Services
CAD, BIM and Technical Drawing Services
We produce and update technical drawings, CAD plans and BIM models according to the client's project, file and drawing standards.
Depending on the project, our CAD and BIM services can be applied across different design stages – from early concept stages and design variants to detailed construction, formwork and reinforcement drawings.
- Preparation and revision of formwork drawings
- Preparation of detailed reinforcement drawings
- Floor plans, sections and elevations
- Detail and execution drawings
- Revision and digitization of existing drawings
- PDF-to-CAD processing
- Drawing updates following changes and review comments
Drawing development by project stage
- Early drawing development: Preparation, processing and further development of early design stages, floor plans, sections and technical project fundamentals.
- Preliminary and concept design: Drafting of design variants, concept drawings and 3D models for technical coordination.
- Drawing updates and detail planning: Further development of existing drawings and models, incorporation of changes and detailing according to the client's specifications.
- Construction planning: Preparation of detailed construction, formwork and reinforcement drawings as well as project-related schedules and evaluations.
Specialist planning, structural calculations, structural sizing, verifiable calculations and specialist approvals remain the responsibility of the responsible client or specialist planner.
- Creation and revision of 3D models
- BIM modeling with Autodesk Revit
- Derivation of drawings, sections and elevations from BIM models
- Processing according to the client's BIM and file requirements
- Delivery in agreed model and exchange formats
- Quantity take-off based on supplied drawings and models
- Determination of project-related component quantities
- Preparation of structured quantity schedules
- Technical evaluation of components and drawing documents
This service is limited to quantity take-off and technical evaluation. Cost calculations, pricing and cost estimates are not part of our services.
Vibration-isolated industrial and machine foundations
Drawing development for machine foundations and industrial plants with special requirements for dynamic loads and vibration isolation. These include block- and tub-type structures as well as vibration-isolated installations with spring and damping elements.
Typical applications
- Turbo-generators and turbo-generator plants
- Forging and hammer presses
- Roll grinding machines
- Peeling centrifuges
- Turbine-driven boiler feed pumps
- Radial fans
- Gearbox test rigs and test stand foundations
- ID fan systems / vibration-isolated fan systems
Structural and dynamic calculations, structural sizing, and machine- and plant-specific requirements are provided by the client or responsible specialist planner.
Software
Our Software
AutoCAD
SOFiCAD
Autodesk Revit
We process projects with AutoCAD, SOFiCAD and Autodesk Revit.
Project documents we accept
Existing drawings and models may be provided for processing, for example as PDF, DWG, RVT or IFC files.
- DWG
- RVT
- IFC
Formats used for delivery
Processed drawings and models are delivered in the output and exchange formats agreed for the individual project.
- DWG
- RVT
- IFC
- NWC
- NWD
The specific software, file and drawing standards as well as input and output formats are agreed with the client before processing begins.
SCRATCHES provides technical drawing services based on project documents supplied and approved by the client. Structural calculations, structural design, verifiable calculations and specialist engineering approvals remain the responsibility of the client, structural engineer or specialist planner.
Every project is reviewed individually. After reviewing your documents, you will receive a transparent, no-obligation quote.
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