CAD Drafting in Vancouver for Measured Drawings, Renovation Planning, and Design Support
Many Lower Mainland strata buildings and older Vancouver properties are working from drawing sets that no longer match what was actually built. On-Site Measurements drafts measured 2D plans from current site data or scan files, giving strata councils, property managers, and renovation teams a base drawing that reflects the building as it stands today.
CAD Drafting for Vancouver and the Lower Mainland
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CAD Drafting for project teams in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland
CAD Drafting for Vancouver and Lower Mainland Projects
Strata buildings account for a large share of Lower Mainland drafting work, and they tend to arrive with the same problem: the set on file is the original developer drawing, years of unit alterations have happened since, and nobody holds a current record of the building. CAD drafting rebuilds that record. On-Site Measurements converts site measurements, scan data, field sketches, or existing drawing files into clean DWG and PDF packages, with sheet types and drawing conventions agreed before drafting starts. The same work supports leasing plans, tenant improvement documentation, and facility records for commercial property across Burnaby, Richmond, Surrey, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, New Westminster, and Coquitlam. Send whatever drawing files you have with the quote request, even outdated ones, because they usually speed the work up.
What a Vancouver Strata or Commercial Drawing Set Covers
- Renovation planning and design input
- Tenant improvement and leasehold layout review
- Contractor pricing and scope documentation
- Facility records and drawing updates
- Property leasing and marketing documentation
- Design team backgrounds and existing-condition reference
When Vancouver Projects Need CAD Drafting
CAD drafting suits Vancouver and Lower Mainland teams who need measured 2D drawings and nothing beyond that: no BIM model, no full laser scan scope, just a current drawing set they can actually work from.
Common Use Cases
Renovation Planning and Design Support
Vancouver renovation and retrofit projects where design teams need measured 2D floor plans as a base for design development without a full Scan to BIM scope.
Drawing Updates and Record Corrections
Existing CAD or PDF drawings that need to be updated, corrected, or redrawn to reflect current site conditions following field verification.
Tenant Improvement Drawing Packages
TI and leasehold projects where the landlord, tenant, or design team requires field-verified existing floor plates, ceiling heights, and partition layouts in DWG format.
Heritage Building Drawing Records
Older Vancouver buildings where measured floor plans and sections are needed for renovation planning, heritage review, or building record purposes.
Contractor Scope and Pricing Packages
Renovation and improvement projects where contractors need dimensioned 2D drawings for scope confirmation, pricing, and coordination before construction begins.
Facility Record Updates
Facility teams that need updated floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, or building record drawings produced from current field measurements or scan data.
CAD Drafting Deliverables
Drawing scope, sheet types, scale, and layering conventions are confirmed before drafting begins. CAD drafting produces 2D documentation deliverables and does not include architectural design, engineering review, or stamped drawings.
| Deliverable | Use |
|---|---|
| 2D Floor Plans (DWG / PDF) | Dimensioned floor plans showing walls, columns, doors, windows, and openings drafted from site data. |
| Building Sections (DWG / PDF) | Vertical sections through the building or specific zones when included in confirmed scope. |
| Elevations (DWG / PDF) | Interior or exterior elevations showing heights, openings, and finishes when included in scope. |
| Reflected Ceiling Plans (DWG / PDF) | Ceiling layouts including grid, lights, diffusers, and HVAC elements when in scope. |
| Full Drawing Package (DWG + PDF) | Complete CAD and PDF drawing set formatted for design, contractor review, or property documentation. |
Which Documentation Service Do You Need?
CAD drafting produces 2D drawing outputs from site data or existing files. If your project requires a full field scan, a 3D model, or a visual walkthrough, one of the services below may be a better fit.
- As-Built Drawings2D floor plans and sections produced specifically from laser scan data — includes the field scan as part of the engagement.
- 3D Laser ScanningField point-cloud capture if your team needs raw scan data as the primary deliverable alongside or before drafting.
- Scan to BIM3D Revit models from scan data when your workflow requires BIM rather than 2D drawings.
- 3D Virtual ToursBrowser-viewable walkthroughs for remote review, leasing, and facility documentation alongside drawing deliverables.
Vancouver Service Coverage
These Vancouver and the Lower Mainland areas are commonly supported for CAD Drafting. Send your site location and we will confirm access, scope, and travel requirements.
Lower Mainland Areas Served
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Requesting a Quote for a Vancouver CAD Drafting Project
Two things speed up a CAD drafting quote more than anything else: your existing drawing files, however out of date they are, and a clear statement of what the finished drawings need to do. Sheet types and drawing conventions follow from that.
What to send before requesting a quote
- Site address or Lower Mainland neighbourhood
- Source data available (scan data, field measurements, existing CAD/PDF, field sketches)
- Drawing types needed (floor plans, sections, elevations, RCP, other)
- Building type and intended use of drawings
- Scale and layering preferences, if any
- Existing drawings, CAD files, or PDFs to reference
- Project timeline or deadline
Questions About Our CAD Drafting — Vancouver Service
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CAD drafting can be produced from laser scan data, field measurements, existing CAD or PDF drawings, or field sketches. The most reliable deliverables typically come from laser scan data or verified field measurements. If you have existing files, share them when requesting a quote.
Deliverables are provided in DWG format compatible with AutoCAD and most design platforms, plus PDF for review and distribution.
No. CAD drafting produces measured 2D documentation drawings. It does not include architectural design services, engineering review, code compliance assessment, or stamped permit drawings.
On-Site Measurements serves projects across the Lower Mainland, including Burnaby, Richmond, Surrey, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, New Westminster, and Coquitlam. Send your site location and we will confirm access, scope, and travel requirements.
Yes. Drawing updates from field measurements or scan data are a common request. Share your existing files when requesting a quote so the scope of updates can be confirmed.
Yes. CAD drafting for older and heritage buildings is a common project type in Vancouver. Source data is typically laser scan data to ensure measured drawings reflect the actual existing geometry.
Timeline depends on the size of the space, the number of sheets, the source data quality, and confirmed scope. Scope and timeline are confirmed during the proposal.
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