2161 Building Architects
Building architects design commercial, industrial, institutional, residential and recreational buildings and plan and monitor their construction, maintenance and rehabilitation. Tasks include - (a) developing new or improved architectural theories and methods; (b) inspecting sites and consulting clients, management and other stakeholders to determine type, style and size of proposed buildings and alterations to existing buildings; (c) providing information regarding designs, materials and estimated building times; (d) preparing project documentation, including sketches and scale drawings, and integrating structural, mechanical and aesthetic elements in final designs; (e) writing specifications and contract documents for use by builders and calling tenders on behalf of clients; (f) making necessary contacts to ensure feasibility of projects regarding style, cost, timing and compliance with regulations; (g) identifying and finding best solutions for problems regarding function and quality of interior environments of buildings and making necessary designs, drawings and plans; (h) monitoring construction or rehabilitation work to ensure compliance with specifications and quality standards; (i) maintaining technical liaison and consultancy with other relevant specialists. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Building architect - Interior architect Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - Landscape architect - 2162 - Interior decorator - 3432 - Interior designers - 3432.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is ISCO-08 2161?
- ISCO-08 2161 is "Building Architects". Building architects design commercial, industrial, institutional, residential and recreational buildings and plan and monitor their construction, maintenance and rehabilitation. Tasks include - (a) developing new or improved architectural theories and methods; (b) inspecting sites and consulting clients, management and other stakeholders to determine type, style and size of proposed buildings and alterations to existing buildings; (c) providing information regarding designs, materials and estimated building times; (d) preparing project documentation, including sketches and scale drawings, and integrating structural, mechanical and aesthetic elements in final designs; (e) writing specifications and contract documents for use by builders and calling tenders on behalf of clients; (f) making necessary contacts to ensure feasibility of projects regarding style, cost, timing and compliance with regulations; (g) identifying and finding best solutions for problems regarding function and quality of interior environments of buildings and making necessary designs, drawings and plans; (h) monitoring construction or rehabilitation work to ensure compliance with specifications and quality standards; (i) maintaining technical liaison and consultancy with other relevant specialists. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Building architect - Interior architect Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - Landscape architect - 2162 - Interior decorator - 3432 - Interior designers - 3432.
- How does ISCO-08 2161 map to other classification systems?
- 2161 Building Architects has equivalents in ESCO Occupations (8c3f536e-ba66-4321-ba40-363dc39f129b, efa81635-9125-4276-8902-9deb12170ea7); SOC 2018 (17-1011). These crosswalks let you translate this code between ISCO-08 and 2 other classification systems.
- What is the parent category of 2161?
- 2161 Building Architects sits under 2161 Building Architects in the ISCO-08 hierarchy.
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