Steed Hammond Paul

I think what we like most about PowerCADD at the office is its very small learning curve. We've had people productively drawing on PowerCADD in a week even though they may never have laid eyes on the software before. Even if they come from an AutoCAD environment previously, they are impressed at how easy it is to learn. Our interior designers use PowerCADD to layout intricate floor tile patterns for entire buildings that may be over 200,000 square feet. But because what you see printed out of PowerCADD looks like what you see on the screen, it makes things easy to do. That is what I think makes PowerCADD so pleasant to work with. It is like drawing on a piece of paper, you see what you are drawing. Things with PowerCADD 6 are even so much better in that way, the use of Quartz from Mac OS X makes the entire user experience even better.

PowerCADD has powerful drawing tools hiding beneath the pleasant interface. We work with a lot of consultants on AutoCAD and even within our firm we use AutoCAD, but PowerCADD and WildTools provide us with what we need to work very well on multiple platforms. We also use PowerCADD with FormZ to generate some stunning 3-D visualization. Because it is so quick to get ideas down with PowerCADD we can generate elevations and floor plans quickly we bring them into FormZ and within a couple hours we have some very nice finished quality images to show clients even though we are still early in the design phase. Just like any Macintosh software, it plays nice with others.

Chris Roehl
Technology Coordinator/Visualization

Steed Hammond Paul, Inc was established in 1901. The firm currently employs 92 people and has offices in Hamilton, Columbus and Cincinnati, Ohio. Through out our history we have undertaken a variety of projects in both the public and private sectors. Our work experience ranges from small improvements to multi-million dollar building designs and award-winning historic renovations. During the past five years approximately 90% of our work has been for repeat clients. Steed Hammond Paul's success is related largely to our strong commitment to quality work. Consequently, we actively pursue new talent, encourage continuing education among our existing staff, and provide new tools and technology that enhance productivity and efficiency. In addition, we promote open and frequent communication with our clients essential to the successful completion of a project.

Steed Hammond Paul has had totally automated design and production capabilities for the past 15 years. Each staff member is equipped with computer workstations for design, 3-D visualization and simulation, and drafting; database development; word processing and desktop publishing; video and other graphic technologies, accounting and financial management. In addition, each office is equipped with a plotter, laser writers, dye sublimation printers, video technology and various other production equipment. Our offices are electronically linked via high-capacity intranet and modem and have the capability to transmit information, as well as allow individuals at both locations to view the same drawing or document at the same time. This is extremely valuable when discussing options, modifications etc. and is particularly useful when working with our consultants. All of Steed Hammond Paul's engineering consultants have electronic connections to each of the firm's offices. This is highly productive and significantly enhances our ability to control cost and schedule. Additionally, with our own Internet servers and enterprise-wide connections to the internet, Steed Hammond Paul is pioneering ways of enhancing our services and communication with the latest technologies.

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