Playing a part in project and team management Specifying the requirements for the projectĪdapting plans according to circumstances and resolving any problems that may arise during construction Writing and presenting reports, proposals, applications and contracts Working closely with a team of other professionals such as building service engineers, construction managers, quantity surveyors and architectural technologistsĪpplying for planning permission and advice from governmental new build and legal departments Working around constraining factors such as town planning legislation, environmental impact and project budget Liaising with construction professionals about the feasibility of potential projects As such, they operate as part of an overall project design team, working closely with a range of construction professionals from quantity surveyors to building services engineers.Ĭreating building designs and highly detailed drawings both by hand and by using specialist computer-aided design (CAD) applications They use their specialist construction knowledge and high-level drawing skills to design buildings that are functional, safe, sustainable and aesthetically pleasing.Īrchitects stay involved throughout the construction process, adapting their plans according to budget constraints, environmental factors or client needs. It takes around seven years of study and training to qualify as an architect.Īrchitects create designs for new construction projects, alterations and redevelopments.