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Architects, Except Landscape and Naval: reported tasks and exploration worksheet
Plan and design structures, such as private residences, office buildings, theaters, factories, and other structural property.
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This source lists 25 tasks, including 25 marked Core and 0 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.
Task source dates: 08/2026.
25 tasks shown
Core · Task 20479 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Prepare scale drawings or architectural designs, using computer-aided design or other tools.
Core · Task 19596 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Plan or design structures such as residences, office buildings, theatres, factories, or other structural properties in accordance with environmental, safety, or other regulations.
Core · Task 20481 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Meet with clients to review or discuss architectural drawings.
Core · Task 134 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Prepare contract documents for building contractors.
Core · Task 20483 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Develop final construction plans that include aesthetic representations of the structure or details for its construction.
Core · Task 20484 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Conduct periodic on-site observations of construction work to monitor compliance with plans.
Core · Task 131 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Consult with clients to determine functional or spatial requirements of structures.
Core · Task 136 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Integrate engineering elements into unified architectural designs.
Core · Task 20486 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Plan layouts of structural architectural projects.
Core · Task 20480 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Direct activities of technicians engaged in preparing drawings or specification documents.
Core · Task 130 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Prepare information regarding design, structure specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimated costs, or construction time.
Core · Task 138 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Administer construction contracts.
Core · Task 20485 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
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.
Core · Task 20488 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Create three-dimensional or interactive representations of designs, using computer-assisted design software.
Core · Task 19592 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Design or plan construction of green building projects to minimize adverse environmental impact or conserve energy.
Core · Task 24016 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Inspect the condition of structures.
Core · Task 19591 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Design environmentally sound structural upgrades to existing buildings, such as natural lighting systems, green roofs, or rainwater collection systems.
Core · Task 20487 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Inspect proposed building sites to determine suitability for construction.
Core · Task 19593 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Design structures that incorporate environmentally friendly building practices or concepts, such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards.
Core · Task 19595 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Perform predesign services, such as feasibility or environmental impact studies.
Core · Task 20482 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Develop marketing materials, proposals, or presentations to generate new work opportunities.
Core · Task 19594 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Gather information related to projects' environmental sustainability or operational efficiency.
Core · Task 139 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Represent clients in obtaining bids or awarding construction contracts.
Core · Task 140 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Prepare operating and maintenance manuals, studies, or reports.
Core · Task 19590 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Calculate potential energy savings by comparing estimated energy consumption of proposed design to baseline standards.
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