GDC Services

Your Dedicated Offshore Production Team — Fully Integrated Into Your Revit Workflow

One dedicated team. Architectural production, MEP engineering, and BIM consulting — all US code compliant, delivered inside your Revit and BIM 360 environment.

Built for US architecture firms, home builders, and MEP firms that need to scale without hiring.

65+

US Firms Served

15+

US States

40–60%

Cost vs In-House

24-hr

Turnaround on Markups

What "GDC" Actually Means For Your Firm

Most US firms don’t think in “Global Delivery Center” terms. Here’s what it means in plain language.

What It's NOT

What It is

In practice, it means your firm can take on more projects without hiring — and your dedicated BIM Heroes team gets better at serving you with every project we complete together.

Who This Works Best For

Our GDC model is purpose-built for three types of US AEC firms.

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Architecture Firms

You focus on design, client relationships, and business development. We handle documentation, Revit modeling, and MEP coordination — so you're not losing design hours to production work.

  • SD through permit-ready CD sets (IBC, IRC, ADA compliant)
  • 3D BIM modelling and visualization in Revit
  • MEP coordination in a federated Revit model — no separate MEP consultant
  • Code compliance review for your jurisdiction — IBC, state amendments, ADA

Firms using a dedicated GDC model typically take on more projects with the same in-house headcount — without adding overhead.

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Home Builders

You need permit-ready plan sets, fast modification turnaround, and standardized production across multiple floor plan SKUs. We deliver all three — at the speed your sales cycle demands.

  • Master plan development and LotSpec-based plan modification
  • Permit documentation formatted for your jurisdiction's AHJ submission requirements
  • Site-specific plan modifications for lot conditions, setbacks, and HOA requirements
  • Marketing renderings and virtual tour assets for presale

Home builders with a dedicated GDC partner typically reduce the time between plan approval and permit submission — and handle more community launches simultaneously.

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MEP & Engineering Firms

You need production capacity — accurate MEP Revit models, load calculations, clash detection, and coordination drawings — delivered to your standards and inside your BIM environment.

  • Structural and MEP BIM modeling at LOD 300–350
  • Load calculations and system sizing — ASHRAE, NFPA, IPC, NEC compliant
  • Clash detection in Navisworks with prioritized clash reports
  • Construction documentation formatted for AHJ submission

MEP firms with a dedicated GDC partner move faster through production phases and reduce coordinator time spent managing documentation.

Interior Design firms: We also support interior design practices with space planning drawings, construction details, FF&E specifications, and 3D visualization. Ask us about interior design production support on your next call.

How It Works — Day to Day

Not a transaction. A working relationship that gets more efficient the longer we work together.
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One Team That Knows Your Standards

Your dedicated BIM Heroes team learns your firm's Revit template, title block, sheet naming convention, and detailing standards on project one — and applies them consistently on every project after that. No re-explaining. No rework from mismatched standards.

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US Business Hours Overlap Built In

We schedule daily US hours overlap for every engagement — your PM is reachable via Slack or email during your working day. Markups and comments are turned around within 24 hours. We don't disappear overnight.

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Scale Up or Down — Without the Overhead

Add production capacity when you need it — a large CD set, a permit push, a busy season. Pull back when the project is done. No recruitment delays, no benefits, no severance. Your GDC capacity adjusts to your backlog, not the other way around.

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Cost That Reflects Offshore Value

40–60% less than an equivalent in-house hire when you factor in salary, benefits, software licenses, and management overhead. Project-based pricing with no surprises — scope and cost confirmed before any work begins.

Is This the Right Model For Your Firm?

The GDC model works best for specific firm profiles. Here’s how to tell if it’s a fit.

What It is

What It's NOT

What's Included in the GDC Model

A full-spectrum production capability — available as a complete package or by discipline.

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BIM Services

· 3D Revit modeling at LOD 200–350
· Clash detection and resolution in Navisworks
· Model quality assurance and audit
· BIM standards and Revit template development

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Architectural Production

· SD through permit-ready CD sets
· Design development drawings and details
· IBC, IRC, ADA code compliance review
· AHJ-formatted permit documentation

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MEP Engineering & Production

· Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Protection design and documentation
· ASHRAE, NFPA, IPC, NEC compliant deliverables
· MEP coordination in federated Revit model
· Navisworks clash detection and reporting

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Visualization

· Revit-based 3D renderings and walkthroughs
· Virtual reality experiences for client presentations
· Marketing-ready renders for presale
· Animated walkthroughs for home builder marketing

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Project Management

· Dedicated PM on every engagement
· Weekly progress reports and milestone tracking
· Bluebeam-based markup and review workflow
· Communication via Slack, email, or your preferred tool

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Technology & Standards

· BIM 360 / ACC / Procore project setup
· Revit template and standard development
· Cloud collaboration environment configuration
· Revit training and onboarding for client teams

What GDC Clients Say

Real results from US firms working with BIM Heroes as their dedicated production partner.

"BIM Heroes transformed our architectural production process. Their team delivered high-quality documentation on time and within budget, allowing us to focus on design innovation."
Michael Thompson
Design Director
"The BIM consulting services provided by BIM Heroes helped us implement efficient workflows and standards that significantly reduced errors and improved collaboration across our teams."
Sarah Johnson
BIM Manager
"Their 3D visualization services helped us win a major project by providing stunning renderings that perfectly communicated our design intent to the client. Highly recommended!"
David Chen
Principal Design Associates

Ready to See If the GDC Model Fits Your Firm?

Book a free 30-minute consultation. We’ll look at your current project load, talk through how the GDC model would work for your firm type, and give you a straight answer on whether it’s a good fit — even if that answer is no.