Design & BIM

SEMA

SEMA Software provides specialized CAD/CAM solutions for timber construction, stair design, and sheet metal work. It is designed for carpenters, timber framers, joiners, and other wood processing and metal fabrication trades to optimize design, planning, and production workflows.

emerging

Use Cases

  • Timber framing design and detailing
  • Staircase planning and production
  • Sheet metal fabrication design
  • Structural analysis for timber elements
  • Automated production control

Pricing

SEMA Software

Core CAD/CAM software for timber construction, stair design, and sheet metal.

SEMA Experience

Cloud platform for project management, collaboration, and data exchange.

SEMA Connect

Integration platform for connecting SEMA Software with machines and other software.

Capability Matrix

FeatureStatusDepth
3D ModelingYesAdvanced
EstimatingYesAdvanced
Material PricingYesStandard
Material OrderingYesStandard
Project ManagementYesStandard
Document StorageYesStandard
ReportingYesStandard
Template LibraryYesAdvanced
API AccessYesStandard
Cloud StorageYesStandard
Work OrdersYesStandard
Assemblies / Takeoff TemplatesYesAdvanced
Digital ProposalsYesStandard
Third-Party IntegrationsYesStandard

Strengths

  • Highly specialized and comprehensive for timber construction
  • Advanced CAD/CAM capabilities for complex designs
  • Strong integration with CNC production machinery

Best Fit

Typical clientssmall crews up to large contractors (100–500)
Platform weightLightweight — newer platform, faster to adopt
Small teamsMid-sizeLarge