The vital role of CADD designers in the building and estimating process

On this episode of “Inside Career Technical Education” podcast co-hosts Ann Baldwin and Porter and Chester Institute President and CEO Jim Bologa speak with Bill Walker, Manager of Wood Products Division at National Lumber about the huge need for CADD in his industry and the vital role that it plays in the building and estimating process.
On this episode of “Inside Career Technical Education” podcast co-hosts Ann Baldwin and Porter and Chester Institute President and CEO Jim Bologa speak with Bill Walker, Manager of Wood Products Division at National Lumber.

National Lumber is based in Mansfield, Massachusetts and they focus on both residential and commercial design. A huge piece of what they do begins with CADD (Computer Aided Drafting & Design). Currently, two graduates of Porter and Chester Institute are employed at National Lumber. Bill talks about the huge need for CADD in his industry and the vital role that it plays in the building and estimating process. Bill is also a member of the PCI Advisory Board, bringing his insider knowledge of the industry to the programs that PCI offers its students. If you are looking for flexibility in learning a skilled trade that is in huge demand, you won’t want to miss this podcast!
The vital role of CADD designers in the building and estimating process
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