1. Leverage Our Add-On Services

We provide a range of add-on services designed to increase your brand’s visibility and make it even easier for AEC professionals to specify your products. Remember, you can adjust your add-on services at any time. We’re here to support your growth in the strategic direction you choose.

 

Design Hub

A branded, AEC-focused portal that keeps the spotlight on your products. Unlike a CADdetails profile, Design Hub provides a direct-to-specifier experience that you can actively promote through your own marketing channels.

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Advertising Bundles

Expand your reach with targeted digital advertising campaigns across the entire CADdetails’ ecosystem, including our blog page, newsletters, e-blasts, and social media. Going beyond your profile increases visibility, builds brand recognition, and generates more qualified leads.

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Technical Member Program (TMP)

Entrust your CAD, BIM, 3D and spec content to our in-house team of experts and rest easy knowing it’s always accurate, high-quality, and ready to be integrated into AEC workflows. Get a CADdetails Verified badge on your profile to signal to specifiers that your files have been meticulously evaluated and approved. 

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Prodify

Our sister brand, Prodify, powers the CADdetails client portal and hosts all the files linked to your profile listings. It’s also the first Digital Asset Management (DAM) + Product Information Management (PIM) platform built specifically for building product manufacturers—helping you organize, share, and track your product files with ease.

Here are some of the top benefits:

  • Single Source of Truth: Keep your files consistent and accurate everywhere. When you make a change in Prodify, it automatically syncs across:

    • Your website and digital channels via public links ‍
    • Internal teams like sales, marketing, and tech ‍
    • AEC professionals who rely on up-to-date design files ‍
    • Every version history so you can track or roll back anytime

  • Visualizer: Give your marketing and sales teams instant access to CAD, BIM, and 3D files with easy previews, so they can leverage interactive product visuals without needing specialized software.

  • Analytics: Track engagement with your files to see who’s viewing, downloading, and sharing them, giving you valuable insights into specifier interest and buying intent

With Prodify, your design files don’t just sit in a folder—they become powerful marketing and sales assets that build trust with AEC professionals and help you win more specifications.

Success Stories:

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2. Use the AEC Data from Your CADdetails Analytics

Use your data to target AEC prospects already showing interest and connect with them right when they’re making design decisions.
 
Performance Summary: Track important KPIs like clicks and downloads and see how they change over time. You can also see your top 25 listings and projects as well as your most downloaded content types. 
 
Design Firm Leaderboard: Identify the most relevant and active design firms based on their engagement with your content. With metrics focused on the quality of engagement, the leaderboard ranks your top firms according to their intent scores, which measure their likelihood to click on and download your content.
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3. Promote Your Presence on CADdetails Across Your Digital Channels

Promoting your presence on CADdetails drives targeted traffic to your profile and creates a seamless path for AEC professionals to access your design files. 

To promote your CADdetails profile, use our Client Marketing Kit, which includes:

  • An email banner
  • Website icons
  • A one-pager
  • A social media graphic

If you have Design Hub, check out these resources to promote it alongside your CADdetails profile:

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Example of Design Hub icon on ATS Acoustics' website

4. Add Projects to Your CADdetails Profile

Showcase your products in action by adding real-world project examples to your profile. This not only inspires AECs but also builds credibility and trust in your brand, helping specifiers envision your products in their own designs. 

Learn how to add projects to your profile here.

Need help? Reach out to your Client Success Manager.

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5. Get a Free Technical File Assessment

Backed by more than 25 years of experience, our team of technical experts offer free assessments of your CAD, BIM, 3D, and spec files to ensure they meet industry standards.

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We'll analyze a sample of your files based on accuracy, level of detail, usability, and completeness. The results are then classified into three categories:

  • Meets Standards
  • Areas for Improvement
  • Requires Attention

 

6. Download Our Free Resources

CADdetails offers a variety of free marketing resources designed to extend your reach. Leverage them to keep your content in front of AEC professionals at no extra cost. 

Here are some examples of what we offer: 

Bonus: Earn Rewards by Referring Other Brands

One of the easiest ways to get even more value out of your partnership with CADdetails is through our Referral Rewards Program.

If you know another building product brand that would benefit from enhanced product visibility, improved spec engagement, or stronger connection with design professionals, you can refer them directly through our program. 

When your referral becomes an active, paying CADdetails customer, you’ll receive a $200 e-gift card of your choice — and they’ll receive $100 as a welcome gift. There’s no limit to how many brands you can refer, and submitting a referral only takes a few seconds. 

It’s a simple way to help your industry peers grow while earning a little something extra for your own team. 

How it works: 

1️⃣ Submit a referral through our form. 
2️⃣ We reach out to them. 
3️⃣ When they become a customer, you both earn rewards. 

Why participate? 

  • Unlimited referrals 
  • 2,000+ e-gift card options 
  • Simple, quick, and a great way to get more from your partnership with us 

Your Success Is Our Priority

We’re always looking for ways to help our clients get more out of their partnership with us. The strategies outlined in this guide are designed to help you increase your reach, strengthen your brand, and drive more specifications. Small steps today will lead to big results tomorrow! 

And remember, you’re not in this alone. Our team is always here to guide you, answer questions, and help you put these strategies into action. Let’s work together to maximize your success with CADdetails! 

Need Assistance?

Reach out to our team—we're happy to help!