Building Arts | American College of the Building Arts

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Reading ComprehensionOperations AnalysisSpeakingCritical ThinkingActive ListeningWritingComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision Making

Knowledge

DesignBuilding and ConstructionPublic Safety and SecurityEngineering and TechnologyComputers and Electronics

Abilities

VisualizationOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionOral ExpressionWritten ExpressionFluency of IdeasOriginalityProblem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningInductive Reasoning

Tasks

Develop final construction plans that include aesthetic representations of the structure or details
Prepare scale drawings or architectural designs, using computer-aided design or other tools.
Prepare information regarding design, structure specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimat
Inspect the condition of structures.

Technology

Procurement softwareDocument management softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareDesktop publishing softwareData base user interface and query software

Tools

Architectural templatesArm drafting machinesCircular sawsCompassesComputer laser printersComputer-guided milling machinesDiazo copiersDigital camerasDisk grinding machinesDividersEngineering copiersFretsawsHand sawsMat knivesMitre boxes

Work Values

IndependenceAchievementRecognitionWorking ConditionsSupportRelationships

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium17-1011.00	Architects, Except Landscape and Naval	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Bachelor's Degree)

Complete construction document sets for complex, large-scale projects — author and coordinate autonomously, ensuring full integration of all engineering disciplines within the architectural design.
Architectural designs of high aesthetic and technical complexity — develop from concept through construction administration, using advanced CAD and computational design tools.
Client briefing, design review, and approval processes — lead across all project phases, negotiating scope, budget, and schedule trade-offs with confidence and authority.
Non-routine structural and spatial challenges — resolve through original problem-solving, applying inductive and deductive reasoning across unfamiliar building typologies.
Multi-disciplinary specialist teams including structural, mechanical, electrical, and acoustic engineers — direct and evaluate to ensure optimal functional and formal outcomes.
Comprehensive project information packages — prepare covering design rationale, material specifications, regulatory compliance, cost analyses, and construction schedules for diverse stakeholders.
Public safety, accessibility, and sustainability requirements — interpret and integrate proactively into all design decisions across the full project lifecycle.
Procurement and contract documentation — oversee using specialized procurement software, ensuring contractor selection aligns with design quality and project requirements.
Emerging design technologies and construction methodologies — evaluate and selectively adopt to improve design outcomes and office efficiency, sharing findings with the project team.
Complex regulatory and zoning environments — navigate independently, preparing variance applications and presenting design justifications to planning and building authorities.

Program Details

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

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Scholarships

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