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Architectural Technician - Working conditions

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Working Conditions

Architectural technicians typically spend most of their time working in offices, but may have to visit building sites in all weather conditions.

"I may be draughting solidly one week, and only half the time the next. I also regularly go to design team or site meetings – it just depends on which projects I'm working on and at what stage."

Greg Ward - Architectural Technician

Equipment

Equipment architectural technicians may use includes:

a computer
computer-aided design (CAD) software
a drawing board
drawing and measuring instruments
model-making equipment.

Hours

Architectural technicians usually work regular hours, but may be required to work overtime to meet deadlines.

Contact with people

Architectural technicians work independently or in teams, usually with other technicians and architects. They may work under the direct supervision of an architect or a senior architectural designer.

They also have contact with: