CAD, BIM & Records Management Services

Why it matters: Your CAFM or IWMS system is only as reliable as the drawings that support it. When space records are incomplete, improperly formatted or out of sync with on-site conditions, space planning, utilization reporting and workplace decisions suffer.

How CBRE delivers it: CBRE specialists manage drawings from initial standardization and conversion through ongoing architectural updates, CAFM administration and wayfinding. Standardized processes and rigorous quality controls help deliver accurate, consistent building data at scale.

Services include:

• CAD Standards and Best Practices
  Apply established standards and best practices to improve the accuracy and consistency of client drawings and data.

• Standards Development and Document Standardization
  Develop drawing and data governance standards, requirements and operating procedures to promote consistency across the portfolio.

• Drawing Conversion
  Convert PDFs, JPEGs, paper drawings and other raster-based files into vector-based AutoCAD drawings.

• Quality Assurance and Control
  Review drawings against established standards and verification points to improve accuracy and consistency.

• CAFM Upload and Administration
  Maintain drawings and related data within CAFM systems to keep portfolio information accurate and current.

• Architectural Updates
  Incorporate architectural and furniture changes into existing master drawings to reflect current conditions.

• Space Polylining
  Create and maintain space boundaries using industry or client-specific standards, including BOMA and REBNY.

• Room Number and Room ID
  Apply new or updated space IDs using a standardized and consistent methodology.

• Evacuation and Wayfinding Drawings Create and maintain printable drawings that support evacuation and wayfinding needs.

Why it matters: BIM turns intelligent drawings into a single source of reliable project data. CBRE's data governance and BIM support keep that information accurate from design through operations, so teams decide faster, deliver more predictably and manage buildings with confidence.

How CBRE delivers it: With more than 20 years of expertise in operational content management and advanced BIM capabilities, our team connects BIM with Building lifecycle process as IWMS, CAFM and Records Management for Facilities Management.

Services include:

• BIM Program Development
  Design, implement and optimize BIM programs that standardize workflows, strengthen data quality and improve collaboration across projects and teams. Includes program gap analysis, standards creation, training, and change management and digital transformation.

• BIM Production
  Generate precise 3D environments that enhance coordination, accelerate design development and improve project outcomes. Includes point cloud to BIM, 2D to 3D conversion and modeling services.

• BIM Operations
  Keep BIM information accurate, compliant and usable for operations, maintenance and asset management. Includes common data environment (CDE) administration, model audits and a BIM program management office (PMO).

• BIM Consulting Services
  Establish a strategic BIM foundation that improves collaboration and long-term data value. Includes digital transformation, BIM governance coordination and model diagnosis.

Why it matters: As-built drawings provide an accurate record of constructed building conditions. When documentation falls behind reality, organizations face greater risk across capital projects, compliance, space planning and emergency response.

How CBRE delivers it: CBRE reviews incoming submittal sets, applies consistent archival methods, standardizes file structures and maintains as-built records across architectural, furniture, electrical, fire suppression, mechanical, plumbing and security infrastructure.

Services include:

• CAD Standards and Best Practices
  Apply established standards and best practices to improve the accuracy and consistency of client drawings and data.

• Standards Development and Document Standardization
  Develop drawing and data governance standards, requirements and operating procedures to promote consistency across the portfolio.

• Quality Assurance and Control
  Review drawings against established standards and verification points to improve accuracy and consistency.

• End-to-End As-Built Management
  Manage as-built documentation throughout its lifecycle to keep records accurate, organized and accessible.

• Building Transition Services (“Day 2”)
  Review project deliverables for adherence to standards and completeness, prior to turnover.

• Facilities Document Management
  Organize and maintain facilities documentation so critical building records remain accessible and current.

• File Structure Standardization
  Apply consistent file structures and naming practices to improve the organization and accessibility of building documentation.

• Evacuation and Wayfinding Drawings
  Create and maintain printable drawings that support evacuation and wayfinding needs.

CAD/BIM Records Management is the practice of maintaining accurate, up-to-date building documentation -- including CAD drawings, BIM models, and as-built records -- so that facilities, space planning, and corporate real estate teams have reliable data for operational and strategic decisions. A defined records management program ensures building information reflects actual on-site conditions at every stage of the building lifecycle.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) in facilities management is the use of 3D digital models to document, maintain, and manage building systems and infrastructure. BIM facility management enables teams to audit existing conditions, update models as changes occur, detect clashes between building systems, and integrate building data with workplace management platforms.

As-built drawing services involve reviewing construction submittals, standardizing file structures, and maintaining drawings that reflect the actual, constructed state of a building -- including architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire and security systems. Accurate as-built records are essential for space planning, capital project scoping, compliance audits, and emergency response.

A defined records management program keeps building information accurate, current and accessible to the teams that depend on it. This supports effective portfolio management, operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, risk reduction and measurable cost savings.

CAD (Computer-Aided Design) produces 2D drawings -- floor plans, elevations, and sections -- used for space planning, CAFM/IWMS management, and facilities documentation. BIM (Building Information Modeling) produces 3D digital models that capture geometry, systems, and building data in a single, coordinated environment. Many organizations use both: CAD for day-to-day space and facilities documentation, and BIM for capital projects, clash detection, and digital twin integration.