CAD Design & Drafting Services · Utah
Drafting Buddies provides 2D and 3D CAD design and drafting across architectural, structural, mechanical, civil, and MEP disciplines for contractors, engineers, architects, and manufacturers throughout Utah - backed by a 100+ drafter team with 500+ completed projects.
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MP-00 · UT-CAD
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2D Drafting
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Structural Drafting
Coordinated architectural, structural, and MEP CAD drafting for Utah projects.
CAD Design & Drafting Services in Utah
CAD drafting that speaks the language of the trade requesting it
"CAD drafting" means something different to an architect, a structural engineer, a civil site planner, and an MEP contractor - and a drawing set that satisfies one discipline's standards can still miss what another needs. Utah's construction and manufacturing sectors run on state-adopted IRC/IBC provisions, AISC 360 structural standards, UDOT civil design requirements, and Utah's adopted mechanical, plumbing, and electrical codes, each with its own conventions and expected deliverables.
Drafting Buddies staffs a 100+ person drafting team with discipline-specific experience across architectural, structural, mechanical, civil, and MEP CAD work, backed by 500+ completed projects. Whether you're an architecture firm outsourcing production drafting, an engineer needing structural or civil CAD support, or a manufacturer converting a sketch into a fabrication-ready drawing, we deliver CAD work built for the standard your industry and your Utah jurisdiction actually expect.
Our Services
Nine core CAD services spanning 2D and 3D drafting, architectural, structural, mechanical, civil, and MEP disciplines, plus BIM and format conversion for Utah clients.
MP-01 · 2D CAD
Precise 2D CAD drafting for architectural, engineering, and manufacturing projects across Utah, including floor plans, elevations, sections, and technical drawings. We match your layer standards, dimensioning conventions, and title block format, delivering clean DWG or DXF files ready for review, bidding, or permit submittal.
MP-02 · 3D CAD
3D CAD modeling for architectural, structural, and mechanical projects, giving Utah clients a coordinated model instead of flat 2D drawings alone. We build models for design visualization, coordination review, or fabrication, delivered in the format your downstream process - construction, manufacturing, or client presentation - requires.
MP-03 · Architectural
Architectural CAD drafting for residential and commercial projects across Utah, including floor plans, elevations, and construction drawings formatted for the Utah Uniform Building Standard Act and local permit submittal requirements. Built for architects, builders, and homeowners who need production drafting without an in-house team.
MP-04 · Structural
Structural CAD drafting for framing plans, structural details, and steel or concrete construction drawings across Utah. We detail against AISC 360 and Utah's seismic design requirements along the Wasatch Fault, giving structural engineers and contractors drawings that hold up through plan review and fabrication.
MP-05 · Mechanical
Mechanical CAD drafting for machine design, product development, and fabrication drawings for Utah manufacturers and engineering firms. We produce detailed part and assembly drawings with tolerances, material callouts, and fabrication notes accurate enough to move directly into production.
MP-06 · Civil
Civil CAD drafting for site plans, grading plans, utility layouts, and subdivision drawings across Utah, prepared to align with UDOT and local municipal engineering standards. We support civil engineers and land developers with drafting that keeps entitlement and permitting timelines on track.
MP-07 · MEP
MEP CAD drafting covering HVAC, electrical, and plumbing layouts for commercial and residential projects across Utah. We coordinate MEP drawings against architectural and structural plans, referencing Utah's adopted mechanical, plumbing, and electrical codes to reduce coordination conflicts before construction.
MP-08 · CAD to BIM
Conversion of existing 2D CAD drawings into coordinated Revit or BIM models for Utah architects, engineers, and contractors moving toward 3D workflows. We rebuild your drawing set as a working model with accurate schedules and coordination-ready geometry, not just a static 3D shell.
MP-09 · Conversion
Conversion of hand sketches, scanned blueprints, and PDF drawings into clean, editable CAD files for Utah clients across every discipline. We rebuild dimensions, layers, and annotation from source material that’s otherwise unusable for bidding, permitting, or further design work.
Industries We Serve
From architecture firms to manufacturers, our CAD drafting team supports a wide range of Utah industries and project types.
Production architectural CAD drafting for residential and commercial drawing sets
Structural and civil CAD support for overflow work, without adding headcount
Part and assembly drawings with tolerances, material callouts, and fabrication notes
Drawing sets ready for review, bidding, permitting, and construction
Site, grading, utility, and subdivision drawings aligned with UDOT
HVAC, electrical, and plumbing layouts coordinated to the architectural set
Commercial CAD drafting across Utah jurisdictions
Floor plans and construction drawings for Utah homes
Utah Codes & Standards by Discipline
Utah CAD work doesn't run on a single code. Architectural and structural drawings answer to the state building code, civil drawings answer to UDOT and municipal engineering standards, and MEP drawings answer to a separate set of mechanical, plumbing, and electrical codes. We draft with the right standard in mind from the start.
| Standard | How we draft against it |
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| Utah Uniform Building Standard Act | Statewide adoption of IRC/IBC editions governing architectural and structural CAD drafting across Utah jurisdictions. |
| AISC 360 & Seismic Design | Structural CAD drafting referenced against AISC 360 and Utah’s Wasatch Fault seismic design categories for connection and framing accuracy. |
| UDOT & Municipal Civil Standards | Site, grading, and utility CAD drafting prepared to align with UDOT design manuals and local municipal engineering requirements. |
| Utah Mechanical, Plumbing & Electrical Codes | MEP CAD drafting referenced against the state’s adopted mechanical, plumbing, and electrical code editions for coordination accuracy. |
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Why Choose Us
A dedicated bench across every CAD discipline means your Utah project moves forward without waiting on a single freelancer’s schedule.
CAD drafting experience across architectural, structural, mechanical, civil, and MEP work in dozens of U.S. markets, including Utah-specific code awareness.
One drafting partner for architectural, structural, mechanical, civil, and MEP CAD work, instead of juggling separate vendors for every discipline.
Architecture, engineering, and manufacturing firms use us as production drafting capacity for overflow work, without adding headcount.
Clear scoping and milestone updates keep firms and contractors informed from kickoff through final drawing delivery.
NDA-protected project handling and built-in revision rounds so the final drawing set matches what you actually approved.
Where We Work
From the Salt Lake Valley to Utah Valley, southern Utah, and northern Utah markets.
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CAD design and drafting services in Utah - common questions
We provide 2D and 3D CAD drafting across architectural, structural, mechanical, civil, and MEP disciplines for Utah contractors, engineers, architects, and manufacturers, plus CAD-to-BIM conversion and PDF, sketch, or blueprint to CAD conversion.
Start a Project
Send us your scope, sketch, or existing drawings and we'll quote CAD drafting for your discipline and jurisdiction.