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What Does an Architectural Drafter Do?
Responsibilities
- Translate specifications created by engineers and architects into a plan
- Design plans using computer-aided design (CAD) or traditional drafting methods
- Add details based on knowledge of building techniques, building codes and site requirements
- Go to the construction site before and during construction to understand site requirements and changes
- Spell out type and amount of needed materials
- Ensure work complies with laws and regulations
- Prepare cost estimates
How To Become an Architectural Drafter: FAQs
The bottom line:
If you have drawing or design skills and want to become a crucial player in the creation of buildings or any kind of structure, this career could be for you. It's not only satisfying to see the finished product; it's also exciting to be a part of a team on a fast-paced project. Check out the training options below to get started!
What's it like to be a drafter?
Coby Godfrey always had an appreciation for architecture.
"I had a desire to be a fully licensed architect but started college in my 30s so the full architecture program wasn’t in the cards." Instead, he got an associate degree, and that turned out to be a great move.
The residential design and draftsman stays busy. Because the company he works for is small, team members wear many hats in a given day, from drafting to on-site measurements to drawing contracts. It's a role that is ever-changing yet still fulfilling.
"I don’t just design buildings," says Coby. "I design places where people will live their lives and raise their children — and that matters to me."
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