Case Studies > Fishtail Joinery

Streamlining Design Costs with Real-Time Pricing Precision.

Industries

Architecture, Design, Construction

Tech Stack

The Project

Streamlining Pricing for Fishtail Joinery: A Dynamic SketchUp Extension for Accurate Cost Estimations

Fishtail Joinery required a SketchUp extension to streamline the pricing process for designs and models. The tool needed to calculate pricing dynamically based on the elements used in a design, helping users save time and improve accuracy in cost estimations.

Our Solution

Fishtail Joinery's Seamless SketchUp Extension: Real-Time Pricing Calculations Powered by Ruby

The Demski Group developed the Fishtail Joinery SketchUp extension using Ruby. The solution was designed to integrate seamlessly with SketchUp, providing an intuitive and efficient tool for real-time pricing calculations.

Key Features

Dynamic Pricing Calculations

• Built functionality to calculate pricing based on the materials and elements included in a SketchUp design. • Included support for custom pricing models to accommodate different project types.

Integration with SketchUp

• Designed the extension to integrate directly into SketchUp, allowing users to calculate pricing without leaving the design environment. • Ensured compatibility with existing SketchUp workflows to minimize disruptions.

User-Friendly Interface

• Developed a clean and intuitive interface for managing pricing parameters and generating cost estimates. • Included options for users to adjust pricing settings and view detailed breakdowns.

Customizable Components

• Allowed users to define and modify components within the model to reflect accurate pricing details. • Supported variable pricing based on material types, quantities, and other attributes.

Real-Time Feedback

• Provided real-time pricing updates as users modified their designs, enabling quick adjustments to meet budget constraints. • Highlighted cost-driving elements to help users optimize designs for cost efficiency.

The Results

Improved Efficiency: The extension reduced the time required for manual pricing calculations, allowing users to focus on design.

Enhanced Accuracy: Automated calculations ensured consistent and precise pricing, reducing errors and improving client trust.

Seamless Integration: The extension integrated smoothly with SketchUp, enhancing the overall user experience.

Conclusion

The Demski Group successfully delivered the Fishtail Joinery SketchUp extension, providing a valuable tool for designers and builders to manage project costs effectively. This project highlights our ability to create custom extensions tailored to industry-specific needs.

This case study demonstrates The Demski Group’s expertise in developing custom software solutions, leveraging modern technologies like Ruby to deliver impactful tools for the architecture and construction industries.

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