Md. Toufiqul Alam Tokder Rupu

Assistant Architect at Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF)

• Bangladesh
• My current job since October 2015

discuss the ideas, objectives, requirements and budget of a project and in some cases help to select a site;
consult with other professionals about design;
assess the needs of the building and its users and advise the client on the practicality of their project;
prepare and present feasibility reports and design proposals to the client;
assess the impact on the local environment;
use IT in design and project management, specifically using computer-aided design software;
keep within financial budgets and deadlines;
produce detailed workings, drawings and specifications;
specify the nature and quality of materials required;
prepare tender applications and presentations;
negotiate with contractors and other professionals;
prepare applications for planning and building control departments;
draw up tender documents for contracts;
project manage and help to coordinate the work of contractors;
control a project from start to finish;
carry out regular site visits to check on progress and ensure that the project is running on time and to budget;
resolve problems and issues that arise during construction;
ensure that the environmental impact of the project is managed.