The Problem
Architects, engineers, and contractors often work from separate, siloed datasets. Without a coordinated BIM model, communication breaks down. We ensure that doen’t happen!
Moving forward without 4D BIM scheduling or 5D cost data means making decisions in the dark. Budget overruns aren’t surprises but predictable results that our team minimizes.
Relying on paper drawings or outdated CAD files for renovation or facility management creates inaccuracies that cascade through every downstream decision. Call us to avoid all of it!
At CAD Drafter, we provide end-to-end BIM modeling services across architecture, structure, and MEP disciplines. Our VDC construction workflows integrate 3D coordination, 4D scheduling, 5D cost estimation, and digital facility data into a single, unified BIM environment. The result is fewer conflicts, faster timelines, and better outcomes.
But that’s not all! What makes CAD Drafter different is the combination of deep technical expertise, transparent process, and genuine accountability at every project stage.
Our Sub-Services
Every virtual design and construction BIM project has one unique digital challenge. CAD Drafter addresses the full range. Here’s what’s inside our Advanced BIM & VDC Services offering:
Our scan-to-BIM process converts 3D laser scans and point cloud data from Leica, FARO, and Trimble scanners into precise, LOD-specific Revit models.
4D BIM scheduling service links your Revit model to project schedules in Synchro Pro, Navisworks, or MS Project, creating animated BIM construction simulations.
Add cost intelligence directly to your VDC BIM model. Our 5D BIM cost estimation service links quantity takeoffs from your Revit model to live cost data, enabling real-time budget tracking.
Our Revit family creation service builds parametric, manufacturer-accurate Revit families from scratch. We create architectural families, MEP structures, & site elements.
Our as-built modeling service captures what was actually built via reconciling field conditions with original design models to produce accurate LOD 500 as-built documentation.
COBie integration service at CAD Drafter populates your BIM model with structured asset data. Get formatted models for direct import into CAFM and CMMS platforms.
Software / Tools
Our team is fluent across the full AEC software stack. That means you won’t be worrying about proprietary lock-in or format barriers with us. We work in your environment:
Synchro Pro, Primavera P6, MS Project (linked to BIM models)
CostX, Autodesk Quantity Takeoff, Exactal, Excel-based BOQ integration
Leica Cyclone, FARO Scene, Trimble RealWorks, Autodesk ReCap Pro
COBie Toolkit, FM:Systems, Archibus, Maximo-ready data exports
Our Portfolio
We brought CAD Drafter in for a $28M mixed-use project. Within two weeks, their team had a federated BIM model running in Navisworks, issued a clash report with 340+ items, and resolved the major conflicts before any trade mobilized.
The Revit families they created for our curtain wall system were the best-built content I’ve seen from any outsourced provider. They actually understood what we were trying to do architecturally. That’s rare.
We used their 5D BIM services during the design development phase of a 180-unit residential project. Being able to see the cost implications of design changes in near real-time changed how our team made decisions.
Get Started Now!
Unlike other Virtual Design and Construction companies, we do not charge at all for a BIM consultation session. Call us to get a one-on-one call with an expert.
Your data is important to us. That’s why we sign an NDA to preserve your privacy and protect sensitive spatial data, logistical bottlenecks and structural clearances.
Don’t hesitate to ask for changes when it comes to CAD Drafter. We provide free revisions by rerouting systems and adjusting spatial constraints.
Our Process
Consistency comes from process. Here’s exactly how we take a project from initial brief to a fully coordinated, deliverable-ready BIM model:
What LOD levels do your BIM modeling services cover?
We model across the full LOD spectrum, from LOD 100 (conceptual massing) through LOD 500 (as-built, construction-verified documentation). The appropriate LOD is agreed upon during scoping based on the project phase and downstream use of the model.
What is the difference between BIM and VDC in construction?
Building Information Modeling (BIM) is the creation and management of digital representations of a building’s physical and functional characteristics. Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) is a broader workflow that uses BIM models alongside lean construction planning, 4D scheduling, 5D cost modeling, and collaborative coordination to manage the entire project delivery process.
How much do BIM modeling services cost?
Pricing depends on project scope, discipline count, LOD level, and required deliverables. CAD Drafter offers competitive, transparent project-based pricing. We provide a detailed quote after a brief discovery call.
What software does your VDC team use?
Our core platform is Autodesk Revit for BIM modeling, with Navisworks Manage for clash detection and coordination, Synchro Pro or Primavera P6 for 4D scheduling, and CostX or Autodesk Quantity Takeoff for 5D cost estimation. We also work in ArchiCAD, Tekla, AutoCAD, and Civil 3D, depending on project requirements.
Is my project data secure when outsourcing BIM?
Project security is non-negotiable. Before any file transfer, we sign a mutual NDA. All project data is transferred via encrypted, access-controlled platforms (Autodesk ACC / BIM 360 or client-specified systems).
