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As the evolution of technology continues to influence the traditional job roles in the architectural industry, software proficiency is becoming an essential job skill in today's competitive climate.
Finding experienced estimators and project managers is an ongoing challenge for most companies in the competitive architectural industry. Experienced specification writers and estimators have never found themselves wanting for opportunities, as increasing demands from architects and project managers have fueled the need for these individuals.
All this prosperity does however come at a cost. In many organizations the lines separating the traditional "estimator" from the "detailer" and "project manager" have begun to fade. Workplace roles have evolved from the narrow scopes of years past, to ones in which employees are expected to take part in greater aspects of a project. The job of an estimator, for example, doesn't end with reviewing plans, creating a take-off and estimating costs; in many organizations, the role of the estimator overlaps with that of the project manager. They are expected to oversee the entire project, through sourcing products, ensuring delivery and dealing with issues and changes. One could even argue that the "Estimator" job title is quickly approaching obsolescence - today, a title referring to a "pre-construction" work role may be more accurate.
In this type of 'whole-project-focused' approach to construction, the need for effective tools that can be used throughout the process have become even more essential. The scope of such a tool would begin with the specification, either written or received. Ideally it could even facilitate a liaison between the estimator/project manager and the architect working on the project; allowing data to be easily exchanged as the plans and specifications are refined. As the role of the individual now extends beyond the quoting stage, that tool would have to facilitate detailing, sourcing, and ongoing revisions to the project until it is finally delivered to the property owner.
The AVAproject suite of software products, including AVAproject, AVAcad, AVAproject Fusion and the newly minted AVAware Plugin for Autodesk® Revit® definitively address all these needs, and have become the premiere choice for leading architectural openings suppliers.
It's not surprising therefore that AVAware product experience has become a highly sought after skill in the evolving employment landscape. More and more estimators and project managers are prominently featuring "AVAware proficiency" on their list of job-related skills. Meanwhile architectural companies are requesting the same in their employment ads: "AVAware experience preferred".
Proficiency in the use of an industry-standard tool is a clear indication to potential employers that the individual has recognized and equipped themselves to effectively manage the demands of the modern day construction industry. Nowhere is this more apparent than in online job postings and social media platforms such as LinkedIn that are specifically focused on the professional sphere. Potential employers are identifying AVAware experience and proficiency as being a preferred or even essential skill set in candidates.
It comes as no surprise, therefore, that it has become increasingly common to see industry people listing "AVAware experience" as a primary skill in their LinkedIn profiles - informing those potential employers of their readiness to meet the demands of an evolving industry.
There can be no doubt that, like so many others, the architectural industry will continue to evolve to keep pace with the advancement of technology and both the increased capabilities and expectations that creates. It's for this reason that AVAware has committed not only to providing the most effective software tools to meet these expectations, but has launched education initiatives such as "AVAware Academy" to provide quality online learning resources to our users.
AVAware Academy videos are all available on the AVAware YouTube channel and can be accessed via the link below:
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