Computer-Aided Design Drafter: Main Duties and Responsibilities (01:05)

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Ambrose Kharkongor builds computerized modes of designs created by senior architects to show to clients. He incorporates changes from feedback.

Computer-Aided Design Drafter: Career Beginnings (01:15)

Kharkongor loved to draw as a child and attended architecture school. In India, computer-aided drawing programs are not provided until the second year.

Computer-Aided Design Drafter: Keys to Success (02:02)

Experience and knowledge of Revit are essential. Building information modeling allows syncing of information for effective collaboration. Kharkongor discusses how software improves efficiency and tracks changes.

Computer-Aided Design Drafter: Education and Certification Requirements (01:48)

Employers find certifications beneficial; Autodesk provides certification in Revit. Companies bring in industry professionals to help train employees. Ask specialists what programs they use.

Computer-Aided Design Drafter: Workplace Atmosphere (01:39)

Kharkongor enjoys working at his firm because coworkers are helpful. There is occasionally weekend work when the firm is under a deadline. Kharkongor travels to the site to take pictures and make adjustments.

Computer-Aided Design Drafter: Advice for Aspiring Pros (01:37)

After learning a specific software, try to use it all the time. Choose a project that you admire and try to reach its perfection. Participate in international competition.

Computer-Aided Design Drafter: A Day on the Job (02:39)

Kharkongor opens a model in Revit and reads notes and red markings from senior architects. Development design occurs after schematic design is completed. Inform the engineer of any modifications.

Computer-Aided Design Drafter: Industry Goals and Services (00:56)

Understanding and implementing the client's vision is important. Sometimes a drafter needs to create flow plan sections to show a client.

Computer-Aided Design Drafter: Industry Challenges (01:26)

Exporting a two-dimensional model is difficult in certain software. Revit is able to export to CAD, but not vice versa.

Computer-Aided Design Drafter: Looking at the Future (00:46)

Robotic construction will come into existence, saving time, energy, and labor.