About Design and Bids
Design and Bids started with a single conviction. 20 years later, that conviction drives every estimate, every CAD file, and every BIM model we deliver. We’re not a software platform. We’re not an algorithm. On the contrary, we are a team of certified estimators, experienced CAD drafters, and BIM specialists who have worked across every major construction trade.
Why We Stand Out From The Crowd
The construction industry runs on margins. A miscalculated takeoff, a drawing that contradicts itself, a bid submitted without proper quantity data; any one of these can turn a profitable project into a painful lesson. Design and Bids exist so that the lesson never has to be yours.
- CAD and BIM models that reduce rework by 67%.
- 35-40% increase in speed for bid approvals.
- Construction Costs Reduced By 12-18%.
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20+ Years of Getting It Right From The Eyes Of Our CEO
The construction industry in 2005 was full of estimators working off outdated databases, CAD drafters sending files with unresolved layers, and contractors submitting bids based on gut instinct more than actual data. Design and Bids was built as the alternative.
We started small. A focused team, a clear methodology, and a commitment to turnaround times that matched the pace contractors actually work at. It took time, but we built a reputation in the estimating and drafting space entirely on results, not marketing, promises, or case studies with numbers that conveniently round up.
This is what we were built for. And after 20 years, it’s still the only thing we focus on.
Our List Of Clientele
General Contactors
Architects
Government Entities
Sub Contractors
Homeowners
Developers
Civil Engineers
Quantity Surveyors
Real Estate Facility Managers
What Design and Bids Actually Does And Why It Matters
We handle three things that every construction project depends on: knowing what it costs, knowing what it looks like on paper, and knowing what it looks like in three dimensions before a single shovel hits dirt. Construction estimating, CAD drafting and BIM modeling aren’t side offerings. They’re what we do, all day, every day, for contractors across the United States.
Farewell To Cost Overruns With Our Estimations
Bad estimates don't just lose bids. They win the wrong ones. Those are the projects you'll regret taking because the numbers were off from the start. Design and Bids produces detailed, trade-specific construction estimates built on current market data, verified labor rates, and real material pricing.
Modeling That Eliminates Clashes Once and For All
Ambiguity in documentation creates change orders. Change orders create delays. Delays create disputes. We eliminate that chain reaction before it starts. Our CAD drafting team produces construction documents in 2D and 3D (architectural plans, mechanical layouts, civil drawings, shop drawings).
BIM Modeling For Complex Projects
A properly built BIM model catches clashes between structural, mechanical, and electrical systems that would otherwise become costly field problems. Design and Bids builds BIM models in Revit and other industry-standard platforms, coordinated across all building systems.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What services does Design and Bids provide?
We specialize in three core areas: construction estimating, CAD drafting, and BIM modeling.
- Within estimating, we cover quantity takeoffs, material and labor breakdowns, preliminary budget estimates, blueprint estimates, bid estimates, and trade-specific cost analysis across all CSI divisions.
- Our drafting services include 2D and 3D construction documents, shop drawings, and as-built drawings.
- BIM modeling includes Revit-based coordination models, clash detection, and lifecycle documentation.
Who do you typically work with?
Mostly general contractors, specialty subcontractors, architects, and real estate developers, but our client base is broader than that. We work with owners who want realistic budget figures before committing to a project. If your work involves building something, estimating something, or documenting something in the construction space, there’s a reasonable chance we can help.
How fast can you deliver an estimate, CAD drawings, or a BIM model?
For most standard estimating and drafting scopes, we deliver in 24-48 hours. Complex commercial or large-scale industrial projects may require 3-5 business days, depending on plan volume and scope.
Do you serve contractors outside of New York?
Yes, we operate nationwide. Our team handles projects in all 50 states and understands the regional differences that affect construction: local building codes, municipal permitting timelines, prevailing wage requirements, and regional cost variations.
What file formats do you accept and deliver?
We accept just about anything: PDFs, DWG, RVT, IFC, Bluebeam BFXN, and even hand-drawn sketches or rough scope notes for preliminary estimates. We deliver estimates in Excel, PDF, and CSV formats. CAD drawings come in DWG, DXF and PDF. BIM models in RVT, IFC, and NWD.