Draftech

Draftech Established in 2002, Draftech Developments is a well established, Australian owned company, specialising in Building Information Modelling and Drafting.

We help construction, engineering, and asset teams eliminate surprises, reduce rework, and deliver projects on time and on budget — by resolving design and coordination issues early with data-driven digital engineering. Draftech has a strong Mechanical Engineering foundation and an in-depth understanding of the Building Services workflow from Design to Manufacturing and Installation. Draftech is p

erfectly placed to help it’s clients to develop efficient BIM systems and documentation to meet project deadlines whilst adhering to complex BIM requirements. Draftech works with companies across Australia and overseas using workable, time-tested approaches and the latest technologies. Draftech’s Director Karl de Wet, has been a BrisBIM committee member since 2013 (a non for profit organisation helping to share BIM technologies with the community) and he is widely recognised as the go to BIM guru. Draftech’s employees regularly speak at events such as Revit Technology Conferences, Australian Refrigeration & Building Services Conferences and NT Major Projects Conferences. Draftech cares about the future generation and are active sponsors of The Christ Faith Children’s Home in the Philippines.

Is BIM a project cost or a business investment?Too often, BIM is still viewed as a project expense that must be justifie...
23/06/2026

Is BIM a project cost or a business investment?
Too often, BIM is still viewed as a project expense that must be justified on each project.
However, the organisations achieving the greatest return from BIM are not simply producing better models. They are building digital capabilities that improve collaboration, reduce risk, increase productivity, and deliver better outcomes on every subsequent project.

The conversation may need to shift from:
❌ "What will BIM cost this project?"
To:
✅ "What digital capabilities are we building today that will improve every project moving forward?"

When BIM is treated as a long-term capability rather than a project-specific cost, its value compounds across people, processes, technology, and project delivery.
At Draftech, we're committed to helping clients leverage BIM not just as a modelling tool, but as a foundation for smarter project delivery.

"Karl and the team are very professional and have a vast knowledge of BIM coordination." – Babinda Electrics

How does your organisation view BIM today?
Is it still a project cost to be managed, or a strategic capability that improves every project you deliver?

Leveraging Technology for Better Cost Control:✔ Design Phase – Potential for 5–15% cost savings📈 How? Reduced design err...
21/06/2026

Leveraging Technology for Better Cost Control:
✔ Design Phase – Potential for 5–15% cost savings
📈 How?
Reduced design errors, improved visualisation, and early clash detection help minimise costly revisions before construction begins.

✔ Construction Phase – Potential for 10–30% cost savings
📈 How?
Fewer change orders, reduced rework, optimised scheduling through 4D BIM, and more accurate quantity planning through 5D BIM improve project certainty and efficiency.

✔ Operations & Facility Management – Potential for 5–20% lifecycle savings
📈 How?
Accurate asset information, streamlined maintenance processes, and better operational decision-making reduce long-term ownership costs.

At Draftech, we understand the complexity of managing construction costs. Through BIM, digital project coordination, reality capture, and pre-construction planning, we help our clients make better-informed decisions, reduce project risk, and deliver greater certainty from design through to handover.
www.draftech.com.au

How Draftech Provides More Efficient Project Delivery:Identify design conflicts early — With BIM, 3D modelling, and digi...
18/06/2026

How Draftech Provides More Efficient Project Delivery:

Identify design conflicts early — With BIM, 3D modelling, and digital engineering, Draftech helps project teams understand the project before construction begins.

Improve coordination across disciplines — Design clashes and coordination issues are among the biggest causes of delays and budget overruns.
Through MEP coordination and clash detection, Draftech helps identify conflicts before installation.

Delivering actionable data and documentation — Many projects struggle at handover because As-Built information is incomplete or inaccurate.
Draftech's Scan to BIM and As-Built modelling services ensure that the final asset information reflects what was actually constructed.

"Draftech gives Project Managers the information, coordination, and certainty they need to make better decisions earlier, reduce project risk, and deliver successful outcomes with confidence."
draftech.com.au

Project Managers don’t need more data — they need certainty. And that’s exactly why so many are turning to BIM.When info...
16/06/2026

Project Managers don’t need more data — they need certainty. And that’s exactly why so many are turning to BIM.
When information is accurate, coordinated, and reliable, everything changes:
✔ Faster decisions
✔ Fewer surprises
✔ Less risk
✔ Stronger project outcomes
We’ve just published a new blog on why BIM is becoming the project delivery tool PMs rely on most — and how Draftech helps make that shift possible.
Read the full story here: https://www.draftech.com.au/why-project-managers-are-turning-to-bim-to-reduce-risk-and-improve-project-outcomes/

How Draftech Manages and Delivers Accurate As-Built Models:A Proven Process That Removes the GuessworkMost handover chal...
16/06/2026

How Draftech Manages and Delivers Accurate As-Built Models:
A Proven Process That Removes the Guesswork
Most handover challenges stem from inconsistent data, unclear responsibilities, and last-minute project scrambling. At Draftech, we remove that uncertainty by using a structured, repeatable workflow that ensures As-Built models are accurate, verified, and aligned with operational requirements—not just design intent.

Our approach includes:
• Early engagement to clearly define As-Built requirements
• Established modelling standards and consistent naming conventions
• Active coordination with trades to capture real installation changes
• Progressive model updates throughout the project lifecycle (not end-stage rush)
• Final verification against site conditions and commissioning data
The result is a model that genuinely reflects the building as constructed — reliable, usable, and ready for handover and operations.

“Thanks so much for your support with the As-Built Models. It’s been really refreshing to work with someone as self-sufficient and diligent as you.” – ADCO
www.draftech.com.au

Experience MattersIn construction, technology alone doesn’t deliver certainty — experience does.At Draftech, we’ve been ...
14/06/2026

Experience Matters
In construction, technology alone doesn’t deliver certainty — experience does.

At Draftech, we’ve been delivering Digital Engineering and Drafting solutions across Australia since 2001. Over two decades in the industry has taught us one simple truth:

Problems are always cheaper to solve in a model than on site.
That’s why we focus on helping builders, engineers, and asset owners make smarter decisions earlier — when it matters most.

By combining deep industry experience with advanced BIM and digital engineering tools, we help teams:
• Identify design conflicts before they become rework
• Improve coordination across disciplines to reduce RFIs and delays
• Turn project data into clear, usable information for delivery and handover

“Draftech’s thorough understanding of building services modelling and close attention to detail gave us confidence and trust in the accuracy of our BIM project work.” Forth Consulting

Experience Matters.
draftech.com.au

MEP Coordination Shapes the Way Buildings Perform 🏢⚡🌬️💧The most successful projects that have reduced rework and costs a...
11/06/2026

MEP Coordination Shapes the Way Buildings Perform 🏢⚡🌬️💧
The most successful projects that have reduced rework and costs and are ahead of schedule don't treat MEP as something to fit into the leftover space.
They coordinate it early.

Because every decision has an impact:
🔹 Service routes affect ceiling spaces
🔹 Plant rooms affect usable floor area
🔹 Electrical strategies affect future flexibility
🔹 Coordination affects construction efficiency

At Draftech, we believe great MEP Coordination is more than avoiding clashes.
We help create buildings that are efficient, reliable, and built to perform for years to come through smart models that maintain smart data for a complete project handover.
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https://www.draftech.com.au/services/digital-engineering-bim/

Why are so many buildings starting their lifecycle with missing, inaccurate, or unusable data?We’re still seeing handove...
09/06/2026

Why are so many buildings starting their lifecycle with missing, inaccurate, or unusable data?

We’re still seeing handovers where the “As Built” package is just a collection of guesses — models that don’t match what was installed, scattered PDFs, incomplete asset data, and information gaps that cost owners months of rework.

If the As-Built model is wrong, everything built on top of it is wrong too — from FM systems to smart building integrations to digital twins.

In this week's blog, we dig into the real cost of poor As-Built Data, what a true As-Built BIM model should deliver, and why this matters more than ever for owners, operators, and anyone planning for a digital-ready asset.

👉 Full blog here: https://www.draftech.com.au/the-hidden-cost-of-poor-as-built-data-in-construction-handover/

Another happy client.Air Control Australia engaged Draftech to assist with the development of Schematics for buildings w...
09/06/2026

Another happy client.
Air Control Australia engaged Draftech to assist with the development of Schematics for buildings within their portfolio.

The Challenge:
They needed specialist technical expertise and a reliable partner who could deliver the required documentation efficiently.

Our Approach:
We worked closely with their team, providing responsive communication and leveraging our building services knowledge to develop the Schematics they require.

The Outcome:
A smooth, straightforward process that delivered the information they needed, while giving them confidence in the documentation provided.

The Result:
"Jess and Karl at Draftech were amazing. The communication from the start was prompt, and the entire process was extremely easy. We needed their knowledge on Schematics, and they had made one up for the buildings we service. Thanks so much, and we will be using you guys in the future."
— Air Control Australia

What you're looking at isn't a problem. It's a problem that won't reach site.Our Internal Draftech Workflow and Quality ...
07/06/2026

What you're looking at isn't a problem. It's a problem that won't reach site.

Our Internal Draftech Workflow and Quality systems, which we have implemented for each project, use the latest software for our coordination reviews to identify and resolve issues before they lead to delays and costly rework during construction.

When project teams work from connected, reliable information:
✔ Clashes are resolved earlier
✔ Coordination improves
✔ Decisions happen faster
✔ Construction risk reduces
✔ Project outcomes become more predictable

This is where BIM delivers real value—not just creating models, but enabling better project decisions from design through to delivery.

Better coordination. Better certainty. Better outcomes.
draftech.com.au

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Sunshine Coast, QLD
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