The CadWorks Express
30-Days to Permit Process
The CadWorks Express Process provides production builders with a proven roadmap for transforming existing plans into permit-ready construction documents in 30 days or less, guaranteed.
How the CadWorks Express 30-Day Process Works
Thirty days might sound fast. That's because it is. But speed only matters when the plans are right.
From the day your designs are accepted, every step of the CadWorks Express process is built to keep your plans moving and get them permit-ready, without sacrificing quality along the way.
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Day 1
Designs Accepted
We kick off the project immediately — no waiting in a queue.
DayS 2-8
Plans Redrawn
We redraw your plans into the CadWorks Express System, digitizing your product line.
Days 27-29
AutoLot Activated
Your lot-specific plans are generated in 72 hours, guaranteed right the first time.
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Days 9-13
Truss Design Coordinated
We coordinate your trusses using our engineers, ensuring structural integrity from the start.
Day 30
Permit-Ready Plans Delivered
Your completed lot-specific plans are delivered by email. Project complete.
Days 14-20
Engineering + QA Review
We coordinate engineering and conduct a rigorous Q&A Compliance Review to catch issues before they reach permitting.
Days 21-26
Review + Revisions
You review and approve the preliminary construction documents, and we address any revisions before moving into the final stage.
Days 21-23
Preliminary Plans Reviewed
What is AutoLot 72?
For the past two years, we’ve refined our CadWorks Express System, leveraging the power of our proprietary AutoLot software to deliver unparalleled speed, precision, and reliability. AutoLot, the critical final stage of our system, transforms your pre-approved construction documents into customized, lot-specific plans in just 72 hours.
By automating this process, we eliminate errors, ensuring each plan is fully compliant with local building codes and specific site conditions, down to the smallest detail.
The CadWorks Express Guarantee
Put our speed and efficiency to the test. We guarantee we’ll get you a permit ready set of plans in 30 days, or we’ll gladly refund your fees.
