Senior Architectural Technologist

Shamal Singh

Career Experience

A team player with excellent communication skills & academic qualifications. My career began at Arcdesign RMA Architects in

2008. Having continually proven my hard work and dedication to the company and architecture. In September 2011, I was

appointed as the architectural consultant for the redevelopment of the Trade Centre building in Prospecton, Durban. A joint

venture between Investec Property Portfolio and Thrutainers International (Trading as Intermodal Cargo Solutions). In this project I

worked closely with client, consultants, contractors and municipality officials from design stage until completion in December

2012.

Having proven my capabilities to my company and the project, in January 2013, I was appointed as the architectural consultant

for the 1st development in Cornubia Industrial and Business Estate: The new warehouse and factory development for Blinds Mart.

The project involved meticulous design detail from the client and the Cornubia Design Review Panel. My duties were to perform

all architectural services from conceptual design stage to completion.

While handling this demanding project I continued my studies in Bachelor of Technology in Architectural Technology part time at

DUT. In April 2015 having just completed my studies, I decided it was time to leave Arcdesign RMA architects in order to broaden

my expertise. I was employed at Elphick Proome Architects where together with three other technical staff and an architect

completed the upgrade to Umalzi Mega City. After successfully integrating into EPA’s infrastructure I have been appointed the

designated technician for the 45 000 sqm development Redefine: Hirt & Carter, Uniprint & Trimuph printing facility in Cornubia.

PERSONAL INFORMATION Age : 32

Date of birth : 08 September 1984

I.D. number : 840908 5151 087

Marital status : Single

Gender : Male

Nationality : South African

Drivers license : Code 8

PERSONAL SKILLS

An eye for detail

Excellent communicator

Tactful & articulate

Problem solving

Excellent organisational skills

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS2002 - Completed Grade 12 at Dr AD Lazarus Secondary School. 2003 - 2007 – Completed National Diploma in Architectural Technology at Durban University of Technology. 2013 to 2014 –Bachelor of Architectural Technology at Durban University of Technology.

PERSONAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCIESSound knowledge of National Building Regulations 0400 and SANS 10400.Having the ability to think and create in three dimensions.Able to work as part of a team or individually.Ability to prioritize and plan effectively.AUTOCAD, ARCHICAD and ARTLANTIS proficient and have good design & technical skills.REVIT 2017 trained - began 1st project preparing submission drawing.Flexible and willing to travel.An ability to withstand a pressured team.Ensuring confidentiality at all times.Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.In-depth understanding of the construction industry.Able to resolve problems and issues that arise during construction.Competent with dealing with letters, emails and telephone queries.Health & Safety regulations and requirements on construction sites.MS Office suite and Corel Draw SACAP Registered – CSAT41057526

Career HistoryElphick Proome

Arcdesign RMA cc.

1 April 2015 – Date

At EPA I was taught how to work on shopping mall developments and the importance of working together in a team to solve

problems and make decisions collectively to achieve the highest level of architectural standards. Having worked on the design

process of Redefine-Hirt & Carter printing Facility. I have learnt the importance of discussing and sharing ideas with colleagues even

when they aren’t working on the project themselves can still lend valuable input. My training in Revit has broadened my expertise.

1 September 2011 – 31 March 2015

In September 2011, the directors of the company acknowledged my growth by allocating me the larger projects in the office. These

large projects have thought me how to deal with clients, contractors and their sub contractors on site. On my last project we were

appointed as principal agent and architect. This has given me experience in working with JBCC contracts.

Arcdesign RMA cc.1 January 2008 – 31 August 2011

Arcdesign RMA appointed me as an Architectural Technologist. My duties include Site Investigation, As built drawings, Submission

drawings and Obtaining approval of drawings. Over the years I have gradually gained site experience liaising with other consultants,

the ability to produce working drawings, and finishing schedules. As well as special consent, relaxations, and visual aids. I have

gathered experience in the areas of Residential, Industrial buildings & commercial.

I am well experienced in obtaining approval at the following authorities: Durban Central, Inner West, Outer West, South Local,

Umhlanga, Tongaat, Verulam, Richards Bay, Howick Falls and Ballito Council.

Arcdesign RMA cc. 1 August 2006 –31 January 2006

Arcdesign RMA appointed me on a permanent basis. My duties include Site investigation, Measurement, Submission drawings and

Obtaining approval of drawings. I gathered experience in the areas of Residential, Industrial buildings & commercial.

Arcdesign RMA cc. 7 January 2006 – 31 July 2006.

I continued working at Arcdesign on a part-time basis while completing my National Diploma. This allowed me to develop my skills to

interpret designs in the form of submission drawings. The drawings were mostly residential drawings. As the junior in the office I also

did filing and other office duties.

Arcdesign RMA cc. 11 May 2005 – 11 November 2005.

My practical training started at this company. I learnt the basics of the operation of an Architectural office, from site investigation

right up to the submission of drawings to the local authorities.

Recent / Current Projects ListProject Name

Rennies Distribution

Flavourcraft

Stedone Housing Dev.

Natal Portland Cement

Danville Girls Sports Centre

Queensburgh FNB

Blindsmart Factory

Canelands Factory

Mahindra Showroom

House Swartz

Emond Delta

Company

ARC

ARC

ARC

ARC

ARC

ARC

ARC

ARC

ARC

ARC

ARC

Type

Industrial

Industrial

Residential

Industrial

Recreational

Commercial

Industrial

Industrial

Commercial

Residential

Commercial

Industrial

Location

Richard Carte Road

New Germany

Amanzimtoti

Coedmore

Durban North

Queensburgh, Durban

Riverhorse Valley

Canelands, Verulam

Howick Falls

Westville, Durban

Durban North

Value

1 200 000

7 000 000

30 000 000

8 000 000

2 500 000

2 500 000

3 000 000

10 000 000

5 00 000

2 500 000

9 000 000

Recent / Current Projects ListProject Name

Group 5 Plant yard

Brendon Lane Offices

Old Mill

Chester Butchery

L & J Tools

Case Plant Equipment

Frame Mobeni

Valley View Alts

Intermodal cargo solutions (Trade

Centre)

Blinds Mart

Umlazi Mega City

Northway Mall

Powerhouse Clothing

Redefine: Hirt & Carter

Company

ARC

ARC

ARC

ARC

ARC

ARC

ARC

ARC

ARC

ARC

EPA

EPA

EPA

EPA

Type

Offices

Industrial

Commercial

Industrial

Industrial

Industrial

Industrial

Warehouse

Industrial

Retail

Retail

Industrial

Industrial

Location

Duffs Road, Durban

Westville, Durban

Phoenix

Richards Bay

Southgate Industrial Park

Pinetown

Mobeni

New Germany

Isipingo

Cornubia

Umlazi

PMB

Durban North

Cornubia

Value

5 000 000

1 000 000

30 000 000

5 00 000

1 000 000

5 00 000

10 000 000

2 000 000

60 000 000

35 000 000

300 000 000

20 000 000

10 000 000

250 000 000

Redefine – Hirt & Carter, Triumph, Uniprint – Cornubia Industrial & Business Estate

After successfully integrating into EPA’s infrastructure the practise was restructured into specialised teams. With my extensive

experience in the industrial sector I have been appointed the designated technician for the 45 000 sqm development Redefine:

Hirt & Carter, Uniprint & Trimuph printing facility in Cornubia. While still working on other smaller projects, Hirt & Carter began in

September 2016 which due to the companies restructure will be my 1st project on Revit.

Professional Projects

Powerhouse Clothing – Durban North

While assisting with the sketch plans and preparing the Site Development Plan for Redfine - Hirt & Carter, Triumph, Uniprint, Cornubia.

I completed the municipality submission drawings for Powerhouse House Clothing in Durban North.

Powerhouse Clothing – Durban North

Powerhouse Clothing – Durban North

Powerhouse Clothing – Durban North

Powerhouse Clothing – Durban North

Powerhouse Clothing – Durban North

Umlazi Mega City

My first project at Elphick Proome Architects (April 2015) together with three other technical staff and a senior

architect in the practice completed the upgrade to Umalzi Mega City. Due to budget constraints the

projects architectural finesse had to be downsized. Never the less the team managed to fight our way

through the project and manged to retain some of ideas of the project.

Umlazi Mega City

Umlazi Mega City

Umlazi Mega City

Umlazi Mega City

Umlazi Mega City

Umlazi Mega City

Blindsmart factory - 1st approved plan in Cornubia Business & Industrial Estate

In January 2013, I was appointed as the architectural consultant for the 1st development in Cornubia Industrial and

Business Estate. The 35 million project a new warehouse and factory development for Blinds mart involved meticulous

design detail from the client and the Cornubia Design Review panel. My duties were to perform all architectural services from conceptual design stage to completion.

Thrutainer - Intermodal Cargo Solutions

In September 2011, I was appointed as the architectural consultant for the

redevelopment of the trade centre building in Prospecton, Durban. A joint

venture between Investec Property portfolio and Thrutainers International

(Trading as Intermodal Cargo Solutions). In this project I worked closely with

client, consultants, contractors and municipality officials from design stage until

completion in December 2012.