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Architects, Except Landscape and Naval

Plan and design structures, such as private residences, office buildings, theaters, factories, and other structural property.

Other names for Architects, Except Landscape and Naval: Architectural Designer, Architectural Superintendent, Building Consultant, City Designer, Design Architect, Facilities Planner, Home Designer, House Designer, Intern Architect, Location Analyst, Location Man, Location Worker, Plumbing Designer, Principal, Project Architect, Project Manager, Real Estate Site Analyst, Residential Designer, School Plant Consultant, Space Planner, Structural Designer, Supervising Architect,

What do Architects, Except Landscape and Naval do?

  • Prepare information regarding design, structure specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimated costs, or construction time.
  • Consult with client to determine functional and spatial requirements of structure.
  • Direct activities of workers engaged in preparing drawings and specification documents.
  • Plan layout of project.
  • Prepare contract documents for building contractors.
  • Prepare scale drawings.
  • Integrate engineering element into unified design.
  • Conduct periodic on-site observation of work during construction to monitor compliance with plans.
  • Administer construction contracts.
  • Represent client in obtaining bids and awarding construction contracts.
  • Prepare operating and maintenance manuals, studies, and reports.

Do you enjoy these?

  • Templates
  • Drafting kits or sets
  • Power saws
  • Compasses
  • Laser printers
  • Milling machines
  • Photocopiers
  • Digital cameras
  • Grinding machines
  • Compasses
  • Photocopiers
  • Power saws
  • Saws
  • Mat knives
  • Mitre box
  • Notebook computers
  • Straight edges
  • Personal computers
  • Plotter printers
  • Soldering irons or guns
  • Tablet computers
  • Saws
  • Drafting kits or sets
  • Triangles
  • Utility knives

Technology used

  • Procurement software
  • Project management software
  • Office suite software
  • Accounting software
  • Time accounting software
  • Graphics or photo imaging software
  • Word processing software
  • Calendar and scheduling software
  • Spreadsheet software
  • Desktop publishing software
  • Document management software
  • Data base user interface and query software
  • Computer aided design CAD software
  • Analytical or scientific software
  • Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
  • Internet browser software
  • Electronic mail software