FEDERAL WAY, Wash. - iLevel by Weyerhaeuser and Cadsoft Corporation are working together to deliver an integrated Building Information Modeling (BIM) solution to the residential construction industry. The latest release of Cadsoft Envisioneer software includes iLevel's structural frame products, allowing residential designers to have accurate iLevel product and dimensional information at the beginning of the design process.

"Incorporating iLevel products into Envisioneer is a great first step to help architects and designers become more efficient. Rather than manually entering the dimensions of each product from a catalog, an Envisioneer user inserts the products they want directly into their 3D model," says Tim Debelius, Software Marketing Manager for iLevel.

The two companies intend to establish interoperability between their leading residential software technologies: iLevel's Javelin design software and Cadsoft Envisioneer. The home designer or architect will start working in Envisioneer then pass an electronic model of the home to Javelin software. Javelin software is used by leading lumberyards across North America that stock iLevel products. This streamlined approach to information flow will reduce redraw and associated errors as the electronic model moves from early design phase to contract documents, estimating, structural frame analysis, and shipping products to the site.

"Cadsoft is very pleased and committed to bringing the housing industry practical 3D building information technology to assist builders, manufacturers and suppliers in building better homes at lower costs from concept to construction" says Frank Baldesarra, President of Cadsoft Corporation.

"Many builders and lumber dealers are looking at the current economic downturn as an opportunity to become more efficient," adds Debelius. "Helping designers, builders, and suppliers quickly and accurately share information is a great way to reduce costs. Once a builder has walked through a virtual 3D jobsite, they understand the tradeoffs between performance and economics, and can avoid site problems before they drive the first nail."

The iLevel dealer network is rapidly adopting Javelin software, increasing the availability of the service. Users can apply the loads specified by the building designer and distribute gravity loads from the ridge to the foundation. Javelin users then verify that the members selected for the structural system are appropriate for each application. Once a home is analyzed in Javelin, the software can quickly provide member analysis reports, detailed material lists, and even connect to an automated fabrication system as part of iLevel's NextPhase Site Solutions process.

Commenting further, Debelius says, "Our Connections dealers will be instrumental in this new process to improve the quality of home construction while helping reduce the upfront time and cost before construction begins."


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About iLevel by Weyerhaeuser
iLevel is Weyerhaeuser's integrated residential framing business resulting in a seamless, unified solution for residential builders through dealers - offering a coordinated network of support for all structural framing materials. By combining Weyerhaeuser's high-quality products and services from well-known brands like Trus Joist and Structurwood with its distribution and technology capabilities, iLevel efficiently supplies customers with all the necessary components for building the residential structural frame, and solving builder and customer needs around that frame. www.iLevel.com

About Weyerhaeuser
Weyerhaeuser Company, one of the world's largest forest products companies, was incorporated in 1900. In 2007, sales were $16.3 billion. It has offices or operations in 13 countries, with customers worldwide. Weyerhaeuser is principally engaged in the growing and harvesting of timber; the manufacture, distribution and sale of forest products; and real estate construction, development and related activities. Additional information about Weyerhaeuser's businesses, products and practices is available at www.weyerhaeuser.com.

About Cadsoft Corporation
Cadsoft Corporation is a leading developer of solutions for residential and light commercial designers, builders, remodelers, interior designers, and contractors. Cadsoft software solutions offer 3D design, working drawings, framing, rendering, animation, material take-off, and integrate with most major estimating packages. Cadsoft Envisioneer is the easiest-to-use BIM solution available in the industry today and provides clients with a unique marketing advantage and unsurpassed production capabilities. Visit www.cadsoft.com for additional information.