I currently work for a General Contractor in the US. I have passed all my NCARB exams and have interned with design firms through college. I am still short on roughly 1500 hours that are only achievable in an A setting. I cannot figure out how to get these hours without defecting from my current position which is unfortunate - because I am working a on design build project ($500 MM project).
Does anyone have thoughts on how I can achieve the A hours in my current setting - while still remaining gainfully employed with the GC? I appreciate your feedback as I am interested in the best way to get the remaining hours!
Thank you.
RS
Flatfish
Dec 22, 15 11:45 am
Get the GC to hire an architect on a part-time basis, to directly supervise your work.
Or, get a side job or freelance work with an architect.
Note that while either of those ideas could satisfy IDP setting A requirements, they will not satisfy the unique requirements of certain states.
JeromeS
Dec 22, 15 2:36 pm
ask RickyB to set up an remote supervision experience for you...
shellarchitect
Dec 22, 15 11:15 pm
what type of work are you doing? I assume that giant projects probably require architects?Perhaps if you work closely with one they can sign off on your hours? If you don't work with one i think it is hard to argue for IDP credit.
Hello,
I currently work for a General Contractor in the US. I have passed all my NCARB exams and have interned with design firms through college. I am still short on roughly 1500 hours that are only achievable in an A setting. I cannot figure out how to get these hours without defecting from my current position which is unfortunate - because I am working a on design build project ($500 MM project).
Does anyone have thoughts on how I can achieve the A hours in my current setting - while still remaining gainfully employed with the GC? I appreciate your feedback as I am interested in the best way to get the remaining hours!
Thank you.
RS
Get the GC to hire an architect on a part-time basis, to directly supervise your work.
Or, get a side job or freelance work with an architect.
Note that while either of those ideas could satisfy IDP setting A requirements, they will not satisfy the unique requirements of certain states.
ask RickyB to set up an remote supervision experience for you...
what type of work are you doing? I assume that giant projects probably require architects?Perhaps if you work closely with one they can sign off on your hours? If you don't work with one i think it is hard to argue for IDP credit.