Any Chief Users in NW Chicago Suburbs?

[Jim Steigert]

Hi Nick,

I can't speak to the interest level of others but if I see a posting from someone I'll respond. Quite frankly, I don't know how many Chief users there are in the area. It would be nice to see more interaction among users in the Northwest suburbs.

Anyway, congrats on getting Chief X1. It a very powerful tool. If you have questions or problems feel free to contact me. If your up in this area I would be more than happy to walk you through any problems you may encounter.

Best of luck,

Jim Steigert

[nvirgilio]

Jim,

Thanks for the reply and the offer of assistance. I will take some additional time during the holidays to train on Chief. Have a happy and prosperous new year.

Nick

[Jim Steigert]

Nick,

Enjoy the holidays to explore Chief. Any problems you may also reach me at jsteig@sbcglobal.net or 847-658-0536.

Happy New Year to you as well.

Jim

[Animal Haus]

Hi All,

I just picked up Chief X1 a month ago. It's a love/hate relationship since I'm still in the training mode. I live and work in Chicago in the Stone & Tile industry as an Account Manger for a high-end supplier. I have a passion for good design and architecture, yet do not have much formal training. I find that industry experience and expertise in my field has taught me more than I need to be successful at what I do.

I recently acquired my first interior design project outside of my full-time job. It's a great project, renovating a 4000 sqft home built in the late 1900's in Wicker Park. The materials and construction budget of over $250,000. My project involves all aspects of renovation, so I found the need for a rendering and space planning tool. So far, it's been very helpful, but I do find that some of the details can be frustrating. Attached is an elevation of the master bath vanity area. It's just a start, I know I have much more to learn.

I look forward to hearing from other users and creating a larger network here in the Chicago area. There's got to be more than a few of us out there.

Jennifer

[Jim Steigert]

Jennifer,

Hi and welcome to this forum. First off let me begin by congratulating you on the very nice project you picked up. I'm somewhat in awe that you are doing this project on the side while learning Chief Architect. Your pretty gutsy.

I'm also impressed with your bathroom elevation. It reflects considerable sophistication.

Anyway, it sounds like you have your hands full. Chief Architect is an incredibly sophisticated piece of software with a wide range of capabilities. I've been using it daily for several years and have yet to explore all of it many dimensions.

If you run into any problems, please feel free to contact me and I'll help walk you through them.

Best of luck,

Jim

[ctcustom]

Hello all,

new to the chief talk forum. I have been using CA off and on for the past 4 years. Started with 9.5 and currently using v10. Just wanted to get into this thread to let everyone know about another CA user in the NW 'burbs. it's good to know about other chief users in the area.

Tom

[Building Vision]

Hey, I don't check in too often, but the buzz about X2 has got me back on the discussion group. I'm a GC in Evanston, moving slowly into offering clients some design capabilities. I am still very much a novice CA user, but am looking to make it a core technology of my business. I'm interested in networking with architects who are using CA and recognize the sales value of renderings. Also, very open to teaming up with liscened architects on some of the larger design work that beyond what I can handle in house. Anyone move on to X2 yet?

Paul

[Animal Haus]

Hi Paul,

I just started working with Chief four months ago and have found it very useful when selling my design concepts. I'm currently working on a 4200 sqft home in Chicago and would love to pick up more projects. I am not a licensed architect, but an interior designer with vast knowledge of kitchen and bath remodels. If you are interested in discussing a joint venture, let me know.

Good luck!
Jennifer