Occupation building architect

Building architects plan and develop designs for the construction and renovation of commercial, institutional, industrial and residential buildings.

Tasks

• Consult with clients and other relevant parties (such as landscape architects or planning authorities) to obtain relevant information, for example on costs and functional and spatial requirements.
• Conduct feasibility studies and financial analyses of building projects.
• Conceptualise, create and develop designs for construction and renovation of buildings and other structures.
• Design landscape around buildings.
• Prepare sketches, scale drawings, models, etc., for example using computer-aided design (CAD) equipment.
• Prepare work plans for construction projects.
• Coordinate and administer construction projects.
• Represent clients in obtaining bids and awarding construction contracts.
• Prepare or supervise the preparation of contract documents and specifications.
• Observe, inspect and monitor building work.
• Evaluate projects.
• Give advice on other construction designs, e.g. with regard to building law and architectural style.

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