Structural & Geotechnical Analysis Support
Production-Ready Support for Engineering and Architecture Firms
Archline, LLC provides architectural and engineering firms with precise structural and geotechnical drafting support. Based in Dallas and serving clients nationwide, our team delivers documentation that’s not only code-compliant, but also tailored for structural integrity, constructability, and consultant coordination.
We assist structural engineers, architects, and civil consultants with producing CAD and BIM documentation that reflects real-world performance — from load path diagrams and seismic detailing to foundation plans and geotechnical coordination. With Archline, you gain a production partner fluent in technical accuracy and industry standards.
Whether you need stand-alone structural drafting or integrated support across architectural, civil, and mechanical disciplines, our process ensures every drawing aligns with your design intent and engineering logic.
Our Structural & Geotechnical Drafting Services
Structural Drafting
- Foundation plans (slab, pier, pile, mat)
- Framing layouts for steel, concrete, or wood structures
- Structural sections, details, and callouts
- Roof framing plans
- Connection detailing and expansion joint layouts
- Structural schedules and symbols per engineer specs
Geotechnical Drafting
- Soil boring location plans
- Soil strata diagram documentation
- Footing detail callouts based on soil data
- Slope stability drawing coordination
- Retaining wall layout and drainage planning
- Geotechnical testing result referencing
Load & Seismic Analysis Support
- Gravity and lateral load diagramming
- Wind and seismic zone response notation
- Shear wall and bracing system callouts
- Slab and floor load capacity labeling
- Expansion and contraction joint placement
We ensure all structural symbols, notes, and annotations follow your engineering standards, state codes, and submission formatting needs.
Our Drafting Process
Scope Submission
Send us your redlines, notes, or engineer markups.
Fixed-Fee Proposal
We return a scope confirmation, quote, and timeline.
Assignment to Engineering-Focused Staff
Drafting begins with your firm’s standards in place.
Internal Quality Control Review
Our structural reviewer checks accuracy, scale, and completeness.
On-Time Delivery
Final documents are delivered in your format, ready for review, submission, or construction.
Integrated Coordination with Design Teams
Our structural and geotechnical services are not isolated — they are designed to fit within larger architectural and MEP coordination efforts.
Benefits of working with Archline include:
- Cross-discipline clarity between architectural and structural sheets
- CAD and BIM compatibility based on your system requirements
- Code awareness for seismic, wind, and soil standards in different U.S. regions
- Title block and layering alignment with firm-specific templates
- Clash minimization when working in BIM environments
Our team collaborates effectively with structural engineers and architects alike, ensuring a seamless workflow and reduced revision cycles.
Ideal Use Cases for Our Services
Our structural and geotechnical drafting support is most valuable for:
- Engineering firms without in-house CAD capacity
- Architecture firms managing structural coordination
- Projects requiring seismic documentation or zone-specific detailing
- Firms working with multiple consultants needing standardized plans
- Projects under permitting, submission, or fast-track scheduling demands
Whether your work involves steel frame office buildings, residential foundations, or site-specific soil conditions, our staff is equipped to document it accurately and efficiently.
Request Structural or Soil Drafting Support Today
If your firm needs reliable drafting support for structural engineering or geotechnical documentation, Archline, LLC is ready to assist. Our staff works directly with architects and engineers to deliver clean, complete, and code-aware documents that perform under pressure.
