SEMA Timber Construction

Modular CAD software tailored for timber frame construction, from small carpentry shops to large-scale timber manufacturers.

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Benefits

  • Quickly generate accurate plans, quotes and orders
  • Design in 2D and 3D synchronously with automatic conversion
  • Send site measurements to CNC quickly and accurately
  • Reliable software performance, even with big point clouds
  • Speed up design and procurement with configurable master data
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What our clients say

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Optimised planning and order processing

"We have managed to ensure that the entire planning process that used to take place on the construction site, such as measuring, drilling holes or cutting slats, is now only carried out in-house. Everything is drawn and precisely constructed in the SEMA program, then we cut all the parts on the CNC system. This optimization alone meant that we were able to significantly speed up the entire process."

Thomas Leiz

Master Carpenter and Roofer Managing Director at Leiz

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Instant precision

"All measurements are controllable all the time – the scan data in the point cloud always fit 100% – and even with millimetre precision. Differences or deviations between planning and reality are a thing of the past with this technology."

Roger Bihlmaier

Master Carpenter and Owner at 3D Laserscan

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Synchronous 2D and 3D

“The SEMA program helps us with detailed planning, for example grooves and headbands or with stair planning, because changes in all parts of the program are kept up to date at the same time. So we can draw in 2D, for example in the floor plan, and carry out a visual check in 3D or show it directly to the customer, who can imagine it better visually.”

Gottfried Lehmann

Master Carpenter and Managing Director at Holzbau Lehmann

SEMA Timber Construction

SEMA Timber Construction offers timber construction companies an intuitive software solution for advanced timber projects. With integrated 3D visualisation, you can enhance customer presentations by incorporating 3D furnishings from a comprehensive component library, giving your designs a polished and professional finish.

 

Effortlessly manage and evaluate complex constructions through a user-friendly interface. The software supports detailed layering of wall elements, automatic spacing of members, and includes an extensive library of industry-specific fasteners and tiles with substructures, streamlining your planning process.

 

Improve your work preparation with efficient quantity surveying, ensuring all quantities are instantly available for ordering, material planning, cost estimation, and more. Whether you prefer manual assembly or need data for machine transfer, this package provides the flexibility to suit your needs.

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Features

Full pipeline in one software: Connected data means you can quickly generate accurate plans, quotes and orders.
Design in 2D and 3D synchronously: All designs are automatically generated in both 2D and 3D. When you make a change to either model, the other version updates instantaneously, so you don’t have to repeat tasks.
Import massive point clouds without compromising performance: Enjoy reliable performance in SEMA applications, even with big data sets.
Customisable master data: You have full control of master data, so you can define and customize components and systems to suit your needs.
Plans & lists: Auto-generate dimensioned plans and element views. Calculate measurements and material quantities instantly for hassle-free quoting and ordering.
Machine data: Seamlessly transfer data to CNC-controlled machines. SEMA supports all major manufacturers, ensuring smooth integration across your workflow.

Functionality included in SEMA Timber Construction

Planning

SEMA's CAD functions provide a versatile tool for designing, planning applications, and creating production drawings. Quickly combine 2D and 3D data to produce detailed floor plans, sections, elevations, and drawings. Easily import graphic files from other programs for seamless integration.
  • Layout Plans: Import all common file formats with free scaling.
  • Top View: Automatically dimensioned detailed floor plans.
  • 3D Building Sections: Customisable vertical sections with automatic dimensioning.
  • Window & Door Details: Display of window and door details.
  • Building Views: Generate building views with a click.

Visualisation and Terrain

Bring your projects to life with dynamic 3D visualisation and terrain design tools, exclusive to SEMA.
  • Terrain Designer: Model any landscape and create 3D terrain sections with ease.
  • Visualisation Tools: Experience an exact representation of your designs, including light and shadow effects, with a large library of customisable 3D objects.

Room Planner

Efficiently manage your interior designs and material costs with SEMA's Room Planner.
  • Room Datasheet: Quickly calculate volumes, surfaces, and edges for individual rooms.
  • Room Surface Areas: Detailed breakdown of floor, ceiling, wall, and sloped surfaces, including cutouts.
  • Room Design: Apply and customise textures for unique room designs.
  • Quantity Survey: Compile material data in multiple formats for easy cost analysis.

Structural Physics

Use existing building data to calculate energy performance and prepare building material documentation for grant applications.
  • Orientation: Assign roof, wall, and room directions flexibly.
  • System Limits: Automatically identify the heated building envelope.
  • Data Preparation: Sort, group, and prepare essential data effortlessly.
  • Data Exchange: Export data to popular structural physics and energy performance software.

3D Point Clouds

SEMA sets a new standard in handling digital 3D data, allowing for direct, real-time processing of 3D point clouds from laser scans.
  •  Unique Features: Import and manipulate point clouds to use as a base for renovations or construction work.
  • Precise Planning: Minimise errors and ensure accurate measurements to prevent surprises on site.

Create photogrammetric 3D Point Clouds, perfect for renovation or expansion projects. Convert photos into detailed 3D models with ELCOVISION 10 and import into SEMA.

  • Automated Processing: Generate high-density point clouds from regular photos.
  • Flexible Modelling: Define points and limits for precise, efficient use.

Measuring with Tachymeter

Combine the latest measurement technologies with SEMA's powerful design software.
  • Innovative Tools: Use tachymeters as a mouse for direct capture and measurement on site.
  • Simplified Processes: Only one person is required to take measurements, reducing time and costs.

Roof Construction

Design and build high-quality roofs with SEMA's intuitive tools.
  • Design Flexibility: Tailor your roof designs with a wide range of input options, from new builds to refurbishments.
  • Time-Saving Tools: Use standardised component libraries and dynamic design options for fast, cost-efficient planning.

Wall & Ceiling

Quickly and effectively meet customer needs for various construction styles, from timber framing to prefabricated constructions.
  • Customised Solutions: Create unique projects with company-specific standards.
  • Efficient Planning: Integrated tools for flexible design and material planning.

Prefabrication

Meet the demands of today’s prefabrication industry with optimised tools and processes.
  • Comprehensive Planning: Automate planning steps with master data and macros tailored to your needs.
  • Production Control: Efficiently manage production data to control prefabrication centres and woodworking machines.

Structural Analysis

Ensure precise structural calculations with integrated analysis tools, supporting timber and steel components.
  • Integrated Analysis: Directly analyse load-bearing elements in your designs.
  • Up-to-date Standards: Automatically apply the latest standards to your calculations.

Timber Fasteners & Steel Elements

Insert and evaluate detailed connections between different building materials easily.
  • Flexible Connections: Define custom joints and adapt them to specific project needs.
  • Comprehensive Libraries: Access extensive fastener libraries or create your own company-specific elements.

Production

SEMA integrates CAD with machine control for precise, efficient production.
  • MCAD Features: Automate the creation of construction details for prefabricated homes.
  • Material Management: Optimise material use with integrated quantity surveying and parts lists.

BUILD YOUR OWN SOLUTION

Complete your solution with optional add-ons

The modular add-ons shown here integrate seamlessly with this package. 

SEMA Carpentry

Add-On 3D Strut and Node Model

Add-On Structural Analysis Interface

Add-On Structural Analysis

Add-On Tachymetry Measurement

Add-On 3D Point Cloud Measurement

Add-On Roofing and Sheet Metal with Bendex Export

Add-On Building Statics FRILO

Add-On MCAD Basic

Add-On Roofing and Sheet Metal

Add-On Building Information Modelling (BIM)

Add-On Visualisation

Add-On SEMA Stairs

Add-On CNC Saw Export

Add-On CNC Panel Export

Add-On CNC Panel Cutting Export

Add-On CNC Framing Station Export

Add-On Advanced Master Data Administration

Add-On Load Planning

Add-On Auto Panel Cladding

Add-On Roof and Floor Panelling

SEMA Timber Construction

Add-On 3D Strut and Node Model

Add-On Structural Analysis Interface

Add-On Structural Analysis

Add-On Tachymetry Measurement

Add-On CNC Saw Export

Add-On 3D Point Cloud Measurement

Add-On Roofing and Sheet Metal with Bendex Export

Add-On Building Statics FRILO

Add-On Roofing and Sheet Metal with Machine Data Export

Add-On MCAD Basic

Add-On Roofing and Sheet Metal

Add-On Building Information Modelling (BIM)

Add-On Visualisation

Add-On SEMA Stairs

Add-On Auto Panel Cladding

Add-On Roof and Floor Panelling

Add-On CNC Panel Cutting Export

Add-On CNC Framing Station Export

Add-On CNC Panel Export

Add-On Load Planning

Add-On Advanced Master Data Administration

SEMA Prefab

Add-On 3D Strut and Node Model

Add-On Structural Analysis Interface

Add-On Structural Analysis

Add-On Tachymetry Measurement

Add-On CNC Saw Export

Add-On CNC Panel Export

Add-On CNC Panel Cutting Export

Add-On CNC Framing Station Export

Add-On Advanced Master Data Administration

Add-On Load Planning

Add-On Roofing and Sheet Metal with Bendex Export

Add-On 3D Point Cloud Measurement

Add-On Building Statics FRILO

Add-On Roofing and Sheet Metal with Machine Data Export

Add-On Roofing and Sheet Metal

Add-On MCAD Basic

Add-On Visualisation

Add-On SEMA Stairs

Add-On Auto Panel Cladding

Add-On Roof and Floor Panelling

Add-On Building Information Modelling (BIM)

SEMA Roofing and Sheet Metal

Add-On 3D Strut and Node Model

Add-On Structural Analysis Interface

Add-On Structural Analysis

Add-On Tachymetry Measurement

Add-On CNC Saw Export

Add-On CNC Panel Export

Add-On CNC Panel Cutting Export

Add-On CNC Framing Station Export

Add-On Advanced Master Data Administration

Add-On Load Planning

Add-On 3D Point Cloud Measurement

Add-On Roofing and Sheet Metal with Bendex Export

Add-On Building Statics FRILO

Add-On Roofing and Sheet Metal with Machine Data Export

Add-On Building Information Modelling (BIM)

Add-On Visualisation

Add-On SEMA Stairs

Add-On MCAD Basic

Add-On Roofing and Sheet Metal

Add-On Auto Panel Cladding

Add-On Roof and Floor Panelling

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Optional

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Need a custom solution?

We are here to help you find or build the solution that works for you. Speak to our sales team to configure a package to meet your unique needs.