Generated by Rank Math SEO, this is an llms.txt file designed to help LLMs better understand and index this website. # Twindo ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.twindo.com/sitemap_index.xml): Includes all crawlable and indexable pages. ## Posts - [The Return to the Site: A Horror Story](https://www.twindo.com/blog/halloween-existing-conditions-horror-story/): It’s 11:47 p.m. The office is empty. Your pumpkin spice latte is ice cold. You’re halfway through the drawings when you notice it: one dimension is missing. - [The Best Design Work Starts With a Better As-Built](https://www.twindo.com/case-study/the-best-design-work-starts-with-a-better-as-built/): Blue-Sky Creative, founded by Jessica Marchant, helps interior designers turn creative ideas into buildable realities. In this partner story, Marchant shares what makes an as-built genuinely usable and how better information helps her remote technical design firm deliver world-class work for designers across the country. - [RENDR vs. Twindo: How the Two As-Built Solutions Compare](https://www.twindo.com/blog/3d-modeling/rendr-vs-twindo-how-the-two-as-built-solutions-compare/): If you're looking for a faster, more accurate way to document existing conditions, you’ve likely come across both RENDR and Twindo early in your search. RENDR focuses specifically on residential remodeling contractors, while Twindo serves a broader audience of remodelers, architects, interior designers, and design-build professionals.  - [A Room Made for Living: Inside a Heartfelt Make-A-Wish Transformation](https://www.twindo.com/case-study/a-room-made-for-living-inside-a-heartfelt-make-a-wish-transformation/): For 16-year-old Jad, a room makeover wasn’t simply about getting a new look. - [More Projects, Same Team: How Small Firms Are Growing With AI](https://www.twindo.com/blog/ai/more-projects-same-team-how-small-firms-are-growing-with-ai/): The AI tools that deliver real value in small firm workflows tend to share a few characteristics:  - [Not All AI Output Is Equal — Here’s What You Should Know](https://www.twindo.com/blog/ai/not-all-ai-output-is-equal-heres-what-you-should-know/): AI has arrived in architecture, design, and construction workflows in a serious way. The tools are multiplying, the promises are significant, and most practitioners are somewhere between curious and skeptical.  - [Is Scan to CAD Worth It? A Cost-Benefit Breakdown](https://www.twindo.com/blog/is-scan-to-cad-worth-it-a-cost-benefit-breakdown/): Here's an honest breakdown comparing Twindo Scan to CAD to hand measuring and modeling costs. - [Why Twindo Charges by the Square Foot (And What That Means for Your Budget)](https://www.twindo.com/blog/why-twindo-charges-by-the-square-foot-and-what-that-means-for-your-budget/): If you've looked at Twindo's pricing and wondered why it works the way it does, here's the tl;dr: per-square-foot pricing keeps costs transparent and predictable, and once you understand how it works, estimating your project costs is straightforward. - [5 Things General Contractors Should Know Before Their First Twindo Scan](https://www.twindo.com/blog/5-things-general-contractors-should-know-before-their-first-twindo-scan/): If you've been skeptical about whether a phone-based scan fits into a real construction workflow, you're not alone. Most general contractors come to Twindo with reasonable doubts, usually about accuracy, file compatibility, or whether the time savings are real. - [5 Things Interior Designers Want to Know Before Using Twindo](https://www.twindo.com/blog/5-things-interior-designers-want-to-know-before-using-twindo/): If you've been curious about Twindo but not quite sure it fits the way you work, you're not alone. Here's what interior designers most often want to know before their first scan and what they find out once they start using it. - [Chief Architect As-Built App vs. Twindo: How the Two As-Built Tools Compare](https://www.twindo.com/blog/3d-modeling/chief-architect-as-built-app-vs-twindo-how-the-two-as-built-tools-compare/): We scanned a basement with the Chief Architect As-Built App and Twindo and then placed an order for the Twindo as-built. We then opened up both files in Chief Architect Premier X18. If you'd like to do the same, you can download the Chief Architect As-Built App as-built here and the Twindo as-built here. - [How Design-Build Firm Woodhull Uses Twindo to Close More Contracts](https://www.twindo.com/blog/how-design-build-firm-woodhull-uses-twindo-to-close-more-contracts/): "You mean I gotta pay you $4,000 to measure this building before we can do anything interesting?"  - [How to Evaluate a Scan to CAD Service: 7 Questions You Should Be Asking](https://www.twindo.com/blog/how-to-evaluate-a-scan-to-cad-service-7-questions-you-should-be-asking/): Not all Scan to CAD tools are built the same. If you're evaluating options or switching from a previous provider, here's what to ask before you commit. - [5 Things Architects Should Know Before Their First Twindo Scan](https://www.twindo.com/blog/architecture/5-things-architects-should-know-before-their-first-twindo-scan/): If you've been wondering whether a phone-based scan can hold up in a real architecture workflow, you're not alone. Most architects come to us with questions about Twindo Scan to CAD. 12,000+ pros use Twindo; here’s what they tell us once they try it for themselves. - [The Cost of Working From Different Versions of Reality](https://www.twindo.com/blog/3d-modeling/the-cost-of-working-from-different-versions-of-reality/): The organizations that get the most value from their information aren’t necessarily the ones collecting the most data. They’re the ones making that information accessible, connected, and useful. That’s what a shared understanding of a space creates: fewer assumptions, faster decisions, and a stronger foundation for every project that follows. - [How Accurate Is LiDAR Scanning? What 1–2% Means for Your CAD/BIM Files](https://www.twindo.com/blog/how-accurate-is-lidar-scanning/): One question we hear all the time is, "How accurate is a phone scan, really?" - [What Makes an As-Built Model Truly Design-Ready?](https://www.twindo.com/blog/what-makes-an-as-built-model-truly-design-ready/): An as-built model or drawing can look complete at first glance. The measurements are there. The walls are in place. Everything appears to be where it should be. - [What Is Twindo Scan to CAD and Do You Actually Need It?](https://www.twindo.com/blog/what-is-twindo-scan-to-cad/): If you've spent hours measuring a space by hand, sent someone back to a job site just to verify a single dimension, or started drafting and realized you're missing the one measurement that matters, Twindo Scan to CAD was built with you in mind. - [I’ve Helped Transform Hundreds of Homes. Here’s What the Best Remodels Have in Common](https://www.twindo.com/case-study/ive-helped-transform-hundreds-of-homes-heres-what-the-best-remodels-have-in-common/): I’ve spent years helping homeowners see what’s possible in their homes. Kitchens, bathrooms, whole-home renovations: every project starts with helping someone see what their home could become. - [After 37 Years of Kitchen Design, It Takes a Lot to Impress Me](https://www.twindo.com/case-study/after-37-years-of-kitchen-design-it-takes-a-lot-to-impress-me/): I’ve been designing kitchens and baths for more than 37 years. In that time, I’ve seen just about every tool, technology, and workflow promise to make the process easier, faster, or more accurate. And I can comfortably say: Most fall short.  - [AI with a Human Touch: Why Twindo Doesn’t Let Machines Do It All](https://www.twindo.com/blog/ai-with-a-human-touch-why-twindo-doesnt-let-machines-do-it-all/): Instant CAD previews can support estimation and visualization, but production-ready as-builts still require additional validation and quality assurance.  - [How to Get the Most Out of AIA26](https://www.twindo.com/blog/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-aia26/): The American Institute of Architects’ Conference on Architecture & Design is hands-down one of the best events of the year. And if you've been before, you know how fast it goes.  - [From 9 Projects to 40: How Michaela Shields Scaled M. Shields Design With Twindo](https://www.twindo.com/case-study/m-shields-design-scales-with-twindo/): For interior designer Michaela Shields, founder of M. Shields Design, the problem was never creativity. It was time. - [3 Ways to Get Your As-Built Files Faster](https://www.twindo.com/blog/3-ways-to-get-your-as-built-files-faster/): Projects often slow down during design or construction. But in many cases, the slowdown starts earlier, when a team needs a clear understanding of the existing space and doesn’t have it. That gap between the site and a usable set of as-built files is where time starts to slip and uncertainty compounds. - [What’s New in Twindo: Product Updates May 2026](https://www.twindo.com/blog/whats-new-in-twindo-product-updates-may-2026/): With Spatial Assets, you can attach photos, notes, CAD/BIM files, and PDFs directly to your Twindo projects so everything lives exactly where you need it, accessible across devices, whether you're in the field or at the office. - [Capture Photos While You Scan](https://www.twindo.com/blog/capture-photos-while-you-scan/): Just tap the camera button to take photos without pausing, switching apps, or taking a second pass through the room. Your photos are saved automatically as Spatial Assets under Project Files, attached to the project where they belong. - [Stop Drawing From Scratch: How Twindo Plan to CAD Saves Teams Hours of Work on Every Project](https://www.twindo.com/blog/stop-drawing-from-scratch-how-twindo-plan-to-cad-saves-teams-hours-of-work-on-every-project/): Twindo Plan to CAD was built specifically to solve this problem. Whether you're working on a single residential project or a commercial rollout across multiple sites, you simply upload your DWG, DXF, or PDF and Twindo delivers a complete, design-ready CAD/BIM model within days. - [Capture More Than the Scan: Expanded Spatial Assets for Your Documentation Needs](https://www.twindo.com/blog/expanded-spatial-assets-for-your-documentation-needs/): That's why Twindo enables you to keep all of your product documents together as Spatial Assets. - [What Spatial Intelligence Really Means and Why It’s Changing How Teams Build](https://www.twindo.com/blog/what-spatial-intelligence-really-means-and-why-its-changing-how-teams-build/): At its simplest, spatial intelligence is the ability to understand and work with physical space in a structured, accurate way. It turns real-world environments into something measurable, navigable, and usable by teams. - [These Sound Like April Fool’s Jokes. They’re Not.](https://www.twindo.com/blog/these-sound-like-april-fools-jokes-theyre-not/): Instead of celebrating April 1st with a classic prank post ("Introducing Twindo for Dog Houses!"), we want to address the common challenges that teams face and show you the real solutions. - [As-Built Drawings: What They Are, Why They Matter, and How They’re Created Today](https://www.twindo.com/blog/as-built-drawings/): That’s why as-built drawings matter. They show what was truly built; not just what the plans originally said should be there. - [What’s New in Twindo: Product Updates for February 2026](https://www.twindo.com/blog/whats-new-in-twindo-product-updates-february-2026/): Twindo is constantly innovating and improving our offerings. In fact, we ship a new version of our scanning app every two weeks, in addition to making other tweaks under the hood on our web app. - [Canvas Is Now Twindo, Ushering In a New Standard for Spatial Intelligence](https://www.twindo.com/blog/press/canvas-is-now-twindo-ushering-in-a-new-standard-for-spatial-intelligence/): https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/canvas-is-now-twindo-ushering-in-a-new-standard-for-spatial-intelligence-302679486.html - [Canvas Is Now Twindo](https://www.twindo.com/blog/canvas-is-now-twindo/): Canvas is now Twindo. And it's way more than just a new name. It’s an expanded, more powerful platform built for how teams actually work with spaces today. - [Introducing: Remote Scanning with Invite to Capture](https://www.twindo.com/blog/introducing-remote-scanning-with-invite-to-capture/): Our latest feature release, Invite to Capture, is officially live, and it’s about to help you fast-track every project. - [🏚️ The Return to the site: A remodeling horror story](https://www.twindo.com/blog/scan-once-measure-forever/): By Sarah Bird, CEO at Twindo - [Canvas Turns Real-World Spaces into Design-Ready 3D Models](https://www.twindo.com/blog/press/canvas-turns-real-world-spaces-into-design-ready-3d-models/): https://www.geoweeknews.com/news/canvas-turns-real-world-spaces-into-design-ready-3d-models - [Canvas for Design Professionals](https://www.twindo.com/blog/press/canvas-for-design-professionals/): https://www.technologydesigner.com/2025/06/02/canvas-for-design-professionals/ - [3D-modeling startup Canvas, led by former Moz CEO Sarah Bird, lands $10M](https://www.twindo.com/blog/press/3d-modeling-startup-canvas-led-by-former-moz-ceo-sarah-bird-lands-10m/): https://www.geekwire.com/2025/3d-modeling-startup-led-by-former-moz-ceo-sarah-bird-lands-10m/ - [Celebrating a $10M Investment in Canvas to Fuel Growth and Innovation](https://www.twindo.com/blog/company-announcements/celebrating_10m_investment_canvas/): At Twindo, we’re incredibly excited to announce a $10 million Series A-1 funding round. This isn’t just a financial milestone—it’s a powerful validation of our mission and the execution that has brought us to this point. It’s a testament to the hard work of our team, the trust of our investors, and the incredible support we’ve received from our customers. We’re thrilled to have Trilogy Equity Partners, Foundry Group, Acquired Wisdom Fund, GC&H Investments, and Frontier VC backing us as we continue on this journey. - [Innovating Small Firm Architecture with Technology and Teamwork](https://www.twindo.com/blog/press/innovating-small-firm-architecture-with-technology-and-teamwork/): https://entrearchitect.com/2024/12/30/innovating-small-firm-architecture-technology/ - [A Twindo Case Study: McManus Kitchen & Bath](https://www.twindo.com/case-study/a-canvas-case-study-mcmanus-kitchen-bath/): “Our whole process is about service, speed, and making it easier for our clients. Twindo helps us do all three better.” – Paul McManus, President and Owner, McManus Kitchen & Bath - [From Hours to Minutes: How Twindo Transforms Interior Design Workflows](https://www.twindo.com/case-study/from-hours-to-minutes-how-canvas-transforms-interior-design-workflows/): Design isn't just about aesthetics; it's about function, precision, and efficiency. Yet, for many interior designers, time-consuming manual measurements and recreating existing layouts can erode hours that might be better spent on creativity and expression. Enter Twindo, a revolutionary tool that is reshaping the way interior designers capture measurements with both efficiency and precision. - [3D Scan to CAD with Twindo: Automatically Measure and Model Your As-Built Drawings](https://www.twindo.com/blog/3d-scan-to-cad-with-canvas-automatically-measure-and-model-your-as-built-drawings/): 3D capture has changed the way existing spaces are documented and measured. With the advent of laser scanners and LiDAR scanning apps that run on your phone or tablet, the days of spending countless hours on the clunky process of taking field measurements are long gone. - [Understanding CAD and Its Role in Home Remodeling and Construction](https://www.twindo.com/blog/understanding-cad-and-its-role-in-home-remodeling-and-construction/): Before the advent of computer-aided design (CAD), most architectural and engineering drawings were sketched manually on giant sheets of paper. If designs needed to be changed, you couldn’t simply edit with a few mouse clicks. You literally had to go back to the drawing board with a pencil and paper. - [Ahead of the Curve: Michelle Blemel’s Fusion of Design and Technology](https://www.twindo.com/case-study/ahead-of-the-curve-michelle-blemels-fusion-of-design-and-technology/): But what really sets Michelle apart is her ability to create casual, elegant interiors while always remaining ahead of the curve. She’s an internet pioneer — starting a radio show about interior design long before podcasts were even an idea. Today, she layers emerging design trends with her expertise in space planning, materials, and finishes while staying tech-savvy by bringing in integrated smart home technology. She also has a creative flair for custom furniture and unique designs and innovatively uses technology, like Twindo, to enhance her design process. - [Former Moz CEO Sarah Bird is New CEO at Canvas, Creators of home 3D Modeling Tech](https://www.twindo.com/blog/press/1821-2/): https://www.geekwire.com/2024/former-moz-ceo-sarah-bird-is-new-ceo-at-canvas-creators-of-home-3d-modeling-tech/ - [SketchUp for iPad Embraces Reality Capture](https://www.twindo.com/blog/press/sketchup-for-ipad-embraces-reality-capture/): https://aecmag.com/concept-design/sketchup-for-ipad-embraces-reality-capture/ - [Business Technology: AI in Remodeling](https://www.twindo.com/blog/press/business-technology-ai-in-remodeling/): https://www.qualifiedremodeler.com/business-technology-ai-in-remodeling/ - [The Ultimate Guide To Tech Tools for Today’s Remodeler](https://www.twindo.com/blog/the-ultimate-guide-to-tech-tools-for-todays-remodeler/): In the wake of technology's march forward, we've witnessed a renaissance in the tools at our disposal. Remodelers have embraced this golden age, channeling their newfound prowess in computer-aided design (CAD) and rendering to leap beyond traditional boundaries. Having a diverse tech stack that allows for customization and flexibility means you’re setting up your business for better efficiency, growth, and profit. The goal is to achieve seamless coordination among your gadgets, hardware, and applications without the hassle of tech trouble. ## Pages - [Book a Demo](https://www.twindo.com/book-a-demo/) - [NYC Mid-Market Landing Page](https://www.twindo.com/newyork/) - [Washington DC Mid-Market Landing Page](https://www.twindo.com/washington-dc/) - [Charlotte Mid-Market Landing Page](https://www.twindo.com/charlotte/) - [Virginia Mid-Market Landing Page](https://www.twindo.com/virginia/) - [Fire Safety](https://www.twindo.com/fire-safety/) - [Using Your Templates](https://www.twindo.com/using-your-templates/) - [NARI Member Specials](https://www.twindo.com/nari-member-specials/) - [Point Cloud to BIM (Beta)](https://www.twindo.com/features/point-cloud-to-bim/) - [Invite to Capture](https://www.twindo.com/features/invite-to-capture/) - [Quick Service Restaurants](https://www.twindo.com/quick-service-restaurants/) - [Multi-Site Retail](https://www.twindo.com/multi-site-retail/) - [Hospitality](https://www.twindo.com/hospitality/) - [Multifamily Residential Owners and Developers](https://www.twindo.com/residential-multifamily/) - [Contact Us – Commercial Pricing](https://www.twindo.com/contact-us-commercial-pricing/) - [Draft](https://www.twindo.com/features/draft/) - [Contact Us – Scale Memberships](https://www.twindo.com/contact-us-scale/) - [Pricing](https://www.twindo.com/pricing/) - [Twindo Plan to CAD (Beta)](https://www.twindo.com/features/twindo-plan-to-cad/) - [Subscription Confirmation](https://www.twindo.com/subscription-confirmation/) - [Occipital Terms and Conditions](https://www.twindo.com/occipital-terms-and-conditions/): YOU AGREE TO THE ARBITRATION AGREEMENT AND CLASS ACTION WAIVER DESCRIBED IN SECTION 22 TO RESOLVE ANY DISPUTES WITH OCCIPITAL (EXCEPT FOR MATTERS THAT MAY BE TAKEN TO SMALL CLAIMS COURT). - [Get Twindo](https://www.twindo.com/get-canvas/) - [Partners/Enterprise](https://www.twindo.com/partners-enterprise/) - [Owners & Developers](https://www.twindo.com/general-contractors/) - [Remodelers](https://www.twindo.com/remodelers/) - [Interior Designers](https://www.twindo.com/interior-designers/) - [Exteriors](https://www.twindo.com/features/exteriors/) - [Web Viewer](https://www.twindo.com/features/web-viewer/) - [2D Floor Plans](https://www.twindo.com/features/2d-floor-plans/) - [Measurement Report](https://www.twindo.com/features/measurement-report/) - [Vectorworks](https://www.twindo.com/features/vectorworks/) - [2020 Design](https://www.twindo.com/features/2020-design/) - [Revit](https://www.twindo.com/features/revit/) - [How To Videos](https://www.twindo.com/how-to-use-twindo/) - [Chief Architect](https://www.twindo.com/features/chief-architect/) - [Archicad](https://www.twindo.com/features/archicad/) - [Scan to CAD](https://www.twindo.com/features/) - [SketchUp](https://www.twindo.com/features/sketchup/) - [Careers](https://www.twindo.com/careers/) - [Company](https://www.twindo.com/company/)