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Freelance Architectural Technician Advice

  • 19-03-2026 11:54AM
    #1
    JGD D
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1 ✭


    Hi there, new here,

    Probably an odd one but i'll ask anyways. I did my degree in Arch Tech and Fire safety Eng over 10 years ago, didnt work in industry as i started acting and did jobs that would give me freedom to do so etc since. During our self build start 2 years ago i started freelancing to the architect that designed the house and since then freelance to Architects in Donegal area predominantly doing there working Drawings for houses, apartment blocks (autocad) etc. Recently did Revit and 4D BIM course at ATU DL and i am learning 3D visualisations on the side and offer that service to the architects that only use 2D autocad. I am still acting and Donegal Based so i do need freelance flexibility but still have loads of time to offer. Basically i am looking for advice how to pick up some more work? Obviously i have missed out on the day to day office learning which means i am not as experienced in certain areas but it seems the industry is in demand so if anyone has any advice id be grateful. Looking to work and learn from good peeps. Thanks

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  • #2
    ThreeGreens
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 352 ✭✭ThreeGreens


    Your biggest source of new work is always referrals from existing clients.

    So tell your existing clients that you're looking for more work and if they know anyone that is looking for help, you'd be grateful if they would pass on your details.

    Often all they need is a request to pass on your details to encourage them.



  • #3
    muffler
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 47,486 ✭✭✭✭muffler


    As above, you can generate a bit more work from referrals by past clients. But you need to make the big decision on what way you want to progress both in the medium and long term. You can continue with the freelancing work but I don't think it's going to be sustainable. So either set up your own practice or look for full time employment in one of the larger practices in the county.



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