In the past, every large construction company relied on a drafting table used by a competent drafter. This was essential for making needed blueprints, elevation drawings, and high quality visual aids for potential clients. Effective drafting required a trained individual who had a bit of artistic talent. This time consuming process was required to make the many large blueprints and renderings used both on and off the construction site.
Not long ago, Computer Aided Design, or CAD became available. However, only the most elite construction companies could use this technology. Not only did the software itself cost thousands of dollars, but the computers necessary to run it could cost well over a hundred thousand dollars.
Eventually, as computers dropped in price, CAD became more widespread. The technology of today makes it possible for just about any company to afford essential construction management software. Quality CAD software can be purchased for as low as fifty dollars. A portable laptop computer capable of running the software can be found for well under a thousand dollars.
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