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  4. Building architects

Building architects

Building architects design commercial, industrial, institutional, residential and recreational buildings and plan and monitor their construction, maintenance and rehabilitation.

Skill level: Highly skilled

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  • Salary range for the majority of workers in Building architects - from ₹26,556 to ₹2,10,956 per month - 2025.
  • A Building architects typically earns between ₹26,556 and ₹72,572 net per month at the start of the job.
  • After 5 years of service, this is between ₹46,470 and ₹1,18,186 per month for a working week of 48 hours.

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  • Building architect

Job Responsibilities

  • Developing new or improved architectural theories and methods
  • Inspecting sites and consulting clients, management and other stakeholders to determine type, style and size of proposed buildings and alterations to existing buildings
  • Providing information regarding designs, materials and estimated building times
  • Preparing project documentation, including sketches and scale drawings, and integrating structural, mechanical and aesthetic elements in final designs
  • Writing specifications and contract documents for use by builders and calling tenders on behalf of clients
  • Making necessary contacts to ensure feasibility of projects regarding style, cost, timing, and compliance with regulations
  • Identifying and finding best solutions for problems regarding function and quality of interior environments of buildings and making necessary designs, drawings and plans
  • Monitoring construction or rehabilitation work to ensure compliance with specifications and quality standards
  • Maintaining technical liaison and consultancy with other relevant specialists

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