12+
Years of Experience
Precision drafting,
built on 12 years of trust.
Drafting Buddies LLC is a CAD drafting, BIM modeling, and AEC services company headquartered in Austin, Texas - turning architects', engineers', and builders' concepts into construction-ready documents since 2014.
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2,000+
Projects Delivered
50
US States Served
A+
BBB Rating
Who We Are
A drafting partner that contractors actually rely on.
Founded on June 1, 2014, and registered as a Limited Liability Company, Drafting Buddies LLC has spent over a decade serving architects, engineers, and contractors across all 50 US states. Our home base is Austin, Texas — but our drawings show up on job sites nationwide.
We were built on one simple idea: a drafting error in the office becomes an expensive problem on the job site. So every floor plan, elevation, permit set, and BIM model we deliver goes through a multi-stage QA/QC process before it ever reaches your inbox.
That discipline has earned us an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau, a 48-hour turnaround commitment on most deliverables, and a client list that includes both small residential builders and globally recognized brands.
Our Mission
“To empower architects, engineers, and builders with precision-crafted drafting solutions - transforming concepts into construction-ready documents with unmatched accuracy, speed, and integrity.”
We exist to eliminate drawing errors before they become field problems, so your project moves from concept to permit to construction without costly surprises.
What We Do
One team, every drafting discipline you need.
From the first sketch to the final shop drawing, our services are organized to cover a project end-to-end - 2D, 3D, BIM, MEP, and everything in between.
2D CAD Drafting
Floor plans, elevations, sections, site plans, and construction details - plus conversion of PDFs, paper blueprints, and hand sketches into clean CAD files.
3D Modeling & BIM
Photorealistic 3D models and BIM-integrated workflows in Revit for design decisions before breaking ground.
Permit & Construction Drawings
Code-compliant permit packages tailored to local jurisdictions, plus full construction document sets.
MEP & Structural Drafting
Mechanical, electrical, plumbing and structural drawings - annotated and fabrication-ready to ASME/ISO standards for complex builds. MEP drafting services for every trade.
Rendering & Animation
High-quality architectural renderings, product visualizations, and animated walkthroughs for presentations and marketing.
As-Built & Shop Drawings
Field-verified as-built documentation and fabrication-ready shop drawings coordinated across all trades.
Industries We Serve
Drafting expertise across every building type.
Each sector has its own codes, standards, and pitfalls. Our drafters specialize by sector so your drawings reflect real-world requirements from day one.
Residential
Single-family, multifamily & custom home drafting.
Commercial
Retail, office, and mixed-use building documentation.
Healthcare
Code-heavy drafting for clinics and medical facilities.
Educational
K-12 and higher-ed facility drawings and renovations.
Industrial
Warehouse, logistics, and manufacturing layouts.
Hospitality
Hotels, restaurants, and guest-experience spaces.
Government
Public sector and municipal building documentation.
Also from Drafting Buddies
Download-ready house plans, built the same way we draft for clients.
Beyond custom client projects, we maintain a growing library of pre-drafted, downloadable house plans - ideal for homeowners, small builders, and designers who want a proven layout without starting from a blank page.
- Complete construction-ready plan sets, drafted to the same QA/QC standard as our client work
- Instant digital download after purchase - no waiting on a custom drafting timeline
- A range of styles and square footages, from compact layouts to larger family homes
Our Values
Precision Above All
Every line we draw is intentional. We hold ourselves to zero-tolerance accuracy standards because a drafting error in the office becomes a costly mistake on the job site.
Client-First Delivery
We don't just hand over files. We partner with you, aligning on timelines, communication protocols, and deliverable formats before a single line is drawn.
Integrity In Every Draft
Transparent pricing, honest timelines, and work that speaks for itself. We earn trust by consistently delivering what we promise and nothing less.
Continuous Excellence
We invest in the latest tools, training, and quality control processes so our output always reflects the best of what the industry demands today and tomorrow.
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Ready to start your project?
Tell us what you're building and we'll put the right drafters on it - most projects move within a 48-hour turnaround window.