Architectural Drafting Services in Australia - Market Research Report (2014-2029)
Melbourne, Australia
Last Updated: July 2024
ANZSIC OD5559
Spotlight Report Revenue
$323.9m
Past 5-Year Growth
Profit
$XX.Xm
Employees
3,296
Businesses
1,946
Wages
$XXX.Xm
Architectural Drafting Services in Australia industry analysis
Architectural drafting services firms have faced tough conditions in recent years. Uncertain economic factors stemming from various cost pressures and supply chain disruptions have forced many clients to postpone or cancel building projects, reducing the need for drafting services. Low business confidence and decreased total building construction activity has led to a scarcity of new projects starting in recent years. This situation has heightened competition and driven prices down, further hindering the ability of drafting services to raise revenue. Despite these challenges, growing demand from commercial and industrial building construction has provided some relief for these services. Overall, industry revenue has fallen at an annualised 3.6% over the five years through 2024-25, to $323.9 million, including a decrease of 1.5% in 2024-25.
Trends and Insights
- Architectural drafting services face increasing competition, as shortages in demand lead full architectural firms and large construction companies to offer integrated solutions. Drafting firms adapt by focusing on niche specialties or by providing low-cost services.
- Rising demand for warehouse and distribution centres due to online shopping has driven up industrial construction. However, high interest rates have limited new retail building investments.
- Barriers to entry are minimal because starting costs are relatively low. Nevertheless, high market saturation significantly restricts the success of newcomers with limited initial funding.
Industry Overview
Market size and recent performance (2014-2029)
Industry revenue has declined at a CAGR of 3.6 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated $323.9m in 2024.
Trends and Insights
Rising interest rates and construction costs have stifled demand and reduced opportunities to raise revenue
- For most of the past decade, architectural drafting firms have thrived due to low interest rates and steady population growth, which spurred a rise in property investments. These factors significantly boosted industry demand, especially benefiting small-scale drafters.
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Industry outlook (2024-2029)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
A positive economic environment will benefit architectural drafting services
- Architectural drafting services are set to benefit from a growing number of construction projects over the next few years.
Biggest companies in the Architectural Drafting Services in Australia
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Products & Services Segmentation
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Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including New building and structure design, Renovation and rehabilitation and Landscape drafting. New building and structure design is the largest segment of the Architectural Drafting Services in Australia.
Trends and Insights
New building and structure design demand is dependent on residential construction activity
- In new building work, the architect is involved in pre-design and surveying, basic design and contract documentation. Several draftspeople will often collaborate on more complex projects.
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Competitors
- Architectural Services in Australia
- Engineering Consulting in Australia
Complementors
- House Construction in Australia
- Multi-Unit Apartment and Townhouse Construction in Australia
- Commercial and Industrial Building Construction in Australia
- Institutional Building Construction in Australia
International industries
- Architects in the US
- Architectural and Design Services in New Zealand
- Architectural Activities in the UK
- Urban Planning & Landscape Architectural Activities in the UK
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
The Architectural Drafting Services industry specialises in crafting precise technical drawings of buildings and structures using CAD software. Architectural drafters translate the concepts and plans of architects and engineers into detailed blueprints necessary for construction. Their work encompasses creating layouts, wiring diagrams and ensuring adherence to building codes and architectural guidelines. This industry collaborates with various entities, including architectural and engineering firms, governmental bodies and planning departments.
What's included in this industry?
New building and structure designRenovation and rehabilitationLandscape designCompanies
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Related Terms
DraftspersonCommercial ConstructionFull Architectural ServicesIndustry Code
ANZSIC 6921 - Architectural Drafting Services in Australia
Performance
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Analyst insights
Architectural drafting services face increasing competition, as shortages in demand lead full architectural firms and large construction companies to offer integrated solution...
In this chapter (4)
- Current Performance
- Outlook
- Volatility
- Life Cycle
Key metrics
- Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
- Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
- Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
- Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business
Charts
- Revenue, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Employees, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Businesses, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Profit, including historical (2014-2024)
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
- Industry Life Cycle
Detailed analysis
- Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
- Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
- Factors that influence volatility in the industry
- Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
Products and Markets
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Analyst insight
Rising demand for warehouse and distribution centres due to online shopping has driven up industrial construction. However, high interest rates have limited new retail buildi...
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2024
- Product innovation level
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2024
- Major market segmentation in 2024
Detailed analysis
- Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
- Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
- Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
- Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services
Geographic Breakdown
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Analyst insights
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- Business Locations
Charts
- Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each region
- Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2024
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each region in 2024
- Number and share of revenue each region accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of wages each region accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of employees in each region in 2024
Detailed analysis
- Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage
Competitive Forces
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Analyst insights
Barriers to entry are minimal because starting costs are relatively low. Nevertheless, high market saturation significantly restricts the success of newcomers with limited in...
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- Concentration
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer & Supplier Analysis
Key metrics
- Industry concentration level
- Industry competition level and trend
- Barriers to entry level and trend
- Substitutes level and trend
- Buyer power level and trend
- Supplier power level and trend
Charts
- Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2019-2024
- Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart
External Environment
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Analyst insights
The Architectural Drafting Services industry is subject to high regulation. Regulation in the sector primarily revolves around professional registration, environmental protec...
In this chapter
- External Drivers
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key metrics
- Regulation & policy level and trend
- Assistance level and trend
Detailed analysis
- Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance
Financial Benchmarks
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Analyst insights
Growth in demand for green buildings has increased drafting firms’ profit margins. By developing designs that fulfill sustainability objectives, drafters are offering a speci...
In this chapter
- Cost Structure
- Financial Ratios
- Key Ratios
Key metrics
- Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
- Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
- Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
- Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio
Charts
- Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Employees per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2014-2029)
- IVA (2014-2029)
- Establishments (2014-2029)
- Enterprises (2014-2029)
- Employment (2014-2029)
- Exports (2014-2029)
- Imports (2014-2029)
- Wages (2014-2029)
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Key data sources in Australia include:
- Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Australian Taxation Office
- Australian Securities & Investments Commission
Analysts also use industry specific sources to complement catch-all sources, although their perspective may focus on a particular organization or representative body, rather than a clear overview of all industry operations. However, when balanced against other perspectives, industry-specific sources provide insights into industry trends.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the market size of the Architectural Drafting Services industry in Australia in 2024?
The market size of the Architectural Drafting Services industry in Australia is $323.9m in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Architectural Drafting Services in Australia industry in 2024?
There are 1,946 businesses in the Architectural Drafting Services industry in Australia, which has grown at a CAGR of 0.2 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Architectural Drafting Services industry in Australia grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Architectural Drafting Services industry in Australia has been declining at a CAGR of 3.6 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Architectural Drafting Services industry in Australia over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Architectural Drafting Services industry in Australia is expected to grow.
What does the Architectural Drafting Services in Australia include?
New building and structure design and Renovation and rehabilitation are part of the Architectural Drafting Services industry.
How competitive is the Architectural Drafting Services industry in Australia?
The level of competition is low and steady in the Architectural Drafting Services industry in Australia.
