Architectural, Building & Surveying Technicians

This occupation may include associated occupations with varying tasks.

• obtaining advice from clients and management to determine type style and size of planned buildings and alterations to existing buildings
• providing information regarding designs materials and estimated building times
• preparing project documentation including sketches and scale drawings and integrating structural mechanical and aesthetic elements in final designs
• writing specifications and contract documents for use by builders and calling tenders on behalf of clients
• consulting with Professionals and clients about external area designs costs and construction
• compiling and analysing site and community data about geographical and ecological features landforms soils vegetation site hydrology visual characteristics and human-made structures to formulate land use and development recommendations and for preparing environmental impact statements
• preparing reports site plans working drawings specifications and cost estimates for land development showing location and details of proposals including ground modelling structures vegetation and access
• inspecting construction work in progress to ensure compliance with plans specifications and quality standards

Are you passionate about design? There is a vast array of career paths in this industry. From architecture, fashion, or graphic design, this career path is suited to people who are creative, highly motivated and driven to create great things.Undertaking a career in design requires focus and discipline, and patience. You’ll also need good communication skills to engage with clients, understanding their objectives and communicate your ideas.If you’ve got a creative flair then this career path might be for you!

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