CADS is on a mission to bring all of their considerable structural engineering and computer aided engineering expertise to the scaffolding industry. SMART scaffolder is the professional software tool for the quick and accurate generation of quotations, drawings and load lists for tube and fitting scaffolding, without the need for additional AutoCAD software. The new SMART Scaffolder estimation software has only been available since the start of the year but is already causing a stir. The level of interest has even surprised CADS themselves and their recent employment of a dedicated scaffolding consultant, backed up by internal sales support is testimony to their commitment to this latest product in their portfolio. In addition, the SMART Scaffolder development team has been expanded to help sustain an ambitious program of new features and enhancements for SMART Scaffolder during 2008 and beyond.

NEW SMART Scaffolder v1.03

SMART Scaffolder is scaffolding software that learns from its users.  It can be easily configured to suit companies and individuals. Pre-set rates already in the software provide some guidance but most new users then customise these to their own specific business requirements. CADS understand that producing accurate, professional quotations rapidly - complete with detailed drawings, load lists, covering letters and terms and conditions - impresses clients, gets new business, improves turnover and ultimately increases profits. SMART Scaffolder is easy to use. It's not complex. It's not difficult to understand. It runs on Microsoft Windows on ordinary office PCs and can be networked, run solo or even used remotely from the office. Unlike some offerings, SMART Scaffolder does'nt even need additional AutoCAD software to produce its' professional plan and elevation drawings.  It's simple.

The latest release of SMART Scaffolder includes support for Loading Bays, a tie calculator for independent and putlog scaffolds and enhancements to how beam lengths and types can be configured. Priced competitively lower than rival software and with a low annual maintenance, SMART Scaffolder does not ask customers to pay for functionality they do not need. Integrate SMART Scaffolder with existing accounts and Microsoft Office solutions and exploit SMART Scaffolder's abilities to produce the best presented quotations and drawings

Gary Dale, Marketing Manager of CADS commented:

'Scaffolding is an industry of contrasts. As a building service it does not get as much media attention as contractors and developers but when something goes wrong, such as a collapse, it attracts extensive coverage and scrutiny. Our structural engineering customers already benefit from software that is rigorously tested and designed to calculate the structural integrity of whole buildings. From pioneering 2D AutoCAD to today's advanced 3D modelling software we have prided ourselves on providing innovative solutions that help our customers achieve their business and project goals.  We have applied this rigour and expertise to SMART Scaffolder. Our latest offering for the scaffolding industry carries our name and reputation with it and we intend to help reinforce links between scaffolders, contractors and engineers. This will aim to promote better understanding of how expert software can promote good and ultimately safe scaffolding design.'    

TG20:08

The upcoming release of the latest TG20 guidance provides just such an opportunity. When it is released TG20:08 will be supported by SMART Scaffolder, providing immediate functionality to SMART Scaffolder customers. In the majority of cases producing quotations and drawings to the new guidance will be simplicity itself and the issuing of a TG20 certificate will provide scaffolders and their contractor customers the peace of mind they require to operate in an increasingly legislative environment. CADS can also provide structural engineering design and analysis software for 'special' scaffolding projects. Further information is available at www.tg20software.com, where you can register for a free 'Working with TG20:08 Guide' for scaffolders, contractors and engineers.