DraftCalc · AYDrafting · aydrafting.com
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How long should this drawing set
really take?

A defensible drafting hours and cost estimator for AEC professionals. Configure your project. Compare the manual market rate against AYDrafting's automation-assisted delivery. Print to PDF when you're done.

CIVIL · MECHANICAL · STRUCTURAL REAL HOURS · DEFENSIBLE NUMBERS EXPORTS TO PDF

00 Permit presets

Start from a common GVRD submission type. Presets set project type and sheet count only.

01 Project type

Pick the closest fit. Each type carries different base hours per sheet.

02 Scope

Set the size and complexity of the work.

Sheets in set 5sheets
Complexity LOW
Revision rounds expected 1round
1

03 Drafter level

Choose the closest manual drafting benchmark. Costs use practical Vancouver/Canada production-rate assumptions.

Market rates reflect a loaded charge-out view: wage, benefits, software, supervision, QA, overhead, and margin.

Estimated effort
52
drafting hours · 1.3 weeks at one full-time
Standard estimate

    Market Rate
    Intermediate manual drafting benchmark.
    $5,951
    52 hrs · Intermediate @ $115/hr
    AYDraftingBest
    Vancouver-based. Automation cuts repetitive scope.
    $3,525
    28 hrs · @ $125/hr
    Generating…
    Where the time goes

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    Hourly, fixed-fee, or sprint-based engagements. Civil 3D, Revit, and custom automation. NDAs and references on request. Most replies happen the same business day.

    AYDrafting estimate $3,525
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