BIM Services · New Jersey
Drafting Buddies delivers architectural, structural, and MEP BIM modeling, clash detection, and Scan-to-BIM services for New Jersey contractors, architects, and engineers - built in Revit and coordinated to New Jersey's statewide Uniform Construction Code before it ever reaches the field.
NJ Model Elevation
Live Coordination
RU-01
Architectural Model
RU-02
Structural Model
RU-03
MEP Model
RU-04
Clash Detection Pass
RU-05
Scan-to-BIM Registration
RU-06
4D Sequencing
NJ UCC 2021 I-CODE BASIS · STATEWIDE UNIFORM · TREN → NWK → JC → CDN
Founded in Austin, TX
States Served
BBB Rating
NJ BIM Sub-Services
Quick Overview
Drafting Buddies provides BIM services across New Jersey for architectural, structural, and MEP modeling, coordination and clash detection, Scan-to-BIM, and 4D/5D BIM - covering all 21 counties from Newark and Jersey City to Camden and Atlantic City. Every model is built in Revit and coordinated to New Jersey's statewide Uniform Construction Code (UCC), currently based on the 2021 International Building, Residential, and Mechanical Codes with New Jersey-specific edits. Founded in Austin, Texas in 2014 with an A+ BBB rating, Drafting Buddies has produced BIM and drafting documentation for contractors, architects, and engineers in all 50 states.
Introduction
New Jersey is one of the most tightly coordinated construction markets in the country. The Port of New York and New Jersey moves more cargo than any port on the East Coast, roughly 80 data center facilities already sit clustered across Secaucus, Newark, and Clifton, and industrial and warehouse construction has surged nationwide alongside the AI infrastructure build-out. On projects that dense, disciplines can't afford to coordinate on paper after the fact - they need one federated model everyone is building from.
Drafting Buddies builds that model. Our BIM team works in Revit, Navisworks, and Tekla Structures to develop architectural, structural, and MEP models from LOD 200 through LOD 400, running clash detection before drawings ever reach a fabrication shop or a jobsite. New Jersey is one of the few states where the Uniform Construction Code applies statewide with no local amendments, so a model coordinated to code in Trenton holds the same standard in every township across the state - and we build every model to that standard from day one. Statewide coverage is listed on our New Jersey drafting services page.
2021
Base I-Code edition currently adopted statewide
21
NJ counties covered
#1
Port of NY & NJ - busiest on the East Coast
~80
Data center facilities clustered in North Jersey
Sub-Services
Eleven BIM disciplines, modeled in Revit and coordinated to New Jersey UCC requirements before a single sheet is issued.
RU-01 · Architectural
Full architectural Revit models built from design drawings or field-verified conditions, developed to LOD 200-400 depending on project phase. We model walls, floors, roofs, doors, windows, and finishes with parametric families, keeping the model coordinated to New Jersey UCC barrier-free and life-safety requirements so egress and accessibility carry through design development into construction documentation.
RU-02 · Structural
Structural Revit and Tekla models for steel, concrete, and precast systems, built from engineering drawings and calculations to support connection detailing and fabrication hand-off. We model framing, foundations, and reinforcement to LOD 300-400, coordinated against architectural and MEP models so structural conflicts surface in the model, not in the field, on New Jersey's dense mid-rise and industrial projects.
RU-03 · MEP
Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing Revit models covering ductwork, piping, conduit, and equipment, built to LOD 300-400 with clash-checked routing. Especially valuable on New Jersey's tight multifamily floor-to-floor heights and high-load data center facilities, where undetected MEP conflicts translate directly into costly field rework and schedule slippage.
RU-04 · Revit
Custom Revit family creation, parametric content development, and model authoring for architects, engineers, and contractors who need standardized, reusable BIM content. We build manufacturer-specific and project-specific families, template standards, and shared parameters so your New Jersey project team works from a consistent, well-organized Revit environment across every discipline.
RU-05 · Coordination
Multidisciplinary clash detection run in Navisworks against federated architectural, structural, and MEP models, with clash reports categorized by severity and discipline pair. We track resolution through coordination meetings and re-runs, catching conflicts before construction on New Jersey's high-density commercial, healthcare, and multifamily projects where field changes are the most expensive.
RU-06 · Scan to BIM
Point cloud registration and as-built Revit modeling from laser scan data, used for renovation, addition, and existing-building projects where accurate field conditions matter. We convert reality-capture data into coordinated LOD 200-300 models, giving New Jersey renovation and adaptive-reuse projects a reliable existing-conditions baseline before design begins.
RU-07 · 4D BIM
Schedule-linked 4D BIM models that tie the construction model to project timelines, giving GCs and owners a visual sequence of the build from mobilization through closeout. We link Revit and Navisworks models to schedule data to support phasing plans and logistics coordination on New Jersey's dense urban and industrial jobsites.
RU-08 · 5D BIM
Model-based quantity extraction and cost-linked BIM development that pulls material and assembly quantities directly from the coordinated model. We support estimators and preconstruction teams with accurate, model-derived takeoffs, reducing manual quantity surveys on New Jersey commercial, multifamily, and industrial projects.
RU-09 · Conversion
Conversion of 2D CAD, PDF, or scanned drawing sets into coordinated Revit BIM models for firms transitioning legacy documentation into a BIM-based workflow. We rebuild architectural, structural, and MEP content as intelligent, parametric model elements rather than flat linework, giving New Jersey firms a usable model foundation for future design and construction phases.
RU-10 · Facility Management
As-built BIM models formatted with COBie-compliant data for handover into facility management and CMMS systems, supporting long-term asset and maintenance tracking. We build owner-ready digital twins from construction-phase models, valuable for New Jersey healthcare, education, and government facilities managing complex mechanical systems over their lifecycle.
RU-11 · Outsourcing
Dedicated BIM production support for architecture, engineering, and construction firms that need to scale modeling capacity without hiring in-house. We plug into your existing Revit standards and BIM execution plan as an extension of your team, supporting New Jersey firms through peak project loads on a per-project or ongoing basis.
Level of Development
We scope every New Jersey BIM engagement against a clear Level of Development target, agreed before modeling begins.
| LOD | Description | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|
| LOD 100 | Conceptual massing and volume, no specific geometry | Early feasibility and site studies |
| LOD 200 | Generalized systems with approximate size, shape, location | Schematic and early design development |
| LOD 300 | Precise geometry, size, shape, location, and orientation | Construction documentation, coordination |
| LOD 350 | LOD 300 plus interface with other building systems | Multidisciplinary clash coordination |
| LOD 400 | Fabrication-level detail, ready for shop drawings | Structural steel, MEP, precast fabrication |
| LOD 500 | Field-verified as-built condition | Facility management, digital twin handover |
New Jersey Building Codes
New Jersey is one of the few states where a single Uniform Construction Code (UCC) applies statewide with no local jurisdiction amendments - every BIM model we build is coordinated against the current subcode editions below.
NJ UCC · In Effect Statewide
2021 I-Code Basis
| Subcode | Current Base Edition |
|---|---|
| Building Subcode | 2021 International Building Code (IBC), NJ edits |
| Residential Subcode | 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), NJ edits |
| Mechanical Subcode | 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC) |
| Fuel Gas Subcode | 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) |
| Energy Subcode | 2021 IECC (residential) / ASHRAE 90.1-2019 (commercial) |
| Electrical Subcode | 2020 NFPA 70 National Electrical Code (NEC) |
| Plumbing Subcode | 2021 National Standard Plumbing Code (NSPC) |
| Barrier-Free Subcode | IBC Chapter 11 & ICC A117.1-2017 |
The Building, Residential, Mechanical, Fuel Gas, and Energy subcodes were adopted in September 2022 on a 2021 I-code basis, with a six-month grace period allowing applications submitted before March 6, 2023 to be reviewed under the prior code. As of August 2026, this 2021-based UCC remains the code of record statewide, and our models are coordinated against it accordingly.
Industries We Serve
From Port of NY/NJ industrial corridors to North Jersey's data center cluster, we model for the sectors driving New Jersey construction - including commercial and residential work.
Office, retail, and mixed-use fit-outs across North and Central Jersey.
Mid-rise and high-rise residential construction near NJ Transit corridors.
Logistics and distribution facilities along the Turnpike and Port corridor.
North Jersey's growing cluster of hyperscale and colocation facilities.
Hospital, medical office, and life-sciences facility construction.
K-12 and higher-education campus construction and renovation.
Municipal, transit, and infrastructure-adjacent facility projects.
Retail centers, hotels, and mixed-use hospitality construction.
Project Types
Ground-up architectural, structural, and MEP modeling from design through construction documentation.
Scan-to-BIM existing-conditions modeling paired with new-work design integration.
Interior architectural and MEP BIM for commercial and retail tenant buildouts.
High-density MEP and structural coordination for warehouse and data center builds.
Deliverables
Federated architectural, structural, and MEP model at the agreed LOD, ready for design or construction use.
Navisworks clash report with discipline-pair conflicts, severity ranking, and resolution tracking.
Plans, sections, elevations, and details extracted directly from the coordinated BIM model.
Model-derived material and assembly quantities for estimating and procurement.
COBie-ready as-built model formatted for handover into facility management systems.
Revit, Navisworks, IFC, and PDF exports delivered in the formats your team already works in.
Quality Control
Every model is checked against modeling standards and shared parameters before release.
Architectural, structural, and MEP models are reviewed together, not signed off in isolation.
Every flagged clash is logged, assigned, and re-checked until resolved.
Models are checked against current NJ UCC subcode editions before final delivery.
Software & Tools
Every model is delivered in formats your architect, engineer, GC, or AHJ can open, mark up, and coordinate without conversion. Revit is the core modeling platform; we bring in Navisworks and Tekla depending on the scope. See our guide to BIM software.
Our Process
We review your drawings, scans, or specs and set the target LOD for each discipline.
Architectural, structural, and MEP models are built out in Revit or Tekla.
Models are combined and clash-checked in Navisworks across all disciplines.
Every model is checked against current NJ UCC subcode requirements before release.
Final model and documentation are delivered with ongoing coordination-meeting support.
Why Choose Us
Every model is cross-checked against New Jersey's current UCC subcode editions before it leaves our team, reducing coordination rework and RFIs.
Architectural, structural, and MEP models built and clash-checked as one federated model, not siloed hand-offs between teams.
Models developed to LOD 400 feed directly into structural and MEP shop drawings, so design and fabrication stay on the same source model.
Operating since 2014 out of Austin, Texas with an A+ BBB rating and BIM work delivered in all 50 states, including deep New Jersey project experience.
Dedicated BIM modelers and a structured QC pipeline keep revision cycles short so your design and construction schedule doesn't slip.
You work with the same BIM team from intake through final coordination, not a rotating queue of subcontracted modelers.
Local Expertise
Since the UCC applies statewide with no local amendments, our models hold up the same way whether your project sits in Newark or Cape May County. Pair BIM production with CAD drafting and architectural drafting when the project also needs 2D documentation.
Essex Co.
Hudson Co.
Passaic Co.
Union Co.
Middlesex Co.
Middlesex Co.
Ocean Co.
Ocean Co.
Mercer Co.
Passaic Co.
Camden Co.
Camden Co.
Mercer Co.
Hudson Co.
Atlantic Co.
Middlesex Co.
Bergen Co.
Bergen Co.
Morris Co.
Hudson Co.
Portfolio
A sample of the model types and coordination work our team has produced for New Jersey projects. Full case studies are shared on request - or browse our portfolio.
LOD 350 structural steel model clash-checked against MEP for a North Jersey commercial build.
Full architectural Revit model built to LOD 300 for a Hudson County residential development.
Federated MEP model and Navisworks clash report for a Central Jersey data center facility.
Testimonials
“The clash report caught three ductwork conflicts before we ever cut steel. That's exactly what we're paying for when we bring in outside BIM support.”
Project Executive
General Contractor, North Jersey
“Our structural model came back clean and ready to hand off to the detailer, no rework needed on connections. Made our fabrication schedule a lot easier to hold.”
Structural Engineer
Engineering Firm, Central Jersey
“Scan-to-BIM on our renovation project gave us an existing-conditions model we could actually trust. Saved real time on a tight downtown Newark schedule.”
Architect
Architecture Firm, Essex County
BIM Services New Jersey
As of August 2026, New Jersey's Uniform Construction Code is based on the 2021 International Building, Residential, Mechanical, Fuel Gas, and Energy Codes, the 2020 NEC, and the 2021 National Standard Plumbing Code. A 2024-cycle update has been proposed but is not yet adopted statewide.
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