<![CDATA[Constructeur Virtuel]]> da156d63-1d06-4568-b1cb-b78c9f98259c <![CDATA[New application to sketch a deck plan]]> Construction Estimating Center which developed the Virtual Constructor is pleased to introduce its new EstimCAD Decking & Railing application.

Users of the Virtual Constructor will get a free trial by clicking on the Deck section where they will have two applications to choose from.


This computer-aided drafting application allows users to draw plans with angles, create stairs and choose custom or pre-assembled railings from various manufacturers. See a short 2-minute promotional video on CEC's YouTube channel.

To rapidly familiarize themselves with EstimCAD Decking & Railing, users will also be able to view a second, slightly more technical video and a gallery of images that showcase the application's basic features. Finally, a detailed document is available at all times in the application interface by clicking on the Training Guide button in the left menu at the bottom of the screen.]]> Mon, 01 Nov 2021 04:00:00 GMT b1e419eb-8f2b-452d-aac6-9deeda88c312 <![CDATA[Suspended ceiling calculator]]> Wed, 21 Feb 2018 18:35:14 GMT 865a362c-9799-4e5c-8fd5-e037087933af <![CDATA[How to estimate a suspended ceiling?]]> What once was a long and hard process to calculate is now easy and accessible to everyone with our suspended ceiling calculator. With the help of the new and first CAD (Computer-Aided Design) application from the Virtual Constructor, it is no longer necessary to be an expert in the field to define the quantities of products and accessories needed.

]]> Mon, 19 Feb 2018 05:00:00 GMT 476788f2-ab50-427f-a27c-3ab6b1102b48 <![CDATA[Online quote for construction projects]]> Mon, 11 Dec 2017 13:37:57 GMT 6f7a3b6a-1c01-480c-8afd-85f1995cdf6b <![CDATA[How to build a deck : Beam installation]]> How to build a deck: The first steps. The Virtual Constructor gives you the composition of your beam, it’ll just require some assemble. On a flat surface on your property, place the pieces of 2”x10” or 2”x8” perfectly aligned one on top of the other. Place a screw at one end (do no drive the screw deep before everything is perfectly aligned)]]> Thu, 30 Nov 2017 16:42:28 GMT 796ba8de-e63b-4f2c-9cce-602e8d29114a <![CDATA[A new application to estimate your roof]]> When the time comes to choose a roofing material for a new construction project or renovation project, various products are available to you. You have the choice between asphalt shingles or metal sheets.

]]> Fri, 03 Nov 2017 04:00:00 GMT 28da381f-7244-4ad2-9386-091e48f08dba <![CDATA[How to build a deck : The First Steps]]> Thu, 02 Nov 2017 14:25:51 GMT 75f22952-ecbf-4b5f-ab92-ebc3ba7d78b9 <![CDATA[The Virtual Constructor now allies with Réno-Dépôt]]> Since last August, the Virtual Constructor team is pleased to count Réno-Dépôt’s banner as a part of its B2B license program.

]]> Thu, 02 Nov 2017 04:00:00 GMT b6d0a5c5-40a2-45d7-ba4c-f7faae31e988 <![CDATA[Estimating a Roof]]> Tue, 03 Oct 2017 16:37:16 GMT fcf476e3-2cf7-4be1-bdd9-3b4fbae46fcc <![CDATA[Aluminum Deck Railings]]> Thu, 15 Jun 2017 14:16:24 GMT afcbd4e6-fbbc-4ca2-af81-f0f8a6fb3988 <![CDATA[Dek-block - Patio and terrace bases]]> Mon, 05 Jun 2017 12:00:31 GMT ae631a86-c040-4ff4-a859-d304d45dab61 <![CDATA[Launch of our new 3D version]]> It is with great pleasure that we invite you to live our planning and estimation experience for your patio construction project with the help of our new 3D technology.]]> Thu, 11 May 2017 04:00:00 GMT 618c2913-8e6b-47f4-ad00-df9a1fa64b07 <![CDATA[Build a Shed : Foundation]]> Tue, 17 Jan 2017 14:04:02 GMT 4c5ef909-e8a8-43f8-91ab-040699c00bcb <![CDATA[Roof coating]]> Fri, 16 Sep 2016 13:52:10 GMT cfe30fd4-ba98-4e66-b899-ed1fd9be117a <![CDATA[Exterior Coating - Masonry]]> Mon, 22 Aug 2016 19:01:15 GMT f948c32d-91da-46ef-882e-b6656a8c98d5 <![CDATA[The Virtual Constructor now available in Canada]]> A new app that allows web users to estimate construction projects and to obtain the exact list of materials and their quantities is now available across all Canada.
]]> Wed, 17 Aug 2016 04:00:00 GMT 5e3e6ef2-f9b2-47c1-97f2-e47e61c3cf83 <![CDATA[Exterior coating - Fiber cement siding]]> Fri, 12 Aug 2016 17:33:45 GMT 5eeee6b6-6d19-4361-b4f5-abe6508ef98e <![CDATA[Exterior coating - Make the right choice!]]> You are building a garage, a shed, a house or an extension to your actual house? The choice of exterior siding is often complex because you have too many option. Therefore, it becomes important to question yourself about style, budget, quality and features that you want for your project.]]> Thu, 07 Jul 2016 19:12:00 GMT e6a706ba-85c9-4005-a7ea-c5dc702e0328 <![CDATA[Composite decking for deck]]> When it comes time to choose the exterior coating for a deck or terrace, a lot of options are available to you. It’s sometimes difficult to choose among all these possibilities. That’s why we will expand on one of these product; composite decking of Trex® , one of our partner!

]]> Tue, 28 Jun 2016 19:17:12 GMT 2d725d39-e32c-454c-b68b-55722501d153 <![CDATA[How to build a deck - Screw piles]]> Following the article on the installation and construction of a wooden deck, here’s an article that will be useful to perform the installation of your piles by yourself.]]> Fri, 17 Jun 2016 14:27:36 GMT