According to people in this career, the main tasks are...
| Task | Importance |
|---|---|
| Develop final construction plans that include aesthetic representations of the structure or details for its construction. | 89% |
| Prepare scale drawings or architectural designs, using computer-aided design or other tools. | 88% |
| Prepare information regarding design, structure specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimated costs, or construction time. | 88% |
| Consult with clients to determine functional or spatial requirements of structures. | 87% |
| Meet with clients to review or discuss architectural drawings. | 87% |
| Monitor the work of specialists, such as electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, interior designers, or sound specialists to ensure optimal form or function of designs or final structures. | 86% |
| Integrate engineering elements into unified architectural designs. | 86% |
| Plan layouts of structural architectural projects. | 85% |
| Conduct periodic on-site observations of construction work to monitor compliance with plans. | 84% |
| Prepare contract documents for building contractors. | 81% |
| Plan or design structures such as residences, office buildings, theatres, factories, or other structural properties in accordance with environmental, safety, or other regulations. | 81% |
| Direct activities of technicians engaged in preparing drawings or specification documents. | 80% |
| Administer construction contracts. | 78% |
| Create three-dimensional or interactive representations of designs, using computer-assisted design software. | 75% |
| Represent clients in obtaining bids or awarding construction contracts. | 74% |
| Develop marketing materials, proposals, or presentations to generate new work opportunities. | 71% |
| Perform predesign services, such as feasibility or environmental impact studies. | 67% |
| Design structures that incorporate environmentally friendly building practices or concepts, such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards. | 61% |
| Design or plan construction of green building projects to minimize adverse environmental impact or conserve energy. | 60% |
| Gather information related to projects' environmental sustainability or operational efficiency. | 59% |
| Inspect proposed building sites to determine suitability for construction. | 57% |
| Design environmentally sound structural upgrades to existing buildings, such as natural lighting systems, green roofs, or rainwater collection systems. | 56% |
| Calculate potential energy savings by comparing estimated energy consumption of proposed design to baseline standards. | 51% |
| Prepare operating and maintenance manuals, studies, or reports. | 50% |
