GEM Drafting

07/06/2026

🚨 Is your BIM model based on assumptions... or reality?

Too many projects run into costly surprises because existing conditions were never accurately captured before modeling began.

At GEM, we believe the process should be simple:

📡 Scan Reality → 🏗️ Build the Model → ✅ Make Better Decisions

Our Scan-to-BIM workflow converts precise field data into intelligent Revit models that support:

✔️ Design & Engineering
✔️ BIM Coordination
✔️ Renovations & Retrofits
✔️ Construction Planning
✔️ Facility Documentation

When your model reflects what's actually in the field, teams spend less time solving surprises and more time moving projects forward.

💡 Accurate data leads to smarter designs, smoother coordination, and reduced risk throughout the project lifecycle.

👇 What is the biggest challenge you face when working with existing buildings?
Share your experience in the comments.

07/03/2026

This Independence Day, celebrate freedom from costly construction surprises.

Finding clashes in the office beats finding them in the field every time.

Just like good planning helped build our nation, effective BIM Coordination helps project teams identify and resolve conflicts before they become schedule delays, rework, or expensive change orders.

At GEM, we support contractors with practical, constructible BIM Coordination focused on helping field teams build with confidence, improve efficiency, and reduce risk.

✅ Coordinate Early
✅ Build Smarter
✅ Reduce Risk
✅ Keep Projects Moving Forward

This 4th of July, give your project the freedom to succeed through better coordination and smarter planning.

Proudly US-Based & Veteran Operated!

07/01/2026

You can’t design accurately if the building lies to you.

Existing conditions are where renovation risk usually starts. GEM uses 3D laser scanning to capture accurate field conditions before design, coordination, or construction decisions are made.

Better data upfront means fewer assumptions, fewer surprises, and fewer costly field changes later.

06/17/2026

🏠📏 Ever tried measuring your house with a tape measure, a notepad, and a lot of optimism?

It usually starts with:
✅ "This will only take an hour."
❌ Three hours later you're arguing with a wall that somehow changed dimensions.

Whether you're planning a remodel, addition, kitchen upgrade, or simply need accurate plans of your home, guessing is expensive. That's where GEM comes in.

Using advanced laser scanning technology, we capture millions of precise measurements throughout your home, creating a highly accurate digital replica of the space. No crawling through attics with a tape measure. No mystery dimensions. No surprises when construction begins.

🎯 Benefits of a 3D Scan:
✔ Accurate floor plans and measurements
✔ Faster design and planning process
✔ Reduced change orders and costly mistakes
✔ Perfect starting point for remodels and additions
✔ Digital record of your home for future projects

Think of it as giving your home a digital twin—without the science fiction plot twist.

Before you design it, renovate it, or build onto it... know exactly what you're working with.

📍 Serving homeowners, architects, designers, and contractors.

🌐 www.gemdsb.com

GEM provides professional BIM services including consulting, modelling, coordination, and 3D scanning for engineering, and construction sectors. Enhance your project efficiency with expert BIM solutions from GEM Drafting.

05/28/2026

GEM is excited to see everyone tomorrow for the “Brewing Up Business” mixer.

04/30/2026

GEM was proud to assist on this project! New Millennium Building Systems, located in Fallon, NV, specializes in steel joist and deck solutions.

Using specialized software and advanced modeling techniques, we transformed point cloud data into a detailed Revit model that accurately captures the building’s structural elements, architectural features, and systems. The final Scan to BIM model was delivered to the client in a format that met their requirements.

04/28/2026

3D laser scanning captures millions of points, showing you exactly what's in your project. Every dimension, every condition, every detail, it's all laid out for you. 3D scanning creates accurate data your whole team can work from.

Visit https://www.gemdsb.com/ to learn more.
📞 (775) 387-0585

04/25/2026

It really is that simple! Contact us about your project and we'll see what works best for you.

Visit https://www.gemdsb.com/contact for more details, or call us at (775) 387-0585 to get your project started today.

04/22/2026

We love to hear client feedback like this! We know you have options when it comes to drafting, scanning, and BIM, so when a client takes the time to share their experience, it means the world to us.

Quality work, clear communication, and real value for every project we touch. That's the standard we hold ourselves to on every single job, no matter the size.

04/20/2026

The construction industry loses billions every year to bad data, miscommunication, and rework that could have been avoided.

The good news? Most of it is preventable with the right tools and the right team.

We help contractors, architects, and engineers get ahead of the problems, before they hit the field.