HP Aranda Engineering Services

29/08/2026

I have seen blender more that 10 years ago. it was just recently that I have know that it already have a plugin called Bonsai BIM.

Will explore it soon after I'm have gained enough working knowledge on FreeCAD and freeing up some time.

23/07/2026

Sa pamamagitan ng Concrete Rebound Hammer Test, mabilis na nasusuri ang concrete strength nang hindi kinakailangang sirain ang structure. Mas maagang makita ang posibleng issue, mas maiiwasan ang mahal na repairs sa hinaharap.

💡 Invest in facts, not assumptions.

27/06/2026

Do Small Construction Projects Really Need Project Management Software?

When people hear project management software, they often picture high-rise buildings, airports, or billion-peso infrastructure projects.

In reality, even a residential house or a two-storey commercial building can benefit from proper scheduling.

A simple project usually involves several trades working one after another—excavation, structural works, masonry, plumbing, electrical, roofing, ceiling, painting, and finishing. A delay in one activity often affects everything that follows.

Having a visual schedule makes it easier to answer questions such as:

1. If concrete pouring is delayed by two days, what activities will also move?
2. Will the plumber and electrician end up working at the same time?
3. Can the target turnover date still be achieved?
4. Are progress billings aligned with completed work?

These are not concerns exclusive to large contractors. They are everyday challenges on projects of every size.

Fortunately, learning project scheduling doesn't require expensive software.

ProjectLibre is a free, open-source project management application that allows users to create Gantt charts, define task dependencies, assign resources, and monitor project progress. For many contractors, engineers, architects, and students, it provides more than enough functionality for planning and monitoring small to medium-sized projects.

Good project management is not about making schedules look sophisticated. It is about thinking ahead, coordinating work effectively, and reducing avoidable delays.

Sometimes, a well-prepared schedule can save more time and money than solving problems after they happen.

25/06/2026

The key to maximizing the use of an open source software requires understanding its limitations. From here, workarounds can be made ensuring its usefulness and relevance

In an era where BIM and sophisticated 3D design platforms dominate, it is tempting to dismiss 2D CAD software as outdated. Nevertheless, LibreCAD continues to prove that relevance is not solely measured by complexity. LibreCAD is a free and open-source 2D CAD application that focuses on producing accurate engineering and architectural drawings. Although it lacks native BIM capabilities and is largely incompatible with many proprietary workflows promoted by major software vendors, it remains a practical tool for many professionals, educators, and students.

What accounts for LibreCAD's enduring significance?
The fundamentals of engineering are still taught in 2D. Before students learn BIM modeling, they must understand projections, sections, dimensions, scales, and drafting standards. LibreCAD provides a distraction-free environment for learning these concepts. The construction industry still relies heavily on 2D documentation. Regardless of whether a project is designed in BIM, contractors, fabricators, surveyors, and field personnel continue to use printed plans, details, schedules, and shop drawings. Accessibility is a crucial consideration. Not every school, small consulting firm, local contractor, or government office can afford expensive software subscriptions. LibreCAD allows anyone with a modest computer to participate in technical drafting. Open formats have significant value. While interoperability challenges remain, LibreCAD's support for DXF demonstrates the importance of open standards in preserving access to engineering information beyond a single vendor ecosystem. It encourages understanding rather than automation.

Modern CAD and BIM systems automate many tasks. LibreCAD often requires users to think carefully about geometry, coordinates, layers, and drafting logic—skills that remain valuable regardless of the software being used.

We will offer practical training for LibreCAD in the coming days

https://librecad.org