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[TAKE OUR CAREER TRAINING READINESS KIT](https://yourcareerexploration.ca/?lead_src=w-cta-box&mid=18419) Live Chat   Tour   Ask   Explore   - [All Campuses](https://blog.herzing.ca/topic/national) - [Montreal French](https://blog.herzing.ca/topic/montreal-fr) - [Montreal](https://blog.herzing.ca/topic/montreal) - [Ottawa](https://blog.herzing.ca/topic/ottawa) - [Toronto](https://blog.herzing.ca/topic/toronto) - [Winnipeg](https://blog.herzing.ca/topic/Winnipeg) - [Herzing Skilled Trades Training](https://blog.herzing.ca/trades) - [Kompass Professional Development](https://blog.herzing.ca/kompass-online-training) #### SELECT A CATEGORY: - Categories - [All Campuses](https://blog.herzing.ca/topic/national) - [Montreal French](https://blog.herzing.ca/topic/montreal-fr) - [Montreal](https://blog.herzing.ca/topic/montreal) - [Ottawa](https://blog.herzing.ca/topic/ottawa) - [Toronto](https://blog.herzing.ca/topic/toronto) - [Winnipeg](https://blog.herzing.ca/topic/Winnipeg) - [Herzing Skilled Trades Training](https://blog.herzing.ca/trades) - [Kompass Professional Development](https://blog.herzing.ca/kompass-online-training) ## All Building-design Posts ## [Pros & Cons of Becoming a Building Design Technician: Should You Go For It?](https://blog.herzing.ca/pros-cons-of-becoming-a-building-design-technician-should-you-go-for-it) [![architectural technician training](https://blog.herzing.ca/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/architectural-design-training--2.png)](https://blog.herzing.ca/pros-cons-of-becoming-a-building-design-technician-should-you-go-for-it) Aug 15, 2018, 2:20:11 PM *Updated June 2025* Every career has its ups and downs. No matter which profession you choose, there'll be parts of the job you won't exactly love. It's all about finding that perfect balance—a career you feel passionate about, and are good at, with only a few challenging aspects you don't mind dealing with. Actually, to be honest, that's a pretty tall order for most people! Especially when you don't know much about the actual day-to-day realities of the occupation you're interested in. Most students go through this issue, including people considering becoming an architectural drafter or building design technician. What does it really mean to work in this field? What's the training process like? What should you know *before* you start school? Here are a few pros and cons every student should consider. Is building design your ideal career? Let's find out if you should take the plunge. [Read More](https://blog.herzing.ca/pros-cons-of-becoming-a-building-design-technician-should-you-go-for-it) ## [The 5 Phases of Building Design & the Role of Drafters at Every Stage](https://blog.herzing.ca/the-5-phases-of-building-design-role-of-drafters) [![Businesswoman and colleague discussing over blueprint in the office](https://blog.herzing.ca/hubfs/Stock%20images/Businesswoman%20and%20colleague%20discussing%20over%20blueprint%20in%20the%20office.jpeg)](https://blog.herzing.ca/the-5-phases-of-building-design-role-of-drafters) Apr 19, 2017, 10:05:30 AM *Updated December 2025* Drafters participate in every stage of the design and construction process. They work closely with architects, engineers, and builders to map out schematics and blueprints—and follow projects throughout construction, ensuring they stay true to the original concept. While every project is unique, architectural firms typically follow a widely recognized sequence of steps when planning, conceptualizing, and implementing designs. In this post, we break down these five phases of architectural design and explain the part drafters play at each stage to help bring design concepts to life. [Read More](https://blog.herzing.ca/the-5-phases-of-building-design-role-of-drafters) ## [Job Outlook & Key Skills for Architectural CAD Technicians in Ontario](https://blog.herzing.ca/job-outlook-and-key-skills-for-architectural-cad-technicians-in-ontario) [![Three people standing looking at table with designs](https://blog.herzing.ca/hubfs/Stock%20images/Team%20of%20architects%20working%20on%20construction%20plans.jpeg)](https://blog.herzing.ca/job-outlook-and-key-skills-for-architectural-cad-technicians-in-ontario) Mar 27, 2017, 9:27:49 AM *Updated December 2025* If you have an interest in architecture and engineering and like the idea of being part of the building design and planning process, training as a draftsperson could be your ideal career path. Your first step is to understand the professional role of drafter/designers, get a sense of the most in-demand skills in this field, and of course, find out whether there is demand for CAD technicians in your area. Read on to learn which core skills matter most for entry-level designers and take a look at the latest government research on demand for this profession in Ontario. 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