3 Oct 2011 - 7 Oct 2011 Busy,Busy, Dead................ & Busy again.

This week was filled with lots to do. It continued from last week with the sketch plans for a development. But it didnt stop there clients were calling asking for drawings and that meant breaking away and doing those to keep the clients happy. This meant I needed to complete some site drawings, plumbing drawings and floor layouts. Emailing was definitly high priority on the things to do list. Then when all work starts to pick up again the electricity goes off!!!!The electricity department were doing maintainace on the transformers in the area from 8am - 4pm. So that meant no electricity, no pc, no work......DAY OFF:) happiness for a whole day!!but this meant working super hard to catch up for lost time. All's well that ends well this week has been hectic.

Till next time.

xoxo

26 Sep - 30 Sep 2011 - New challenges

This week i got to work on a developement that we will be doing in stellenbosch

19 Sep - 23 Sep 2011 - Getting through the week

What a week... This week i stated on a new project with two double dwellings. This is still at sketch stage so things will definitely be developing from here on. I've been doing lots of admin, filing & emailing in the office and I have been to council to check on progress on plans. Yesterday was my Boss' birthday and we had a little surprise party:) was awesome!!! So today i will be doing some admin and updating any loose ends.

Till next time

xoxo

12 Sep - 16 Sep 2011 - ADMIN, ADMIN, and more ADMIN!!!!

Well this week we sorted out the huge amount of paper that we had in the office.All the old plans had to be thrown out and we cleared the shelves, sample piles, unnecessary stationary & an all round updating of the office admin. This was an awesome experience as it allowed me to learn more about previous jobs and ask loads of questions.Now the office looks great and we have a beautiful display area. Feels so great to be in an organised space!!. On the work front I went to council and had a quick site visit!!! this definitely topped off the week as I received an all round learning experience. Council was exciting as I got to visit the various departments and meet planners & people that play an important roll in the approval of plans. This week has been an amazing learning experience for me.

Till next time!!!

xoxo

5 Sep - 9 Sep 2011 -Spring Cleaning!!!

This week we started spring cleaning the office!!! that meant lots of dust and lots of sorting!!! We sorted updating checklist for council and updating drawing folders. So it was definately an all round spring clean. Office work is on the low @ the moment so while we still have time Spring cleaning is possible. Not much to update on so thats all from me.

Till next time

xoxo

29 Aug - 2 Sep 2011 - SITE DRAWINGS!!

This week I have been working on a development which comprises of 24 units and these drawings need to be issued to site. What this means is that I have to ensure that all measurements and dimensions are correct, the layout positions and setbacks clearly marked so that the building can be setout on site correctly. As well as making sure window and door schedules are correct in order for the manufacturers to issue the correct amounts for site. These drawings make you realise the importance of your task as a draughtsperson. If any errors are found on the drawing this could result in costly mistakes on site.Something we would all much rather not deal with. This week has really taught me the importance of taking pride in your work and making sure your drawing is a clear reference or form of communication between you as the architect- "who designs " , draughtsperson " who completes the drawings" and builders "people resonsible for building the plans drawn up".


So this week has been rather interesting and a bit of pressure, nothing i could handle.

Till next time.

xoxo

22 Aug - 26 Aug 2011 - Miscellaneous

What a week.....Busy with lots of little things for council & site. This week I completed amendments for previous plans submitted  to council. Very important to remember the mistakes or aspects of the drawing I had left out, to ensure the same mistakes are not made. As I do my own amendments I am able to learn and experience the things council will and will not accept.

Well I have to get back to work. Till next time

xoxo

15 Aug - 19 Aug 2011 - Baie Besig

Shoooooo!!!! What a week. Last week being @ CPUT was awesome but that meant 1 week delay on my office work. This meant no fooling around and getting straight to it! I needed to prepare my work for council submission so that meant quick drawing, fast thinking and double checking. By wednesday that was all completed. A stress lifted off the shoulders. Then I started some details for information for a client who wants alterations to an existing development. The changes definately adds more dimension to the facade of the building. So now that is all complete all thats let to do is enjoy the weekend and continue updating CPUT assignments.

PS: tech computers corrupted my flash with all those viuses so it looks like im spending time this weekend
playing catch up again.

xoxo.

1 Aug - 5 Aug 2011 - Tying up loose ends

This week has been slow and then hectic.I finished offf the sketch plans and then went onto a different project changing working drawings and making sure that the electrical layout was correct. When that was all completed printing printing printing!!!!!Then it was on to council submission from the sketch drawings that I had been working on. But wait....First the land use application departures needed to be sorted out that meant that I would have to type up addresses of the neighbours surrounding the property that would be affected. This list is usually done by council but we really needed to speed up the process so I got cracking...:) was definately a good learning experience and much knowledge was gained. Now that all those things are sorted its off to CPUT next week for some 2nd year FUN!

Till then
xoxox

25 July - 29 July 2011 Playing Catch Up

Wow! this week has ended. I cant believe how quick the time is flying. This week i was busy completing loose ends, changes to existing plans, electrical layouts and generally getting things ready for the builders. I also got to start a new project, an alteration to an existing house. This meant me drawing up existing as built plans on a pan-handle site and the completing the suggested design for the client. That all went really well the client will be in next week to go over any changes. And most of all have been working on my assignments for CPUT. really need to polish up all my work but im getting there. The office was really buzzing this morning...the phones ringing non stop & emails coming through. And a bonus I had to prepare changes to a council submisssion. So work seems to be picking up even though this week work seems to be on the slow in the office but we stay optimistic and this never stops me from learning. Exciting weekend for me .........Its my Birthday!!!!!! Well thats all from me ....

xoxo