CAD drafting services in Sydney.
Professional CAD drafting services for Sydney engineers, architects, builders and manufacturers. Our team supports Sydney metro projects across mechanical, structural, civil, architectural and electrical disciplines — to AS standards, NSW Building Commission requirements and council DA formats. Call 02 8064 1935.
CAD Drafting Services in Sydney
Sydney is Australia’s largest construction and engineering market, and ASTCAD has been supporting Sydney-based clients with professional CAD drafting services for over a decade. From large-scale infrastructure projects in Western Sydney to high-density residential developments in the inner suburbs, our team delivers accurate, NSW code-compliant CAD documentation with fast turnaround and dedicated project management.
With a dedicated Sydney phone line (02 8064 1935), we operate as a seamless extension of your team — handling everything from concept through to construction-ready drawings, without the overhead of in-house drafting staff.
Why Sydney Clients Choose ASTCAD
- NSW code compliance: Our drafters understand the NSW Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, BCA/NCC requirements, and Greater Sydney Commission planning frameworks
- Infrastructure experience: We have worked on projects aligned with Western Sydney infrastructure growth, including manufacturing, logistics and utilities sectors
- Dedicated Sydney number: Reach our team directly on 02 8064 1935 — no call centres or automated redirects
- Scalable capacity: From a single drawing to a full project set, we scale to meet Sydney’s demanding project timelines
Sydney CAD Drafting Services
- Mechanical Drafting — Fabrication, 3D modelling and assembly drawings for Sydney manufacturing and engineering firms
- Structural Drafting — Steel shop drawings, residential and commercial structural documentation compliant with AS/NZS standards
- Architectural Drafting — DA and CDC documentation, working drawings and As-Built plans for Sydney residential and commercial projects
- Civil Drafting — Stormwater, road, subdivision and infrastructure drawings for Sydney Council submissions
- Electrical Drafting — Single-line diagrams, distribution boards, and P&IDs for Sydney industrial and commercial facilities
- CAD Conversion — PDF to CAD, legacy drawing upgrades, and 2D to 3D conversion for Sydney businesses
Key Sydney Industries and Regions We Serve
- Western Sydney manufacturing and logistics (Blacktown, Penrith, Wetherill Park, Ingleburn)
- Inner-city and mid-ring residential and mixed-use development
- Industrial and resources (Port Botany, Moorebank, Eastern Creek)
- Commercial construction and fitout across Greater Sydney
Sydney Engineering Context: What Shapes Our Drafting Work
Western Sydney Aerotropolis and Infrastructure Corridor
The Western Sydney Aerotropolis — centred on the Nancy-Bird Walton Airport at Badgerys Creek and supported by the Mamre Road industrial precinct, the Orchard Hills Defence precinct, and the Agribusiness zone around Luddenham — represents the most significant greenfield industrial land release in NSW in decades. ASTCAD has been engaged on engineering documentation for facilities in this corridor, producing structural steelwork shop drawings, mechanical equipment drawings, and civil infrastructure plans that comply with the Western Sydney Employment Area DCP and the transport and servicing requirements of the Western Sydney Aerotropolis SEPP.
Key drafting considerations for Aerotropolis-precinct projects include: tighter setback and building envelope controls than traditional industrial zones; mandatory DDA-compliant access documentation; and coordination with Sydney Metro West and the North South Rail Link planning overlays. Our structural and civil teams are familiar with the Penrith, Liverpool, Camden and Wollondilly council planning instruments that govern the surrounding growth areas.
NSW Planning and Building Compliance
Sydney engineering projects are subject to a layered regulatory framework. Our drafting team works within:
- NSW Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 — governing DA, CDC and complying development pathways for structural and architectural works
- National Construction Code (NCC) / BCA — structural, fire, accessibility and energy efficiency compliance across all building classes
- AS/NZS 1170 (structural loading), AS 4100 (steel structures), AS 3600 (concrete), AS 1554 (structural steel welding) — all referenced in our fabrication and shop drawing packages
- Sydney Water and council drainage requirements — stormwater and civil drawings for inner-city and greenfield Sydney sites
- SafeWork NSW — high-risk construction work documentation including scaffolding, formwork and plant engineering drawings
Sydney’s Construction Market: Sectors We Support
Sydney’s engineering and construction sectors drive consistent demand for specialist CAD documentation across several distinct project types:
- High-density residential: DA and CC drawings for apartment and townhouse developments in Parramatta, Epping, Macquarie Park, Hurstville and Bankstown — corridors under the Transport Oriented Development (TOD) rezoning programme
- Industrial and logistics: Tilt-panel and portal frame fabrication drawings, dock-leveller and mezzanine structural details for Western Sydney distribution centres (Marsden Park, Eastern Creek, Moorebank)
- Defence and aerospace: Precision mechanical drawings for subcontractors supplying the RAAF Base Williamtown and Holsworthy Barracks supply chains
- Utilities and water infrastructure: P&ID, instrumentation and civil drawings for Sydney Water, WaterNSW and Essential Energy projects across Greater Sydney and the Hunter
- Commercial fitout and retail: Architectural and mechanical drawings for CBD and suburban retail fitouts requiring council consent or CDC approval
Get a Free Quote for Sydney CAD Drafting
Call our Sydney line on 02 8064 1935 or email [email protected]. Free, no-obligation quotes for all Sydney CAD drafting and design projects.
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Do you have a Sydney office?
We have full service coverage across Sydney metro areas. While our core team is based in Brisbane, we operate a dedicated Sydney phone line (02 8064 1935) and work seamlessly with local clients across all time zones. We provide fast file exchange, dedicated project management, and understand Sydney’s specific building codes and engineering requirements.
Can you produce DA drawings for Sydney councils?
Yes, we produce DA drawings compliant with the NSW Environmental Planning and Assessment Act for all Sydney metropolitan and regional councils. Our architectural and civil teams have extensive experience preparing development applications, including architectural plans, engineering drawings, structural details, and civil documentation. We ensure all submissions meet your council’s specific requirements and planning standards.
How do you handle large Sydney infrastructure projects?
We scale our team to project requirements and leverage our expertise in Australian building codes and standards. Large Sydney infrastructure projects are assigned a dedicated project manager who coordinates across all disciplines — structural, civil, mechanical and electrical — ensuring consistent BIM documentation, compliance with relevant standards, and on-time delivery to keep your project on schedule.
What software do you use for Sydney projects?
Our Sydney drafting work is produced in AutoCAD, Revit, SolidWorks, Inventor, MicroStation and Tekla depending on discipline and client requirements. All drawings are issued in client-specified formats (DWG, RVT, PDF, IFC) and we maintain version control and revision history throughout the project lifecycle.
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