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Category: Articles (37)
Enjoy these articles at Quality Plans related to Chief Architect and other areas of your design and construction business. Compliments of Dan Baumann from…
- Chief Architect X4 Premier Versus Home Designer 2012 by: Dan Baumann
  November 22, 2012, 08:05
  I often get asked if the Home Pro 2012 program that Chief Architect makes is a good option for me to use for drawing plans or should they get the Chief…
- Category: Business in General (9)
  General Business articles with a focus on the building industry
  - Universal Design Expert, Ron Moldenhauer by: Ron Moldenhauer
    September 13, 2010, 14:46
    ONE DOOR CLOSES AND ANOTHER OPENS! When people are searching for or building their "last home", very little thought goes into their future needs. Nevertheless,…
  - Why Should Your Company Have a Website? by: Dan Baumann
    June 3, 2010, 12:30
    The answer to this question is neither short nor easy. With a little research you can find hundreds of reasons, but there are a few general statements that may…
  - Understanding How Fear Influences Decision Making by: Dan Baumann
    May 25, 2010, 08:13
    How have you changed the way you are making decisions today compared to when the economy was humming along? Understanding how business people make decisions…
  - Thinking Outside the Box! by: Dan Baumann
    April 30, 2010, 14:58
    The successful contractors that are staying busy during this downturn have a common thread as to why they are busy. They continue with their education and…
  - What to Blog? – Good Question by: Dan Baumann
    April 21, 2010, 10:24
    One question we get from contractors often is - "What should I blog about?" Good question. Let's see if I can give you a good answer. A blog is a new…
  - Why People Buy From You? Why Now? by: Dan Baumann
    January 18, 2010, 13:37
    That's really the only questions between you and a sale. If someone is going to buy from you, is it because you're the cheapest? That's a hard thing to…
  - Do You Really Need a Website in Your Business? by: Dan Baumann
    November 22, 2009, 11:53
    It really doesn’t matter what the economic climate is. If you’re not online, you are losing business to your competition who is. Remember 10 years ago?…
  - Has Your Web Designer Disappeared? by: Dan Baumann
    January 14, 2009, 07:39
    A strange phenomena has been spreading like a virus over the past few months. Recently I've learned from some people that their website designer has "disappeare…
  - Good Questions & Good Blog Will Get You Noticed by: Dan Baumann
    May 22, 2008, 12:50
    Someone asked a great question on a recent blog that I thought would make a good topic. Jim asked about putting your 'real' name on blog posts and blog…
- Category: Chief Architect (22)
  Articles, tips and other great things about Chief Architect
  - Chief Architect X4 Premier Versus Home Designer 2012 by: Dan Baumann
    November 22, 2012, 08:05
    I often get asked if the Home Pro 2012 program that Chief Architect makes is a good option for me to use for drawing plans or should they get the Chief…
  - Chief Architect Technique #1 - 7 of My Favorite Keystrokes by: Dan Baumann
    October 9, 2010, 12:00
    Learn 7 popular Keystrokes that will save you time when you're working on a plan in Chief Architect.
  - Chief Architect Technique #2 - Use Chief to Measure Building from a Photo by: Dan Baumann
    October 7, 2010, 12:00
    In Chief Architect you can import a photo, scale it to full size and using Chiefs build in measuring tools you can find out the dimensions of a building.
  - Chief Architect Technique #3 - Tracing over a Blueprint with Chief Architect by: Dan Baumann
    October 6, 2010, 12:00
    In this video you'll discover how easy it is to import a blueprint of a plan and trace over it. This will save you a lot of time.
  - Chief Architect Technique #4 - Quickly Layout Your Ideas in Chief by: Dan Baumann
    October 5, 2010, 12:00
    Here are some ideas that you can use when you're layout out a plan in Chief Architect. These shortcuts will help you experiment with different ideas.
  - Chief Architect Techniques #5 - Dimension then Draw to Save Time by: Dan Baumann
    October 4, 2010, 12:00
    When you're working on your architectural design project using Chief Architect it's important to understand how dimensioning works. Discover some cool…
  - Chief Architect Technique #6 - Copy and Paste In Place - A Huge Timesaver by: Dan Baumann
    October 3, 2010, 12:00
    One of my favorite tools that was introduced in Chief Architect X1 is the Copy and Paste in Place function. It is a huge time saver when working on a plan.
  - Chief Architect Technique #7 - Never Draw More Than Half of Anything by: Dan Baumann
    October 2, 2010, 12:00
    Very often when drawing a set of plans, especially with the 2D CAD tools it's easy to forget that Chief has a great mirror function called "Reflect" It saves…
  - Chief Architect Technique #8 - Using Layers and Layer Sets by: Dan Baumann
    October 1, 2010, 12:00
    If your drawings and designs have multiple pages and views it's important to understand how to use layers and layer sets on the layout to view different items…
  - Chief Architect Technique #9 - Concentric Jump - How It's Used by: Dan Baumann
    September 29, 2010, 13:46
    Resizing an object in your CAD plan is easy with concentric jump. It's a great tool for doing lot set back lines and many other types of items in Chief…
  - Chief Architect Technique #10 – Understanding 2D CAD XYZ by: Dan Baumann
    September 29, 2010, 12:45
    Chief Architect insulated you from a lot of CAD terminology. One item you do need to know is XYZ and how this works while you're drawing your plan.
  - Using Chief Architect as a Marketing Tool To Get More Clients by: Dan Baumann
    September 8, 2010, 16:37
    Chief Architect is a great CAD tool. But did you know that it can be used as a source of some great marketing ideas for your business
  - Chief Architect Mistake #1 – Not Understanding How the 4 Parts of the Software Work Together by: Dan Baumann
    August 26, 2010, 12:43
    Many people don't understand that Chief is 4 programs in one - 3D Modeling, 2D CAD, Rendering and Working Drawing Drawing Layout all in one package.
  - Chief Architect Mistake #2 – Owning the Software Does Not Make You A Design Expert by: Dan Baumann
    August 26, 2010, 12:39
    Just because you now own a CAD program are you all of a sudden a Design Professional. This video will shed some light on this topic.
  - Chief Architect Mistake #3 – Not Having a Plan of Action for Your Project by: Dan Baumann
    August 26, 2010, 11:18
    When you're about to create a plan there are some steps that you need to take. Spend a few minutes before starting your design project and you'll save way…
  - Chief Architect Mistake #4 – Not Understanding and Using Preferences and Defaults by: Dan Baumann
    August 25, 2010, 15:33
    Like most computer programs there are settings that affect how everything works. The correct settings can save you a lot of time in your 3D Plans and Drawings.
  - Chief Architect Mistake #5 – Common Mistakes Most People Make When Laying Out a Plan by: Dan Baumann
    August 25, 2010, 15:12
    When you start adding things to a plan in Chief Architect there are certain steps that need to be followed to achieve the best results.
  - Chief Architect Mistake #6 – Don't Understand How Platforms Work by: Dan Baumann
    August 25, 2010, 15:00
    Creating Floors and levels in chief can be confusing and challenging. Understanding how they really work will save you many hours of frustration on each 3D…
  - Chief Architect Mistake #7 – Trying To Use Automatic Roofs Instead of Learning How Manual Roofs Work by: Dan Baumann
    August 25, 2010, 14:27
    Chief Architect is nothing more than a CAD program. And It's a great one, but the roof tools confuse just about everyone. Discover how the roofs in Chief…
  - Chief Architect Mistake #8 – Not Understanding and Using Layers to Create Working Drawings by: Dan Baumann
    August 25, 2010, 14:10
    The term "Layers" tends to send a shiver down many CAD users back. Once you understand how layers are used in your drawings you'll wonder how you lived without…
  - Chief Architect Mistake #9 – Not Implementing and Using The Slab and Molding Tools by: Dan Baumann
    August 25, 2010, 13:50
    Since Chief is a full blown 3D program you'll be amazed at everything that you can do with the 3D Tools especially with the Slabs and Molding Polylines.
  - Chief Architect Mistake #10 – Not Using the 2D CAD Tools to Create CAD Details Correctly by: Dan Baumann
    August 25, 2010, 10:40
    When you're ready to create working Drawings for your plan you can do it all in Chief. Chiefs CAD tools are just as good as AutoCAD once you understand them.
- Category: Marketing Your Business (9)
  Articles and tips on how to better market your products and services
  - Emotional Triggers To Use in Your Marketing by: Dan Baumann
    December 23, 2010, 12:39
    Emotional Triggers to Use in Your Marketing When developing your website, blog, or email campaign, these are some of your client's "emotional triggers" that…
  - What is Your USP? (Unique Selling Proposition) by: Dan Baumann
    December 23, 2010, 00:12
    If you use a CAD Program like Chief Architect it might help set you apart from your competition is you including it at part of your Unique Selling Proposition…
  - Using Chief Architect as a Marketing Tool To Get More Clients by: Dan Baumann
    September 8, 2010, 16:37
    Chief Architect is a great CAD tool. But did you know that it can be used as a source of some great marketing ideas for your business
  - Why Should Your Company Have a Website? by: Dan Baumann
    June 3, 2010, 12:30
    The answer to this question is neither short nor easy. With a little research you can find hundreds of reasons, but there are a few general statements that may…
  - Contractor Marketing Ideas Q&A by: Dan Baumann
    May 28, 2010, 21:28
    The Question - What is the #1 issue in your business? Q: I need help marketing. Anthony St.Martin, www.sageland-design.com A: Please give me some…
  - Thinking Outside the Box! by: Dan Baumann
    April 30, 2010, 14:58
    The successful contractors that are staying busy during this downturn have a common thread as to why they are busy. They continue with their education and…
  - Do You Really Need a Website in Your Business? by: Dan Baumann
    November 22, 2009, 11:53
    It really doesn’t matter what the economic climate is. If you’re not online, you are losing business to your competition who is. Remember 10 years ago?…
  - Blogs, Web Search, Photo Sharing, Social Bookmarking by: Dan Baumann
    January 27, 2009, 08:16
    There's a lot to know about how things work on the internet. Here are some great videos by a company called Common Craft that explains these sometimes…
  - Great Post Card Marketing Help by: Dan Baumann
    January 13, 2009, 15:01
    If you're looking to jump start your marketing (and who isn't), there's a company that I want to tell you about - Postcard Mania. We first identified them…
- Category: Technology (1)
  Articles related to technology including websites
  - Building a Website - Planning Your 3 Key Website Topics by: Dan Baumann
    December 15, 2010, 18:31
    Have you ever visited a website and wondered "what in the heck is this mess!" You land on a page full of confusing ads, text and pictures that make no sense.…
Category: Chief Architect Plans by Dan Baumann (1)
Enjoy these sample plans and renderings created by ChiefExperts.com pro Dan Baumann using Chief Architect CAD Software
- Commercial Plan Samples by Dan Baumann Using Chief Architect by: Dan Baumann
  December 17, 2012, 15:26
  2012 has been a fantastic year for me to take my Chief Architect and design abilities to new levels. I've had the privilege of working along side of Michael…
Category: Featured (1)
- Chief Architect X4 Premier Versus Home Designer 2012 by: Dan Baumann
  November 22, 2012, 08:05
  I often get asked if the Home Pro 2012 program that Chief Architect makes is a good option for me to use for drawing plans or should they get the Chief…
Category: Recommended Products (9)
products that will help you in your design and construction business. Books, software and more.
- Learn Chief Architect with These Training DVD's by: Dan Baumann
  May 21, 2012, 18:39
  Chief Architect is a world class design tool that will help you save time and make more money. Discover just how powerful you can become with the Chief…
- Beam Chek - Wood and Steel Structural Design and Analysis Software by: Dan Baumann
  December 27, 2010, 22:43
  BeamChek is the quick, accurate and easy to use structural design software for residential architects, professional home designers, engineers, and design/build…
- How to Create Estimates for Building Projects That Makes Sense by: Dan Baumann
  August 30, 2010, 12:45
  An accurate estimate is the first step in selling and building a profitable job. Without an accurate estimate, you can't develop the appropriate sales…
- Create Profitable Relationships With Your Subcontractors by: Dan Baumann
  August 30, 2010, 12:28
  The Sub-Contractor Manual is designed to assist General Contractors by clarifying the working relationship between them and their subcontractors. The…
- Chief Architect X1 Training Books by: Dan Baumann
  August 30, 2010, 12:04
  These instructional books have been updated for Chief Architect X1. Produced by Star Training, they are a must have for designers, architects, and home…
- Fast Track Estimating Software by: Dan Baumann
  August 30, 2010, 11:35
  The Fast Track Estimating software provides a fast, easy way to produce an accurate estimate and material purchase list. The heart of the system is the…
- Creating a Custom Employee Manual Book & CD by: Dan Baumann
  August 30, 2010, 11:13
  A well-written and legal employee manual is the most effective way to inform employees about your workplace rules and prevent employment problems and misunderst…
- Markup and Profit, A Contractor’s Business Profit Guide – Book & DVD by: Dan Baumann
  August 30, 2010, 10:17
  The Markup & Profit package is designed to help contractors like you make more money. We do this by changing your way of thinking from that of a…
- Contractor's Profitable Sales Book & DVD by: Dan Baumann
  August 30, 2010, 09:55
  Michael's 6-hour class provides valuable tools for any general or specialty construction business. Topics include taking a lead over the phone, sales calls,…
- Category: Chief Architect Products (2)
  Chief Architect Training, Symbols, Libraries abd other Resources
  - Learn Chief Architect with These Training DVD's by: Dan Baumann
    May 21, 2012, 18:39
    Chief Architect is a world class design tool that will help you save time and make more money. Discover just how powerful you can become with the Chief…
  - Chief Architect X1 Training Books by: Dan Baumann
    August 30, 2010, 12:04
    These instructional books have been updated for Chief Architect X1. Produced by Star Training, they are a must have for designers, architects, and home…
- Category: Construction Estimating (2)
  Construction Estimating resources to help you in your construction business education
  - How to Create Estimates for Building Projects That Makes Sense by: Dan Baumann
    August 30, 2010, 12:45
    An accurate estimate is the first step in selling and building a profitable job. Without an accurate estimate, you can't develop the appropriate sales…
  - Fast Track Estimating Software by: Dan Baumann
    August 30, 2010, 11:35
    The Fast Track Estimating software provides a fast, easy way to produce an accurate estimate and material purchase list. The heart of the system is the…
- Category: Sales and Marketing (4)
  Construction industry books to help with sales and marketing
  - Create Profitable Relationships With Your Subcontractors by: Dan Baumann
    August 30, 2010, 12:28
    The Sub-Contractor Manual is designed to assist General Contractors by clarifying the working relationship between them and their subcontractors. The…
  - Creating a Custom Employee Manual Book & CD by: Dan Baumann
    August 30, 2010, 11:13
    A well-written and legal employee manual is the most effective way to inform employees about your workplace rules and prevent employment problems and misunderst…
  - Markup and Profit, A Contractor’s Business Profit Guide – Book & DVD by: Dan Baumann
    August 30, 2010, 10:17
    The Markup & Profit package is designed to help contractors like you make more money. We do this by changing your way of thinking from that of a…
  - Contractor's Profitable Sales Book & DVD by: Dan Baumann
    August 30, 2010, 09:55
    Michael's 6-hour class provides valuable tools for any general or specialty construction business. Topics include taking a lead over the phone, sales calls,…
- Category: Structural Design-Analysis (1)
  Structural design software for residential architects, engineers, and contractors. Calculate beams, joists, and rafters with confidence and speed. The BeamChek…
  - Beam Chek - Wood and Steel Structural Design and Analysis Software by: Dan Baumann
    December 27, 2010, 22:43
    BeamChek is the quick, accurate and easy to use structural design software for residential architects, professional home designers, engineers, and design/build…

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