Hi i'm sure this has been asked before but i just can't seem to find a thread about this. A little about me, I am currently going for my M.Arch degree and working with a Architect in my area, been working with him way back then when my father was working along side him as a Registered Architect. I am a general contractor and build homes on the side and do some design work too, when it comes to design, I know i can do small buildings and tons of residential design but i am not sure if i can also provide say when a client goes and gets another builder to build their home, and provide Construction Administration, and assist them with the Bidding/Negotiation process. I always do CA as a intern but within my own business, can i do that as a building designer? I've done it plenty of times so far, but i'm not sure if i'm correct as doing it full time and offering it openly...
I'm a building designer. The answer to your question is largely, yes... in most of the states in the United States.
If you go to the state website for architectural licensing, you should find a section on the website on the statutes and administrative rules. ALL states licensing boards have a section on their website to the statutes and rules that these licensing boards are in charge of the enforcement.
You read the statutes carefully. If your state has exemptions for certain projects that does not require an architect, you'll find it.
Otherwise, you can let us know what state you are practicing in which would make quick research on your state's laws and rules, fairly quickly.
Remember, it is not where you live but where the projects are located or where you advertise or otherwise engage commercially that is the governing laws and rules.
This is a good place to start. Go to both these boards website and read the statutes so you know when you will need a licensed architect and when you will need an engineer.
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Hi i'm sure this has been asked before but i just can't seem to find a thread about this. A little about me, I am currently going for my M.Arch degree and working with a Architect in my area, been working with him way back then when my father was working along side him as a Registered Architect. I am a general contractor and build homes on the side and do some design work too, when it comes to design, I know i can do small buildings and tons of residential design but i am not sure if i can also provide say when a client goes and gets another builder to build their home, and provide Construction Administration, and assist them with the Bidding/Negotiation process. I always do CA as a intern but within my own business, can i do that as a building designer? I've done it plenty of times so far, but i'm not sure if i'm correct as doing it full time and offering it openly...
Thanks.
In the situation you describe the answer is: yes!
Kramit,
I'm a building designer. The answer to your question is largely, yes... in most of the states in the United States.
If you go to the state website for architectural licensing, you should find a section on the website on the statutes and administrative rules. ALL states licensing boards have a section on their website to the statutes and rules that these licensing boards are in charge of the enforcement.
You read the statutes carefully. If your state has exemptions for certain projects that does not require an architect, you'll find it.
Otherwise, you can let us know what state you are practicing in which would make quick research on your state's laws and rules, fairly quickly.
Remember, it is not where you live but where the projects are located or where you advertise or otherwise engage commercially that is the governing laws and rules.
OH, okay. I am in Austin, Texas.
In short, Yes.
Read BOTH of these:
http://www.tbae.state.tx.us/Content/documents/LawsEnforcement/ArchRequiredFlowChart.pdf
and
http://www.tbpe.state.tx.us/downloads/TBPEDiagrammatic2014.pdf
READ THEM BOTH.
This is a good place to start. Go to both these boards website and read the statutes so you know when you will need a licensed architect and when you will need an engineer.
There is also your building codes as well.
Very cool. Thanks!
If you're not bothered by going abroad you could come to Germany, Architects are always needed here, especially english skills are a requirement.
Take a look. http://www.kitzig.com/en/unternehmen/aktuelle-jobs
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