Drafting Buddies LLC is a CAD drafting, BIM modeling, and architectural visualization company headquartered in Austin, Texas. Founded in 2014, the company has been serving architects, engineers, and contractors across the USA and internationally for over 12 years. Its services include 2D drafting, 3D modeling, BIM, Scan to BIM, MEP drafting, permit drawings, shop drawings, as-built drawings, rendering, and construction documentation for residential, commercial, industrial, healthcare, educational, and government projects.
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At Drafting Buddies, we're your go-to partner for complete CAD drafting and conversion services. We deliver pinpoint-accurate 2D and 3D CAD Drafting, advanced 3D modeling, realistic renderings, and animations that bring designs to life that bring your designs to life.
We prepare accurate 2D drawings for construction and engineering projects including floor plans, elevations, sections, site plans, RCPs, and permit sets. Drawings are delivered in AutoCAD or any format you need. Whether you're starting from a sketch, PDF, or redlines, we convert it into clean, build-ready documentation.
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We build intelligent 3D models for architecture, structure, and MEP using Revit and other BIM platforms. Models are data-rich, clash-coordinated, and built to your LOD requirements (100–500). Ideal for design review, construction planning, quantity takeoffs, and multi-discipline coordination.
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We produce photorealistic renders of interiors and exteriors with accurate lighting, materials, and spatial detail. Services include still renders, 360° panoramas, and animated walkthroughs. Perfect for client approvals, investor presentations, and marketing before construction begins.
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Our design services cover both interiors and exteriors from space planning and FF&E layouts to facade design and cladding details. We handle material selection, elevation drawings, and landscape integration. Suitable for residential, commercial, and hospitality projects.
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We draft and model mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and structural systems for all building types. MEP layouts are trade-coordinated and clash-aware. Structural drawings cover foundations, framing, connections, and load paths all coordinated with architectural drawings.
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We prepare complete drawing packages for permit submission and construction including permit sets, CD sets, shop drawings, as-built documentation, and bid documents. All sets are IBC/IRC compliant and formatted to meet local jurisdiction requirements.
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2D DRAFTING
BIM MODELING
RENDERING & ANIMATION
3D MODELING
CONCEPTUAL & 3D MODELING
STEEL DETAILING
SITE & INFRASTRUCTURE DESIGN
ARCHITECTURAL VISUALIZATIONSingle-Family Homes, Multi-Family Units, High-Rise Apartments, Townhouses, Condominiums, Villa Complexes
Hospitals, Dental Centres, Medical Colleges, Healthcare Clinics, Community Health Centres, Rehabilitation Facilities
Government Offices, Courthouses, Municipal Buildings, Post Offices, Public Libraries, Civic Centres
Schools, Colleges, Universities, Technical Institutes, Research Labs, Training Centres
Hotels, Resorts, Restaurants, Banquet Halls, Convention Centres, Serviced Apartments
Power Plants, Mining Facilities, Refineries, Manufacturing Plants, Warehouses, Processing Units
Bridges, Dams, Wastewater Treatment Plants, Offshore Structures, Civic Structures, Substations
Airports, Metro Stations, Railway Terminals, Bus Depots, Highways, Interchanges
Shopping Malls, Retail Stores, Showrooms, Strip Malls, Supermarkets, Mixed-Use Retail Complexes
Stadiums, Arenas, Theme Parks, Cinemas, Sports Complexes, Recreational Centres
Solar Farms, Wind Farms, Power Substations, Utility Plants, Grid Infrastructure, Energy Storage Facilities
Data Centres, Server Farms, Network Operation Centres, Disaster Recovery Facilities, Mission-Critical Buildings
Military Bases, Barracks, Command Centres, Training Facilities, Border Infrastructure, Secure Government Buildings
Refineries, Petrochemical Plants, Offshore Platforms, Mining Facilities, Pipeline Infrastructure, Processing Plants
Mechanical Systems, Electrical Layouts, Plumbing Design, HVAC Coordination, BIM MEP Modeling, System Integration
Structural Framing, Foundation Design, Steel Detailing, Concrete Documentation, Tekla Modeling, Load-Bearing Coordination
Professional, reliable, and easy to work with. The drafting quality met our expectations, and delivery was always on schedule.
Construction Consultant
We needed construction drawings for permit approval, and the team did a great job. The drawings were clean, properly dimensioned, and ready to submit.
Project Manager, Residential Development
They delivered clear and accurate drawings on time. The plans were easy to understand, and we had very few revisions. Great experience overall.
Get a free quote within 24 hours. Our team covers every discipline - from simple floor plans to full BIM models and photorealistic renders.
You Ask, We Draft
Answer:
UNITS -> choose Architectural, Decimal, or Engineering -> set precision and angle type.LIMITS -> set lower-left (0,0) and upper-right coordinates (e.g., 600,400 feet). Then type ZOOM -> A to fit limits.