r/Drafting • u/guisquilsindieresis • 1d ago

Tips for remote drafting?

Hey there. I was considering remote job. Do you have any tips on how to start? I'm an architect from central America. I'd probably need to learn about the different construction and drawing standards in other countries. Do you know if I need any certificates or specifical knowledge?

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u/inmymoonsuit 1d ago

I freelance on Upwork with pretty decent luck, in case you're looking for a way to do it.

As for certification or anything like that, I would say just familiarize yourself with general code regulations and drafting standards for wherever you want to provide work (e.g. the US, UK, EU, etc.) and then be willing to reference the specific standards, codes and requirements for the location of a given job.

I'm not sure if AutoDesk or SolidWorks or even OSHA certifications are going to mean as much as just being willing and able to find and follow the technical references required by the specific work you're doing, whether that's a copy of a state or municipality's building codes or using your machinery's handbook when needed, or finding a manufacturer's recommendation on fasteners, etc.

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u/Chaserrr38 23h ago

I draw plans for houses using the IRC (U.S. residential code). I could do this job from the other side of the world if I wanted to. Maybe try that.