Architects provide many drawing information in every project in order to furnish the clients’ expectations and trust. Products such as working drawings, specifications and bill of quantities are produced to enable a project to be constructed. Working in Concipio Tektura as an intern gave me a chance to prepare significant outputs that help start the construction of a project. The task that was given was a type of construction drawings that is a part of the whole working drawings; drawings that have graphical information on how the contractor can and will construct the structure. © Concipio Tektura Architectural Design Studio After I consider Concipio Tektura a company to perform my OJT with, I got excited for all the thoughts I had about the assignments that I will be assigned to. I thought of tasks that were not usual to accomplish in the university, tasks that were not taught by the professors, and especially tasks that were of big help to make an idea a reality and eventually I was not downcast-ed. Working on architectural drawings, especially the specifications, the general notes and other notable information for 10 weeks motivated me to work, study, and learn harder; mainly because I had no idea on how to start all the tasks that were given to me, making me realize that what I draw in school is immeasurably distant from what I draw in workplaces. My school has taught me how to produce products for the people and for the environment, Concipio Tektura taught me how to produce drawings logically and rationally, training me ways on how to assemble creative and visionary ideas together with architectural drawings to manifest that any fantasies I have in my mind can have a physical existence.
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On-the-Job Training is one of the most essential elements in a student’s life during college. It made me increase my productivity to become a young professional. It helped me acquire relevant knowledge, skills and was exposed to possibilities and experiences by performing in an actual work setting. From April 18 to May 25, 2018, I did my internship at “Concipio Tektura Architectural Design Studio” offering architectural business solutions through design and consultancy services. It was founded by one of the faculty members at PUP CAFA, Arch. Eric Baño. Since Arch. Eric was also my former professor and very dedicated to the field, I decided to have my internship under him so I could gather learning and familiarize myself more about architecture. We did our first meeting at Makati. We had our internship orientation and Arch. Eric introduced some of the company’s brief information and the services offered. We’ve also been informed on the non-traditional way of Concipio and how they utilize it. On the proceeding time, I was assigned at the “Team Specs” and was given a task to write Technical Specifications. Personally, I was in fact not familiar with specifications that is why I was positively overwhelmed. It was an immense challenge for me but the excitement to learn new important things was even greater. Team Specs The first week of the internship was probably the most difficult week. Because of the unfamiliarity, writing specifications was strange for me. To solve that problem, research, gathering data, sources and information is a must. The goal was to find standard procedures, details and specifications. I made an initial draft of materials according to the project that was given to us, the BARINAGA PROJECT. I started writing open specifications for the common divisions including the finishes, masonry, furnishing and more. Then day by day we finished specifications division by division; from masonry to furnishings; division 4 to division 12. It was a good start, though there are few things that needs to be changed and improved but our mentor indeed guided us through this tedious journey. As the weeks passed by, writing specifications was getting easier. The work flow became much smoother than the first week. Our mentor, Arch. Eric continued to give us list of materials and so we could construct specifications for those materials. He taught us a lot of things about the field; the importance of specifications to every project, about contractors, architects and of course the materials. For the last 2 weeks, after writing open specifications we proceeded to close specifications. Close specifications also include the standards procedures but with the specific procedure and product details of the material for a specific manufacturer or supplier. At first, I thought writing close specifications was more difficult than the open but it wasn’t. maybe because I got used to it and I already know the standards but the essential thing is finding the right material details for a specific supplier. While doing the close specifications, I was also assigned to create a suppliers list with their contact details for future reference. Before ending the internship, the last task I was given was to write standard specifications for plumbing and electrical division. I could say that; of all the specification I’ve written through this training, plumbing and electrical materials are the most difficult. Researching for this division was mind-numbing. Hours and hours of data gathering to find the right specifications. But though hard, it was all worth it. The Learnings From the first day that I step in Concipio, I knew that I could really learn a lot from this company. I can consider all the experiences and knowledge I learned are very profound, from familiarizing myself to the CSI Code, researching, writing list of materials and supplier and most of all writing specifications. But more than anything else I really realized that the best thing I acquired from this internship experiences discipline and having a good attitude. Waking up early to fulfill the task I was given to. I developed my attitude and self-discipline so that I won’t disappoint my mentor, co-interns and myself. I was able to be time bounded; more organized in my works and was able to adjust with the new environment and with the different people in the office. Concipio really gives opportunity to students to developed and enhance their skills through hands-on experiences on real working environment. It taught me that there is learning beyond the four corners of the classroom and from different people and working with diverse personalities. I can definitely say that it was indeed strange to stranger. Not because I became more unaware and unfamiliar with the field, but because I strongly believe that this is just the start, the first easy steps to becoming an Architect in the future. I know I will be encountering situations that may be strange to me but I am now ready to explore the unknown things and learn what I could possibly learn on this entire journey of my life as a student and soon to be professional of Architecture. |
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