BenCAD Blog
Thoughts on CAD,
the trades, and technology.
How to Draw a Floor Plan in Minutes with BenCAD
No CAD experience needed. No software to install. Just open BenCAD on your phone and start drawing. Here's how to go from blank canvas to a dimensioned floor plan in under five minutes.
Why Traditional CAD Software is Overkill for Most Tradespeople
AutoCAD costs thousands of pounds a year and takes months to learn. For the builder who needs to sketch a room layout on site, that's not a tool — it's an obstacle.
5 Ways Builders Are Using BenCAD On Site
From sketching revised layouts to sharing plans with clients on the spot — here's how tradespeople are putting BenCAD to work in the real world.
BenCAD vs AutoCAD — Do You Really Need the Full Suite?
AutoCAD is the industry standard for a reason. But for most people most of the time, it's like using a sledgehammer to hang a picture. Here's an honest comparison.