Who Are We?
PROCAL was founded in 1999 by Saïd Benmedjahed, an architect by training (CEA School of Architecture in Nancy) and computer scientist (DESS in Computer Science, double qualification, University of Nancy 1).
Located in Lingolsheim (67380), on the outskirts of Strasbourg, we develop 3D CAD software primarily designed to assist companies such as façade contractors, manufacturers, and design offices in creating optimized layout plans and cladding drawings for building envelopes, structural work, and finishing work.
We have chosen to develop our software within the AUTOCAD 3D environment, ensuring compatibility with BIM.
Our story
Life hasn’t always been as smooth as it is today, and as we freely admit: “In the beginning, we learned a lot from our mistakes.”
These “mistakes” shaped us, and it’s thanks to the close collaboration with our clients, whose demands helped us move forward and continuously improve our offerings.
As our software improved, the team grew, and we recruited engineers, developers, and architects to stay at the forefront of technology.
At Procal, software development hasn’t always been at the heart of our activities; we initially started with the sale of computer hardware.
Our vision
We realized the opportunity and advantages of software over computer hardware. The latter aligns more with our vision rooted in innovation: constant improvement focused on the needs of our customers. We wanted to provide our clients with true added value, which is why software development became our primary focus. It allows us to incorporate new functionalities and features to meet the evolving challenges of the construction industry, something we couldn't offer as just a reseller.
Our partnerships
As you can imagine, the barriers to entry in the field of CAD/CAE software are significant and discourage most companies. Not us. However, this adventure could not have happened without the support of our partners.
For us, our first partners are our users, who provide feedback every day that we always take into account.
We would also like to thank our technical and operational partners, especially:
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AUTODESK, ISV Partner and ADN Partner
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TECHSOFT3D
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MEDIACONSTRUCT - French Branch of Build Smart International (BSI); BIM Exchange
Our future
As you can imagine, the barriers to entry in the CAD/CAE software field are significant and discourage most companies. Not us.
However, this journey could not have been possible without the support of our partners. We would particularly like to thank:
AUTODESK ISV Partner and ADN Partner
TECHSOFT3D
MEDIACONSTRUCT - French branch of BuildSmart International (BSI);
It is with this spirit in mind that our future is focused on strengthening our partnerships to develop new tools in artificial intelligence, augmented reality, and robotics in construction.