What CAD & BIM work costs in 2026
Eight buyer price guides covering the deliverables clients actually order — priced per sheet, per square foot, per ton and per image, in US/EU and offshore bands, with worked project totals. Every figure is a TaskBider estimate from our own listing rate data.
as-built drawings cost
$25–$70/hr US & EU · $12–$30/hr offshore
Price per deliverable plus worked project totals →
scan to BIM cost
$30–$85/hr US & EU · $15–$35/hr offshore
Price by level of development plus worked project totals →
CAD drafting cost
$25–$70/hr US & EU · $12–$30/hr offshore
Price per drawing plus worked project totals →
BIM services cost
$30–$95/hr US & EU · $15–$40/hr offshore
Price by service plus worked project totals →
steel detailing cost
$35–$90/hr US & EU · $15–$38/hr offshore
Price by unit plus worked project totals →
MEP coordination cost
$35–$95/hr US & EU · $16–$40/hr offshore
Price by unit plus worked project totals →
CAD conversion cost
$25–$70/hr US & EU · $12–$30/hr offshore
Price per sheet plus worked project totals →
architectural rendering cost
$30–$85/hr US & EU · $15–$40/hr offshore
Price per deliverable plus worked project totals →
Frequently asked questions
- Where do these prices come from?
- They are TaskBider estimates derived from rate ranges on our own listings, reported offers and public marketplace data, reviewed quarterly. Unit prices are hourly bands multiplied by typical hours per deliverable. They are budgeting benchmarks, not quotes.
- Why are offshore prices so much lower?
- Local salary and cost-of-living levels, not skill. A drafter in Cairo, Casablanca or Lahore working to ISO layer standards produces the same DWG; what differs is timezone overlap and familiarity with your local drawing conventions, which is why a paid test sheet matters.
- Should I buy per hour or per deliverable?
- Per deliverable once scope, standard and inputs are fully defined, because it caps your exposure. Per hour for messy inputs and exploratory work. Many buyers run a paid hourly test, then fix a unit rate for the rest.