AppliCad has substantial experience in roofing around the world and have developed great relationships with roofing organisations, manufacturing and distribution companies and publications that may be of assistance to you. Below is a selection of links to these organisations.
Feel free to mention AppliCad if you do get in touch.
Market Development Partners
The unique ROOF HUGGER was conceived and patented in the early ’90s.
Our experience dictated a need for a miniature “Z” section purlin that would “nest” into the existing profile and fasten directly through the pan into the structural system.
After eighteen months of trial and error sampling, ROOF HUGGER was born. Simple, one-piece, fast and easy to erect, the concept has been validated by its use on over 40 million square feet of retro-fit roofs to date over an area stretching from Guam and Hawaii in the Pacific, to the Caribbean Islands, Alaska and all points between.
AppliCad is working with Roof Hugger to develop an interactive roof system design solution, purpose built to the needs of the retro-fit roofing market. This project is well under way and already proving that accuracy can save money and reduce material waste.
At Cidan Machinery they believe they can create an honest, transparent marketplace for high quality sheet metal machinery. They believe in no haggle, as advertised, as low as they can go pricing. They believe in talking business owner to business owner. They believe customers should be treated with honesty and integrity.
These values are shared by the team at AppliCad and it is our pleasure to be working with the Engage Machinery team to create output files for automatic input to the Engage machinery controllers.
The portable hand shears from Swenson save significant time over alternative methods of jobsite panel shearing and leave a straight, clean edge. These hand operated cutters are easily moved between job sites. Models are available for shearing hips and valleys at any roof slope. Used in conjunction with the AppliCad’s Roof Wizard software with the waste optimisation functions and linear nesting of roof panels, huge savings in material is possible, plus savings in labour, improved safety and better quality finish make this a dream partnership for roofing contractors.
See how AppliCad and Swenson can bring huge advantage to your business – click here!
Hayes International specializes in the design and manufacture of machinery for the production of roofing and wall cladding profiles, structural sections such as CEE and ZED purlin, long length power folding machines and a wide range of associated metalworking equipment. AppliCad is proud to identify Hayes International as a preferred supplier of rollforming equipment.
CAD International are world leading developers and vendors of CAD and CAD related software and support services, focusing on providing leading edge solutions to a broad base of design related clientele. CAD International source specialised third party software and develop specific CAD software applications from scratch to meet the needs of industries as diverse as Landscape Design, Architecture, Mechanical Design, Structural Drafting, Product Design and General Drafting as well as individual corporate needs in fields such as shipping, construction, manufacturing, storage, space management, national power supply and telecommunications.
MetroMap is an aerial imagery data providing service, offering high-quality and accurate imagery to a subscriber base. Brought to you by Aerometrex, MetroMap fulfils all the quality and accuracy requirements of sophisticated geospatial data users and provides an easy-to-consume product for varied applications across a diverse range of industries. Accessible via web-app or your own GIS, MetroMap Imagery is available with flexible plans to suit your business requirement.
metromap.com.au
ph: 1300 77 66 52
Roofing Suppliers/Manufacturers
For more than 45 years, Metal Sales Manufacturing Corporation has earned a reputation as the premier provider of innovative metal roofing, metal siding, building components and accessories. We’ve backed this reputation with the steel roofing industry’s largest professional sales & service team, supported by 20 branches located throughout the United States.
We offer a full line of exceptional quality metal roofing systems, siding and metal wall panels for agricultural, commercial, architectural, industrial, and residential projects of every shape and size – new construction or retro-fit. Learn more about the advantages of using metal roofing and metal siding in your next building project.
But our cutting-edge technology and durable designs are only part of the story. Architects, contractors and installers appreciate the impeccable service from our highly trained professional staff, ready to answer any question, or help devise custom solutions to your building and energy saving needs.
BlueScope Steel is the leading steel company in Australia and New Zealand, supplying a large percentage of all flat steel products sold in these markets. We specialise in the production of flat steel products, including slab, hot rolled coil, cold rolled coil, plate, tin plate and value-added metallic coated and painted steel products. BlueScope Steel’s key strengths include low-cost operations, strong brands, leading domestic market positions, and a growing presence in the markets of Asia. The brands of BlueScope Steel are market leaders in Australia and New Zealand and have a strong presence in Asia. You may know BlueScope Steel best for its value-added brands including COLORBOND® steel (known as COLORSTEEL® in New Zealand), ZINCALUME® metallic coated steel, GALVABOND® and GALVASPAN® steel — all leaders in their markets in Australia and New Zealand.
In Asian markets, BlueScope Steel is continuing to develop branded products tailored to meet specific regional needs, such as Clean COLORBOND® steel which is resistant to tropical discolouration. Other successful brands include PrimaDesa™ steel in Malaysia, and TRUZINC™ galvanised steel in Thailand.
AppliCad’s Roof Wizard software is widely used throughout the group in Australia, China, India, Vietnam, Fiji and several other countries.
Tata BlueScope Steel is an equal joint venture between Tata Steel and BlueScope Steel in the field of coated steel, steel building solutions and related building products. The Company operates in the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) region.
Tata BlueScope Steel has two business divisions, Buildings Solutions and Coated Steel. The Building Solutions business markets pre-engineered buildings (PEB), roll-formed roof and wall cladding solutions and related building components and the Coated Steel business markets metallic coated and pre-painted steel, for the building and construction industry.
One of Australia’s leading steel roofing and walling suppliers, manufacturing a wide range of roll formed products in their factories or from mobile mills situated around the country. Fielders are also the first roll forming company in the world to have developed an angle cut process for residential roofing, taking full advantage of the sheet nesting and waste optimistation capabilities of the AppliCad Roof Wizard software. The nesting and angle cut reduces waste by as much as 15% on most jobs and substantially increases the speed and accuracy of the roof installation.
Styl’Inov is a roofing and cladding product, with standing seams in galvanized and lacquered steel, for built constructions and renovation of numerous types of buildings; traditonal and contemporary; collective or personal.
Styl’Inov est un produit de couverture et de bardage à joint debout en acier galvanisé laqué, conçu pour les constructions et les rénovations de nombreux types de bâtiments : traditionnels ou contemporains; collectifs ou individuels.
CLIX roofing has a unique fixing principle, and is therefore one of the most rational and easily fitted building plate systems on the market. CLIX panels have no loose components or clips and this allows the installer to save more then 70 times (cost) on erecting work and gives to the contractors and private customers excellent logistic and price benefits inside the EU. CLIX cladding panels are aesthetically appealing and as a modern building plate system, is maintenance-free with a very long useful life. The development work has taken more than ten years from concept to the finished, patented and tested product, which has also been type-approved by SITAC.
Clix Profiles uses AppliCad Roof Wizard for roof panels with the Warlock add-on module for wall cladding panels. A great solution for the marketplace.
monierprime Roofing was formed after the merger of Monier (part of CSR Building Products) and Prime Roof Tiles. monierprime is the leading roof tile manufacturer in Western Australia and has many years experience in the industry.
monierprime has the largest range of roofing products in the market, with concrete Fusion tiles, CAT colour tiles, a wide range of Wunderlich terracotta clay tiles as well as offering a full supply and install service for metal sheet roofing products.
We have the widest range of tiles in the market with over 20 colours and numerous profiles to choose from. Our concrete tiles are made right here in Western Australia. We also provide a wide range of premium quality Wunderlich terracotta tiles. To complete our one stop roofing shop we supply metal roofing solutions from Colorbond/Zinc Roofing.
monierprime uses AppliCad’s Sorcerer program for all roofing take-off’s and material orders. AppliCad has also developed several custom applications that have added significant value to our daily operations.
Since the 1940’s, Monier has been pioneering the way in concrete roof tile technology. Strict manufacturing standards, precision styling and long-lasting colour coatings combine to bring you an uncompromising range to enhance any home design. Every roof material quotation completed by Monier in the last 10 years has been completed using AppliCad’s Roof Magician software. This numbers literally 1000’s of jobs quoted. With CSR Roofing moving back into metal roofing through their MySteel division, the AppliCad Sorcerer program has been roled out to the estimating team allowing them to do both metal and tile quotations.
Specializing in commercial and residential roofing supplies, everyone at Detailed Metals take
pride in fine craftsmanship, attention to detail and fast paced finish. We are committed to manufacturing a high quality product that will last while delivering a long-term warranty, competitive prices, incredible service and a knowledgeable staff. Durability and long lasting beauty make metal a superior choice for your roofing application. We can assure you that metal provides you with years of maintenance-free service at an
excellent value!
Stratco
Stratco manufacture a wide variety of quality steel products with our range covering roofing, fencing, flashings, steel framing, stainless steel, rainwater tanks, and more. Stratco Home Improvement Stores sell the company’s manufactured components and products to the Do-It-Yourself market. Each store also carries a comprehensive range of hardware products to enable the customer to complete the job. There are stores right across Australia and New Zealand.
Stramit
Stramit Building Products is a major Australian manufacturer of roll-formed steel building products, including roof and wall cladding, guttering, fascia, purlins, formwork and steel framing. These products, along with complementary products and services, are delivered through a nationwide network of manufacturing and distribution centres, strategically located to ensure coverage of major metropolitan and regional markets.
Southeastern Metals
Southeastern Metals produces over 3,000 galvanized, steel and aluminum building components, specializing in metal roofing, ventilation products, trims, flashing, steel framing, storm panel systems, corner bead and drywall accessories. Every product is precision engineered and manufactured to the highest standards to promote greater strength and durability while enhancing overall structural integrity after installation.
CMW is one of North America’s leading fabricators of curved and standard metal products. CMW uses AppliCad’s Roof Wizard software for estimating materials and accessories, and generating cut lists.
Mabati Rolling Mills Ltd
Mabati Rolling Mills Ltd is Africa’s leading manufacturer of galvanised and painted coil stock. With a modern coil and coating plant in Mariakani and roll forming lines at it’s head office site in Narobi MRM dominates the steel roofing industry in Kenya. MRM uses AppliCad software for estimating as a service to all its metal roofing customers in Nairobi and Mombasa.
Roofing and Industry Associations
Publications
Design and Build with Metal
The Online Home of the Metal Construction Industry offering news, project case studies, product info, technical articles, expert advice
columns, an extensive supplier directory, an events calendar,
links to online calculators, and much more – all free for users.