How can outsourcing Structural & Architectural Detailing work help your business

Outsourcing both structural and architectural detailing can be a strategic move that boosts efficiency, reduces costs, and improves overall project delivery. Here’s how it can help your business:

1. Reduce Costs Significantly

• Lower labour costs: No need to hire full-time draftspeople or CAD technicians.

• No software overheads: Save on expensive licenses (e.g., Revit, AutoCAD, Advance Steel).

• Flexible pricing: Pay only for the work you need—no wasted resources during slow periods.

2. Accelerate Project Delivery

• Time zone advantage: Global teams can work around the clock, ensuring fast turnarounds.

• Parallel workflows: Structural and architectural detailing can be coordinated simultaneously to reduce design lead time.

3. Focus on Core Activities

• Spend more time on design development, client relationships, bidding, and business growth while outsourcing the technical drawing and detailing work.

4. Access to Skilled Specialists

• Tap into teams with deep expertise in:

  • Steel, concrete, and timber detailing

  • BIM coordination (Revit, Navisworks)

  • Fabrication drawings and GA plans

  • Architectural details (sections, elevations, schedules)

• Ensure drawings meet local/international standards and building codes.

5. Improve Drawing Accuracy & Quality

• Minimise errors and rework with highly detailed, clash-coordinated drawings.

• Improved detailing reduces RFIs and site-based changes, leading to smoother construction and fewer delays.

6. Scalable Capacity

• Quickly scale up for large or complex projects without recruiting or training.

• Handle more work without overloading your internal team.

7. Expand Your Market

• Take on a broader range of projects or clients without geographical limits.

• Offer full-service packages (design + detailing) by partnering with outsourcing experts.

8. Gain a Competitive Edge

• Faster delivery + better quality = stronger bids and client trust.

• Deliver projects that are buildable, coordinated, and error-free—giving you a reputation for reliability.

Example Use Cases

• Architects outsourcing construction detailing of large housing schemes.

• Engineers outsourcing steelwork fabrication drawings for commercial & industrial buildings.

• Developers outsourcing full BIM models to integrate MEP, structural, and architectural elements.

Call to Action

Call me if you need any sub-contract draughting work done especially structural & architectural steelwork.

07481 940018 or email enquiries@3dsds.co.uk