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CADS

Name: CADS
Address: Arrowsmith Court, 10 Station Approach, Broadstone, BH188AX, GB
Telephone: +44 (0) 1202 603031

CADS is a global provider of construction software and services.

Established over 40 years ago, CADS has a world-wide user base of more than 5000 loyal customers. With a head office based in Dorset on the South Coast of the UK, CADS has a specialist and highly qualified team of individuals who dedicate themselves to creating, progressing and supporting innovative and market leading software solutions.

01/06/2026

Are you switching between multiple tools to design portal frames, connections and foundations?

Designing portal frame structures can quickly become fragmented, especially when moving from initial sizing through to detailed design.

Join our live CADS Portal Design Suite webinar on 3rd June at 11am, hosted by Keith Evans (40+ years of engineering experience), to discover how you can streamline portal frame design in 2D and 3D, combining frames, steel moment connections and pad bases within one efficient, integrated solution.

In this session, we’ll explore how the suite helps you to:
✔️ Move from quick estimation to detailed design without starting again
✔️ Reduce duplication between design stages
✔️ Automate loading and improve design consistency
✔️ Deliver coordinated outputs across frames, connections and foundations

Whether you're working on industrial, agricultural or domestic projects, the Portal Design Suite is built to support real-world workflows.

👉 Join us on 3rd June at 11 am – register now: https://okt.to/dAsu16

27/05/2026

How often do you have to rework designs between tender and detailed stages?

For many engineers, portal frame design workflows are still fragmented, with separate tools used for sizing, loading, connections and foundations.

The CADS Portal Design Suite brings these stages together, reducing duplication and improving design continuity.

At early stage, the Quick Estimation mode enables rapid assessment of member sizes and approximate quantities for tender submissions.

At detailed stage, the Advanced mode extends this into:
· Full structural analysis of portal frames
· Automated wind load calculation and distribution
· Design of moment connections and pad foundations
· Detailed outputs suitable for construction

Because both stages sit within the same model, engineers can move from concept to detailed design without rebuilding or rechecking assumptions.

👉 Join our upcoming Portal Design Suite webinar to find out more: https://okt.to/X4JeWh

25/05/2026

🧱 CADS Hub: Designed for the Way You Work in 2026

Just because you may be tied into a subscription now doesn’t mean you always have to be.

CADS Hub brings together a powerful suite of design and analysis applications, built for today’s Structural and Civil Engineers, with flexible licensing to suit the way you work.

Choose a one-off licence (with 12 months of CADScover) or a monthly subscription when the time is right.

Work anywhere. Share licences effortlessly. Pay your way. That’s how engineering software should work in 2026.

👉 Explore CADS Hub today: https://okt.to/JQ3OEj

21/05/2026

Are you switching between multiple tools to design portal frames, connections and foundations?

👉 Join us on 3rd June at 11 am for our live webinar.

Designing portal frame structures often means moving between different tools and stages, from initial sizing through to detailed design, which can slow projects down and introduce unnecessary complexity.

Join our live CADS Portal Design Suite webinar, hosted by Keith Evans (40+ years of engineering experience), to see how you can bring everything together in one integrated 2D and 3D solution.

In this session, we’ll show how you can:
✔️ Move from quick estimation to detailed design without starting again
✔️ Reduce duplication across design stages
✔️ Automate loading and improve consistency
✔️ Deliver coordinated outputs for frames, connections and foundations

Whether you're working on industrial, agricultural or domestic projects, the Portal Design Suite is built around real-world workflows.

Register now: https://okt.to/Zyb46T

18/05/2026

Still redesigning portal frames twice?

From quick tender designs to full structural analysis, all in one place.

The CADS Portal Design Suite gives you the flexibility to move from estimation to detailed design without changing tools.

✔️ Faster tender turnaround
✔️ Full frame, connection & foundation design
✔️ Automatic loading + drawing output
✔️ Flexible cloud licensing

Built for real-world portal frame projects.
👉 Get in touch with our sales team today: https://okt.to/owpulO

13/05/2026

❓ When slope stability is critical to both safety and cost, how do you validate your designs with confidence?

Failures in slope stability can lead to serious risks and high costs, making reliable analysis essential.

CADS ReSlope provides engineers with the tools to assess stability using Bishop’s, Janbu, circular and non-circular failure surfaces, along with options for soil reinforcement.

The result? Robust, reliable slope designs that you can deliver faster and with more confidence. It’s a practical solution to one of geotechnical engineering’s toughest challenges.

👉 Want to see how ReSlope can benefit your next project?
Get in touch with our team here: https://okt.to/67tsCo

11/05/2026

Are your portal frame designs still spread across multiple tools and checks?

Portal frame design often involves separate checks for frames, connections and foundations, increasing the risk of inconsistency and rework.

The CADS Portal Design Suite integrates these elements into a single design workflow, enabling engineers to carry out:
✅ Portal frame analysis and design
✅ Steel moment connection design
✅ Pad base design
All within the same environment!

The software supports both Eurocode and BS design, with:
✔️ Automatic wind and snow load generation and application
✔️ Configurable frame geometry, including doors and bracing systems
✔️ Purlin position optimisation
✔️ Integrated CAD drawing output

Two levels of functionality allow the workflow to scale from concept/tender design through to detailed project delivery, without the need to remodel.

👉 Get in touch with our sales team to find out more: https://okt.to/TJBZ6d

06/05/2026

🏆 Staying ahead means thinking ahead.

Even if your current setup is working for now, the way engineering software is delivered and developed is changing and it’s worth keeping CADS Hub on your radar.

CADS Hub brings together precision, flexibility, and collaboration in one evolving platform, designed to support not just today’s projects, but what’s coming next.

✅ 3D graphical presentation
✅ Cloud-based design tools
✅ Multi-user licensing
✅ Continuous development

It’s not about replacing everything overnight; it’s about being ready for what’s next.

💡 One platform. Two easy ways to pay. Explore what could work for your business when the time is right.

👉 Get in touch with our sales team to find out more: https://okt.to/yLKboU

29/04/2026

Thinking about upgrading your calculation template software? Here’s your answer.

🧱 All Your Design Tools. One Hub.

From foundation to wind loading, from steel to masonry, CADS Hub unites your essential design tools in one powerful, connected workspace.

Work anywhere. Share licences. Stay up to date, no delays, no barriers.

💡 Choose how you work: a one-off payment with 12 months of CADScover, or a flexible monthly subscription.

Whatever you’re designing, CADS Hub keeps your workflow simple, efficient, and collaborative.

👉 Discover CADS Hub today: https://cads.co.uk/cads-hub/

27/04/2026

Still relying on a separate AutoCAD Licence for your concrete detailing?

With CADS RC Lite, you don’t have to.

CADS RC Lite is a self-contained version of CADS RC, built using AutoCAD OEM (Autodesk’s embedded CAD engine). This means it runs without the need for an existing AutoCAD licence or subscription.

It looks and feels the same as CADS RC, making it easy to pick up for existing users and familiar for anyone used to AutoCAD-based workflows.

Interested in knowing more? Get in touch today: https://cads.co.uk/contact-us/

Address

Arrowsmith Court, 10 Station Approach
Broadstone
BH188AX

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 5:30pm
Thursday	9am - 5:30pm
Friday	9am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+44 (0) 1202 603031

Website

https://cads.co.uk/

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