BIM Drafting Services Explained: LOD, BIM Execution Plans and IFC

Federated BIM model with structure, ductwork and pipework shown for clash detection

“BIM drafting” gets used to mean anything from a Revit floor plan to a fully federated, clash-checked model handed over to a facilities team. The difference matters, because it decides what you are paying for, what you receive and whether the model is any use after the drawings are issued. This guide explains what BIM … Read more

Engineering Design and Drafting: How They Work Together

Dual monitor CAD workstation showing a 3D assembly model and the matching 2D detail drawing

“Engineering design” and “drafting” get used almost interchangeably, and on a small job they often are the same person’s afternoon. On anything larger they are two distinct activities with different outputs, different risks and a handover between them that decides how much rework a project carries. Understanding where one ends and the other begins is … Read more

CAD Drafting Services: What They Cover and How a Project Runs

Engineering drafting office with CAD drawings on multiple monitors

“CAD drafting services” covers a wide range of work, and the term hides more than it reveals. Before commissioning a drafting partner, it helps to understand what the service actually includes, how a typical engagement runs, and what separates a drafting service that saves you time from one that creates rework. CAD drafting services explained: … Read more