For millwork companies, shop drawings aren’t just paperwork, they’re the heartbeat of production. But when internal drafting becomes a bottleneck, everything slows down: production, profit, and growth. That’s where DuckWorks comes in.

By assigning dedicated drafting experts who plug directly into your systems and team, DuckWorks helps your company streamline workflows, reduce costs, and scale without stress. Here’s how five industry leaders are transforming their operations with our help.

Before DuckWorks: Stress, Bottlenecks, and Drafting Chaos

Each company we work with has a familiar story—drafting was a pain point, slowing down projects and burning out internal teams.

“We threw projects over the wall and hoped the information would make it to the submittal drawing.” – Rick Maffett, Coastal Millworks Inc.

“I have been in the industry for 40 years, and internal drafting has always been a bottleneck.” – Cory Rafiner, ISEC

For some, staffing was the issue. For others, quality control and slow turnaround times created chaos and costly delays. In nearly every case, internal drafting was holding them back from taking on more work—or delivering it on time.

Why These Companies Chose DuckWorks

Many of our partners had tried outsourcing before—but with limited success. DuckWorks stands out because of our approach, culture, and commitment to partnership.

“DuckWorks changed everything by interviewing us as much as we interviewed them. They weren’t just selling drafting—they were building a partnership.” – Rick Maffett, Coastal Millworks Inc.

“We needed a firm that could scale with us, work in our time zone, and integrate with our team. DuckWorks checks all the boxes.” – Phillip Baumer, Dovetail Custom Wood and Metal

After DuckWorks: Speed, Scalability, and Real Impact

Once our drafters are embedded into these teams, the changes come quickly and consistently.

Companies begin communicating more effectively, reviewing work regularly, and collaborating in real time.

“We’re reviewing workload daily and working as a team. Drafting is no longer a silo—it’s a system.” – Rick Maffett, Coastal Millworks Inc.

Getting ahead of deadlines and reducing errors becomes the new normal.

“Drafting is faster and more accurate. It’s allowed us to get ahead instead of always being behind.” – Casey Schlaegle, Schlaegle Design Build Associates, Inc.

“Always on time and on budget.” – Clint Frady, Victory Woodworks

With a reliable drafting partner, our clients can scale up, take on more projects, and cut costs in other areas.

“We’re doing more upfront, which means fewer delays downstream. That translates to better performance in production.” – Phillip Baumer, Dovetail Custom Wood and Metal

Bigger Than Drafting: A Catalyst for Change

Beyond speed and savings, DuckWorks helps companies reassess their internal systems and elevate their entire engineering process.

“Working with DuckWorks forced us to document our standards and clean up inefficiencies we didn’t even know were there. It made us better across the board.” – Rick Maffett, Coastal Millworks Inc.

What They’d Tell Other Millwork Companies

For companies still on the fence about outsourcing drafting, the message is clear:

“If drafting is your bottleneck—and I bet big bucks it is—you need a rapidly deployable solution.” – Casey Schlaegle, Schlaegle Design Build Associates, Inc.

“Just try it. You’ll be surprised at how quickly the benefits show up.” – Rick Maffett, Coastal Millwork Inc.

Why They Recommend DuckWorks

“DuckWorks helped us scale beyond what I thought possible. Quality, flexibility, and professionalism—every time.” – Casey Schlaegle, Schlaegle Design Build Associates, Inc.

“They’re not just drafting—they’re a true partner.” – Phillip Baumer, Dovetail Custom Wood and Metal

“Fast, fairly priced, and easy to work with.” – Clint Frady, Victory Woodworks

“Best rapport of any drafting firm we work with.” – Cory Rafiner, ISEC

Ready to Eliminate Your Drafting Bottleneck?

DuckWorks isn’t just a drafting firm, we’re your strategic partner. Our dedicated drafters integrate seamlessly into your team to help you draft without limits.

Let’s talk. We’ll show you how strategic drafting support can unlock growth, reduce delays, and elevate your engineering process.