About
Drafting Buddies LLC
Expert CAD drafting and BIM modeling for architects, engineers, and builders across the USA.
Who We Are
Drafting Buddies LLC is a professional CAD drafting and BIM services company founded on June 1, 2014, registered as a Limited Liability Company and headquartered in Austin, Texas. Serving architects, engineers, and contractors across all 50 US states and internationally for over 12 years, the company has built a strong reputation for precision, speed, and quality earning an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.
Their services cover everything from 2D CAD drafting, 3D modeling, BIM modeling, and MEP drafting to HVAC, structural, residential, commercial, permit and construction drawings, shop drawings, as-built drawings, and photorealistic renderings all delivered using industry-leading tools like AutoCAD, Revit, 3ds Max, and SketchUp. With 1,000+ happy clients, 2,000+ completed projects, and a 48-hour turnaround commitment, Drafting Buddies has worked with global brands including Tesla, Amazon, Microsoft, Meta, Walmart, and Ford making them one of the most trusted drafting partners in the US construction and design industry.
Trusted nationwide for architectural CAD and Revit BIM workflows that meet local codes and client standards.
12+ Years Of Industry Experience
Serving Clients Nationwide
Software Expertise
Compliance With Standards
BBB Accredited
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.
Our Customer Services / What We Do
2D CAD Drafting: Floor plans, elevations, sections, site plans, and construction details produced to exact specifications. CAD conversion from PDFs, paper blueprints, and sketches.
3D Modeling & Visualization: Photorealistic architectural 3D models and BIM-integrated workflows. Interior/exterior visualizations that help clients make informed decisions before breaking ground.
Permit & Construction Drawings: Code-compliant permit drawing packages tailored to local jurisdictions. Full construction document sets with structural framing, foundation details, and specifications.
Mechanical Drafting: Detailed 2D schematics and 3D CAD models for mechanical systems, piping, HVAC, and equipment layouts annotated and fabrication-ready to ASME/ISO standards. Mechanical drafting services for complex builds.
Rendering & Animation: High-quality architectural renderings, product visualizations, and animated walkthroughs that bring your designs to life for client presentations and marketing.
As-Built & Shop Drawings: Accurate as-built documentation reflecting field-verified conditions, alongside fabrication-ready shop drawings coordinated across all trades.
Latest Projects
Explore our latest drafting services, delivering precise, innovative, and efficient design solutions tailored to your project needs, ensuring accuracy, quality, and timely execution every time.
Our Values
Precision Above All
Every line we draw is intentional. We hold ourselves to zero-tolerance accuracy on 2D CAD and architectural CAD 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 on permit drawings and shop drawing deliverables before a single line is drawn.
Integrity In Every Draft
Transparent pricing, honest timelines, and work that speaks for itself. Explore our drafting services or contact us to discuss your next project.
Continuous Excellence
We invest in the latest tools, training, and BIM workflows and 3D modeling so our output always reflects the best of what the industry demands today and tomorrow.
We Worked With
From startups to enterprise teams, we support commercial projects and residential builds nationwide.
Four Pillars Of Our Ideology
ACCURACY WITHOUT COMPROMISE
Our drawings are reviewed through a multi-stage QA/QC process before delivery. Layers are logically organized, dimensions are complete, and every callout is verified against project specifications and permit standards.