AKASHKUMAR PATEL
Cambridge,ON
Summary
Highly skilled and experienced Architectural Designer and Technologist with expertise in using AutoCAD, Revit, Sketchup, and Lumion software to create technical drawings, designs, and project management. Proficient in Ontario building code (OBC) coordinating and managing construction projects, creating blueprints, and estimating materials and labor costs. Skilled in site analysis, preparing technical drawings, and coordinating construction documents and specifications. Strong communication and team player skills. Adept at reading and interpreting blueprints, producing detailed designs, and consulting with design engineers and architects to meet client requirements. Bachelors in Architecture with additional education in Project and Supply Chain Management.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Architectural designer
KING HOMES INC.
02.2021 - Current
- Site analysis, designing, and drafting the existing, plus proposed plans
- Preparing Technical drawings like, elevation, sections, details of windows, doors
- Review Plans, details and ensuring the drawings
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows as needed
- Coordinate the construction document drawing and specification
- Review and tracking city comments and communicate with them
- Develop the proposed design according to client requirement
- Working on residential technical drawing
- Considering Ontario building Code while designing
- Researched building codes and requirements and applied to design planning.
- Researched zoning laws and building codes to verify conformance with regulatory agencies.
Architectural Technologist
SquareArchitects
05.2020 - 01.2021
- Processing the schematic designs of residential projects
- Leading 3 people for 4-5 Garage conversion projects
- Producing technical drawings
- Developing 3d models on Sketchup and render on Lumion and V-ray
- Preparing a set of architectural drawing for client and city submission
- Coordinating the plans with Ontario building codes
- Developed and executed pre-construction milestones on project schedule
- Read blueprint, schemas and drawings
- Reviewed buildings already in use to determine areas in need of improvement for current and future designs.
Architect
PB Architects
08.2017 - 08.2019
- Examined construction and demolition plans to determine need for requisite and permits to meet regulatory guidelines
- Produced digital and physical conceptual models
- Mentoring the team throughout the project
- Prepared blueprints using computer-aided design programs such as AutoCAD
- Submitted ideas as part of early stages of design processes
- Monitored construction contractors to maintain project specifications, cost control, and time requirements
- Produced detailed blueprint designs to meet client's environmental impact requirements
- Read project plans and estimated costs
- Consulted with design engineers and architects to organize and improve design presentations for client design approval
- Designed industrial architectural structures as part of larger project teams involving geotechnical, civil, and mechanical departments
- Performed preliminary designs with computer-aided design software such as Revit, AutoCAD, and Rhino to submit to project team.
- Reviewed technical drawings developed by CAD technicians and drafters.
- Researched materials to determine appropriate selection for projects.
Education
Bachelors Of Architecture - Architecture
PARUL INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTURE & RESEARCH (PIAR)
INDIA07.2017
Post-Degree Certificate - Project Management
Sault College of Applied Arts And Technology
Sault Ste. Marie, ON04.2020
Post-Degree Certificate - Supply Chain Management
Sault College of Applied Arts And Technology
Brampton, ON12.2020
No Degree - The Home Construction Regulatory Authority (HCRA)
BUILDING ABILITY CORPORATION
Toronto, ON03.2023
Skills
- Construction techniques
- Design development
- Project Management
- MS PowerPoint
- Construction management
- Effective communication
- Project Specifications
- Revit
- SketchUp
- Building Codes Knowledge
- AutoCAD
- Design Development
- Team Collaboration
Additional Information
- AWARDS , SUSTAINABLE DESIGN IN INSTITUTIONAL BUILDINGS
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Architectural designer
KING HOMES INC.
02.2021 - Current
Architectural Technologist
SquareArchitects
05.2020 - 01.2021
Architect
PB Architects
08.2017 - 08.2019
Bachelors Of Architecture - Architecture
PARUL INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTURE & RESEARCH (PIAR)
Post-Degree Certificate - Project Management
Sault College of Applied Arts And Technology
Post-Degree Certificate - Supply Chain Management
Sault College of Applied Arts And Technology
No Degree - The Home Construction Regulatory Authority (HCRA)
BUILDING ABILITY CORPORATION
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