUp to get quantity takeoffs! #3dmodeling #construction #remodeling
Making 3D Models of Light Fixtures in @SketchUp
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This video demonstrates how to create a 3D @SketchUp model of light fixtures chosen for a new custom home. #sketchup #3dmodeling #bimmodeling #customhomes
3D Purchase Orders
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Our Purchase Orders are now "3D P.O.s". Check out how #microsoftoffice now allows direct import of 3D #sketchuppro models into Office products, like Excel, Word, etc. #bim #sketchup
Phases 4D for SketchUp - Lego Demo
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#sketchup Extension for creating timelines to view SketchUp models come to life over time! No need for Scenes or Tags, simply create Phases and assign SketchUp objects to Phases, then drag a fader to view over time! estimatorforsketchup.com/downloads/phases4d/ #bim #4d #trimble
Phases 4D SketchUp Extension
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@SketchUp Users can create phases (schedule) and assign objects to each phase, then simply drag a fader to view the model come to life over time! No need for tags and scenes. Check it out! estimatorforsketchup.com/downloads/phases4d/
Phases 4D - New SketchUp Extension!
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Phases 4D is a SketchUp Extension used to provide a Visual Timeline of a SketchUp project. Create a Project Schedule and assign SketchUp objects to each phase, then drag a fader over time to view the model along the timeline!
PDF Importer for SketchUp - Version 2!
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PDF Importer for SketchUp allows users to import vector-based PDF drawings, like floor plans, into SketchUp. Version 2 is a complete overhaul and now works with Macs! Also includes a cool new Preview Window allowing users to crop the page to import just the region they want!
Framer for SketchUp 2022 New Features!
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Framer for SketchUp 2022 New Features!
Estimator for SketchUp - 2022 New Features!
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Estimator for SketchUp - 2022 New Features!
SketchUp for Builders: Erasing unwanted edges
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SketchUp for Builders: Erasing unwanted edges
Drone Video of BrockWorks Custom Home under construction
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Drone Video of BrockWorks Custom Home under construction
Cheers Theme Song Cover - another quarantune
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Cheers Theme Song Cover - another quarantune
SketchUp and Trimble RPT600 for Site Modeling
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SketchUp and Trimble RPT600 for Site Modeling
"I'll be there for you" Quarantune Cover
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"I'll be there for you" Quarantune Cover
Constructability3D - Identifying Roof Truss Issues BEFORE Ordering!
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Constructability3D - Identifying Roof Truss Issues BEFORE Ordering!
SketchUp Tip: Color Matching
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SketchUp Tip: Color Matching
Model a Timber-Framed Arched Truss in SketchUp
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Model a Timber-Framed Arched Truss in SketchUp
SketchUp Dynamic Components: Sliding Barn Door Tutorial
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SketchUp Dynamic Components: Sliding Barn Door Tutorial
Faith Church Proposed Foyer Expansion
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Faith Church Proposed Foyer Expansion
Enscape Evaluation with Oculus Rift Headset
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Enscape Evaluation with Oculus Rift Headset
7287 Greenridge Animation
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7287 Greenridge Animation
Suite Madame Blue - A Song for America
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Suite Madame Blue - A Song for America

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  • @bushra8070
    @bushra8070 18 днів тому

    great process, but too much work! Is revit better in this situation?

    • @BrockWorksInc
      @BrockWorksInc 18 днів тому

      Hi! I don’t use Revit, so don’t know. Doubt it’s much easier, and it’s sure a lot more expensive!

  • @shelliecurry6052
    @shelliecurry6052 19 днів тому

    Great video

  • @RenataJensen
    @RenataJensen 22 дні тому

    Why you didn’t import the DWG direct from survey? Thanks

    • @johnbrock7470
      @johnbrock7470 22 дні тому

      Because the only file available was a PDF. My client could not get any DWG files. I obviously prefer the cad files when available. Thanks!

  • @RenataJensen
    @RenataJensen 23 дні тому

    Thank you

  • @petrmotejlek1427
    @petrmotejlek1427 Місяць тому

    I beg you. Make more videos, please. I really love your "I'm building this, so it has to be perfect" approach. A lot of the other tutorials here cut corners (massively). You don't :) cheers

  • @baptiste9597
    @baptiste9597 Місяць тому

    Hello, why not using directly a Cad from architect ?

  • @dennisdooley1986
    @dennisdooley1986 Місяць тому

    Love these videos! Thanks for sharing this process. look forward to more content

  • @juliogarciadelapena7145
    @juliogarciadelapena7145 2 місяці тому

    Thank you for the most valuable information I have found on the process of creating a site excavation. Thanks also for exposing all the troubles we all run into when modeling, it is very useful to see how you help on how to solve the issues.

  • @michaelpreston7384
    @michaelpreston7384 2 місяці тому

    Thank you for all your help

  • @michaelpreston7384
    @michaelpreston7384 2 місяці тому

    Estimator

  • @michaelpreston7384
    @michaelpreston7384 2 місяці тому

    We're do you get estimates from

    • @BrockWorksInc
      @BrockWorksInc 2 місяці тому

      Hi Michael! We use Estimator for SketchUp, which is a SketchUp extension I developed years ago.

    • @michaelpreston7384
      @michaelpreston7384 2 місяці тому

      You can use that for estimates we do roofing siding windows Interior remodeling also kitchens baths

    • @BrockWorksInc
      @BrockWorksInc 2 місяці тому

      @@michaelpreston7384 We are custom home builders and build detailed digital twins (SketchUp models) of every project and estimate everything using Estimator for SketchUp. If you are doing re-roof or siding/windows, you may get all you need from the takeoffs from Hover. If you, for example, added a porch roof or other alteration, and model it in SketchUp, you could use Estimator to do all the new takeoffs. You can also use Estimator for kitchens and baths, tile, etc. You can get 3D components for fixtures (on the 3D Warehouse for example) and assign cost data to each component, then report the totals. You can use the Length, Area and Volume tools in Estimator for takeoffs as well.

  • @terrylewis5786
    @terrylewis5786 2 місяці тому

    Thank you for this video. It was very helpful. I really appreciate you showing the challenges you had because I have had them too. I learned a few things from you. TY

    • @BrockWorksInc
      @BrockWorksInc 2 місяці тому

      Thanks Terry! There are indeed plenty of challenges ;)

  • @3DGvisuals
    @3DGvisuals 2 місяці тому

    Excellent videos, very informative. One little question though, at 08:30(ish) when you're deleting the perimeter to open up the volume of excavated space, could you not just turn off hidden geometry then single left click inside the boundary and delete?

    • @BrockWorksInc
      @BrockWorksInc 2 місяці тому

      Ha, I suppose you are right! With SketchUp, you literally "learn something new every day!" Thanks!

  • @petrmotejlek1427
    @petrmotejlek1427 2 місяці тому

    What hw are you using please? It feels very fluent and you move around while having tools active. So I expect a space mouse of sorts :)

    • @BrockWorksInc
      @BrockWorksInc 2 місяці тому

      Indeed, I use the SpaceMouse from 3DConnexion. I cannot model with out it! Thanks!

  • @petrmotejlek1427
    @petrmotejlek1427 2 місяці тому

    "Why are you spending so much time on these models?" :) My question (at least in my head) on a lot of other UA-cam videos is "Why aren't you spending more time on these models?" I am trying to design my own house and so having it as close to buildable is my goal. Yeah, I can probably get by with not including some details. But what if the detail I chose to omit is actually come back and bite me later. Totally agree with you. It's important to have the detail there. Especially if you only have to create a profile and then just reuse it. Thank you for the videos!

  • @ahmedelattar8259
    @ahmedelattar8259 2 місяці тому

    Thanks for the explanation, what is the name of the plugin that you are using to adjust the window?

    • @BrockWorksInc
      @BrockWorksInc 2 місяці тому

      Framer for SketchUp is one of the extensions I developed. You can find it, and Estimator and PDF Importer, at www.estimatorforsketchup.com -thanks!

  • @edsonmahfuz
    @edsonmahfuz 3 місяці тому

    Thanks for a very clear explanation. Could you please tell what font do you use for the dimensions and notes that appear in your model?

    • @BrockWorksInc
      @BrockWorksInc 3 місяці тому

      The text/dimensions is from the PDF drawing that I imported (using PDF Importer). We import the floor plans to scale and then model on top of them, just like chalking walls on the floor :) The drawings came from my client's draftsman and it looks like Softplan to me (former Softplan user) - thanks!

  • @stephenpresland7173
    @stephenpresland7173 3 місяці тому

    Great video. :)

  • @stephens2850
    @stephens2850 3 місяці тому

    John, I feel your pain, but thanks for figuring out these processes. It's tragic that Trimble / SU havent been able to automate any of this by now.

    • @BrockWorksInc
      @BrockWorksInc 3 місяці тому

      Thanks! I have thought about ways to automate it, but can't afford to develop another extension right now!

  • @JAWSnAZ
    @JAWSnAZ 3 місяці тому

    Thank you so much for your authenticity. I truly appreciate the unfiltered effort you put into creating the mesh. I only wish this video had been available two years ago, as it outlines the exact workflow I had to piece together myself from various other videos and forum posts on SketchUp. You're absolutely right that the time investment is worth it in the end. Solid Inspector is a life saver!

    • @BrockWorksInc
      @BrockWorksInc 3 місяці тому

      Thanks! and yes, ThomThom's Solid Inspector is a must!

  • @saltygravy6928
    @saltygravy6928 3 місяці тому

    Thanks for the video. This is really interesting.

    • @BrockWorksInc
      @BrockWorksInc 3 місяці тому

      Thank you! Thanks for watching!

  • @tommymeloche2986
    @tommymeloche2986 3 місяці тому

    That ...was better than good... Well done gentlemen... I agree with everything that this video and it's word said... Tell your son , I said thank you for your service ,your bravery ,and your loyalty... And to every living soldier and those who have shed their blood and those who have died of the memories defending this nation thank you from the bottom of my heart for your services also... Mr Brock , that was a very good production.. I don't believe you could have picked a more timely song... I will be sharing this on my page... Again... well done...😌❤️

    • @BrockWorksInc
      @BrockWorksInc 3 місяці тому

      Thank you sir! They both continue to serve as Army helicopter pilots :) hard to believe it was eight years ago!

  • @miguelangelcaballeroleano3785
    @miguelangelcaballeroleano3785 3 місяці тому

    GREAT WILL BE SUPER, A CONSULTATION TO THE ORGANIZERS, I HAVE BEEN HANDLING SKETCHUP FOR 10 YEARS AND I AM INCREASINGLY SURPRISED BY THE VERSATILITY OF THIS POWERFUL TOOL, I WOULD LIKE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE EVENT IT WILL BE POSSIBLE THAT YOU CAN INFORM ME IF IT WILL BE TRANSMITTED VIRTUALLY SINCE I AM IN POTOSI - BOLIVIA AND I WOULD LIKE TO EXPAND MY KNOWLEDGE OF THIS MAGNIFICENT TOOL. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE

  • @Thesketchupessentials
    @Thesketchupessentials 3 місяці тому

    SUPER excited for this event - See you there!

  • @danielokane3482
    @danielokane3482 3 місяці тому

    Hi John thanks for your excellent videos - they are so helpful. Will you be posting a Part 4?

    • @BrockWorksInc
      @BrockWorksInc 3 місяці тому

      Hello! Thank you very much! I just uploaded part 4 - ua-cam.com/video/XatXugg3Yn4/v-deo.html warning, it is a much longer video!

    • @danielokane3482
      @danielokane3482 3 місяці тому

      Thanks, watching now and extremely helpful. Working on a steeply sloped terrain now.

    • @BrockWorksInc
      @BrockWorksInc 3 місяці тому

      @@danielokane3482 Great! let me know if I missed anything or you have a better way of doing it! Thanks!

  • @AjaxMED
    @AjaxMED 3 місяці тому

    Thanks for sharing! Very interesting option. What export options (file formats) does it provide for the 3D model? I wasn't able to find anything on the Hover.to website.

    • @AjaxMED
      @AjaxMED 3 місяці тому

      Nevermind, I was able to increase the video resolution and see the Export screen options... Measurements: XLSX, PDF, JSON, XML, XML 2.0. 3D: SKP, DWG, DXF. Photos: unknown, likely JPG or PNG. Estimating: ESX (Xactimate software).

  • @jeffk9405
    @jeffk9405 3 місяці тому

    With Sketchup the objects do not contain any information and it's not a true BIM program. When you draw a door in Sketchup, the program does not know the size, swing, how many hinges, size of jamb, whether it's a fire door or even what type of door handle it has. True BIM will allow you automatically create a door schedule about the information contained within the object. In true BIM all objects hold information.

    • @BrockWorksInc
      @BrockWorksInc 3 місяці тому

      I agree with you that SketchUp does not natively function as a true BIM program, which is why we make extensions like Estimator for SketchUp that allow users to assign cost and and other data to components. So in your example of a door, we can specify, quantify and report all of the door elements you mentioned by making Components (and nested Components) that we can save/use over and over. We can also make the doors dynamic components so we can open and shut them (hinges opened and closed states with doors at whatever angle specified to open) with a click and change other parameters. There is literally nothing that we cannot model and offer BIM data in SketchUp, we do it on every home we build, it is just not automated or always parametric and certainly not "out of the box". Work arounds do exist though.

  • @user-wc7oj6wj3u
    @user-wc7oj6wj3u 3 місяці тому

    does hover work for designing decks?

    • @BrockWorksInc
      @BrockWorksInc 3 місяці тому

      No, it is not a modeling software, BUT you can import the Hover model into a program like SketchUp and easily add decks to the model without having to model the house or have any dimensions (Hover model is accurate)

    • @user-wc7oj6wj3u
      @user-wc7oj6wj3u 3 місяці тому

      awesome thank you for the reply!@@BrockWorksInc

  • @johnwscarpenter
    @johnwscarpenter 4 місяці тому

    Great series of videos. Nice estimating tool!

  • @Steve_W27
    @Steve_W27 4 місяці тому

    Love it -subscribed 👍

  • @Steve_W27
    @Steve_W27 4 місяці тому

    Thank you! Great video 👍

  • @jeffersonhubble3813
    @jeffersonhubble3813 4 місяці тому

    Thanks for video. great plugin info. Any advantage to lowering grade 8" vs raising the foundation and slab that you drafted?

    • @BrockWorksInc
      @BrockWorksInc 4 місяці тому

      In our models, the houses are centered on the x,y.z axis and we rotate and elevate the site around the structure (vs fitting the structure to the site). If we moved the foundation, we would have to move the entire structure and could easily miss something, so it is easier to move the site model up/down.

  • @ScoutyBoyO
    @ScoutyBoyO 4 місяці тому

    More cool stuff.

    • @BrockWorksInc
      @BrockWorksInc 4 місяці тому

      Thanks Steve, hope all is well!

  • @jessegraham21
    @jessegraham21 4 місяці тому

    Love the content! Thanks!

  • @saltygravy6928
    @saltygravy6928 4 місяці тому

    Thanks for the videos. Tedious work is a reflection of a true craftsman. I'm glad to see they still exist.

  • @stephenpresland7173
    @stephenpresland7173 4 місяці тому

    Great video. :) I have used this method to work out how much dirt needs excavating ever since I saw a earlier video some years ago where you explained this in some detail. Looking forward to the follow up videos. :)

  • @XYZ-Drafting_and_Designs
    @XYZ-Drafting_and_Designs 4 місяці тому

    And another one! On point as usual John. Thank you again for the education.

  • @cadcaetutorial2039
    @cadcaetutorial2039 5 місяців тому

    Very well this lecture sir

  • @cadcaetutorial2039
    @cadcaetutorial2039 5 місяців тому

    This tutorial is very nice sir

  • @ByHis3Grace
    @ByHis3Grace 5 місяців тому

    I really enjoyed & learned a lot from your tutorials - you're a thorough, methodical & good pace instructor. Thanks for sharing your talents & I dig your music channel also - so many gifts/talents you have 😊

  • @XYZ-Drafting_and_Designs
    @XYZ-Drafting_and_Designs 5 місяців тому

    Another great one Jon. Cheers.

  • @DouglasatWhiteBox
    @DouglasatWhiteBox 5 місяців тому

    Thanks John. Great lesson!!

  • @jessegraham21
    @jessegraham21 5 місяців тому

    So fun! Thanks, can’t wait for the next!

    • @BrockWorksInc
      @BrockWorksInc 5 місяців тому

      Thank you! I will post the next one next week

    • @BrockWorksInc
      @BrockWorksInc 3 місяці тому

      Just uploaded part 4 ua-cam.com/video/XatXugg3Yn4/v-deo.html

  • @terry8912
    @terry8912 5 місяців тому

    Very helpful.

  • @DouglasatWhiteBox
    @DouglasatWhiteBox 5 місяців тому

    Nice work John! Thanks for the story pole and plug-ins. I appreciate your time in making the videos and sharing your workflow.

  • @promiseguy02
    @promiseguy02 5 місяців тому

    This is really insightful sir. Thank you!

  • @terry8912
    @terry8912 5 місяців тому

    Excellent! You make me wish I was not retired.

  • @jessegraham21
    @jessegraham21 5 місяців тому

    John, have you ever looked into using a drone for photogrammetry to get your as built condition of contours (to create surface model) and an Orthomosaic that you could drape over your surface model? i have done this with success using dronedeploy, autocad and sketchup. your total station would produce better spot elevations but the drone data is relatively good especially if you are using an RTK drone like an older DJI phantom 4 RTK (easy and cheap to acquire now as its outdated to the new drones) thanks for all your awesome info!

    • @BrockWorksInc
      @BrockWorksInc 5 місяців тому

      Thanks Jesse! I would love to get into the drone work. We use a Trimble RPT 600 to capture topos, unless the site is heavily wooded. For the example I demonstrated, it is a job I am pricing and may not get, so I figured I would use the free information (2D drawing) and show how to convert to 3D. We did pick up a DJI drone but only using it for capturing drone footage of our jobs for progress, etc. Cool tech out there!

  • @stephenpresland7173
    @stephenpresland7173 5 місяців тому

    Great video. :)

  • @paulscarafile302
    @paulscarafile302 5 місяців тому

    This is a very useful tool. Is there a launch date being targeted?

    • @BrockWorksInc
      @BrockWorksInc 5 місяців тому

      Hi Paul! No date yet, still trying to get my developer to finish/add some features