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    Posted: 02.Sep.2013 at 10:39
Hi All,

I have had a brief run in with CAD outsourcing for a previous client and I know they abandoned the idea due to quality control issues.  I just wanted to see what your thoughts are on this and if there are any recommendations of firms you have had dealings with.

This is for fast turnaround drafting work on construction projects which would need to be completed overnight and would require signing of a non-disclosure agreement.  Due to the latter the firm would be keen to keep it within the UK or other country which could uphold the agreement.  But they are open to ideas!

Some of the work will require detailed design/construction of interior components.

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Points: 7175 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 02.Sep.2013 at 12:41
The work would have to be completed overnight?  Sounds like a recipe for disaster. 

Your firm won't take on some part-time help to get you through the crunch?
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Points: 3 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 02.Sep.2013 at 13:16
Those are my thoughts as well which I mentioned when I was asked to look into it!

I think they are considering somewhere that can work on them overnight, then dropbox them back for continued work here during the day.

But all being said, It seems much simpler to hire someone extra 'in-office' to increase to throughput.



  
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Points: 7175 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 02.Sep.2013 at 14:38
You have much better control if it is done in-house than if you send it out.  Just because it can be done fast doesn't mean it will be done right.
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Points: 93 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 06.Sep.2013 at 19:07
Hi jonbee,

I operate my own limited CAD drafting company in the UK and would be interested to find out in more detail the kind of work you may need external assistance with.

A little bit about me: My name is Peter Campbell and I have been a CAD Engineer for over 10 years. I worked as Head CAD Engineer for an international Construction & Project management consultancy, and now operate my own Design & Drafting company. Please feel free to take a look at my website for details of services I offer and examples of my work: www.a1-designs.co.uk

My email is: pcampbell@a1-designs.co.uk

Please feel free to contact me should you feel my services could benefit your projects.

Thanks

Pete
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Points: 17 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 26.Sep.2013 at 08:54
Now it depends upon your selection.If you choose the right drafting company then you can be both sure about its quality with speed.
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Points: 8 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 31.Oct.2013 at 19:47
We have worked on a few projects where they were outsourcing their drafting overseas. In each case it was a nightmare. Communication sucked. They didn't understand the markups we were making. Only half of the markups were completed each time and half of those were done incorrectly.

I would never recommend this especially if the projects are the least bit complicated. 
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Points: 7175 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 31.Oct.2013 at 23:08
Now you know why the price is so low.  It's because the quality is even lower.
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