What 2D Drafting Services Include

What 2D drafting services produce

2D drafting services produce flat construction documents, including plans, elevations, sections, and details, drawn to scale in CAD software.

This is still the standard deliverable for permitting and construction in most jurisdictions, even on projects where a 3D model is also used for design and visualization.

When 2D drafting is still the right choice

For straightforward projects where the goal is a permit set rather than client-facing visualization, 2D drafting alone is often faster and less expensive than building a full 3D model.

Many firms use 2D drafting for construction documents while reserving 3D modeling for the specific images needed for marketing or client presentations.

• Plans, elevations, sections, and details drawn to scale
• Still the standard for permitting in most jurisdictions
• Often faster and cheaper than a full 3D model
• Can be paired with 3D visualization only where needed

Rendimension helps teams plan this kind of work. See Rendimension's architectural drafting services for scope and pricing.