David W.

Profile Overview
A seasoned Architectural Technician with a decade of hands-on experience across residential, commercial, educational, and healthcare projects. Masters the gap between design vision and buildable reality—producing precise technical drawings, detailed 3D models, and high-quality renders. Works comfortably at all RIBA / ARB stages, from concept coordination to construction documentation and on-site problem solving.

Core Technical Skills

· Technical Drawings: Expert in detailed construction drawings, floor plans
· 3D Modelling & BIM: Advanced proficiency in Revit, ArchiCAD and SketchUp, . Manages clash detection, model federation, and family/object creation.
· Rendering & Visualization: Photorealistic renderings using ,Twinmotion, and V-Ray. Produces walkthroughs, sun studies, and material mockups.
· Technical Documentation: Schedules (doors, windows, finishes), specifications, site inspection reports, and tender packages. Coordinates with structural, MEP, and landscape consultants.

Experience by Building Type

· Residential: Mixed-use towers, terraced refurbishments, custom homes — full drawing sets for planning and building control.
· Commercial: Offices, retail units, hospitality — fast-paced coordination with tight deadlines.
· Educational & Healthcare: Schools, clinics — strict focus on fire safety, acoustics, hygiene finishes, and DDA compliance.
· Industrial / Logistics: Warehouses with mezzanines — heavy emphasis on section details, structural grids, and loading bay layouts.

Key Strengths

· Bridges communication between architects, engineers, and contractors — catches clashes before site.
· Produces drawing packages that get permits approved on first submission.
· Keeps up with software updates and emerging workflows (e.g., point cloud to BIM, real-time rendering).
· Manages junior technicians, checks drawing quality, and maintains office standards.

Soft Skills
Methodical, deadline-driven, and detail-obsessed. Explains complex construction details to non-technical team members. Stays calm during late-stage changes and RFIs.

In short: The person the architect trusts to make it buildable — and make it look great on paper