PlansXpress - CAD Software for Builders
Use award winning PlansXpress® to produce architect quality plans and 3D visuals quickly and easily.
Think it’s beyond your capability? Well PlansXpress is made specifically for builders and developers and designed with the complete computer novice in mind. You'll unearth CAD skills you never knew you had AND it will save you money on outsourcing.
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Why PlansXpress® v.2?
#1. Impress Customers. Win Work.
Research shows that clients often find there is very little
to choose from one builder to the next when choosing the right company for their building project. That's where PlansXpress can give you something extra to tip it in your favour!
Only 14% of building companies in the UK offer a design and build service and your architect quality plans, elevations and visuals from PlansXpress will knock the socks off your competitors.
Check out some key stats about CAD software in the building industry
#2. Easy to use CAD software
With PlansXpress it’s all just click, click, drag and drop to create stunning plans and visuals. You don’t need lots of
experience with CAD and there's no training
required. It's fast, straightforward to use and completely tailored for builders and developers.
Watch the video guide to see how easy PlansXpress really is
#3. Architect quality plans and designs
Produces architect quality
plans suitable for planning application submission. Also produces
building regulation compliant working drawings including sections and
notes when you combine with EstimatorXpress.
Watch how to automatically produce building reg' notes for your plans
#4. Developed by a builder for builders & developers
The brainchild of a builder and engineer, PlansXpress is CAD software with a difference and completely tailored for the construction market. Other CAD systems are not specialised to the construction industry allowing you to draw virtually anything from a house to a motorbike! But PlansXpress has built-in building knowledge and items which you just drag onto your drawing. It even builds the detail you need into each wall automatically.
Read an independent review of PlansXpress
#5. Scan customer's plans into PlansXpress
As well as drafting your own plans and designs with PlansXpress you can also use the amazing PlansXpress Scanpack to scan a customer's plans into PlansXpress and then trace over the plans on-screen to produce 2D elevations, 3D visuals, add an extension or draw renovation work.
There are 3 ways to use PlansXpress:
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Draft your plans from scratch
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Scan the customers existing plans using the PlansXpress Scanpack
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Import a DWG or DXF CAD file
Watch the PlansXpress Scanpack in action
#6. All in one package.
With PlansXpress you get everything you need for general building works in one box! Choose the PlansXpress edition that's right for you and then start designing extensions, new builds, loft conversions, renovation work, placing services and plumbing, electrics or simply room layouts. Plus, check our the range of PlansXpress Bonus Packs for Office Refits and Basements. Also the amazing PlansXpress ScanPack allowing you to scan existing drawings to make your own amends, produce 3D visuals or even import the customer's drawings into EstimatorXpress for full, automated estimating!*
*All Bonus Packs are included in the PlansXpress Ultimate Pack or can be purchased separately from £50+VAT each.
Check out the full list of symbols and tools available in PlansXpress
#7. Save £££’s on architects
Save
yourself £££’s on architects fees. Think of it! No more costly
outsourcing. Maybe you can add a profit centre to your business by
charging for them too! But don't be fooled by cheap drawing packages. These are ok for producing simple structures and will produce nice 3D visuals but you won't be able to produce a complex roof or add quoins and brick arches etc.
Check out our advice on choosing the right CAD software
#8. Unrivalled customer support
Online and telephone support included to ensure you get going with drafting your plans and designs from day one.
Check out the HBXL Support resources online
#9. Leading the way with technology
All
HBXL software uses exclusive X-connex technology to exchange data
between packages in the range – importantly between your building plans
and estimate.
EstimatorXpress will read your PlansXpress plans
and turn them into an instant quote with full cost breakdown and
schedule of works – now that’s X-connex technology!
Find out more about X-Connex data sharing technology - exclusive to HBXL
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