Company
Drawing Managers has been drafting and managing drawings since 1994. Over the years, we saw the same drawing problems repeat across workplaces — duplicates, uncertain revision status, scattered folders, and wasted time searching.
That’s why we developed theDMSeffect in 2008: a practical drawing and document management system built around real drawing workflows, not theory.
Today, we continue to support organisations by combining the platform with the drawing management experience behind it — so the library stays organised, searchable, and trusted long after the initial setup.
Our background
Drawing management is one of those things that only becomes visible when it fails. Wrong revisions circulate, people create workarounds, and the drawing register becomes unreliable.
Our work started as hands-on drawing and drafting support. As the same issues kept coming up, we built theDMSeffect to make control and retrieval simpler — and to support the processes that keep drawings healthy over time. Drawing Managers LinkedIn
TheDMSeffect
theDMSeffect is our drawing and document management system designed for storing and managing technical drawing libraries, including revision control and contribution workflows. It was developed from real-world drawing management work, and it continues to evolve as client needs change. theDMSeffect LinkedIn
Where we’re based
We’re based in Thornton, NSW.
Unit 1, 6 Huntingdale Drive, Thornton NSW 2322 Contact Us
Our approach (high level)
We don’t just sell access to software — we help organisations get to a clean, usable drawing library and keep it that way. If you want the full breakdown, see Our Process.
Talk to us
If you’re reviewing how drawings are controlled in your workplace, get in touch and we’ll talk through what you’ve got now and what a practical improvement path looks like. Contact Us
Key points about theDMSeffect™
- We offer this software as a Cloud Based version on our servers or as an on-site install
- Cloud Based gives the advantage of being more easily accessible, even out of work hours should you get a late night call
- The system allows for both the original source files and pdf versions to be managed concurrently so users can easily access all files in pdf – no need for specialised software such as CAD, Excel or Word
- It has been built with an easy to navigate home page, offering multiple ways of sorting drawings and documents into logical groupings
- A comprehensive search to allow users to easily find their required drawing or document
- The system also has a number of extra features, functions and tools to complete the loop on drawing and document management
Drawing & Document management doesn’t need to be a headache as Drawing Managers can help you every step of the way.
Clients We Support
DMS provide a very efficient and effective way to manage the important information conveyed on all types of drawings.
Over many years my experience with them has been positive and varied. From major upgrades using existing drawings to starting fresh they have provided the ability to keep the information up to date and accurate.
The knowledge base of this information is vital in executing an efficient and safe operation and DMS recognise the importance of maintaining a reliable and resilient storage and tracking facility.
Bruce Robinson | CHPP Superintendent
Stratford Coal Ltd
The DMS is an excellent tool for management of drawings, be it electrical or any style of drawing.
Management of drawings is always a challenge, and this system provides an easy way to cover it all. There are lots of well thought out features, yet it remains quite simple to use.
Highly recommend this to anyone.
Ben Kleinschafer | Project Manager
The Bloomfield Group
With the support of Drawing Managers and their software theDMSeffect, we have been able to have easy confident access to our drawings.
Drawing Managers handled the importing and sorting of our drawings making the process a breeze and their follow on services really closed the loop on our Drawing Management needs.
All of this coming together to save us time and money.
Trevor Adams | Reliability Engineer
Moolarben Coal Operations Pty Ltd
Drawing Managers document management system (theDMSeffect) has greatly enhanced controlled accessibility of schematics, manuals, instructions, commissioning documents etc. for all levels of company employees. The ease of use to upload and download documents and layered accessibility control provides confidence in theDMSeffect to ensure secure master documents.
David Pickles | Director
DP Electrical Engineering Pty Ltd
By providing a simple to use and reliable Drawing Management System, I was able to easily set up all our electricians with access to a drawing database that I know is managed professionally and that has followed a document control process.
Electrical personnel have easy access to the latest drawings 24/7. This is a benefit from both an OH&S and production perspective.
Keep up the good work!
Glen Marcheff | CHPP Superintendent
Vale, Integra Coal Operations Pty Ltd
It is with pleasure that I recommend the services and staff of Drawing Managers. I have been utilising their services and expertise for a number of years now at several sites, to ensure that drawings and other critical information for equipment and infrastructure is stored, accessible, and updated.
Nigel Robinson | Electrical Engineer
Mt Owen CHPP
We’ve found the DMS to be a highly effective way to manage our files. Drawing Managers assisted us with setup and training to make sure everyone has the correct drawings when they need them. It’s saved time by being easy to search, and simple to use in the internet browser. It also allows for our EEM to track and approve drawing changes to comply with QLD mining regulations.
Andrew Hodgson | CHPP Manager
Yarrabee Coal Company Pty Ltd
EEHA Engineers have successfully implemented The DMS Effect on several of our major client sites to provide a system for drawing management. As a consultant this has allowed us and our clients to work together seamlessly using this vital tool to control project and as-built versions of drawings and documents. We would not hesitate to recommend The DMS Effect to any other site or consultant.
Terry Little | Engineering Manager
EEHA Engineers
Our company has utilised the services of Drawing Managers for a number of years now. The services that Drawing Managers provides our company include:
- Drawing system management that provides the end user with a very easy to use solution.
- All aspects of electrical, instrumentation and control drawings including creation, modifications and mark-ups.
The services that Drawing Managers provides to our company are very professional, effective and efficient. They provide great support to our company.
Peter Arnold | Senior Electrical Engineer
Hunter Valley Operations
The DMSeffect drawing management software provides a one-stop shop for Drawing Management. It is simple to use and provides a strong document control process.
The DMSeffect team guided the development of drawing standards including, templates, numbering, and metadata structure for our site drawings.
Having a reliable drawing management system is critical for engineering compliance, project management, and maintenance.
Paul Edwards | Electrical Engineering Manager
Yarrabee Coal Company Pty Ltd
I’ve found Drawing Managers as a company to be an important tool used in my current and previous business. Primarily as a drawing management system, they provide a system with easy to use and easier to manage access to our drawings. The web portal provides a simple search/filter system that allows us to find drawings quickly and then view/print/update them with ease.
They also provide drawing modification support and can be relied on to update the drawings quickly and are more than cost effective. I highly recommend their services.
Nic Castle | Project Engineer
Power
The Drawing Managers software gives the end user a simple streamline friendly interface to update, print and maintain electrical schematics. The staff are always willing to assist with queries and have spent time developing informative guides to assist in tasks that may be carried out infrequently. Their approach really places the control of documents back in the hands of the end users and should you not have the time to manage they will assist here also. They have really tailored their software for its specific purpose rather than using generic document control software.
Ben Fairlie | CHPP Technician
Bulga Coal
Since introducing the DMS to our business approximately five years ago we have significantly improved the way in which we manage our drawings for our business through operational efficiencies and increased compliance. I was particularly pleased that Drawing Managers were able to tailor a data management & storage solution specifically for us which was something new for them. Their product is very user friendly for all roles whilst remaining robust and auditable.
With this in mind, I highly recommend that any business looking for a robust yet affordable document management solution to contact DMS to see what they can offer.
Simon Murray | Electrical Engineer
Ravensworth Open Cut
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