CadWorks Express
Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if our plans will qualify for CadWorks Express?

Here’s what you need to know:

  • You have a minimum of 5 residential plans to start.

  • You build 500+ homes per year.

  • Your plans are simple - no upgrades.

  • You have a maximum of 2 stories with pre-qualified plan options. Multiple elevation offerings are allowed also.

  • Your lots must be part of a PUD with no flood zones, wetland, rolling topography or other restrictive governance that would classify the project as “custom” and deviating from the master plan.

    Not sure if your plans qualify? Book a Discovery Call and let’s go through it together.

If we need help designing our plans, can you do that also?

Yes! We would work with you on design and once you approved plans, the CadWorks Express 30 Day process would begin.

I’m not sure if I should choose CadWorks Express or DB Architecture - how do we choose?

This easy comparison chart should help. CadWorks Express is our no frills, ultra efficient service to get you a permit ready set of plans in 30 days. Davis Bews Architecture is our premium residential design service where we also include complimentary end-to-end project management and get you to permit faster. Still not sure? Book a Discovery Call and lets go through it together.

We’re thinking of switching design firms. Can you help us?

Yes of course! We’re sorry to hear your experience has not been good. We make switching design or architectural firms easy and we’ll go above and beyond to make you happy.

Book a Discovery Call and lets get started.

What is Autolot?

For the past two years, we’ve perfected our CadWorks Express System, powered by our proprietary AutoLot software. AutoLot is the final stage where we generate lot-specific plans from your approved construction documents within 72 hours (standard), or as fast as 24 or 48 hours.

Will we hear from you before 30 days?

Absolutely! We’ll keep you updated throughout (see CadWorks Express Client Journey) and we need timely feedback from your team to stay on track.