14 November - 18 November 2011 Another week gone by

This week hasn't been to busy but I have been focusing on the final council submission drawings for this year. It seems funny saying that because as the weeks go by I realise that my time in the office is coming to an end ....Well hopefully depending on my results @ campus. This week I have been sending emails, doing council amendments, admin work and mainly trying to get this council submission drawings completed. This project the erf is being subdivided yet it has a double dwelling on each erf.so this means that I need to do take into consideration that certain aspects are shared namely the drainage and servitude connections. This week went fairly quickly.

Oh well back to work. Till next time

xoxo

7 November - 11 November 2011..............11.11.11 - full speed ahead

This week has definitely gone by super quick. Well it was a change to be back in the office and not in Elgin....I actually miss that place and everyone too. Well I had to get into the swing of things asap as life does go on. Good news was in order as two of the plans I had done had been approved @ council while I had been away in Elgin....always good motivation to know that your work is up to standard. While that happiness lasted only just a few hours.....work was on the rise. I needed to complete site drawings, sketch plans, send some emails and get a council submission started. This meant a really hectic week back @ the office but nothing I couldn't handle. After all that hard work in Elgin,  I feel like i can conquer anything:) This weekend I need to complete all my changes for the final re- submission....hopefully I make it in time.

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

xoxo

17 Oct - 21 Oct 2011 --Presentation time:)

This week I started doing some presentation drawings for a developement in stellenbosch....How ironic because I am busy doing all my work for CPUT, which needs to be well presented too.Our email was down this week so all the mail we expected from clients and other professionals never came through. After two days of talking to IT technicians it was all sorted!!!We were up and running:)Well after that drama was sorted I completed some amendments for council, done some admin and checked some progress on projects @ council. This week has really flown by and im super excited for BLOCK 3

See you all soon

xoxo 

10 Oct - 14 Oct 2011 - Time is just flying by

This week I completed all my drawings for the sketch plan proposal. I also drew up some site diagrams for a new property we could be doing a job on. Things from council are rolling in as the plans move from one department to the next. I’m learning so much from just doing admin work its amazing. I need to complete my assignments so luckily work is died down a bit so I could do research for my M.I.P work. Since time s flying by so quickly updating my portfolio and all outstanding work is my main priority


Till next time.

xoxo

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