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QeCAD - Your Quality As-Built Service Provider Across Australia!

At QeCAD, we offer specialized Drafting Services across New Zealand, tailored to align with the local standards, council-specific requirements and with your architectural ambitions. Whether it’s for a new home build, commercial fit-out, or even a large-scale infrastructure project, our drafting team ensures that every detail is accurate, clear and construction-ready.

We specialize in preparing the Building Consent Plans, Council Consent Plans, Working Drawings and As-Built Drawings to help the clients to streamline the approvals and achieve the flawless execution.

Our Drafting Services

Our team supports you from the project initiation to the delivery of the comprehensive construction documents. Explore our wide-range, precision-led services:

We offer end-to-end architectural drafting support from conceptual design to the detailed construction documentation:

  • Tender Drawings: Presentable, compliant drawings for the competitive bids.

  • Construction Issue Drawings: Detailed plans ready for the site execution, minimizing the RFIs and ensuring the smooth project flow.

  • Fabrication & Manufacturing Drawings: Accurate shop drawings for the millwork, modular units, cabinetry, metal fabrication and prefabricated building components, tailored to the manufacturer specifications.

  • Conceptual Layouts & Space Planning: Preliminary layouts to support design approvals and stakeholder buy-ins.

  • 3D Floor Plans for Early Visualizations: Engaging representations that communicates the spatial arrangements, circulation and functionality before even committing to the construction.

  • Joinery & Interior Detailing: Precise detailing for custom joinery, furniture layout, material finishes, cabinetry sections and fixture placement for the high-end interior fit-outs.

  • Façade & Cladding Details: Complete external envelope documentation including the material interfaces, fixing methods, thermal breaks and even the waterproofing specifications. Each document is prepared with keeping the compliance and buildability in mind, forming a solid set of Working Drawings.

We prepare the detailed Building Consent Plans tailored to the council regulations and national standards including:

  • New Zealand Building Code (NZBC)

  • Australian National Construction Code (NCC)

    • Our drawings are council-ready and includes:

  • Site plans with boundaries and set-backs

  • Foundation and slab details

  • Floor and roof layouts

  • Elevations and cross-sections

  • Compliance checklists

  • Fire safety and egress plans (where applicable)

We specialize in preparing the Council Consent Plans for both the residential and commercial submissions hence reducing your approval time and risk of rejections.

Need to document what was actually constructed onsite? Our As-Built Drawing Services includes:

  • Updated floor plans, services and elevations

  • Change tracking from the original construction drawings

  • Revisions based on the redlines or markups

  • Coordination with the MEP and structural layouts

These drawings are crucial for compliance, handover documentation, insurance purposes and even for the renovations.

We deliver the highly-detailed construction documentation ready for the site use:

  • Site works & drainage layouts

  • Structural framing layouts

  • Partition plans & door/window schedules

  • Finishing schedules

  • Reflected ceiling plans

  • Staircase and handrail detailing

Our Working Drawings ensures the accurate on-site execution, reduces the RFIs and enables the smoother coordination among different trades.

Our team of drafters ensures that your structures stays intact throughout. We provide:

  • RC detailing (footings, columns, slabs, beams)

  • Steel shop drawings

  • Structural framing and connection details

  • Foundation plans

  • Timber framing layouts (especially relevant in NZ builds)

  • Retaining wall and bracing plans

We ensure the structural stability while meeting the council and seismic requirements.

Our integrated MEP drafting covers:

  • Mechanical: HVAC ductwork, plant rooms, equipment layouts

  • Electrical: Lighting plans, power layouts, cable tray routing, load schedules

  • Plumbing: Drainage, water supply, sanitary layouts

  • Fire Systems: Sprinkler layouts, hydrant coverage, alarm system schematics

We coordinate MEP drawings with the architectural as well as the structural plans for the cohesive construction sets.

Why Choose QeCAD for Drafting Services in NZ?

01

Well-Versed with AU/NZ Building Codes

Our team has in-depth expertise in the regional standards and council-specific requirements across both the countries.

02

25+ Years of Industry Experience

We've worked with architects, builders, developers and consultants globally.

03

Global Clientele with Local Focus

While we operate internationally, our team specializes in the nuances of AU and NZ construction processes.

04

Dedicated Team of Drafters, Modelers & Visualizers

Experts who specialize in the architecture, structural detailing, MEP systems and visualization — all under one roof.

05

Cutting-Edge Software Stack

Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, ArchiCAD, SolidWorks, SketchUp and BIM360 for real-time collaboration.

06

Quality-Driven, Scalable, and Timely

Every deliverable undergoes the stringent quality control ensuring the consistency, compliance and clarity.

07

Cost-Effective Services

Get high-end offshore drafting support at a fraction of the cost of in-house resources.

Let’s Draft Your Success Together

Looking for precise and compliant Building Consent Plans, Council Consent Submissions, Working Drawings or As-Built Drawings for your project in New Zealand or Australia?

Contact us today for a free consultation!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS)

  • Why do you need Draughting services?

    Drafting services are essential for:

    • Turning design ideas into the technical construction documents
    • Ensuring accuracy and eliminating errors during the execution
    • Gaining council approvals quickly
    • Supporting tender bids with professional documentation
    • Enabling the coordination among the architectural, structural and MEP teams

  • Why are building consents required?

    Building consents are legally required for most of the construction, demolition or even the significant alteration work to ensure:

    • Compliance with the national building codes (NZBC/NCC)
    • Public and structural safety
    • Environmental and zoning regulations
    • Legal protection in the scenario of any disputes or inspections

    Failing to obtain the consent may result in the penalties, insurance complications or even may lead to the project halt completely.

  • What are the key types of building consents?

    Here are the key consents and council-specific approvals commonly required in the New Zealand:

    • Building Consent (New Builds)

      Approves the construction as per NZBC for new homes or buildings

    • Building Consent (Renovations)

      Covers the structural, plumbing or electrical changes while the renovations

    • Building Consent (Additions)

      Authorizes extensions like decks, garages, sunrooms or even any of the extra rooms

    • Resource Consent

      Permits the land use changes, subdivisions or activities affecting the environment

Specific Consents

There are various council-specific approvals in New Zealand categorized as per regions, including:

  • CCC (Code Compliance Certificate) – Certifies that the building work complies with the issued building consent upon completion.
  • QLDC Building Consent – Queenstown-Lakes District Council, for projects in the Queenstown and Wanaka.
  • DCC Building Consent – Dunedin City Council, for new builds and renovations in the Dunedin.
  • FNDC Building Consent – Far North District Council, for consents in the Northland region.
  • HCC Building Consent – Hamilton City Council, covering the central North Island projects.
  • KCDC Building Consent – Kapiti Coast District Council, for developments along the Kapiti Coast.
  • Standard Building Consent – For construction of new homes, commercial buildings or significant alterations
  • Low-Risk/Minor Consents – For small internal changes or non-structural upgrades.
  • Resource Consent – Required when your project affects the land use, natural features or even breaches the district plan rules.

Each council has unique submission guidelines, but our team ensures that your documents are tailored for faster approvals and minimal revisions.

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