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ENDUROCADD Update October 2026

ENDUROCADD® LGS software update October 2026

Enduroframe is excited to announce the release of ENDUROCADD® NX LGS software v3.0!

In this version, we have added the ability to edit wall components in 3D while viewing the rest of the model! This is one of the most significant new features we have added in our ENDUROCADD® NX journey and will greatly speed up the process to review and update wall frame assemblies, without needing to open a separate editor. 

This major update also brings powerful new 3D detailing tools, upgraded program performance, Roof battens, Roof bracing, bug fixes, and several features requested by detailers to automate their workflow processes.

This update is available to licensees and makes the ENDUROCADD® NX LGS software package even more user-friendly.

New Powerful LGS Editing and Design Features

Wall Edit In-Place: Edit wall frame assemblies without switching to a separate editor. Align studs across storeys, adjust tiedowns, flip bracing and more in full 3D context!

Live Sections & 3D View Box: Effortlessly crop your 3D model to isolate internal walls and inspect load paths. This capability especially powerful for multi-storey detailing.

Roof Bracing, Ceiling Bracing and Roof Battens: The latest components to be added to ENDUROCADD® NX from legacy ENDUROCADD®. Roof batten and bracing parts are fully modelled in NX. Safety battens are now included to support site OH&S compliance.

Other new features:

  • Dark mode
  • Copy Levels
  • Start job from template: Pre-populate wind loads, wall/roof styles, and tie-down configurations for consistency across the detailing team.
  • Hide/Show Opening Numbers
  • Export to Sketchfab

Efficient steel detailing

Find out more about the powerful ENDUROCADD® NX software and how it provides cutting edge designs that use up to 40% less steel than alternative software design packages.

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ENDUROHUB update September 2026

ENDUROHUB® Manufacturing Portal Update September 2026

The latest release of the ENDUROHUB® manufacturing portal is a shop-floor-focused update packed with new capabilities designed to improve material control, reduce scrap, streamline delivery scheduling and provide real-time visibility across factory operations.

Key new ENDUROHUB® features

Centralised Coil Registry & Traceability

We have moved coil databases  from separate rollformer HMIs into ENDUROHUB® as the central source of truth for the length of coils availability. Fabricators can now:-

  • register coils centrally using bulk CSV upload or direct HMI import,
  • track balances across multiple machines,
  • identify partially used coils for reuse to minimise scrap, and
  • maintain complete order-to-coil traceability.
  • more accurately measure the amount of scrap which is generated.

Live Rollformer Productivity Dashboard

Get real time data to monitor production of frames to ensure you are on time!

We have introduced a new dashboard section  to display real-time operator progress and rollformer output, updated every three minutes. Colour-coded indicators show whether a machine is on target, ahead or falling behind. Live productivity and performance metrics can be displayed on factory-floor display screens so factory floor progress can be monitored.

This dashboard can be displayed on a TV screen in a prominent position so rollformer performance can be seen. There is a Dashboarduser role which means that a screen will only have this dashboard and any other ENDUROHUB® functionality is not available.

It is now possible to see how production is tracking against target across the day by each rollformer operator, category or profile being rolled. Both average output and target output are shown so it is possible to see when production is below and able target output.

Set Target Delivery Dates & Manage Schedules

Set and adjust target delivery dates during order creation. The Order and Scheduling screens now support sorting and filtering by delivery date, helping fabricators prioritise urgent and next-day shipments at a glance, while ensuring delayed orders can be made when they are needed. A new Target Delivery Report breaks down scheduled jobs by lineal metres and weight.

Multi-Zone Batching

Large buildings can be divided into zones with separate manufacturing files generated.

Use the new Edit Zone tool to assign assemblies to specific building zones, such as an east wing or west wing. This simplifies batching and helps ensure site deliveries for large jobs arrive in clean, staged installation sequences.

Flexible Rollformer Scheduling & Automation Profiles

Schedulers can select or override the target rollformer directly in the Schedule pop-up. Specific Fabrication Sort Profiles can also be assigned to automations, with previously applied profiles available for review in the Order Files tab.

Assembly Tracker Parts List

A dedicated Parts List button in Assembly Tracker displays the full breakdown of parts, descriptions, lengths and quantities, while maximising the available screen area for assembly layout views.

New Order Coil Usage Report

Review the exact coils consumed for any completed order, including coil ID, length, weight and area. This supports precise job costing and material reconciliation.

At Enduroframe, we are focusing on expanding the capabilities of ENDUROHUB® beyond cutting lists and provide metrics to aid scheduling and allow reporting on manufacturing processes.

Contact us today to learn how ENDUROHUB® can be tailored for your business needs.

ENDUROHUB® is a powerful online application to provide the data to efficiently run a factory to manufacture light gauge steel frames. ENDUROHUB® converts files generated in the ENDUROCADD® software into files that can be made by ENDURO® rollformers following predefined rules to meet individual fabricator preferences to optimise productivity. Additionally, ENDUROHUB® includes features such as sorting fabrication sheets according to assembly sequence, organizing wall panels for efficient stacking on trucks, tracking production and assembly progress, and generating comprehensive reports.

Interested in learning more about ENDUROHUB®? Check out these related articles:

For students of our ENDUROCADEMY online training portal, there is an ENDUROHUB® Basics course available here

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Opening header solutions

ENDUROFRAME® opening header solutions for any sized door or window

The ENDUROFRAME® system offers a variety of options designed to support loads above door and window openings, covering a broad spectrum of truss loads and opening widths. This extensive range of options ensures that there is design flexibility, structural integrity, and cost effectiveness.

Trussed header

The most cost-effective and straightforward opening system is a trussed header, which can accommodate openings of up to 2700mm. These headers can be constructed using standard sections produced by the ENDURO® rollformer.

Example of openings with webbed header

Angle lintel

High tensile steel angle lintels are available in two sizes: 200 x 35 x 1.0mm and 200 x 35 x 1.5mm.

Opening widths given in the Tables are nominal and cover 1000-4900mm. These are rollformed from high tensile G450 steel and can be purchased cut to exact length, or in longer stock lengths to be cut to size in the factory.

Examples of Angle Lintel header ENDUROFRAME® building system

C purlin

C purlin can be the strongest header option as the available sizes can range from 100mm to 300mm. Purlins are easily available in most locations and can be purchased cut to exact length, or in longer stock lengths to be cut to size in the factory as required.

Beam headers can be made from ENDUROFRAME® sections cut to length off the rollformer. Beam headers can be selected by detailers when inserting a door or window opening, and also using the auto-opening feature, which makes beam selection simple. The advantage of this method is no stock needs to be ordered or kept as the parts are rollformed only when required. They are most suited for smaller openings.

Examples of C Purlin header ENDUROFRAME® building system

PFC

For wide openings, or in highly loaded situations, hot rolled sections such as parallel flange channels (PFC) can also be used. Great information around the spanning of these sections can be found at Spanman.

Want to learn more?

Discover how ENDUROFRAME® can transform your next project by contacting us today

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Steel Framing Demand Surges at SydneyBuild 2025

Steel Framing Demand Surges at SydneyBuild 2025

Attending the recent SydneyBuild 2025 exhibition confirmed what we’ve been seeing across the industry – the appetite for steel framing is growing rapidly. It was fantastic to have builders and homeowners approach us with a simple but powerful question: “Where can we buy steel framing?”

This growing interest reflects a broader awareness of the many benefits steel brings to modern homes. While non-combustibility and pest resistance were once the primary drivers, today’s builders and homeowners are recognising a much wider range of advantages:

  • Sustainability
  • Perfect straightness
  • No shrinking or warping
  • Lightweight and easy to handle

These features are not just theoretical – they’re making a real difference on-site, especially for installers who appreciate the ease, lightness, and precision of working with steel.

Why ENDUROFRAME®?

The ENDUROFRAME® building system encapsulates all these benefits and more. Our advanced steel framing solution is not only high-performing but also cost-effective, thanks to our focus on efficiency at every stage:

  • Optimized detailing and machine run time
  • Fast, easy assembly
  • Intelligent on-site erection
  • Comprehensive layouts, 3D imagery, and full connection details

We’ve engineered the ENDUROFRAME® building system to streamline the entire process from design to installation, making it a smart choice for builders looking to stay ahead.

Enduroframe team and visitors at SydneyBuild exhibition 2025

Want to learn more?

Discover how ENDUROFRAME® can transform your next project by contacting us today

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Automated ICJs Intermediate Ceiling Joists and Binders

Automated ICJs and Binders

A Smarter Way to Design Light Gauge Steel Roof Structures

At Enduroframe, we’re always looking for ways to make roof design more efficient, precise, and user-friendly. That’s why we’re excited to highlight a powerful enhancement in our software: Automated Intermediate Ceiling Joists (ICJs) and Binders. This feature streamlines ICJ insertion, making it easier than ever to reinforce ceilings while reducing manual effort.

What Are ICJs and Binders?

ICJs are structural members that run parallel between trusses, at the same height as truss bottom chords. They provide key support for plasterboard ceilings and eliminate the need for ceiling battens or running trusses at closer spacings. In cases where trusses are spaced at 1200mm, ICJs help can provide a working platform when working at height.

Binders, on the other hand, run perpendicular to trusses and ICJs, sitting above roof truss bottom chords. They support the ICJs, ensuring a stable and well-distributed load. Binders can also be used as lateral restraints for truss bottom chords.

ENDUROCADD® Automation

Previously, adding ICJs and binders was a very manual process, requiring detailers to add members one-by-one as beams. Now our automated ICJ and binder insertion takes the guesswork out of the process. The ENDUROCADD® software follows built-in design rules to automatically place ICJs and binders where needed, ensuring optimal structural integrity. Users can also fine-tune settings for complete customization.

Key Features & Benefits

✅ Automatic ICJ Placement – ICJs are intelligently inserted at the midpoint between roof trusses, ensuring proper support and reducing manual input.

✅ Flexible User Configurations – Choose the section type, truss spacing, maximum ICJ length before splicing, and whether to add ICJs across the entire roof or block by block.

✅ Smart Binder Integration – Binders are placed at user-defined spacing, supporting ICJs seamlessly. Users can define overlap lengths and choose whether binders are boxed.

✅ Precision Manufacturing Data – ICJs and binders are now included in the BOM (Bill of Materials) and NC data for seamless manufacturing and job tracking in ENDUROCADD NX and ENDUROHUB.

Why It Matters

Eliminating repetitive tasks makes life easier for detailers. Automating ICJs and Binder insertion in ENDUROCADD® software is just one example of our ongoing commitment to innovation and continuous improvement of the ENDUROFRAME® building system.

For installers, it can mean less trusses and/or ceiling battens to install while providing a safe work platform, making a cost-effective roof solution!

Find out how to start making frames

With automated ICJs and binders, we’re making Light Gauge Steel roof detailing more efficient, accurate, and customizable than ever.

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Enduroframe at Sydney Build 2025

Join us at Sydney Build 2025

7 – 8 May 2025, ICC Sydney

Stand P30

We would love to invite you to visit Enduroframe’s Sydney Build display at the Sydney International Convention & Exhibition Centre, Stand P30.

Come along and learn more about the ENDUROFRAME® Building System, the ENDUROCADD® design software and ENDURO® rollforming solutions!

Sydney Build is Australia’s largest construction and design show and general access is free. Register here

We look forward to seeing you there!

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